I wasn’t going to get to go because each student got 3 tickets (mom-dad-sibling) but Lil was able to score an extra ticket from one of her friends so lucky me! I was going to be out there anyway for a celebratory lunch and getting to go to the ceremony was the cherry on top of the whipped cream on top of the sundae.
350 students were promoted, they called every name, the student came forward, received a scroll (that would later be exchanged for a diploma), shook hands with an administrator, turned for their photo, and then went back to their place. And they did this in less than one hour. One hour. First, they had all practiced. Second, they asked the guests to please hold their applause until the end so all the names could be heard. Third, there were two lines and every student was ready when their name was called.
These students were promoted into Redondo Union High School, where the ceremony took place. Redondo was having their graduation the next day out on the football field. How many graduates? Closer to 750. I don’t know how long that took.
Darryl’s picture, so perfect.
The picture from the pro.
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A few families went out together for dinner at this cool place, Hudson House, it was Fun!
Celebratory nails! conceived and executed by Lil herself.
