Yesterday was Sam's graduation from Kelso High School. Of course we had a moment of panic while he couldn't find his dress shoes at home. Students had been warned they would not be able to graduate if they did not have on the proper attire; luckily, he was able to borrow a pair from his friend's father. We made our way to the high school, parked then Sam went his way while Michael, Grandma Arlene and I made our way to the stadium seats.
We scored great seating - shady and in prime view of the graduation area. In front of us there were wave upon wave of reserved bleachers wrapped in blankets, tarp or duct tape with signs proclaiming the last names of graduates such as "Connors"; "Smith"; "White", etc. Family members had to get up early in the morning to secure these reservation spots; we all agreed that it simply was not fair. The stadium began to fill to the brim and still several of these reserved spots had not been filled. This definitely seemed to be an unfair advantage and one that should not be allowed.
At the stroke of one, a bagpipe player came out while the graduates made their procession to the seats. School administration and student speeches came and went then finally the diploma ceremony began. Name after name was called then finally (close to the very end) Sam's name was announced. Yee haw!! I was sure the waterworks would begin but my happiness overrode my urge to cry.
After the ceremony, we located Jordan before taking many pictures. We then made our our way to Pizza Hut to break bread and continue the celebration. Once home, we cut the cake then Jordan left with his dad and Sam left with his buddies before catching the charter bus for the all-night graduation party.
Congratulations Sam!
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