"Everybody listen up", said the principal, as we were all in a group waiting to hear what was next on our road to graduation. It was the morning of May 27, 2003, the day of our class commencement ceremony. My best friend Kevin and I were already late because of downtown traffic and the new Mcgriddle biscuit at McDonald's. We had to go to the bottom half of the coliseum, which was a new experience for me and Kevin. We had been to plenty of Lizard Kings and Tomcats games. But we always were sitting up in the nosebleed section of the coliseum. The previous night we sat close to the balcony for our friend Corey's graduation from Fletcher. .
Once our class lined up a single file line, we were allowed to enter the floor, where all our assigned seats were located. There up against the wall was a list of all the names of the students, and next to the names where letters of where each person was allowed to sit. I stood there talking to Kevin while everyone was pushing and shoving each other to find out where their section and seat was. After we found our names and located our seats, the principal got up on the stage and started giving us his speech about how the night is going to go. Nobody was actually paying attention to him; everybody was talking amongst themselves, even though what he had to say was probably important. .
To get things going quickly and smoothly, the principal had us rehearse walking up to the stage and practice receiving our diplomas, while the valedictorian was also practicing her speech. When everyone was finished walking up to the stage and back down into their seats, the principal gave one last boring talk before he let us go for the morning. He said, "Now students, whatever you"re thinking about doing tonight at the graduation, stop and think about it. I would like for you to tell the people you"re inviting, family, friends, whoever they might be; please tell them to be respectful to the other students" family so they can hear their kids" name being called.
Important Events in the Civil Rights Movement In Graduation Day, Maya Angelou speaks of her graduation in 1940 as a bittersweet day, when she realizes that her extraordinary accomplishment is insignificant because of being African - American. ... The day was a complete success. ...
Graduation Graduation day is a festive day that doesn't come to often in one's life. ... Like most places, Graduation time only comes once a year. ... The county came down with a "graduation epidemic". ... As graduation day approached closer, certain individuals gained new understandings. ... The thought of graduation day had an impact on the whole county. ...
Graduation Graduation for me was like a bird that has escaped from his cage. ... I knew when this day came it was going to bring new light to my eyes like a new born baby opening his eyes for the first time. Graduation was the main event, but I can't forget the day of my senior picnic. ... It was now June 12th ,the day of my senior prom ,and four days until graduation. ... The best day in my life so far had came, June 16th 2003 graduation. ...
Graduation In Maya Angelou's essay entitled, "Graduation", she speaks on the subject of her eighth grade graduation that takes place in 1940. ... Her family closes their business for that day. ... GRADUATION." ... During this day of her graduation, Angelou feels as though her day is going just as planned. ... She is expecting something terrible to happen because of the positive way in which her day is going. ...
Graduation A Once in a Lifetime Experience Graduation is the end of an old life and the beginning of a new life. ... The morning of the graduation ceremony or either the day before the students has to practice for the ceremony. Everybody practices as though it was the actual graduation. ... Finally after all this is over with, they get to go home and prepare for graduation. Next begins the most exciting yet emotional parts for the seniors and their families, the actual graduation ceremony. ...
Welcome to the graduation ceremony that is about to commence. ... Since the day I graduated my life has taken a completely different turn than I had intended. ... Truthfully, though, neither your parents nor I can even recall one word that was said by a single speaker on that glorious rainy day of our graduation ceremony. ... On my graduation day it was raining cats and diplomas. ... Take your graduation as a positive experience and live your life to the fullest. ...
In Maya Angelou's "Graduation," she describes her roller coaster of emotions on her 8th grade graduation day. ... It is obvious to the readers that the citizens of Stamps, Arkansas viewed the graduation day less as a ceremony, and more like a holiday. ... Sunlight was itself young, and the day had none of the insistence maturity would bring it in a few hours" (24). ... It is apparent to readers that Angelou's 8th grade graduation is a significant milestone in her life. ... In conclusion, Angelou's message in "Graduation" is to cultivate love and respect ...
It can be one of the most exciting events ever but yet scariest event would be the day you graduate. For me, graduation was the biggest goal in high school, and it takes a lot of time and effort to achieve that goal. ... Graduation is the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. ... I grab my keys and headed on out the door so I can make it to rehearsal for graduation tonight. ... In the end, I know I had the best day of my life. ...
I'm talking about graduation. ... It meant so much to me that day. ... It was such a bittersweet moment; I wish it could have lasted longer than just one day. ... I started tearing up a little when they came and gave me the biggest hug after my graduation and told me how proud of me they were. ... Truly a graduation to remember....
