The day has arrived: Kelsey's graduation from Oak Park - River Forest High School! The weather held and the ceremony was held outdoors at the football stadium. It was actually a perfect day for graduation: high 70s and cloudy with a slight breeze. It was so much fun to watch this group of kids close this chapter in their lives and celebrate with them as they "begin life as adults," as one of the speakers put it.
Kelsey and her friend Jake got to sit next to each other, which Kelsey said afterwards "made the whole thing bearable," as Jake was singing parodies to Pomp and Circumstance during the graduates' march to their seats.
She got her diploma and even managed a few smiles along the way!
When we caught up with Kelsey after the ceremony, she said she's glad the whole thing is over and done with. She showed her silly side when we asked her to pose for pictures.
If you ever wondered why I call this blog The Five Ring Circus...
After the goofiness, we walked down to Klay Oven, Kelsey's favorite Indian restaurant, for a fabulous celebratory dinner.
C O N " G R A D" U L A T I O N S K E L S E Y ! ! !
