When Kristi Stiedley was in 11th grade, she was struggling with a 1.5 GPA, and considering dropping out of high school. On Saturday, she stood in front of her fellow Idaho State University graduates, sharing the story of a woman who, despite many days of struggling to believe she could earn a degree, had the courage to continue. She congratulated the crowd of graduates for doing the same. 

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