You don’t have to drink alone.
Let’s raise a glass to the class of 2020!
I know missing out on commencement ceremony is small potatoes compared to all the other injustices going on in the world. But milestones are important, accomplishments matter. My neighborhood is full of signs celebrating the goals reached. For some it’s moving on from 8th grade to one of the many magnet programs in our city. For others, it’s leaving high school for the college whose logo is proudly displayed on the front lawn. Assuming they hold in person classes, an online freshman year seems so anticlimactic. And a change that big is scary enough without the added insecurity. I’d like to offer as a toast, this quote stolen from Anita Hill’s 2018 commencement speech to Rutgers Law grads.
Promise me that whether in times of uncertainty, clarity, or in times of chaos, that you will be your bravest self. Embrace community, and not division.
Good luck!
It doesn’t seem likely.
man can dream…
tho tbh…i’d settle for all us poors setting our differences aside to go murder the rich
Let me grab my pitchfork.
My uber-talented godson is graduating this year and is supposed to be heading off to Chicago in the fall. I hope it happens for him.
Another one of my friend’s kids was actually born on 9/11/01 and is graduating this year. What a set of bookends!!
Kid across the alley graduated high school this year. Was supposed to be captain of his rugby team. No prom, no walking at graduation and no senior week at the beach. Is doing online classes this coming year and will transfer when things finally shake out. He has a great attitude about it all. He will save on student debt, will be around to help his parents with stuff and also offered his services with a fundraiser for a non-profit we are a part of. This kid gives me a glimmer of hope for the future.
Sounds like he’s a good place. Maybe the last few years under trump has taught them lessons many boomers seem to have forgotten. I hope he and his family found a way to mark his graduation in a meaningful way.
From what I’ve seen, the kids are alright. At least in my circle.
Damn, that’s a bit of a psychological burden! I hope your nephew gets to attend in person classes, safely. Congrats to both of them.
My oldest graduated summa cum laude from one of the top liberal arts colleges in New England last weekend. He wouldn’t even watch the online ceremony with us. Now we’re wondering if it’s going to be safe for him to enter grad school in Atlanta this Fall.
Way to go Lemme Jr!!
My oldest is graduating from high school in a couple of weeks. I think the lockout is an even bigger deal for the grandparents, but I’m sorry to miss the whole cap and gown thing. It makes it even harder to imagine him starting college this fall, with no ceremonial end to high school and no word if he’ll be on campus or logged on in his room.
That stinks. I’m a big believer in rituals. Were you able to anything to make it positive for him. And congratulations to him. He worked hard and deserves some recognition!
We spent the weekend fishing at the family camp and drank a few beers, so it wasn’t a total loss. They are going to try and have an in-person ceremony in August.