Graduation Style
Spring has sprung, and that means one thing - Graduations! This ceremony was once reserved for high school and college graduates. And the ceremonies themselves were often quite long and formal. But now, they are in every school and for every age. The caps and gowns are being prepared as students say good bye to an old era and hello to a new one.
So today we'll see children graduate before they ever get to the first institutionalized school. If it's a preschool graduation, it could be a very simple affair. Something like a picnic in the park or cake at home. If you get creative, perhaps you'll construct something out of paper for a hat or use some construction paper for a diploma.
I have a daughter who will be graduating from elementary school soon and moving into middle school. Unfortunately both schools are in the same building so there isn't actually a graduation planned by the school. But she's changing - all grown up as she thinks of herself. No more play dates for her - she's setting her sights on trips to the mall and movies with her gal pals. While I enjoy seeing her grow up, I miss the innocent child that is left behind.
When I graduated from high school I was not really aware of just how big a change was ahead of me. I naively thought I'd keep all my old friends - even those who were not moving onto college with me - and just figured I might make a few new ones. Boy was I wrong on that count! But I did enjoy that event with all the fantastic gifts and attention. I felt so grown up.
As fun as my high school graduation was, I didn't expect the formality and pomp of my college graduation. All caps, gowns, diplomas. Why there were medals and sashes of different colors. Such an event for sure. What I've found is that the harder I had to work for the degree, the more I treasured the graduation ceremony. That sense of pride I discussed earlier certainly has been instilled with me.
So regardless of what school your student is graduating from, embrace the ceremony, the fun, and the memories. There are few things as exciting as the commencement of a new chapter in life.
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