The Woodlands High School Graduation 2010

It seems each year that the summer bears down on us at this event. Walking from the orange parking lot, I was certainly glad I wore a short sleeve shirt this year. And water! The ice cold water was very popular. Imagine a grade point average of 120. The valedictorian superseded all the rest of his peers in a class of more than 900 with a GPA of 5.20. The salutatorian was not far behind.

As each graduate filed one by one into the pavilion, some were ready with a smile.

Teaching staff were enjoying the occasion like Mrs Garcia, a counselor.

Some felt the accomplishment and its significance with a thumbs up.

Some were even relaxed and enjoying the moment.

Whoever you were in that mass of graduate city, you were just following the person ahead of you! That gave many the time to look up with a sweet smile.

I caught a Vice-principal or two heading into their huge chamber with their students. After three and sometimes four years with these students, one gets to know them pretty well. Goodbyes are said right here.

By now, many had their seats in the pavilion as the tune of the graduation march continued.

Some were precocupied with what was to come, finding their names in the list.

Some were multi-tasking. Congrats and hi just being some of the tasks at hand. Let's get on with it!

Introduction of the Salutatorian Amanda Frank.

Valedictorian Kevin Wang

Then one by one, each graduate recieves their diploma.

The ceremony proceeded rapidly as two were in process at the same time.

Many nationalities were represented. This young lady getting her photograph taken is from Venezuela.

 

Graduates sat in the front rows of course. We were in the back. The video screens help a lot to see what is transpiring. Some guests sat on the grass.

 
This could be the last time some of the graduates ever sing the song of their Alma Matar with the excitement of the Scottish beat and bagpipes.

 
So ended an excellent class of seniors who broke records, who achieved great feats in sports.  Now on to the lock down graduation night, a long standing tradition of a fun filled night and being safe inside all night long, without the risk of alcohol or party drivers on the road. There has never been a loss of life on this night since this tradition began about 1988.

Put your hands together to celebrate the accomplishments of this class. On towards the next phase of life - college for most.