Diploma Presenter

If I was forced to pick my favorite tradition at WKHS it is the fact that our graduating seniors are given the opportunity to select what person they want to have hand them their diploma during the Commencement ceremony.  This individual has to be someone who has been a part of their educational career during their years in Worthington... so for students this gives them a wide range of people to select.  And, this year I was unbelievably honored to have 6 of "my" students allow me to have the honor of handing them their diploma.

Pictured Left to Right are the students I was able to present with their diplomas this year:  Jack Corcoran, Nicoly Anicio, Lily Burhenne, Tori Blake-Lounsbury, Erika Diaz-Avalos, and Demetrius Barlow

I love the fact that students are able to share that moment when they officially become graduates and receive their diploma with someone that they know.  But for me, my favorite moment actually comes before we are on stage together.  I love the moment when I am on stage and lock eyes with the student whose name is about to be called.  The smile the students give and the excitement and pride just makes my heart so happy.

Jack, Nicoly, Lily, Tori, Erika and Demetrius,
What an honor and a joy it has been to know each of you!  You each had very different experiences as you worked through your 4 years of high school and I could not be prouder of you for all that you have worked through and all that is ahead of you in the future.  Thank you for allowing me to share in your graduation day!  Love, Miss Abbott