Graduation ceremonies become epic moments as students move on to the next phase of their lives. It’s time for them to face the real world and apply what they’ve learned as they try to make it on their own. This is why walking onstage is such a liberating experience. Accepting that diploma means that they’ve achieved something. That simple piece of paper becomes the highlight of the day. The walking is just part of the routine. Students who march onstage take the latter for granted, but for those like Ty Williams, the walking part is the most important aspect.
That’s because he has struggled more than anybody in his class.
