Nigel's Graduation:

Last Friday, Cary, Mom and I drove to Astoria to watch our boy graduate from the Tongue Point Job Corps.  Nigel graduated with honors and was the student speaker at the ceremony.  What a great speech he gave!  Nigel studied Finance and Business during the 16 months that he has been there so far.  Today, he began his first day of classes at the local community college.  Congratulations, Nigel!

Here are some of my favorite pictures that I took of the graduation ceremony:

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

  Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Mistress of Ceremonies, Ms. Tita Montero, Business and Community Liaison

  Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Giving his speech.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Center Director Kim Shillinger hands Nigel his diploma as The Honorable Betsy Johnson shakes his hand.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Student Government Association President Eric Gorne and Nigel's friend hands out the roses.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

There were 60 total graduates, and 21 were able to attend the ceremony.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

State Senator Betsy Johnson and Cary have a chat.

It was a grand day!

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