LAFAYETTE, La., May 8 -- The University of Louisiana at Lafayette issued the following news release:
At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Spring Commencement on May 15, Sonya Weaver will not be sitting in the Cajundome seats watching her firstborn daughter, Kylie, receive her bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Instead, she will be standing in line right behind her.
The mother-daughter duo has been in lockstep throughout their educational journey at the University. Crossing the Commencement stage together marks a major milestone in their professional lives, but also in their relationship.
"We've grown closer going to school together," said Sonya. "In the beginning, when she came here, I think I played more of the typical mom ...