I'm Graduating High School!

[Thomas Kearney]

Congratulations, Thomas! That is wonderful - have you decided what college/university you are going to attend?

These robes make such a distinguished look, it sure feels good wearing this and adds to make the day memorable. We don't have that, and at the celebration in school some students just would wear their usual clothing. The most disappointing was finishing university - the degree certificates were just sent home via mail, no celebration at all.

Wow - Eva....that's astounding! They make a BIG deal of it here in the US - University more so than high school. They were VERY particular what you wore under the gown in college - business attire only. No slacks for ladies and no sandals. In high school, they didn't care WHAT we wore under the gowns - back in the early 1970s (the "Woodstock hippie era") when I graduated high school - I wore cut-off "Daisy Duke" jeans under the gown and sandals! Likewise, so did several of my friends. My parents were appalled - even though you couldn't see through the long white gown....

either SUNY Oneonta or U of I Springfield. I will apply this fall during my gap year.

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That is a great photo, Tom. Love the cap instead of the mortar board! I bet it was a thrill to toss the mortar board into the air, though... Congratulations again.

Thanks Laurie. If Ford's doesn't work out I bet I can drive you guys at Surrattsville crazy.

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Good picture! Congratulations.

Thanks, Gene.