I almost didn’t go to this year’s graduation. It’s not because I didn’t want to show my support to the great individuals I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know this year. It’s mostly because I don’t particularly like goodbyes. At the very last minute (and I do mean last minute) I decided I would continue saying “yes” and got my ticket.
It wouldn’t quite be BGI without a little quirkiness. There was plenty of that. Highlights for me, though, included watching some wonderful people be recognized as they crossed the stage, mingling with continuing students, and wishing these change agents well as they close this chapter of their lives and begin the next. In just 362 days, it’s going to be my turn to do the same. Here’s hoping that I’m ready when that day comes.
This year marked a monumental event for BGI—graduating their 500th alumni. Fittingly enough, #500 happened to be Eric Schalla, a person for whom I have a deep respect. Here he is…