Alpha Chi Induction UNC Pembroke

                                       October 25th 2009 
                   UNC Pembroke  ALPHA CHI induction ceremony.

"These students are the Creme of the Creme" stated the Chancellor of UNC Pembroke today.   He praised the gathered students of UNC Pembroke for acheiving a very high standard of excellance, according to University standards.
The Chancellor made us all aware of the fact that these particular students were the top 5% of all University students by the continual high Grade point average they had to maintain to become 'Alpha Chi members.

Of course I was very proud of Julieanna today.  She continues to excel at just about anything she puts her mind to.  It was quite an honor to watch her go to the front of the room as her name was called, and receive her certificate and shake hands with the Chancellor.....  what a moment in time.... a well deserved moment for a very hard working young lady.

The following pictures I captured tell the story of today with out much narration, other than the escort Julie chose was none other than her brother Matthew!
The event was held on the campus of UNC Pembroke, and as we sat amoungst the other student recipients of the award, we got to know some Chinese Exchange students... apparently they are very bright also!

It was a great day, and we enjoyed a nice little luncheon afterwards.... and I got to 'Pin Julies gold pin on her sweater.


Again; though I have said it before;  "Congratulations Julieanna...keep up the hard work, Chin up....keep the faith!"   
Love You!
Mom

Julieanna arriving on campus

Brother Matthew is her 'chosen escort today! (Mom tagged along too!)

Finding and putting on her name badge......

Now, to find our table...and get seated.

Busily reading the brochure.....

Sitting amongst the Chinese Exchange students....

A close up photo of the brochure they handed out to us at the entrance.....
Interesting Alpha Chi Motto: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free..."   (Where have I heard that before?) Interesting that they used that scripture for their motto!

The banner, the candles (each color had a meaning ) and the induction registry.

    Julieanna coming up to the front to sign her name in the registry......

Her name is on there....

Receiving her Certificate of Membership directly from the Chancellor... and a warm congratulations for becoming one of the top 5% of the University!

Julieanna waiting on the platform for all the students names to be called up front......

    

 

Still patiently waiting until all the student came up to the platform.....

Then, after all the students had been brought forward, handed their certificates, and brought up on the platform, they all took the oath together!  

Julieanna posing with the University Chancellor after taking her oath and becoming inducted in the Alpha Chi Honor society.

Julieanna's Alpha Chi PIN!  I got to 'Pin her!

 Julieanna with fellow Chinese exchange student.

Certificate.....

Well, this is Ju's....

Going to classes with Julie! ~ Wheeeeeee fun!~

Well, it was the day for Julies big 'Power Point presentation.  We were running late, and she was slotted to be the first to give the presentation to the class.

Nothing seemed to be going right that day, as the presentation was to be based on her previous ROTC commander John Torre. 

He was proving difficult to reach, with his new position and all.... so Julie had attempted to change the personality to be interviewed to her new commander.

So, Julie had planned to interview her current commander at ROTC.  The problem was that he was only a temporary replacement for Torre, and he was under duress.  He had been sent to Fayetteville, due to his wife dying.  He was now a widower, and Julie just didnt have it in her to bother him.  He seemed so withdrawn and sad.  So, Julie had to improvise, and ignore the ankle.  She came through like a true professional.  The teacher was amazed!

So, with hurt ankle and puny 'Power Presentation in hand, Julie braved forward to instruct the class on the basic's of giving a PP presentation.  Her teacher sat in the class with rapt attention, and I was safely off to the side, trying not to be noticed... and, couldnt help but notice how Julie kept moving her hurt ankle around.  I knew what pain she was in..... and sympathized with her... but, I was enjoying the time spent being a 'Mom!  Oh, I mean an 'assistant!

Despite Julies lack of the interview she had planned, the professor was amazed at Julies composure and resources, and ability to 'present' despite it all.  Needless to say, Julie fared well............. and having her 'assistant in class for a photo shoot may have set the stage a little!  The professor was happy to smile for the camera, and when class was over, we both sighed a little sigh of relief and moved on to her favorite. class;'TVproduction and Broadcasting. 

Crutches in hand, backpack secured, laptop put away, off we went, hobbling across the vast campus, dodging students here and there, arriving at the studio tired and out of breath!

That will be for another post.... stay tuned to see Julie on 'TV!