04/22/2026
We’re so grateful to share Sam’s story and reflection on what Lavender Graduation meant to him as a 2024 graduate: finding community, celebrating q***r and trans excellence, and feeling seen in a space built for belonging. 🤘🏽🏳️🌈
“My favorite memory during my busy senior spring semester and graduation was getting to attend the Lav Grad Celebration, where I got to celebrate myself and others for our achievements and hard work. Being a q***r student in natural sciences, I always felt out of place as I thought there wasn’t a q***r & trans community to look up to & be a part of. Stepping foot into Lavender Grad opened my eyes to cherish q***r & trans excellence in academics and their sheer triumph over shared experiences and struggles. It truly warmed my heart to see this community before me united to celebrate each other, ourselves, and our identity!” - Sam Aguilar, c/o 2024
There’s something powerful about being celebrated exactly as you are. 🧡
Lavender Graduation is more than a celebration, it’s a moment to honor resilience, community, identity, and every triumph that brought our LGBTQIA+ graduates to this milestone. Click the link in the comments to learn more. 🤘🎓