graduate – v. to receive recognition from a school for completing a study program
degree – n. an award or honor from a college, university or other school
guy – n. a man or person
athletic – adj. of or related to a sporting event
probation - n. a situation in which students with low grades are told they will have to do better to stay in school
persist - v. to keep trying -- even after setbacks -- to get something done
obligation - n. a responsibility to do something
assignment – n. a duty