Ryan's Graduation (2nd post of the day)

Friday night, June 1, 2012--7 pm

Ryan's graduation ceremony was great. We started off with A LOT of wind...his cap and tassel blew away in the middle of the ceremony and weren't found again...and it spit once or twice from some dark clouds, but then all calmed down right after they started handing out diplomas. With the clouds and the breeze, we didn't roast, either.

Glen and I were walking ahead of the students to clear the path and then help them get seated properly. Glen didn't have to "work" at graduation since he had a child graduating, but he said he wanted to as we get better seats as helpers. He asked if I could help, too, so that we could sit together. It was great. Hannah had the camera since I was doing other things.

The students all pick a partner to walk with. Michael and Ryan walked together. Here come the Seniors:

Chalea and Travis (because of the high winds, many weren't wearing their caps)

Michael and Ryan

Jason and Eric

 The Ceremony: Among other things, we had a fly-by by 2 Navy helicopters at the end of the National Anthem. Our principal, Mr. Lords spoke. There were 2 Co-Valedictorians--Travis Marker and Hailey Plumb.

Travis persevered despite winds

The Senior English teacher, Myke Nelson, was a great Guest Speaker. His speech was funny, reminiscent, and serious at parts.

Receiving their diplomas:

Michael closely followed by Ryan (in a borrowed cap since his was long gone)

Ryan receiving his diploma

Michael

Ryan

Grandma congratulating Ryan

Jason

Eric

Congratulations Graduates on a job well done.

Hannah's the "Most Outgoing" sophomore (today's 1st post)

First off, Friday, June 1st, was Hannah's 1/2 birthday. Since her birthday is near Christmas, she decided a few years ago that she wanted to celebrate her half birthday instead. This year she thought I'd forgotten, but I hadn't. Here she is with her 1/2 cake after we sang her 1/2 birthday song (Hap-  birth-  to,  Hap- birth- to,  Hap- birth- dear -nah, Hap- birth- to.) It's a silly tradition, but it's ours. Happy 16 1/2, Hannah.

 Next up. We (Glen and I) found out yesterday that Hannah won the "Most Outgoing" sophomore girl. To prove she deserves the title, down below I have photos that were taken last night at Ryan's graduation (though is might show instead that she should have won the "flirt" category). Hannah was in charge of the camera. She did take some photos of her brother, but she had more taken of her with her friends (mostly male friends at that..hmm)

Hannah and Ben, Most Outgoing

Hannah and her brother Ryan

Hannah and her adopted brother Eric

Dallin, Joycelyn, Dan, Becky, and Linda Conner

Hannah and Chalea

Hannah and Nathan

Hannah and Drew

Hannah and Pace

Hannah and her other adopted brother Jason

Hannah and Charles

Hannah and Paden

Hannah and cousin Michael

Hannah and Travis (who was Co-Valedictorian)

(the post about Ryan's graduation will come later...)