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Jesse Hinson
Advanced Member
Username: Seagull
Post Number: 256
Registered: 08-2007
Posted From: 98.71.223.6
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 04:08 pm: | |
Way to go Kathy, you deserve some kudos to!
Elaine
P.S. Congratulations Dirk!!! You both deserve a big round of applause- and the kids to. |
Roy Day
Member
Username: Recday36
Post Number: 8
Registered: 06-2008
Posted From: 24.182.37.90
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 03:55 pm: | |
Let me add my congratulations also, Dirk. I know the commitment it requires.
I entered the USAF almost immediately after H.S. graduation and didn't start off-duty college studies until four years later. It took me 14 years to get my BA and another two for my Master of Library Science, just before retiring from the USAF. Thirteen years later I began part-time studies in seminary, while working full-time, graduating six years later and being ordained. I now am fully retired and loving it.
It sounds like you continue to have a "heads up" life plan. Keep up the good work! |
Cherry C.
Senior Member
Username: Cherry
Post Number: 6275
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 71.163.18.160
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 12:35 am: | |
Hearty congratulations, Dirk! You have accomplished something that very few people do -- working full time AND achieving your educational goal(s). |
jetcommander
New member
Username: Jetcommander
Post Number: 4
Registered: 08-2009
Posted From: 70.146.213.240
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 - 12:13 am: | |
Way to go Dirk! After two BS degrees I decided to go to law school at the age of 44. Many said "look how old you will be when you finish". My reply was "look how old I will be if I don't go". Finished at age 48 by going 5 nites a week for 4 years while working full time. Started practice immediately and came back to teach for 4 years. Had a ball! Made a bundle! Helped alot of people! It can be done, just hang in there! |
GJZ
Advanced Member
Username: Candleinthesand
Post Number: 274
Registered: 05-2006
Posted From: 97.119.162.30
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 03:57 pm: | |
CONGRATULATIONS on your degree! And our very best wishes as you pursue further education! |
Barry Cantor
Senior Member
Username: Barry_c
Post Number: 996
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 66.194.158.66
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 12:29 am: | |
Great job Dirk: a role model if I ever saw one...or is that a roll model...maybe a begel???
Way to go. I'll buy you a coke on board the Carnival Sensation..... |
Bob Dart
Senior Member
Username: Bobdart
Post Number: 1500
Registered: 06-2005
Posted From: 208.114.116.98
| | Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 12:23 am: | |
I know it's a relief to be through and at the same time a tremendous feeling of accomplishment to fulfill this dream when you're no longer a traditional student. |
Margie Weathers
Senior Member
Username: Margie
Post Number: 401
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 64.85.184.213
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 09:04 pm: | |
Dirk, good job! Congratulations! |
FHYL
Advanced Member
Username: Fhyl
Post Number: 366
Registered: 11-2008
Posted From: 68.68.131.47
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 11:40 am: | |
Another milestone met.
Another goal set.
Education, the best bet.
Congrsats on your accomplishment and "tempest fugit" w/ the future ones!
...from another perpetual student. |
Dirk Pepperd
Board Administrator
Username: Admin
Post Number: 995
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 71.203.154.164
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 02:20 am: | |
Thanks everyone! It's great to finally achieve a goal even if it takes a while longer than you wanted. I'm working on a second bachelors now in Computer Networking from Florida State College at Jacksonville. Down the road I'm looking at a Masters from University of Florida. |
RAB
Senior Member
Username: Bonnardflamer
Post Number: 697
Registered: 12-2005
Posted From: 70.234.130.223
| | Posted on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 12:24 am: | |
congrats---wish more people were so dedicated to get college degree. truly outstanding!!! |
Don R. Edwards
Advanced Member
Username: Don_edwards
Post Number: 218
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 205.188.116.208
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 11:36 pm: | |
Dirk,
Congratulations. What are you going to do with your degree now? Don |
James
Member
Username: Hlrjj
Post Number: 7
Registered: 05-2008
Posted From: 74.229.172.227
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 11:33 pm: | |
Dirk as the Italian's would say
Ben fatto e complimenti |
Jack T. Paxton
Senior Member
Username: Jpaxton
Post Number: 817
Registered: 07-2003
Posted From: 24.27.231.67
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 08:15 pm: | |
What's the famous German saying: Ve get too soon oldt, und too late schmardt." In any event, Dirk, nice going and congratulations |
Tony Cabrera
Senior Member
Username: Tonyc
Post Number: 1559
Registered: 08-2006
Posted From: 83.36.7.117
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 08:13 pm: | |
Way to go Dirk; next step, your Master's, and perhaps later, your PhD! Congratulations from my part, and
Happy travels! |
Bill Terry
Senior Member
Username: Bill_terry
Post Number: 644
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 72.216.27.70
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 08:00 pm: | |
Way to go Dirk! I majored in GI Bill too after retirement but only got an AA +2 |
John D.
Moderator
Username: John_d
Post Number: 4349
Registered: 06-2003
Posted From: 95.208.80.143
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 07:37 pm: | |
When's the party? |
Carole G
Intermediate Member
Username: Greengal
Post Number: 64
Registered: 01-2010
Posted From: 68.205.151.181
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 07:31 pm: | |
Congratulations Dirk! |
John R Garrison
Senior Member
Username: Majorg
Post Number: 2543
Registered: 02-2006
Posted From: 208.81.157.86
| | Posted on Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 07:29 pm: | |
Just saw this over on Dirk's Facebook account:
"Finally graduating from University of Phoenix today! It only took me 10 years to get a 4 year degree but at least I'm finally done."
Congratulations Dirk! Job well done! John |
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