Friday, May 4, 2012

Oath and Hooding Ceremony

Manuel and I were ready to attend this very special event.  It's Krista's Oath and Hooding Ceremony at The Feik School of Pharmacy at the Chapel of The University of Incarnate Word.

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The Chapel of The University of The Incarnate Word. We got there early to be able to get good seating, as this event is by ticket only. 

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Thank you, Jesus for guiding Krista through her life and especially for the past 4 years....   

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The buildings surrounding the Chapel are so beautiful.

 

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Krista Garcia, Doctor of Pharmacy.....one happy young Lady!  Congratulations, Krista!

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Krista and Taylor....

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Frank and Manuel sit at the courtyard while we wait to get into the Chapel.

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The Ladies help each other in making sure everything looks good!

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The Feik School of Pharmacy graduating Class of 2012.   There are 97 Graduates!!

 

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Krista up close....

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This beautiful Church is very unique as the seating face each other instead of facing the altar...

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Gorgeous architecture...

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Everyone is finding their seats....we had great seats in the very front.

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The Organ Pipes at the entrance of the Chapel.

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The beautiful stained glass windows....

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Krista's Aunt MaryLou and Krista's Grandma Garcia.

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The Faculty lead the way into the Chapel.....           Students follow...

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Ms. Krista...

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some of the pictures ...we were at a distance for my little camera.

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Pharmacy Dean, Arcelia Johnson-Fannin.              The Reverand Trevor Alexander.

She lead with greetings and introductions.           He lead with the invocation, blessing and benediction.

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Gilbert Sarmiento, 2012 Class President.             Joe, DeSilva, Executive Director of The Texas Pharmacy Association.

He had a beautiful speech for the past 4 years.   He introduced the Guest Speaker. 

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Michael Jackson, Executive Director of Florida's Pharmacy Association.  

He had a very motivational speech.                            Min Seo Cheon, sang a musical tribute.

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The listen attentively....

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The congregational hymn, "How Great Thou Art" is sung by all....

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This group lead the singing.

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Snapshots of Krista throughout the event....

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Krista walks up to stage to be hooded....

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She is hooded by her Professor.

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Each student presented their parents with a pen.  Not very clear but she is pinning her mom.

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An emotional moment....this event was very touching because each Graduate introduced themselves, spoke of the next step in their lives and thanked their family and loved ones for their support.  We were all very touched by what Krista had to say but her parents, Frank and Adela Garcia were especially touched.  Krista has made everyone so proud.

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Taylor waiting to be hooded.                                Here she is being hooded.

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Josefa's Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Rillo look proudly as their daughter is being hooded.

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Vanessa waits to be hooded.

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Here she is being hooded.

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Min Seo Cheon sings the musical tribute....beautiful!

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Professors march out of the Chapel....

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The Garcia Family walking out of the Chapel....

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Adela visits with Krista's Boss.  Krista has worked for this gentleman for several years and has a job waiting in his pharmacy.

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Adela and Frank Garcia.....such proud parents!  Congratulations to them!

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The following are photos of Krista and many of her friends....

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Krista's aunts and her Dad.

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Grandma Garcia, Krista and Dad.

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Adela, Krista, Taylor, Frank.

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Adela, Vanessa, Krista, Taylor, and Frank.

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Vanessa, Josefa, Krista and Taylor.

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Taylor's mom and grandparents.....

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Krista and her Boss......Best of Luck, Krista.  Great  Job!

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Tomorrow evening, the Commencement will be held.....more to come!

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