<p>I’ve attended three different type of graduations. I attended a service academy - mandatory formation, be there, be square, diploma awarded by the secretary of the Air Force. DW graduated from a small University, graduation in the gym/field house. She would have been OK with skipping (parents did not pay for her degree) but I wanted to celebrate her accomplishment. We attended her brother’s graduation at Stanford - small ceremony for the major, large fun ceremony in the stadium for everyone. DD1 will graduate this year (LAC) and she WILL walk. We paid for this one and we want to celebrate for her achievement.</p>