Henry’s Take, Takes L.A.!
Part 3
I have no idea how many Graduations that I’ve attended over the years, but I honestly can’t remember one better planned than the one I attended today at USC. The organizers clearly put some serious thought into not only the experience of the Graduating class, but also that of their family and friends in attendance.
The seating opportunities accommodated all of those in attendance AND included shade for the entirety of each section (which is something I have never experienced at any outdoor Graduation)! There were multiple televisions and speakers positioned throughout to clearly broadcast the activities on stage, they prioritized one quality and inspirational speaker (rather than a series of short, superficial speeches), and facilitated several smaller ceremonies to avoid a singular marathon event that tests the endurance of even the most devoted family member or supportive boyfriend/girlfriend.
Although Former President Barrack Obama, accompanied by Former First Lady Michelle Obama, were in attendance to observe the graduation of their daughter (fact), they respectfully declined our request to be interviewed for this post (not true, given the fact that we never got anywhere near close enough to even ask them). 😞
Although this USC Dornsife class joins the previous 100,000 alumni (beginning with the first class of 1884) it possesses the unique distinction of abjectly refusing to permit a pandemic to derail their educational and future career goals. Nice job Grads! 💪👩🎓👨🎓
The Graduate that we attended to support received her degree in French, so it seems only fitting that we encourage her with the following message:
Il n’y a pas de raccourci pour aller la ou ca vaut la peine d’aller.
And that’s…Henri’s Take. 👨🎨
