Graduation Time
Graduation time was important in our homeschool. When John our oldest graduated, we bought a cap and gown, planned a ceremony, and invited our family and friends to join us as John marched into our den to the traditional “Pomp…
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An Education Purpose That All Children Deserve
Ray and I were recently invited to give the commencement address at a homeschool graduation in East Tennessee. Thirteen students graduated while an enthusiastic audience of about 150 watched, including their state senator and state representative who also spoke briefly.…
A Time of Transition
Many homeschoolers in our area are excited for tonight’s graduation ceremony and a homeschool mom I know was just telling me that her daughter is getting ready for prom. Grand march at the senior prom in Greenbelt, Maryland, 1942. My…
It’s that Graduation Time of Year
It’s that graduation time of year. A few years ago, several members of our family had the privilege of attending the homeschool graduation of a young man we have known since he was born. He and his family are dear…
You Deserve a Standing Ovation, Too
Midwest Parent Educators is a local homeschool organization in Kansas City. I always appreciate the kind emails I receive from time to time from Genevieve who is a member of that organization. She told me recently about the “very touching…
From My Heart to Your Homeschool Graduate
Graduation exercises at Randolph Henry High School in Keysville, Virginia, June 1943 Courtesy of the Library of Congress. Dear Homeschool Graduate, You have been sitting at the feet of your parents for many years. Now, you will stand on their…