GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — Congratulations to all the graduates from the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay (UWGB) Class of 2021.
On Saturday, UWGB had a drive-thru style commencement ceremony as a result of the pandemic.
Faculty, staff, and alumni cheered the grads on.
Jennifer Krawchyk is one of dozens who graduated today.
This mother of three pictured here was very excited to receive her degree and be surrounded by her children and husband.
A huge round of applause to all the family, friends, and support system of the graduates who helped them reach one of their biggest goals.
Meet Carly Dow:
This graduated received her degree this weekend as a mathematics major and said this day felt bitter sweet.
“It was a lot of fun. I loved being here. It was a lot of rough nights studying and working hard. It was all worth it and I had a lot of fun,” Dow said.
Dow further explains what commencement look looked like this year:
As a final tradition, graduates made their way to this tree.
Graduates closed out their final chapter by throwing a pair of shoes on the tree.
Below you can watch 2021 Commencement Speaker Abby Tower address her fellow classmates:
To read through the booklet for commencement see below:
