Class of 2011!

In 1998, Matt took his first college course at the Community College of Southern Nevada. He took secondary education classes off and on, thinking he wanted to be a high school teacher, until he went on his mission to Houston from Sept 2001 to August 2003, taking a 2 year break from school. Then a job at the Venetian casino, one where many people stay and get lured into the salaries this town can offer someone without a degree. Flash forward a few more years - jobs with two construction companies, a mobile detail business, and more school. It has been many years in the making, but on December 17, Matt graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. It was a very special day - I got a bit emotional, I must admit. I want Matt to write more about his experience, but I know for his mom, dad, Leah and myself, we were very willing to wait through the 3+ hour ceremony to see him complete this journey.








Matt presented his mom with a gratitude stole, something to say thank you to someone who has helped you get to this point. I think Betty liked it, plus it made it easier to find Matt in the sea of red.

Congratulations Matt!