Mallory officially graduates from High School

I remember when I graduated from Provo High School.  I had very mixed feelings.  I love high school and loved my friends.  I had a feeling that we would slowly drift apart even though we had promised in our year books that we would keep in touch.  Mission, marriages, career opportunities and church took us all in different directions and different circumstances.  I like the every day routine of going to school during the week and hanging out with friends on the weekends. 

Mallory had a different experience.  She was very happy to be done with High School and to move on to more fulfilling and exciting adventures.  She said she was sad when she graduated from seminary  but happy to be done with her high school years.

She graduated with honors,

Their graduation ceremony was at the Huntsman Center at 1:00 p.m. today.  There were about 360 students graduating. 

 You can see Mallory just walking past the U in the black robe.

 Coming on the stage to receive her diploma.  Notice all the cords and medal. 

 Mallory hugging the principal.

The ceremony lasted an hour and a half and then we all met outside the Huntsman Center for pictures.

Mallorys awards were:  The maroon cord was for CLC or Community Learning Center, The medal for Medical Assisting and the white cord for Enrichment and the gold cord was for High Honor Roll.  Wow!  Way to go Miss Mallory Sue!

 The official diploma in the picture above. 
After the ceremony we headed to Cracker Barrel for a bite to eat.  We enjoyed the lunch and had fun being with Mallory and celebrating her accomplishments.
When I got to the restaurant I saw Hayley and Andrew sitting outside the front doors playing checkers.

 Mallory you have worked hard and been focused to achieve all you have through your high school years.  Because of your determination and commitment you will yet achieve much more in your life.  We love you!