Denio School Graduation
We have one eighth-grade graduate at school this year. Still, the principal and our district superintendent make the 100-mile drive to wish her well and present her diploma. Vanessa, our graduate, makes a lovely speech, and I hold my breath for that moment when she finishes to make sure I am settled before beginning my thank yous to all those who have come.
The children tie wishes to helium-filled balloons after the program and try to figure out which way the wind will carry them. CKD photo.
The community gathers under low clouds for a post-graduation barbecue of carne asada and grilled chicken. The rain holds off, and it's 9:30 pm before they are all ready to go home.