I attended three graduations at the World Arena this past week. On May 13, I attended my granddaughter’s graduation from the

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, on May 17, I represented the Cshs/palmer Alumni Association at the graduation of William J. Palmer High School, and on May 20, I attended my grandson’s graduation from Palmer Ridge High School. Congratulations to all these graduates. Job well done.

William J. Palmer High School and Palmer Ridge High School had beautiful printed programs listing the program as well as all the graduates by name and their accomplishments. These graduates have a very nice memento of this special day in their lives.

I was deeply disappointed at the UCCS graduation as everyone was given a 4 3/4” x 7 3/4” piece of cardboard with a QR code on it so you could use your phone to see the program and names of graduates. If you could get it on your phone, if you could read it. Not everyone has a phone, nor knows how to use a QR code, and not everyone’s phone worked in that big arena.

I could not help but wonder why UCCS could not spend the money to get printed programs, when all those graduates have spent so much money to attend and graduate from that university. They now have a 4 3/4” x7 3/4” card with a QR code on it as a reminder of the time and money they spent to get their degree. Shame on UCCS. Ruth A. Pedrie

Colorado Springs