Congratulations

Our daughter Amanda was just accepted by Gonzaga University to their Master of Science in Nursing Program this fall.  Amanda works at a community clinic now, but her long term goal is becoming a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. This requires a Masters degree, a big career step.

Gonzaga is one of the most competitive private colleges in the country, so being accepted into their nursing program is a big honor. Congratulations!

Located in Spokane, Washington, the college is about 175 miles from Twisp, so the majority of her course work is online.  That's a huge undertaking with two young girls, a busy home and a job. 

You've probably heard of Gonzaga basketball, but the college has a strong Jesuit tradition, meaning high educational standards.  Believe it or not, their most famous alumni is Bing Crosby, a Spokane native.

Years ago when I was working at Microsoft, I went to an archives conference in Spokane, and visited the "Crosbyana Room" on the campus. Gonzaga University has a large collection of Crosby materials, but the only thing I remember was his famous pipe in a display case.

Gonzaga has a beautiful campus. I'm already looking forward to the graduation.
Go Amanda!