Springtime - Middle School Musical and Graduations

Grant and his friend David.   Grant played the son with a teenage attitude towards his father.  

Grant had one of the leads in this year's Middle School Musical, The Lamp of Undredal.  You may not have heard of the musical, probably because it was written by the school's drama teacher.  And the music was written by one of the music teachers.  We didn't know what to expect from a "homemade" production, but it turned out very well.  Grant was involved in several on-stage skirmishes so he seemed to spend more time on the floor than standing.  His class has quite a few talented performers; they will be missed in the middle school productions next year.  

Spring brought two graduations this year.  Grant graduated from 8th grade and like most international schools, ASH held a ceremony to mark the event.  He moves to high school next year, which is in the same building complex but a different location.  

The graduate and his father

No he wasn't sprinting across the stage.  The auditorium was dark and my photography skills weren't up to the task.  

Our goddaughter, Caroline Sechler, graduated from the International High School in Antwerp.  She'll attend the University of Missouri next year.  

Caroline received the PTO Award despite neither of her parents being active members. 

Each graduate had to stand on stage while the MC read a short bio.  

It's official.  Why does the principal look so happy to see Caroline go? 

Caroline with her parents

Caroline with her godparents (or more appropriately "in the shadow of her godparents").. You'll notice that I have on my official graduation sport coat and shirt. 

Lori and Caroline riding an elephant in Thailand several years ago.  He's hard to see but there's a guide behind Lori -- they don't let you ride the animals by yourself.