Thursday, May 16, 2019

Carlin's College Grad Party

It feels like just yesterday that we were sharing news of Carlin Bates' high school graduation party, and now she's graduating college! She earned a degree in interdisciplinary studies, with an emphasis in music, religion, and sociology, from Liberty University. She began her post-secondary studies at Crown College and then transferred to the Liberty online program.

Some of the Bates gathered for a graduation party today. In just nine days, they will again gather to celebrate Carlin when she ties the knot with Evan Stewart. Congratulations, Carlin!

Kelly Bates and Carlin Bates
 
The Bates family at Carlin's college graduation party

Photos courtesy of Carlin Bates, chadanderin.com

36 comments:

  1. Congratulations Carlin - Good work - Kudos to you.
    All the best wishes to you and Evan as you start another season of your lives together. I (fans) look forward to seeing your wedding pictures.

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  2. Congratulations, Carlin! May the Lord bring you His very best in this new season.

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  3. Congratulations on your degree ! It must be particularly tough to do it online and find the motivation all-alone... I wish we had seen a graduation party with other students, though... Some of the Bates'lifestyle choices are very isolating, like they don't want to mingle with regular folks...

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    1. It's soo close to her wedding that simple works.
      They will be mingling with regular folks in just 9 days!!
      Woohoo can't wait!!

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    2. Do you watch the show? This family knows so many people!

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    3. Congrats Carlin for graduating from College!! I'm happy for you. Looking forward to seeing you and Evan's wedding pictures and your wedding on TV. Love your whole family,and I love Callie, she reminds of my Granddaughte. Gid Bless your marriage.

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    4. It could be there were "regular folks" ( whatever that means) at the party but the photo was only of the family.

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    5. REALLY?! SERIOUSLY?! It's probably "regular" people that keeps them wanting to stay "isolated".....Nan

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  4. Someone from my town graduated from LU, too last weekend! Did she walk and receive her diploma?

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  5. Good for her! Did she walk?

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  6. For those that don’t know what is her degree? And what jobs may she get with their degree if she chooses to work?

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  7. What sort of job did this prepare her for? Just wondering.

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  8. Ahhh Everly!!! She's so adorable and grown! It still surprises me every time I see her brown hair after those other 2 very blonde kiddos!

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  9. Kudos to Carlin for graduating! Does she want to start any type of career? How much time does the “boutique” take up? What are her responsibilities with that?

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  10. I have heard of Liberty University in Virginia. It is a real college although heavily religious. What does her degree mean: What is interdisciplinary studies mean? What can/will she do with this for work? She is getting married in 9 days?...we all know she will never use this degree because she will have a baby a year from now anyway.

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    1. It means she took classes from various careers. According to her: music, religion and sociology

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    2. I think you are probably right about that.

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  11. Congrats to her! That's great.

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  12. Congratulations Carlin on finishing college and your upcoming wedding. And wow, I didn't realize how much Katie and Erin favor each other.
    Kom

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    1. Ever since Josie got ahold of her hair, Katie sure does look a lot like Erin!

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  13. Congratulations Carlin. You would be an awesome caseworker at Department of Social Services and could use your music to soothe the souls of children. Keep up the good work. Go own and get your zMasters through Liberry as well.

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  14. My boyfriend just graduated last week from LU! Did Carlin attend the ceremony here in Lynchburg?

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  15. Congratulations to Carlin for earning your degree, and many blessings on your wedding coming up.

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  16. Congratulations Carlin well done! Gods blessing to you and Evan both!

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  17. I am interested to know what Carlin's plans to do after her wedding, if she plans on using her degree and pursue job opportunities.

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  18. Congratulations Carlin.
    Marilyn,Joan and Marion

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  19. Who is the blond? I don't like to jump to conclusions but she looks like the same blonde in the Disney picture with Lawson and Trace. Hmm.

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  20. I believe Carlin wants to teach piano.

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  21. What is this degree? And can it lead to any careers or not? Never heard of it

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  22. Congratulations Carlin! Well done!! I am also a graduate of Liberty University. Best wishes in your new endeavors!

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  23. Congrats Carlin on your graduation and wedding coming up

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  24. Congrats Carlin, I love you and your family.god bless you and Evan and your marriage.

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  25. Well done girl! Now if you talk to your Duggar girlfriends and show them how great it feels to pursue a degree in something you love... And prepare for the possibility of having to earn your own income... (premature deaths or other tragedies happen).

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