The processional.
The graduating class numbers about 250.
Ashley takes her place on the field
Receiving her diploma and congratulations from the Board of Education
Each graduate gets a white carnation.
Ashley returning to her chair
The traditional mortarboard toss.
A hug frrom grandma as Travis looks on
Family members present roses to the new graduate.
Including Granddad...
and Dad
The whole family, plus childhood friend Sarah
With Mom and grandmas
With friend and classmate Chad
With Sarah
CJ shares his hat with a friend.
At home, with Mom and Grandma
Grandparents
More grandparents...
All the grandparents.
With Sarah and Belinda
With Dad and Travis
Travis gets a big hug.
with Mom and Dad.
and lastly, with Dad
Ready to cut the cake
The grandparents head home, one set to Arkansas, the other set to Montana, shown here crossing Skalkaho Pass, elevation 7250, into Ravalli County on MT State Highway 38, a one-lane dirt road between Anaconda and Hamilton, open from mid-June to Labor Day
Skalkaho Falls, which dives under the roadway in a hairpin turn.