Okay...finally...Graduation Pictures

[Janet]

This was the stage area 5226

Here is Ricky...can you tell which one...lol... 5227


Ricky (nice hair after having the cap on..lol.)and Grandma 5228

Ricky and his Dad 5229

[Janet]

And some video... Hope I do this right...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1BKkSQmKPc



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ3Fa3OqHH0



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RUsn4iAYQA

[Janet]

Forgot a couple...lol

This is the cake and punch 5230


and this is Rick and Jennifer (Linda...aka 2tiredmom's) daughter 5231

[Shada]

Very nice pictures Janet!

Your little boy is all grown up.. starting his new fenture into adulthood.
Congrats on a job well done on raising such a fine young man!!

[Blueyes]

Janet...that was great!! I loved the pics AND the video!!! I know you are so proud of Ricky...what an exciting time! It looks like you had a very nice party, too! Congratulations...and don't worry...he'll always be your little boy;)

[Gina]

Congratulations!! He looks so handsome in his cap and gown and look how proud grandma is.. : -) Wonderful memories and more to follow... Now Janet why aren't you in any of the photos ??? Linda's daughter is so pretty too..

[Janet]

I'm always the one behind the camera. I think my husband has one of me on his computer. I'll check.

[Janet]

Here's one of me, but it sucks...lol I'm blaming it on my husband...doesn't know when to push the button...lolol

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[Marilyn]

Very nice pictures, Janet!!! The one of you is a good one, too. What wonderful memories you are making together!!

[gja1000]

Great pictures Janet! I know you are so proud.

Now what? I remember (I think) Ricky was going to a technical school, but don't remember for what??? LOL! Getting too old I think?

He looks like such a great young man! You did well!

[Janet]

We did have a great turn out for his Open House. Plenty of cake, cookies and punch. We received a lot of nice compliments. Rick recieved so many cards and friends and family were so generous. I could tell Rick really felt good that day.

Rick will be studying diesel mechanics at Lincoln College of Technology. He starts classes there in August. We go in July for a final meeting before he begins. Rick is so excited.

[DianaB]

Nice pictures, Janet!!! I'm so glad that you shared the video because I really did wish that I was there for Ricky's graduation. I know that you are so proud of him and with good reason!!! He's a great boy!!!!

Your cake and stuff for the graduation party looks so nice!!! You did a good job getting everything together!!! I'm glad that a lot of people showed up too!!!

[judy]

What nice pictures Janet! The picture of you and Ricky is wonderful. You can see the love between the two of you. The one with his Grandma is terrific. He towers over her.

The videos are wonderful! It's like being there. He is just adorable, and is a son to be proud of. You did a good job, Janet.

I'm so happy we finally got to see Ricky graduate.

[Janet]

We had so many people here that there were some here that I didnt' even see. I tried to get to everyone, but it was impossible.

I'm glad you all enjoyed the pics and videos. I wish you all could have been there too. It was such a great day.

[Mandy]

Those videos are great!! We dont have the traditional graduation you guys have over there, no gowns here, so far ive seen it only in movies, so this was fantastic for me to see thanks Janet, i will show my son too.

The pics are stunning too :thumbup: beautiful memories, i bet your heart was pounding at the ceremony, thanks for sharing!

[Janet]

Thank you ladies. I'm so glad I was able to get a few pictures and some video.

Mandy...what kind of graduation ceremonies do you have there? The schools here in our county use to keep the cap and gowns and just reuse them every year. Now we have to purchase them, where them one time and then box them up to save or sell them to someone next year. Me...I have to save it of course...lol.

[Mandy]

Janet, we do have graduation ceromonies here, but not nearly as nice as what you guys are use to.
Here the kids dont wear gowns and hats.
Each kid gets called to the front to recieve their diploma, and shake hands with mentors and director.
Afterwards they have drinks and snacks for pupils and parents, we werent even allowed to bring friends or relatives because the hall was too small.

Most kids do have their own graduation party after the ceromonie on different dates and invite friends and classmates.

Tradition is that once you are informed that you have passed all the exams, is to hang a flag above the frontdoor with a backpack.
I'll try to find a picture of the flag.

[Mandy]

Here is a picture of the flag with backpack.

[Janet]

Love the picture Mandy. If we have any traditions other than the cap and gowns, I don't know what it is. Everyone usually has an open house, reception or party on different days so the students can celebrate with their friends.

After the ceremony for my son's class, everyone just went outside to congratulate the graduates and take pictures. Then we go home.

Back when I graduated '73...we didn't have parties or receptions. We just went home and either got ready for college or a job...lol. Times have changed quite a bit.