Pinning

As a dental hygiene student, I was constantly asking myself "when do I become a Dental Hygienist?" My question was answered today during my pinning ceremony. My name got called in the loud speaker and I nervously walk out of my chair and met my mother. The moment we met, I held her hand and walked up the stairs to the stage. The statement I worked on so hard didn't make it to my ears, because I was too busy trying not to mess up in front of the 39 other students, their families, my professors, and staff. When my mother actually goes and pins me, I thought to myself, this is it. This is all my hard work put out in front of me. I am a professional now. I take pride in suggesting all the corny stuff for this ceremony. I am blessed to have friends who helped me turn my ideas into reality. The ceremony went great and I am proud to say I am a  Dental Hygienist.

Here are a few more pictures of the ceremony:

The best friends and our families and friends who attended. 

My Dental Hygiene Pin

As one of our classmates sang the class' song "The Climb,"

we took turns lighting each others candles. 

The bestie and I as we exit the ceremony.

Ducker surprised us all with custom-made shirts.