Moving toward Graduation!!
At the end of May, our son Tristan graduates from Rosslyn Academy High School.
This month is a big one with graduation activities and all of the end of school year events for our family. It is a time of great celebration and the anticipation of transitions ahead.
Tristan presenting his senior seminar in the Rosslyn auditorium
The Senior Sem is a right of passage for Rosslyn students who are expected to conduct an independent research project during their senior year. Each senior has two teachers that act as supervisors as they complete their research and present it as a paper and then a seminar followed by a question period.
Tristan focused his senior seminar on the rise and fall of the television laugh track and its relationship to generational shifts in the way North Americans relate to popular entertainment.
His presentation was both informative and delightful!
Congratulating TK after his presentation
Celebrating Emma's Induction into the National Honour Society of Kenya
We are also very glad that Aaron's mom, Marie, is able to be with us for the big month. Following the performances of Annie, we were all able to celebrate Emma being chosen and inducted into the National Honour Society (NHS) an organization that works to promote character and service among the top academic students in Kenya.
As part of NHS, Emma and her peers will be involved in the organization and leadership of community service projects for her school.
Emma and Tristan at the close of Annie
Along with the graduation parties, services, and convocation, the month of May is full of choir concerts, voice recitals, the Roscars Award Show, birthdays, and Mother's Day.
We are so proud of our kids and the great group of friends that they have journeyed with through Rosslyn. Among all the fun, we know that this is also a month of saying good-bye. We certainly covet your prayers as our hearts are filled with joy and sadness.
We will be thinking and praying for you as you journey through this exciting and hard month of celebrations, "lasts" and goodbyes. Your family dynamic is changing. It's terrifying yet necessary. Great job Emma and Tristan on your accomplishments!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Tracey! We appreciate your prayers and encouragement. Oh, if only our kids would stay small. :)
ReplyDeleteWOW, what an emotion packed month you will have! Congratulations to Tristan and Emma for your accomplishments. Aaron and Erica your role in shaping and nurturing all 3 of your children is evident in all they do. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers throughout this time of transition and beyond.
ReplyDeleteWe really appreciate your thoughts and prayers Cheryl! It is with sweet sadness that we prepare for this transition, but Tristan is very ready.
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