Heading off to Class Night

Class night is a fairly laid back evening that consists of a banquet, speeches, awards, and performances. The Class of 2009 received almost $100,000 worth of scholarships.  

Class Night Banquet

We were lucky to be joined for dinner by Alex's friend Brandon and his grandparents, The Arsenaults. Mrs. Judith Kuhn, Alex's voice teacher, and of course, Aunt Connie, enjoyed the evening that went from 5pm to 9:30pm. 

Brandon and the boys

Peter & Mr. Arsenault

Peter listening to stories from Brandon's grandfather. 

Class of 2009 entering stage

Alex far right

Peter just left of center

Alex & Hannah on Stage

Peter & Friends

Peter & Friends

Mike Prescott, Music Teacher

Mr. Mike Prescott

Alex and Principal & one of his Favorite Teachers

Mr Matt Gilbert, Principal

Mr. Carver, History

Last Ride, Last Day of American School

Here are the boys on the morning of the last day of American school. Today, they will practice graduation marching, celebrate Last Assembly with the entire school, run home and change, and then head out to the Senior Banquet and Senior Class Night. 

For ten months Myles has been arriving at our home each morning to pick up the boys so they could avoid riding on the dreaded Yellow School Bus (dreaded because the bus comes 30 minutes earlier than Myles!).  Thanks again to Myles!

Graduation Countdown

Peter and Alex are off on a school bus to the coast of Maine. They'll have dinner at the shore and get a chance to take a swim in the Atlantic–though, it's probably still mighty cold. They should arrive home this evening between 8pm and 9pm. Even without them here, I'm reminded of what's to come over the next three days.   

(Remember, click on photos to enlarge.) 

Graduation Sneak Preview

Wednesday Night: Barbecue & bonfire

Thursday: Graduation Marching Practice & then a trip to the coast of Maine for a swim and dinner.

Friday: Last Assembly in School, Senior Banquet, Class Night (awards, slide show)

Saturday: Graduation, 4pm EST and then the whole class heads to Boothbay Harbor on the coast of Maine for a chaperoned, all-night party at a recreation center. 

Sunday: Return home 8am or so! Quick naps and then seven graduation parties.

Senior Friends...

Alex, Mike, Mikey, & Peter in the driveway at home. 

Two Questions

Q. What puts a smile on Peter's face? 

A. When Alex and Rich have baked beans, brown bread, & hot dogs for dinner. 

Q. Why? 

A. You guessed it.  

(Sorry, Mom & Dad.)

Prom 2009... The Stud Muffins ;-)

Pre-Prom Mow

Alex is lookin' like a Mainer, ayuh!

Even the house looked Prom-esque!

Heading off to the pre-prom dinner

Jordan, Kiley, Alex, & Hannah heading off to a dinner before the prom. 

Myles, Marissa, Alex, & Hannah before the march

Kathleen & Peter before the march

Alex & Hannah in the march

Peter & Kathleen in the march

Alex & Peter's Limo

Prom Limo

Some of the kids arrived in style!

Webb Lake, Weld in May....

Today, with temperatures reaching 95 degrees F (33C), we raced to the lake for the afternoon of the beach, kayaking, and junk food.  The temperatures were unusually warm for this time of year and tomorrow we return to normal temperatures of 60sF and 70sF.

Spring Concert at Mountain Valley High School

Alex performed the final number at the high school's spring concert. His first-ever solo performance and he nailed it. Here, he's thanking the Rumford and Mountain Valley High School communities for his "awesome" year. He received a standing ovation from part of the audience after his song. You may find the video of his performance on YouTube at this address:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCbbsQuUmV8

 

Bernard, Paul, & Alex

Nine Months Later!

August 2008

Myles Mercier still picks us up each morning for school. He has a new car, he's off to the University of Maine in the fall, and he's a lot bigger, but his smile and good humor are still the same. Thanks for the rides, Buddy!

Happy Graduation, Myles!!!

May 2009

Dear Luiz & Yago: Two reasons to take in Exchange Students: Grass & Snow! :-) Rich

Yago, my brother, the raking is all yours!

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Luiz, my brother, I'm turning over the lawn mowing to you!

Seventeen members of Connie's family gathered  for a Mother's Day meal. Peter served as the hash brown potato chef. 

Aunt Connie's parents, Pips and Mims. 

We're back together again!

Saying good-bye to Newport Beach & the Kent's

On Sunday we packed up the fancy car and took one more trip around Newport Beach. Then, we sat around the airport for a few hours before jumping on the red eye back to reality. 

Now, the furnace is on warming up our old house that sat vacant for 11 days. We have great memories of a fun trip. 

Our thanks to the Kent's. Their generous hospitality and easy-going way makes visiting a pure joy. Thank you Anne, Rob, Victoria, and Tyler... and Hi to Ryan. 

The Kent's Home in Newport Beach, California