My high school graduation took place yesterday. It was really nice. There were a lot more people there than I had expected, and the auditorium was completely full of the family and friends of the graduates. My mom, sister, brother-in-law, and dad were all there.

A few students came up and delivered speeches before the diplomas — or rather, certificates to trade in for diplomas — were handed out. They were all well-written and most were delivered well. A few people sang, one guy recited some quotes from Dr. Seuss and somehow related them to our situation. We then got our certificates, flipped our tassels, tossed a few hats, and said our final farewell to high school.

Our class Valedictorian:



Principal Clover covered in blue tape prank:



Immediately after graduation most graduates went to grad night, but I decided instead to hang out with my friends for the remainder of the night. After searching for a good restaurant that was still open, we finally found Jack's and I had a nice steak. We then got some ice cream, just wandered around town and talked and joked, went to my friend's hotel room (which we all chipped in for) and poked fun at the many flaws in the Spawn movie that was playing on TNT, and then I went back home at about 1:30 AM.



Me and my friend Elaine



Me and my friend Seth

My parents gave me $200, which was really nice.

Well anyway, tonight I'm going to go to Seigos Japanese steakhouse with my family, and that will pretty much be the end of my graduation celebration.

Here is a photo of me and my friend Kimi in our robes:(sitting on wet grass)