Later in the afternoon we got things ready to have a family dinner for Preston's graduation. Both my parents had come into town for the celebration and luckily it was the nicest weather we'd had at any of our kids graduation.
After dinner Preston quickly opened his graduation gifts before he had to head off to school. He was thrilled with all the cards, money and gifts he received and wanted to check things out especially his new Zune HD, but he didn't have time.
My mom came to her first graduation in Arizona and as I mentioned we had beautiful weather which she was glad of. Lonica and Jason's graduation nights were stifling hot and during Raquel's we had a dust storm roll through, so we happy to end on a pleasant note.
Preston had a graduating class of 775 and 40% of the graduates had a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. It was the highest the school had ever had. Lots of competition in scholarships.
A view of the whole class.
Here is our graduate. He received a scholastic diploma and a seal for having done over 150 volunteer hours throughout high school. He also has the stole for being in NHS.
Raquel armed herself, Dave and Jason with cans of silly string and when we finally found Preston (it took us about 20 minutes) they plastered him!
Over and over again.
Here is the whole proud family.
And the proud parents.
Preston's 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Dillon, found him and gave him a hug.
One last picture of our last high school graduate. We are so proud of him and his hard work. But we are most proud of the young man he has become.
I have had such mixed emotions having my youngest graduate. I'm excited for Preston yet so sad to have this part of my life over with. Preston will be staying here next year and going to the community college before he leaves on his mission next summer, but after having children in school for over 20 years it is so strange to think that it is all over. I will be doing my student teaching in the fall and now I'm the one that will be tied to the school schedule!
3 comments:
It is crazy how time has flown and he is already grauduated!! I think you will love the next phase too. Being able to travel to see all of the cute grandkids you will get!!
It's so hard to believe your youngest graduated! Looks like it was an awesome night. Loved all the pictures:)
It was good seeing you also at the funeral, it's still so serreal that Aunt Judy is gone. Bud, Paul, and dad went and saw Uncle Ralph last week, they had a good visit with him.
Good luck with your teaching, you will be their favorite teacher!
My reunion with my birthmother is going really well, I talked to her on the phone yesterday, it was so amazing to hear her voice.
Hope your Summer is going well:)
Loved the pictures! and to have an outdoor graduation...how awesome! Well, you may just have your kids end school, I will just start mine into school this year! You'll have to help me through all the ups and downs! :)
--shari
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