Seminary graduation...
Josh, Maleia, Hailey, Missy, Eli, Bishop Giles
A few days before commencement, they announced that each student could have two guests join them. All along, we had been told that because of COVID it would just be the graduates that would be able to attend. I was super happy about the change!
Josh played in the orchestra that night....
They played Pomp and Circumstance as the graduates walked in and took their seats.
Whoever planned the seating for the evening grossly underestimated how many graduates there were. The last of the open seats filled up and there were still loads of graduates needing to sit down. So, the guests all tried to crowd together and make room :)
The choir and the orchestra did a number together...Duel of the Fates
The turning of the tassels...
Singing the school song...
Part of me was sad that he didn't get to walk in and out with the rest of his class but I'm always happy when he gets to participate in the orchestra.
Bless his heart, he was willing to bring in the garbage after we got back :)
The next evening he had his "personal Graduation moment"
Mom and Dad were able to come support him...
They had them line up and walk up to the podium one by one for a quick picture or two...
...and then off they went...
...through the balloon arch...
...to greet the mascot if they so desired...
...and then pick up their diploma at the concessions building :)
Getting pictures taken at the "R" seemed to be the thing to do...
Dad had to go to a practice but Mom was able to join us for dinner at Hu Hot.
Afterward, we dropped Abby off at the school since she had driven there separately. I saw that the "R" was lit up and coerced Josh into getting a few more pics since the line was super short by that time.
The ward planned a Senior Parade for the graduates.
They did one the year before during COVID and I think it was received well then.
We weren't sure how well supported it would be this year but we prepped nonetheless.
We asked Grandpa Gregg if he would be able to transport Josh in his truck. He got excited about the idea and purchased the gold, blow up chair for Josh to sit in. He and I worked together on decorations.
I think there were eight seniors and four of them participated in the parade. We didn't see many people out cheering on our street...but that's okay.
We had lots of support in our driveway :)
It was a fun, full graduation week!
We are so proud of Josh and making it to this point.
He's such a wonderful young man and I can't wait to see what his future holds!
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