Summa Cum Laude

There are typically three types of Latin honors. In order of increasing level of honor, they are:

* cum laude, “with honor”; direct translation: “with praise”
* magna cum laude, “with great honor”; direct translation: “with great praise”
* summa cum laude, “with highest honor”; direct translation: “with highest praise”

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Rachel's graduation was yesterday and it was an exciting day. Rachel graduated Summa Cum Laude from Minnesota State University @ Mankato.



Above are the three women in my life: Kathee, my wife; Rachel, my daughter; Cleone, my Mother