Celebrating graduation with a splash

Texas State University held its fall commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday inside Strahan Arena. Above, Ashli Garwood, who graduated from the College of Education, takes the plunge into the San Marcos River with her dad Don Garwood. Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo

San Marcos’ own Natalie Renae Rois, who graduated with her degree in Exercise Sports Science, walks the stage on Friday. Rios is a San Marcos High School alumna, who  played basketball for the Rattlers.

Members of the university staff walk into Strahan Arena.

A mortarboard reads “ready for my next adventure.”

A mortarboard seen at one of Friday’s commencement ceremonies reads “teach the change you wish to see.”

Amy Pflughaupt, who played volleyball for Texas State, graduates with her Bachelor of Science.