Sunday afternoon, Darcy, SarahLyla, Katie, and others graduated from UCONN’s school for medicine. I’m typically not a huge fan of graduations, but this one was actually quite enjoyable – mostly because I have seen the incredible efforts put forth by Darce and company towards getting these momentous degrees. (Also because they gave an honorary degree to Philip Bailey – lead singer of Earth, Wind, and Fire – awesome!)
Pretty early in the ceremony, Darcy was honored on stage.
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Darcy deserves some mad props because she didn’t just get one doctorate. No way. A PhD alone was not sufficient. She went all PhD/MD.
![Darcy2](http://www.mikedidonato.com/images/2011/05/Darcy2.png)
Way to steal the show Darcy.
![Darcy3](http://www.mikedidonato.com/images/2011/05/Darcy3.png)
Seriously though, it was pretty hardcore. Darcy got to cross the stage twice, receive two hoods, and receive the massive respect of everyone.
Awesome job Darcy!!!!
There were a few other noteworthy victories on Sunday. Both Katie and Sarah received their MDs.
![Katie1](http://www.mikedidonato.com/images/2011/05/Katie1.png)
Katie’s was extra fun because her parents are both teachers at UCONN, so she was able to receive her degree directly from her parents – so cool.
![Sarah1](http://www.mikedidonato.com/images/2011/05/Sarah1.png)
SarahLyla’s MD was also noteworthy in that she is following in the footsteps of her father who also rocked an MD with a concentration in radiology.
Overall, an extremely successful graduation event! Congratulations to Darcy, Sarah, Katie, and Philip Bailey!! Great job!! Tomorrow morning I shall be posting some hilarious pictures from the reception.