October 25, 2009

Justin's White Coat Ceremony

Justin had his White Coat Ceremony last Thursday night. The White Coat Ceremony is a symbolic welcome into the dentistry profession. It was an important night that I didn't want to miss, so this is proof that I actually got dressed and made it out to support. I'm so glad my mom was here to watch the kids for us, or else I highly doubt I would have been able to make it.
Here's Just dawning his professional White Coat. Handsome Dental Student, and Future Dentist. It was fun to see him with his whole class, it's an opportunity I had not had yet. We had the opportunity to listen to a couple speakers talk about reaching for and achieving great things. I felt so proud of Justin for all of his hard work to get us here.
Signing his pledge to ethics and professionalism. Doesn't he just look so professional?? He is the man. Seriously, Justin is near perfect at everything he does, and I know Dal is lucky to have him represent the school of Dentistry. There is no one who will honor the 'Code of Ethics and Professionalism' like he will.
Here he is with the Dean of the School of Dentistry Dr. Tom Boran. We think rather highly of him. He is the nicest guy, and there is no one better to run the Dentistry Program. We get the feeling when we are around him that he is sincerely interested in each one of the students and is cheering them on. It's a privilege to associate with him.
What a night. It's just such a honor to be married to someone who believes in making dreams become reality.

9 comments:

Beckey said...

Jessica, I just wrote this same thing on the Griffin's blog...I'm so jealous that you guys got to have a white coat ceremony! Dal just started doing it with Curtis and Jake's class. Travis will have a white coat ceremony but not until graduation! Congrats Justin! Glad you got to get out for it Jess!

JO said...

love it! I feel like we just attended that night. Wasn't it fun? You are a trooper for making it out after just having a baby!

Jessica Petersen said...

Jess, you are so dang beautiful. I am happy that you got to go to that. That is awesome!

Crystal Bjork said...

Congrats! One step closer to being a full fledged DDS Good Luck! We will keep you in our prayers!

Anonymous said...

Congrats!!!

Heidi Madsen said...

That beautiful woman couldn't have just delivered a baby boy!?! She looks too darn good! Oh, and your hair, looks fabulous!

Justin, you are SO handsome in a white coat. I have no doubt in my mind that you are one of the finest dental students your school has ever seen.

It was so nice talking to you yesterday! We love and miss you more than you know!

mrs. farlanderz said...

I loved this last year (wow it's been a year!) - such a right of passage.

The Full Nelson said...

Congratulations Justin! And congratulations Jess for getting all dressed up for a night out, you look fabulous! I hope you're feeling well. Just read your last post too...cute pics!

Kati said...

So I miss a lot of things because I don't get on the computer. Congrats Justin on the White coat! We are so happy for you guys. Also congrats on little Scotlin!! He is so adorable! Miley looks absolutely grown up. i can't believe it. And Jess you look so beautiful! You are such a cute little mommy. You are great and I love reading your inspirational posts!