Rebecca N. DeBoer – Receives Master of Arts Degree

Rebecca N. DeBoer received her Master of Arts Degree in Mathematical Education from the Western Governors University.

Rebecca is a 2004 graduate of Friday Harbor High School, Cum Laude graduate of Central Washington University, and a Fulbright Scholar. Celebrating Rebecca’s wonderful achievement were her family:

• Husband – Josh DeBoer
• Parents – Beth & Kerry Anderson
• Grandparents – Frank & Nelda Hastings
• Brother – Matthew Funke; Aunt – Diane Hastings
• Cousin – Kevin Hastings (JD)
• and Uncle – Brian Hastings.

Rebecca teaches 4th grade at Whitney Elementary School in Yakima, Washington where she makes her home.

The Honorable Cyrus Habib provided the Commencement Speech and he spoke of overcoming the challenge of losing his eyesight at age 8 and then going on to achieve a degree at Columbia, Rhodes Scholar at Oxford, and Yale Law School.

His Honor spoke of the tremendous dedication that the recent graduates put forth by balancing work, family, and higher education. He praised Western Governers University for being pioneers for on-line learning and providing opportunities for thousands of students to overcome their challenges and achieve higher education. His main message was “Get on the Monkey Bars, because even a blind child of immigrants can learn how to navigate them with perfection.” The commencement ended with Habib performing the jazz piano tune “Summertime” accompanied by Valerie Lopez.

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