Commentary | 5.17.2012

Updated 8.29.2023

Your Take: Celebrating Commencement

Readers discuss how their families celebrated—or will celebrate—Commencement.

“Pride, Elation, and Relief,” from the May-June 2012 issue, explores how graduating seniors' families are celebrating commencement and what sacrifices they made to support their loved ones. Now we ask you:

How did your family celebrate Commencement? What sacrifices did they make to celebrate with you? Tell us your story.

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