KayTheCurler
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Like many others, we had graduation ceremonies to attend recently. First off our youngest grand graduated from Kindergarten. This is something that strikes me as more than a little bizarre. It is automatic for kids to move on following a year of school. No doubt I'm just as Old World grump who thinks there should be an achievement before a celebration! However, it happened and next year there will be Grade One.
Next was grand #5 completing High School. He had the third highest mark in his year -pretty cool. Snagged a $1600 scholarship too, but plans to work for a while - started his new job today, in fact. I was delighted to meet some of his friends who are also founding members of the Gay Straight Alliance at that school. There seems to be a much greater level of acceptance in that school than in our own local one. Other differences include a more affordable series of events. No one needed a special suit or dress as all the official things were done in supplied gowns!!
Next was grand #5 completing High School. He had the third highest mark in his year -pretty cool. Snagged a $1600 scholarship too, but plans to work for a while - started his new job today, in fact. I was delighted to meet some of his friends who are also founding members of the Gay Straight Alliance at that school. There seems to be a much greater level of acceptance in that school than in our own local one. Other differences include a more affordable series of events. No one needed a special suit or dress as all the official things were done in supplied gowns!!