The Graduate!

Well, he did it!

Benjamin Strait is now a college graduate! Four years at Georgia College & State University!

He graduated Cum Laude, which meant he had a grade point average of 3.60 or higher! Only three students in Computer Science graduated Cum Laude or better, and he was one of them!

It wasn't all peaches and cream. Like other students, he went through the pandemic, when many classes were online and many student activities were curtailed. Nevertheless, he developed many friendships in college and online through his Dungeons and Dragons group.  He visited with one of his friends, Eddie, in Sweden for about a month. So Benjamin is now more well-traveled than his parents. He made other friends while in Sweden, and I know he'll want to go back.

Not every Professor was charming or helpful, but Benjamin learned to adjust to different personalities and do his best.

He was an active participant in Georgia College Episcopal Campus Ministry.  It helped provide camaraderie and spiritual guidance.

Benjamin will start his internship with Warner Robins Air Force Base this summer. After that, it could develop into a full-time job.

Yes, Warner Robins seems far away, but it is a distance we've grown used to. It doesn't seem quite so bad as my oldest son is in California, and my middle son is in New York.

Of course, there's nothing to say for sure that Benjamin will settle in Warner Robins. Mom and Dad will just have to handle it when that day comes.

Congratulations, Benjamin! We love you so very much!