We had commencement Thursday at the end of this successful University! With Pride the lion helping us celebrate, we had a great time awarding the perseverance and commitment of our University students!
As I gave my commencement speech, I reminded the Alumni, faculty, students and honored guests that graduation wasn't the end of something, it was the beginning! Commencement is just that...the beginning! So I inspired our graduates to go forth with all they've learned and how they've grown and change the world!! I'm convinced that they WILL change the world, not only because of the changes they've made, but because of the future generations being changed by the choices they are making today! Exciting stuff!
Many individuals were singled out at our graduation ceremony, but EVERYONE in attendance and even some who weren't, made this 10 weeks a success. Our University students lost a total of 2676 pounds in the last 10 weeks! That's amazing!!
We gave out 4 full ride scholarships thanks to donations and people "paying it forward." Cheri O. and Heather R. were excited to be awarded the summer challenge for FREE. Michael H. and Ruthie M. earned their scholarships by having the top % of weight loss for the week of all the participants!! Congratulations to all of you!
Some individual winners:
Male with the greatest weight loss: Chris H. 66.3 pounds
Female with the greatest weight loss: Angela M AND Ruthie M 39.0 pounds EACH!!
Male with the greatest weight loss %: Chris H. 17.75%
Female with the greatest weight loss % Ruthie M. 17.74% (wow...that was close)
Our Top Three Teams!
1. "Low Mtx" Chris an Angela 16.15% of weight loss (winners of $1000)
2." Hefty Hogs" Karly and Anna 15.50% of weight loss (winners of $500)
3. "17 Minutes" Michael and Olivia 14.74% of weight loss (winners of $300)
Congratulations to you all! You've all transformed in the last 10 weeks!
We started out 10 weeks ago with an empty workbook and dreams for a successful semester! I wrote, you did homework, we all learned. That's what Universities are all about! But now, it's going out, taking everything you've learned, which is everything you need, and doing great things. Thinking rightly and acting on those thoughts will give you the life you want!
I hope Healthy Weigh University was the first step to a healthy, happier life!
Until we meet again...
Always encouraging you,
Letha
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