It was 3 p.m. and I was sitting in the ballroom, watching the most interesting show I’ve seen (besides “Little Bear” Wheeler). Suddenly, I got a text from my mom saying that I should meet her by the Center’s entrance and go with her to get ready for my rehearsal. I felt my heart leap with excitement and I hurried out with my sisters in tow (complaining all the way because I took them away from the show). I went to the hotel room and got all dressed up. I was soon ready and I raced out the door with my little sister, Grace. There was still a little time, so we went to the Cirriculum Hall and bought two books. Then, I charged upstairs for my rehearsal. The coordinators had us all in alphabetical order by our last names. I ended up sitting between two boys; Gabriel Eagle (I think he was Native American) and Anthony DOMINGUEZ. :P Thankfully, neither of them talked to me. The one had a girl next to him that was all talk and the other was too nervous. We practiced walking and sitting (lol) until we had it down in our heads. Then we were released to go do what we wished.

            At 6:30, I dashed back to the hall outside the ballroom and took my place in line. The Color Guards had already gone in with the flags. I felt me heart beatin’ and I could hear it beatin’ like a drum of war. I was that excited. No, I wasn’t nervous. Josiah asked me that over a thousand times (ok, I’m exaggerating, but you know what I mean).

            After waiting for what seemed like FOREVER in line, we finally walked slowly in, making sure to keep our steps in time to the music. I saw my family and I smiled happily to them. Then, we reached our designated seats and…well, sat of course. A speech was made to welcome everyone and then a young lady played, “Across the Stars” from Star Wars: Episode II. A prayer was made and then another song was played. Mr. Somerville gave the commencement address and then another young lady sang “Only Hope”. Then…it was time.

            I was the 22^nd person in line. As they called my name, all my friends and relatives (who were there) screamed and shouted; cheering for me. When I reached Mr. Monk and Mr. Somerville, Mr. Monk said, “You have a very enthusiastic audience.” :) (Thank you everyone!) I smiled in the direction of the camera, but, really, I was smiling for my friends and family. I got my Junior High diploma and I was happy.

            Two more songs were played on the piano and and then Mr. Monk told the graduates to stand. Another prayer was said then the three Color Guards took the flags out. We were told to turn to the audience and more cheering and clapping was heard. Finally, we walked out.

            After the ceremony, we went to our hotel room. My mom had decorated completely with baloons and little containers of bubbles were sitting on two of our tables. I was treated as a princess and wasn’t allowed to do anything to help. All my friends and relatives (that were there) ate and talked while I listened to them with a sense of joy that kept me quite. (A relief to everyone I am sure.Lol!) Then, everyone left and, after we finished cleaning up, I laid my head on my pillow perfectly content.  

            Thank you to all who were there to help make that evening special!

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