Mission Viejo's CSUF Graduate Making Her Father 'So Proud'

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

This submission comes from Stacia Garreton who nominated Sarah of Mission Viejo.

Graduate’s name

Sarah

What grade is the graduate finishing?

Bachelors degree

What school is your graduating student graduating from?

Cal State Fullerton

How do you know your graduating student nominee?

My daughter

Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!

Four years ago, Sarah didn’t really want to go to college, especially after COVID and not getting a traditional high school graduation. Her senior year was cut short by the pandemic like so many kids. She felt lost and depressed. Her father and I encouraged her to go to Fullerton and even though she had many moments of wanting to quit, she didn’t. It was her dads wish that she finish. Unfortunately her dad passed away last October and didn’t get to see her graduate. I am so proud of her but it’s bitter sweet.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?

Her dad would have been so proud of her!

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Sarah!

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