Keegan's Graduation 2012

She did it, Keegan is officially an International Baccalaureate (IB) high school graduate.

She took her final IB test the morning during graduation practice. None of the IB students were able to attend the practice, so they had to just follow the group during the ceremony. It wasn't too difficult since there were over 500 students in her class. In the IB group there were 77 students.

The program took a long time with each graduate going across the stage, but it was very organized, so it wasn't too bad. I was glad that we didn't have a party and expect our guest to sit through the long program. It was held in the stadium at Wichita State University. It was packed and loud. I couldn't hear for quite awhile. We must have sat in the area where there were a bunch of high school kids. They were {{{Screaming}}} every time their friends walked across the stage. At least a hundred times or more!

Afterwards we met our graduates outside. Trying to find Keegan amongst all those students was not easy. Later we went out for ice cream along with Keegan's best friend and her family.

I have attached many pictures. Some pictures are of Keegan's IB ceremony, where they received their stoles (the blue sash they wore over their shoulders). Only the IB students wore stoles, so they were easy to pick out. Then I have pictures at graduation where they received their diplomas. The high school will have better pictures for us down the road since no one could get close to the stage. They had photographers taking close up pictures the entire time.

I'm so glad Keegan is finished with high school. We can all breath now. Her last week with exams was painful.

Dawson is also ecstatic! His last day was Friday. Next week he doesn't have to go back the last 3 days to take any exams because he has straight A's. His school rewards the kids who do well. I think that is such a great idea. It really helps the students to do their very best in school.

We are ready for an exciting summer. I wish I could take off  this summer to be with the kids. I know they are probably happy that I have to go to work so they can sleep in and hang out with their friends, right?

God truly blessed Keegan with a great high school and excellent teachers. She will have so many fond memories and friends forever.

Remember God loves you and is with you every single day.

Love,
Marjie