You’re invited to celebrate | PADS VIRTUAL GRADUATION 2021!
We’re going virtual again this year -but we promise to delight and celebrate!
Please join us Sunday, November 28th
1PM PST – Ceremony Begins
Join us as we celebrate our 2021 Graduating class! An e-mail with the link will go out to everyone who RSVPs a few days before grad that will lead you to our broadcrast link at 1:00 PM PST on Sunday November 28th.
REGISTER NOW
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