The Happy
Graduate
 

On a very hot day in June, in the
football bowl at her school, Joyce
had her graduation ceremonies,
along with her 300 or so fellow
classmates.
 

[right] Girls hold
up garland arches
over the proces-
sion of graduates.

   [above]The band
warming up as the
stadium fills with
family & friends.
 

Students, administration and
spectators rise as the flags are
brought in. A beautiful rendition
of the Anthem by some of the
student choir. After they are
recessed, the speeches begin.
 

[right] anticipating
the usual antics,
the students were
patted down looking
for beach balls and

[left] Pretty soon
it was Joyce's
turn to shake hands
and receive her
diploma. A pro
photo was snapped
too.

 

other toys. Some got
thru the  "security"
and it was this guy's
job to permanently
deflate them.

[right] Real
security was on
hand as well,
keeping the
peace.
 

[above] Finally, it
was time for the
grads to toss their
caps in the air and
be declared grads.
  [above] Joyce's dad
missed her Jr.Hi
graduation, but was
able to make it to
this one.		 The family had late dinner at a
favorite restaurant, and took
these photos in front of a lovely
beach scene painting in the foyer
there.

Next Stop ...
College!!!