Class of 2010!

Congratulations to Josh - our graduating senior this year!

It came down to the wire with one or two classes and an acute case of senioritis, but he got'er done, and graduated with flying colors!


Last Sunday night was the Seminary graduation.

Josh had a tough time with the early morning time - but he was able to make up for missed days and completed all of the requirements!

Tuesday evening was the Skyview High School graduation at the USU Spectrum, where nearly 430 seniors graduated. The program was a bit long - over an hour and a half, but it was well worth it.

It all started with the graduation march, followed by the welcome and presentation of distinguished alumni.

This was followed by a speech by the Top Scholar, and then an orchestral musical number.

The next speaker was the Salutatorian, followed by graduate musical number "Whenever You Remember."

Then the Valedictorian challenged the graduates to "follow your dreams."

Next a skit was presented by 4.0 graduates,

followed by remarks from the Superintendant and Principal Swenson.

Finally the pomp and circumstance,

led to presentation and acceptance of graduates,

after which the diplomas were presented as the names were read, one by one.

Then the Senior Class President invited the graduates to symbolically move their tassels,

followed by the Skyview school song.

The hats then went flying, and hugs and smiles were everywhere - as the look in their eyes indicated something to the effect of, "Okay - what now?!"

The mass of graduates and families slowly filtered outside,

for pictures,

congratulations,

and more celebration!

We went to a quaint Korean restaurant - Josh's request. It was quite similar to the closing scene of Christmas Story - as we had the entire place to ourselves! The owner/waiter spoke very little English. When we asked questions he just said, "More!" Fortunately, the menu had English subtitles, and we ordered the right amount of mostly recognizable and very tasty food.

The gimchee, noodles and seaweed wrapped rice & vegetables were quite good. The soup was a bit spicy, so it was better for dipping the beef or pork.

The entire evening was a bit surreal - it's hard to believe that "little Josh" is actually graduated!! A HUGE THANK YOU to Everyone, both near and far, who, over the years, helped make this day become a reality!

NOW What, Joshua?!