Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Introducing Dr. Mckinzy Bath

On May 14th I officially became a Dr and I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy(DPT) from NAU. I was lucky enough to have my family and both sets of grandparents attend my graduation in Flagstaff AZ.
This is the Health Proffessions building on campus and where I basically lived for 2 years.

We had to enjoy one last time at Big Foot BBQ before we left.


Since grandpa's knees were hurting him, my dad and papa P took the "special elevator" which went sooooo slow and they set the alarm off trying to get out.


A sunset over Flagstaff and sunset on that chapter of my life
In the limo my parents got for us after graduation. We rode up to the Snowbowl and then went to Olive Garden for lunch



I thought this day would never come! I remember thinking back when I was at Snow College and setting up my plan for schooling and remember how far 2011 was. I MADE IT!
Walking up to recieve my diploma


The pictures are out of order, but this is the part we get "hooded". I was hooded by Dr. Derosa our anatomy professor. The hood and 3 black strips on our arm represents at Doctorate degree.



My graduation was held in a huge circus tent in a parking lot due to the stadium being under construction.


The night before graduation, we had a class dinner banquet at the High Country Conference Center.




We also went down to Sedona to look around and feel the sun I am so thankful for all of the support I have recieved from everyone though my education. It has been a long 7 years of back to back school, stress, homework, moving away to AZ, and memories. On Mon. the 23rd, I took my NPTE exam to get my license....it was the hardest test I have taken in my life. I am crossing my fingers that I passed since I have to wait a few weeks to find out if I passed. In the mean time I will be starting work at St. Joseph Villa as an aide until my license comes in. I am nervous since this is my first job as a PT and I will be in charge of a few PTAs, but it will be so nice to finally have money.


In the chaos of leaving for Flagstaff, Shannon made the 5A state championships for girls golf at Riverton High (she is on Varsity even though she is still in Jr. High). Way to go Shan! We are proud of you.


No comments:

Post a Comment