American Furniture Warehouse throws graduation for worker after her ceremony was canceled

KATY, Texas (KTRK) -- A college graduate received a special surprise at her job that she certainly won't forget.

Christine Pham is a designer at the American Furniture Warehouse.

She recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in retail and consumer science but was unable to walk across the stage with her peers. Her graduation ceremony was canceled due to the pandemic.

Her manager, Crystal Steinke, and the entire staging and design team decided this was an achievement worth celebrating. They organized a surprise "ceremony" for Pham in AFW's Katy warehouse Thursday morning.

The surprise was captured on video and shows a delighted, and very surprised, Pham wearing a cap and gown surrounded by her co-workers.

Hit play in the video above to watch the surprise unfold.

SEE ALSO: This teen celebrated her graduation in the most H-town way

SO H-TOWN! In the video above, the soon-to-be archaeology major is seen showing off a big smile as the cars slowly cruise through her neighborhood.