The feeling of making your parents proud is oh-so-special. This was likely top of mind for Hannah Yoon as graduation day quickly approached. She knew her parents would be proud that she completed her degree at Michigan State University — graduating alone is a huge feat for anyone. Little did her parents know, however, that their daughter had a special surprise up her sleeve. She was also chosen as a student commencement speaker!
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Sure, delivering this exciting news ahead of time would have been super fun. But Hannah had the opportunity to get their reaction the moment it was time for her to speak on graduation day. And, honestly, how could she not go that route? Naturally, someone made sure to capture this moment on camera for Hannah to experience later. Watch this tear-jerking moment in the video below!
@hannah.yoon thank you 엄마&아빠❤️ for giving me this life #msu #graduation #classof2025 #korean ♬ scott street x i know the end – 𝘿𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙑𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙨🎧
“Your mom waving hi to the screen as if you can see her is the purest thing omg,” someone points out in reply to Hannah’s viral video, another person adding, “Seeing the pride in their eyes, this was a lovely moment to see.”
Student Commencement Speaker at Michigan State University Keeps Her Special Role a Secret from Her Parents Until Graduation Day
Hannah’s parents have every reason to be proud. She was one of only two graduating students chosen to represent the Class of 2025. Now, with her degree in Elementary Education, Hannah plans on becoming a kindergarten teacher. She worked so hard to reach this moment, and she is not going to let it go by without making sure her parents understand how vital their love and support has been over the years.
“Thank you for giving me this life,” Hannah writes for her parents in the caption of her video.
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