Last night was my favorite night of the whole year. Why? It was recognize the scholars at the high school night.
From freshman to seniors, the kids shine with hope and pride. Seeing each child step up, accept their award(s) and hear the thundering of applulause just makes my heart swell with joy.
Seeing the happiness on a student’s face when they receive recognition for being the best in a class, or on a test is worth any admission cost. Hearing the cheers, the clapping, the voices call out woot, yay or others from their peers made those kids smile bigger, if possible.
The Army, the Marines and the Air Force also showed their support for these children becoming adults.
Two were handed awards from the Air Force for Outstanding Math and Science Awards. Wow. My Boy told me who smart these two are and his smile at them getting it was so sweet to see.
The Army ROTC program handed one young man a scholarship for $150, 000 to Gonzaga University.  You should have heard the cheers/applause for him. His smile was high wattage.
The United States Marine had three awards for this high school.
Semper Fidelis Award for Music. . The young lady is one fine, talented flutist and the young man, I’m rather partial to, is a fine bassist and flutist. I think his dad and I were shocked and amazed at that recognition. I know his great grandma was beaming like a halogen lamp.
Distinguished Athlete Award went to a fine musician and excellent athlete. She was away competing so I can image what the noise will be like once she returns.
Scholastic Excellence went to two great kids. One I know as a talented drummer and Boy tells me he’s a great athlete. The young lady, I’m unsure about but am pleased like crazy she was noticed.
Those weren’t the only awards, there were more– from State Honor awards, principal awards, distinguished SAT awards, and excellence in all education department awards.
I loved seeing the honor cords go out and hearing the names of the graduating seniors receiving scholarships and to what colleges.
The principal had some great words, how he wished the news would show up for these nights, not just when tragedy strikes or for the team sports. Why not showcase the brains of tomorrow, the kids with futures wide open and dead ahead?  It wouldn’t be bragging, it would be celebrating the skill and talent of these children. How great would that be?
This was Boy’s last honors night and once again I thanked him for not taking all the awards.
Oh, and would he please give me back my brain? I find I might need it for some things like knitting and… oh hell, I guess I’ll have to wait until he finishes college and perhaps med school.
