Trista Sutter, Ryan Sutter’s Son Maxwell Graduates High School

Trista Sutter’s son Maxwell Sutter has earned his flowers.

Over two decades after Trista awarded Ryan Sutter her final rose on the first season of The Bachelorette in 2003, their eldest child is officially a high school graduate. 

“I was fully prepared for unending tears today, but instead felt such immense joy and pride,” Trista captioned her May 21 carousel of photos from graduation day. “Joy in knowing the love and support that surround him. Pride in the characteristics of humility, faith, courage, strength, confidence, and hard work that have gotten him here.”

In the accompanying photos, Maxwell can be smiling widely alongside his parents, 17-year-old sister Blakesley and his girlfriend in his cap and gown. And indeed, he looks much like his dad’s twin as the pair stand almost eye to eye.

And while the milestone is a bittersweet one for Trista, she’s more than excited for Maxwell to step into this next chapter.