Graduation Tree

Friday was Graduation for the seniors.

The events commenced with this tree planting ceremony.  I love the blue watering cans with the yellow ribbon.

This was followed by an assembly, staff entered the auditorium to Ode to Joy and the students to Land of Hope and Glory - all most unexpected in a Thai environment.  The assembly  commenced patriotically with Joe B singing the US Anthem and More singing the Thai national anthem.

Matt Schroeder (a fellow teacher and friend) gave a wonderful graduation address to the students - very inspiring.  My role as senior advisor was to present flowers to the graduates as they came on stage to receive their diplomas.

In the evening there was a dinner and more speeches at a city hotel.

It was a lovely day, one of the best at APIS and I was sad to see the seniors leave but excited about the bright futures awaiting them.