It doesn't seem like so long ago when I sent my first group of students out the door on the last day of school. It was the year 2000 and those students were in 5th grade. Today, I had the honor of attending the graduation ceremony of those "kids." Due to drop-outs and move-aways, only 11 of my students were there but it was still a monumental day. In fact, I knew many of the graduates from other venues, such as when I was a technology assistant in several schools before I got a classroom. We have a large high school in Juneau and a relatively small gym so it was crowded. I only got a ticket because I begged the administration for one. Seniors only get three. It was a nice commencement and I was very proud to have done my part for many of them.

So congratulations Fernando A., Hannah B., Karsten B., Ian B., Nicole C., Alycia C., Cassie D., Kyle M., Pedro M., Max R., and Gary S. Also a congratulations to Ian Schmitz (pictured: a family friend).