Lindsay and Drake Pounds

Siblings Lindsay and Drake Pounds are both graduating today from Wallace State, although in different ceremonies. Lindsay is receiving a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, and her younger brother Drake is receiving a degree in Graphic Design.

The siblings have been through a lot to get here today. Lindsay dropped out of college 10 years ago and never imagined returning because she was busy caring for ailing parents. The siblings lost their father in 2020 due to diabetic complications and their mother passed away a year later in a motorcycle accident.

Lindsay started taking classes at Wallace State in the Spring of 2022, regaining her self confidence and tenacity. She attributes her success to the attentive and caring teachers who demonstrated that her success was their top priority.

Lindsay and her brother are proud of each other and wish that their parents could see them graduate and to see how far they have come the past few years.

Lindsay and Drake, we know your parents are watching and that they are proud of you, just as we are. Congratulations.