Graduation

I wrote about finishing school but that was just for the note taking, test taking, and actual school part of high school. Graduation is the culmination of everything! My ceremony was on the 19th! It was absolutely amazing! My family and so many friends showed up and cheered for me as I walked across the stage to receive my diploma. It all went very smoothly! We had some killer speeches that really impacted me, too! I mean, each one was better than the previous, and it was just so good. :D
Afterward, a small reception was held of cookies and cake. The cake was actually really good (decent icing). I'm kind of spoiled in the icing department from being able to make my own buttercream. After the reception, us and another family (The McClungs) went to dinner. There, Kathryn presented me with the best gift I have ever received in my life. It was a photo book that she had compiled of pictures spanning the last two years of choir. And throughout the pages, tons of my friends wrote messages to me! When I saw all of the loving words, I completely broke down in tears. It meant so much to me!
Very happy the stressful part of graduating is over but enjoyed it a lot! Very excited for this summer and looking towards God's plans for my college years!

A few pictures from the day follow.

 Pre-tty snazy! :D

 Kathryn and I

 My friend Stephen and I

 My friend Angelique and I

The wonderful book of memories!