In this close of yet another graduation. I find myself reminiscing about my graduation 32 years ago.
That day started early with practice, both on the football field and gym (in case of rain).That evening we all arrived dressed in cap and gown, led out to the field,(yay no rain) and as we saw the people(family and friends) sitting in the bleachers to watch our moment(in time); i was all choked up, realizing this would be the last time I set foot on those grounds and how I would not see another Trooper game or be apart of a class project or school association (Beta Club or FHA or MClub); I was proud but saddened as well. As we sat there listening to the speakers (some wishing this would end, so that they could have a graduation party), that was a great moment and after we received our diploma's, we were so excited we forgot to throw our hats up until someone stopped us at the gates and reminded us... by this time, we had people coming to greet us, hope no one got hit with a cap.. :) It was a day of great joy of accomplishment of finishing those 12 years and of course sorrow/sadness of us not being there the following Fall. Knowing that we may or may not be seeing these young adults that we grew up with again or just maybe in passing. Some of us went to college together, some of us married right out of school and some just went to work, but either way;high school was an important step into our future.
I don't think these days; it matters to these young people very much on how much these relationships we built have an impact on us of our character of how we interact and how great friendship can be. But, face it... school and teaching is not how it was and with the internet.. neither is friendship(in a sort).
To all those graduating this year, Congratulations and I hope your future brings you great success.
Thanks..
That day started early with practice, both on the football field and gym (in case of rain).That evening we all arrived dressed in cap and gown, led out to the field,(yay no rain) and as we saw the people(family and friends) sitting in the bleachers to watch our moment(in time); i was all choked up, realizing this would be the last time I set foot on those grounds and how I would not see another Trooper game or be apart of a class project or school association (Beta Club or FHA or MClub); I was proud but saddened as well. As we sat there listening to the speakers (some wishing this would end, so that they could have a graduation party), that was a great moment and after we received our diploma's, we were so excited we forgot to throw our hats up until someone stopped us at the gates and reminded us... by this time, we had people coming to greet us, hope no one got hit with a cap.. :) It was a day of great joy of accomplishment of finishing those 12 years and of course sorrow/sadness of us not being there the following Fall. Knowing that we may or may not be seeing these young adults that we grew up with again or just maybe in passing. Some of us went to college together, some of us married right out of school and some just went to work, but either way;high school was an important step into our future.
I don't think these days; it matters to these young people very much on how much these relationships we built have an impact on us of our character of how we interact and how great friendship can be. But, face it... school and teaching is not how it was and with the internet.. neither is friendship(in a sort).
To all those graduating this year, Congratulations and I hope your future brings you great success.
Thanks..
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