I attended the recent Commencement exercise of Auburn University graduates, as it included my daughter, Hilary. The Commencement Address was given by former pro athlete and an AU alumnus, Vincent "BO" Jackson. It was a touching moment when he had all of the graduates stand, look towards where their family might be sitting in the bleachers, and say "THANK YOU" to their moms. The graduation also happend to be on Mother's Day weekend.
As for my daughter, I couldn't be more proud of this young woman's perseverence, fortitude and poetic heart of worldly compassion. As any parent knows that has attended a college graduation, it's a moving on for you, too, as you witness your child moving into yet a larger realm of challenges and opportunities. While her college diploma can hold a matter-of-factness, the graduate, herself, will carry the qualities and character, developed so poignantly throughout her years, for a lifetime. This is solid ground to stand on, having learned that the highest uses of the mind cannot be set apart from the heart.
Following the traditional fanfare & Recessional, the graduates made their exit to the WAR EAGLE spirit song, heard at all of Auburn's athletic events. May "the force" of the EAGLE be with you, Hilary Hawks!
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