Rite of Passage

Here she is, the new graduate. The Marietta High School 2006 graduation was a whirlwind affair, finished in a record 1 hour and 14 minutes. What was gained in speed was somewhat lost in warmth. Personally, I could have used a little more of the warm and fuzzy, more substance. At least Jordan Strycker's speech was memorable; he chose to focus on events outside of the Mid-Ohio Valley, calling for graduates to contribute their efforts to fixing a world in bad need of fixing. Mr. Eliot's recognition of graduates who are entering the armed forces, and his wish for their safe return, prompted a standing ovation from the crowd, a moving reminder of what is going on in the real world. All in all, we had a lovely family event. I'll post more pictures to share our celebration.