The week before graduation was wonderful because all seniors had to do was show up for rehearsals. Then we went home to relax. No final exams. We were done. The rehearsals were annoying with endless singing of the school song to make sure everyone knew it. We had to learn how to line up like we did in elementary school to walk down the aisle through the chairs in the gym. We had to walk to Pomp and Circumstance, slowly, and fill the bleachers one by one. Girls were in white gowns, boys were in red. We sat precisely to make perfect columns of red and white in the bleachers.
Class Gift and Prophecy night was the night before graduation. Committee members gave out funny gifts to each classmate based on their personalities or idiosyncrasies. I was given a baseball hat, symbolizing my enjoyment of the sport. I cannot remember what my prophecy was. I really should try to find out....if I ever find my yearbook. Local scholarships were awarded. I received several small ones. They added up to be able to buy books for college.
Graduation was ceremonious and nerve-wracking because of the speech I had to give. I surprised myself though and was calmer than I ever expected. Mr. Walsh had thoroughly prepared us for the speech, lots of practice. Suddenly it was all over and we were graduates...lots of crying and laughter!
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