Kiddie Pre-School Graduation
By PLETHOS
@Plethos (13718)
United States
June 5, 2018 6:27pm CST
Today, in the morning, I went to see my GF's graduation for her pre-schoolers. It was very . . . cute(for lack of a better word).
The kids really seemed to enjoy themselves being the center of attention. They got to wear graduation gowns and walk up to the podium to receive their diplomas from the high school principal and shake his hand and a representative's from the school board also.
Some high school kids even snuck in to see the ceremony. A couple of female senior graduating students started to get a little emotional. One even started to hug her gown.
There was even a slide show of the students set to music and photographs taken of them doing various activities throughout the school year. I even over heard a parent say that because of the slide show, she now saw why her child never wanted to leave class!
I had a bit of a "moment" during the slide show because of one of the songs that played. The song was "Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World" by Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'Ole. Before his version, Louis Armstrongs version of "What a Wonderful World" played.
When Iz's version played, the childrens headshots were shown, to me I didnt know if I was still at the graduation or a wake! It's an emotionaly powerful song to me. Even though its lyrics are positive, it always leaves me feeling slightly somber.
Anyways! The kids were all into it. They enjoyed the ceremony. I'm sure they'll also enjoy the pizza party waiting for them back at the classroom!
Photograph- Taken/Owned by me, Plethos
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 Jun 18
I bet that was cute. I have a little girl about 3 years old flash me today, she had peed her panties It was hilarious!
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@Plethos (13718)
• United States
6 Jun 18
@andriaperry - lol, maybe she was trying to start a college fund.
this is a thing only kids can get away with, do it as an adult and its entertaining in a different way.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
6 Jun 18
@Plethos no she had on a dress, she was very entertaining I have to admit
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
6 Jun 18
Hi Plethos. That is the very reason why I like Attending Pre-school graduation. It is fun and cute (I cannot think any other word). Hahaha
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
6 Jun 18
@Plethos And I am guessing she is excited and nervous? And she wanted to share the day with you too. 
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@Deepizzaguy (122101)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Jun 18
How times have changed. When I went to grade school in Balboa Panama, there was no graduation for preschool graduation ceremonies.
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@Deepizzaguy (122101)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Jun 18
@Plethos Thank you for sharing it with me.
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@Jessabuma (31696)
• Baguio, Philippines
6 Jun 18
Ohh sounds like a good day! Glad you enjoyed your time there..
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
7 Jun 18
Super cute! I wish we had little graduations like this when I was a kid =)
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
8 Jun 18
@Plethos I would think so. I'd probably be more motivated :)
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@Plethos (13718)
• United States
8 Jun 18
@infatuatedbby - thats what the school hopes for also.
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@DaddyEvil (174326)
• United States
6 Jun 18
Wow! That sounds really great, Plethos! 
I'm happy you got to attend your graduation, after all... I know you were worried you'd have to work instead of going. 
It sounds like you didn't make it to the pizza party, though. I'm sure all your classmates were thinking about you while they enjoyed the pizza! 
I'm happy you got to attend your graduation, after all... I know you were worried you'd have to work instead of going.
It sounds like you didn't make it to the pizza party, though. I'm sure all your classmates were thinking about you while they enjoyed the pizza! 1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (174326)
• United States
8 Jun 18
@Plethos Now, just because that's what you would have been thinking if one of them were not at the party doesn't mean they would think that way, too... 
So, 
with your new diploma, that must have really open up new job opportunities, right? Have you considered what you want to be 
when you grow up? 
Just so you are aware, if you tell me you've decided you want to be something really cool, I'm gonna be 
jealous!
So, with your new diploma, that must have really open up new job opportunities, right? Have you considered what you want to be when you grow up?
Just so you are aware, if you tell me you've decided you want to be something really cool, I'm gonna be jealous!1 person likes this
@Plethos (13718)
• United States
8 Jun 18
@DaddyEvil - i want to be a pro pre schooler.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Jun 18
This sounds like a very well planned graduation, for these little children. These seniors will miss their good memories and best friends, after graduation day.
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@Plethos (13718)
• United States
6 Jun 18
@kobesbuddy - oh no, it was just pre school. i think the banner is for later for the seniors who want to attend the religous(?) ceremony in their honor.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
6 Jun 18
@Plethos I think it was wonderful, intertwining the two graduations:)
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@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
6 Jun 18
Lobe that version of the song.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
6 Jun 18
Oh that's nice! I'm sure that your gf appreciates you being involved.
I totally understand you. "Somewhere over the rainbow" makes me emotional too. I don't know why. The lyrics aren't sad.
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@Plethos (13718)
• United States
9 Jun 18
@FayeHazel - and just by hearng the singer, you can tell how emotional it is for them also.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
8 Jun 18
@Plethos Music can evoke moods so easily
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
6 Jun 18
it's great that all the kids have a great school year and enjoyed the graduation. hopefully, they'll also have a positive experience when they start elementary school.
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