High School Graduation

On June 25, 2008 we attended Tara's grade 12 graduation from Essex District High School. She must have been in a huge hurry. When it was her turn, she ran across the stage, grabbed her diploma and ran off. We didn't even have enough time to take her picture. I think I managed to get one of the back of her head. That said, we did take some very nice pictures in the courtyard after the ceremony. Good Luck in the future Tara. Let your dreams take you wherever you want to go!

Gosfield North Grade 8 Graduation

On June 18th, Nick (our middle son) graduated from grade 8. We have been anxiously awaiting this day for quite some time. Nick is ready to move onto high school and begin the next chapter of his life. This is a very exciting time for all of us as he will have a new and fresh start. I am certain he will continue improving and show everyone that he can achieve his goals. Congratulations Nick! Good luck at EDHS!

District Track Meet

Our final event was held on June 13 at Sandwich Secondary High School. It was a very stormy (and scarey) morning. Lots of lightning! The kids were all sent into the high school cafeteria while the adults (or shall I say "crazy people") stayed out in the tents to guard the food and kids belongings. We, as usual, were the envy of the other schools as Frank Mazzara (our school vice-principal and track coach) put on a great lunch for the kids --Each year he borrows tents and buys lots of juices and water for the kids, which is kept cool in a kiddy wading pool with lots of ice, and sets up quite the spread for the kids to eat all day. We always have kids from other schools walking by to check us out!-- Nick finished off his track days at Gosfield in style. He couldn't have had a better day if he tried. Oh yeah, the weather cleared and the event went on. He finished as follows: 1st in 100M in 13.27 seconds, 1st in 200M in 26.87 seconds and again the relay team blew everyone away with a 1st place finish at 51.12 seconds again breaking the school's record. Gosfield took 3rd place overall and Nick took the silver medal in open boys with 20 points!

Graduates

OMG! Can you believe it? We have two, yes 2, kids graduating this year. Nick is graduating from Gosfield North Central School -- Grade 8 -- and Tara is graduating from Essex District High School -- Grade 12. Here are their official graduation pictures.