online degree programs psychology | 22 family members get degree from one college
Here’s an amazing story about a family from Texas.
Recently, Camila Ortega of Fort Stockton got her degree the Sul Ross State University. She did it through their online program.
OK, that’s not at that news-worthy. But what IS worth noting is that Camila is the 22nd person in her family to get a degree…
…from the SAME University!
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I thought that was pretty cool.
She joined her mother, two great-aunts, three great-uncles and 15 cousins in graduating from Sul Ross.
Thirteen became educators, seven also earned master’s degrees.
Members of the Pena and Parada families of Sanderson began attending Sul Ross in the 1950s, and Clotilde Pena Hernandez, Camila’s great-aunt, was the first to graduate, earning a B.A. degree in 1960.
A year later, her husband, David Hernadez Jr., received his B.S. degree, and in 1962, Higino Pena Jr., Clotilde’s brother, earned a B.A.
Eight years later, he completed his master of education degree, while his wife, Virginia, earned a B.A. in 1972 and a M.Ed. in 1973.
Camila’s mother, Ramona Parada, also of Fort Stockton, received her bachelor of business administration degree in 1970 and a M.Ed. seven years later.
At least one family member has received a Sul Ross degree in each decade since the 1960s.
Ortega said that her mom was very adamant about her going to school.
“Sul Ross has put all my family through school,” she said. “They opened their arms to help me get my degree online.
“I wouldn’t trade this university for the world. It has been a blessing to my family and me.”
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