Thousands of Iowans will receive college degrees this weekend, with the biggest fall commencement ceremonies taking place in Iowa City, Cedar Falls and Ames. A few of those students, including Alejandro Martinez, will become the first in their family to graduate from college. In addition to making his parents proud, Martinez, who is from Tama is hoping to impress his 11-year-old brother.

Martinez is graduating from Iowa State with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and health. He plans to attend graduate school next fall to study occupational therapy.