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Hayley did her studies online through the Starbucks College Achievement Program (SCAP).
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This was her first visit to "the mother ship," as ASU reps referred to the campus.
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We spent lots of time exploring the lovely campus and meeting even lovelier people. We felt right at home among friendly faces with the buzz of Commencement in the air.
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Before the first of four formal events, Hayley enlisted our help for a graduation photo shoot.
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Hayley was The Talent. Christina was the photographer, Allyndreth was wardrobe and director, and Tyrian was an all-purpose production assistant, as well as on-camera talent. Matt shot the behind-the-scenes documentary footage.
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We interrupted the photo shoot for the Starbucks Welcome Reception where they hyped the graduates. The 10-year-old program graduated over 1000 students in Fall 2024, the largest group to date. Over 100 students came with friends and family to attend the Fall Graduation events.
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A complimentary professional photographer tapped our inner Sun Devil that we didn't even know we had.
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With tummies full of cookies, coffee, and lots of good will...
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...we went to get a few final shots at the Old Main, the heart of ASU. An iconic ASU photo location.
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Hayley's mom, Diana, came in from Chicago to join the party.
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We had to keep remembering it was Christmas season intermingled with the graduation vibes.
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The next morning, we started the day at the SCAP Graduate Forum & Commencement Walk.
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We were instant celebrities on the reception screen!
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After feeding us...
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...the graduates, friends and family were welcomed by ASU President, Michael Crow, and Starbucks CEO, Brian Niccol. They both gave heartfelt commendations to the graduates, many of whom took a winding road to higher education. The graduates were invited to stand and share their stories, each one touching, impressive, and inspiring. It was profound and incredibly moving.
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Then Hayley and her fellow SCAP graduates started the walk toward Mountain America Stadium.
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Drivers honked their congratulations to the graduates as they approached the stadium. Passersby unfailingly congratulated robed graduates wherever they went.
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We followed behind, using "A" Mountain as our guide.
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Group picture of SCAP grads.
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There she is!
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It was a gorgeous day for a fall graduation.
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Congratulatory hugs to the college graduate!
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Later that evening, it was time for the Fall 2024 College of Integrative Sciences and Arts Convocation.
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Hayley waved to her fans as her name was read and she crossed the stage.
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ASU knows how to celebrate.
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And now we all want one more picture with the college grad.
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Congratulations, Hayley!!!!
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