Ivy Tech Community College celebrated graduates at Notre Dame on Friday night.

Nearly 2,200 people received their degrees and certificates at the ceremony.

Ivy Tech also gave out honorary degrees to recognize contributions to the college and community.

One family had a very special story to tell. 

Christopher Wilson-Poston helped make his sister’s graduation a very special one.

Watch as Jennifer Lakes is surprised by her brother as she walked across the stage to accept her diploma.

Video by ABC 57 Photojournalist Rebecca Shrode