Celebrating graduates is a must. After all the hard work and perseverance, they truly deserve to be recognized for reaching that goal. From Pre-k to grad school, they all need to feel proud and know that others are in their corner, proud of them, and excited about their future. It’s a wonderful time, filled with all types of emotions, Happy and relieved are probably the top 2, but uncertainty and fear of the unkown may also be there. It’s a very important time in their lives, as they go from one phase to the next. Going from kindergarten to 1st grade, elementary to middle school, high school to college, and from college out into the world to make their way. So let’s stick by and encourage them along their journey, and continue to celebrate them.