Truly inspirational as someone going back to finish my bachelorās in my 30s.
Pietro-Maximoff on
Iām aiming to get back into college at my big age of 34 and it feels so daunting. Seeing her make this post gives me an extra kick to finish my degree.
futuresobright_ on
Aww her little tennis Snoopy too
XanaduLover on
I love this but is she graduating from the Langham Huntington hotel? (That’s where this photo was taken)
mlg1981 on
King is reportedly the first member of her immediate family to graduate from college and described the feat as āup thereā on her list of most meaningful accomplishments, which include a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her one regret is her family wonāt be there to see her commencement speech:
“That’s my one regret. They’re not alive, but, boy, would they be happy,” King said. “My parents, oh my God, would be over the moon because they’re big on education. They told [my brother] Randy we have to get our education.”
rumpluva on
I hope sheās able to find a job in this economy.
theserthefables on
as someone who has never finished university (I’ve dropped out three times lol, undiagnosed ADHD is hell) & is turning 42 this year, I really really appreciate this. what an inspiring women Billie Jean King continues to be š
rns1113 on
I thought this was Prue at first š
Key_Contribution1547 on
Philadelphia freedom shine on me
Few_Sort8392 on
took her 60 years but in her defense she was kinda busy changing the entire landscape of women’s sports in the meantime
bunnycrush_ on
Good for Billie. Funnily enough, she was the speaker at my undergrad commencement in 2013 š
blacksockpaws on
Iām in my 30s and debating a career pivot but way too afraid to sink another 4 years into a professional/doctorate degree. Itās been so long since Iāve been in school š
Congrats to her for taking life to the fullest!!
Echo-Azure on
She is an awesome human being. Women’s rights champion, a founding mother of women’s professional sports, LGBT pioneer, and now, college graduate!
And BTW, I recommend the movie “Battle of the Sexes” (2007) to anyone who isn’t familiar with her story. Emma Stone as Billie Jean, and Steve Carrell as Bobby Riggs. Good movie, Stone and Carrell, are as excellent as always, and it’s about as historically accurate as Hollywood gets.
fivesecondchug on
Her āstudent athleteā stole is amazing
xandrachantal on
The little snoopy dog plushie ā¤ļø Congratulations to her! I just re enrolled in college and seeing all those older adults graduate inspired me
Ok-Juice9865 on
Coach Jackieās video about this had me crying š so happy to live in the timeline with Billie Jean King
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The true GOAT.
This is really sweet
She looks incredible!
Inspiration!
Truly inspirational as someone going back to finish my bachelorās in my 30s.
Iām aiming to get back into college at my big age of 34 and it feels so daunting. Seeing her make this post gives me an extra kick to finish my degree.
Aww her little tennis Snoopy too
I love this but is she graduating from the Langham Huntington hotel? (That’s where this photo was taken)
King is reportedly the first member of her immediate family to graduate from college and described the feat as āup thereā on her list of most meaningful accomplishments, which include a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her one regret is her family wonāt be there to see her commencement speech:
“That’s my one regret. They’re not alive, but, boy, would they be happy,” King said. “My parents, oh my God, would be over the moon because they’re big on education. They told [my brother] Randy we have to get our education.”
I hope sheās able to find a job in this economy.
as someone who has never finished university (I’ve dropped out three times lol, undiagnosed ADHD is hell) & is turning 42 this year, I really really appreciate this. what an inspiring women Billie Jean King continues to be š
I thought this was Prue at first š
Philadelphia freedom shine on me
took her 60 years but in her defense she was kinda busy changing the entire landscape of women’s sports in the meantime
Good for Billie. Funnily enough, she was the speaker at my undergrad commencement in 2013 š
Iām in my 30s and debating a career pivot but way too afraid to sink another 4 years into a professional/doctorate degree. Itās been so long since Iāve been in school š
Congrats to her for taking life to the fullest!!
She is an awesome human being. Women’s rights champion, a founding mother of women’s professional sports, LGBT pioneer, and now, college graduate!
And BTW, I recommend the movie “Battle of the Sexes” (2007) to anyone who isn’t familiar with her story. Emma Stone as Billie Jean, and Steve Carrell as Bobby Riggs. Good movie, Stone and Carrell, are as excellent as always, and it’s about as historically accurate as Hollywood gets.
Her āstudent athleteā stole is amazing
The little snoopy dog plushie ā¤ļø Congratulations to her! I just re enrolled in college and seeing all those older adults graduate inspired me
Coach Jackieās video about this had me crying š so happy to live in the timeline with Billie Jean King