Class Picture

Senior Class Picture

Kent Shirley took this at the Gloss Mountains. I thought it turned out really nice.

Mom's Thoughts

Day AFTER Graduation

May 23, 2009

You are already gone on your band trip to Kansas City... Hope you're having a fantastic time and as soon as you come back you'll be leaving on your church trip to Colorado... busy summer. Make lots of money!!!

I, on the other hand, am cleaning the house from the party last night and trying to put into words the emotions I have felt this week.... excitement, sadness, nausea, dread, pride, exhaustion, nervousness, elation, anticipation, and nostalgic to name a few..

But the most important is proud.... I am SO proud of the young man you have become and the man you are yet to become. No one could be more proud of their son than I am of you. It is no secret I am your biggest fan, aside from Dani maybe! (lol) But you are such a great guy. You have a witty, somewhat dry sense of humor, that I like to think you got from me that will take you FAR in life! You are kind and respectful and that is extremely important. And... you have a good heart. That's what I love most about you.

I know that if something were to happen to me tomorrow, you would be fine and you are going to grow up to be and incredible man who I am not going to have to worry about. You are going to be a good husband and father, because you have incredible morals embedded inside you and you know right from wrong. And when the rubber hits the road... you're going to do the right thing. I know that about you. You are not perfect by any means and you are going to make mistakes along the way and that's okay. Those who know you will still love you and respect you. Just learn from those mistakes and go on. Keep God first in your life and He will lead you down the right path EVERY time. But remember, He will allow you to choose your own path as well so be careful.

I'm going to miss you more than you know! I'm going to miss a lot of things... You have been my whole life for all of your life. I couldn't be more proud of you, son. Now... go forth and conquer the world!

I love you with all my heart,
Mom

Graduation Day..

Graduation Day....

May 22, 2009

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Today is the BIG day! So much to do!

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The Seniors had their Senior Breakfast bright and early this morning at 8:00 and then Graduation Pictures at 9:00 and then their final rehearsal following that!

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I wish this picture had been more clear! This was taken moments before he left for graduation.... not a care in the world!

I love him so much!

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Just a few pictures of what everything looked like before everyone arrived after graduation

This was Derrick's table I did for him. Chad worked on the collage for me.

His guitars have been such a big part of his life the past two years.

Me and Derrick before graduation. I will always love this picture.


Uncle Chad at graduation

Uncle Ryan and Uncle Erik

Grandpa Jim

Aunt Amy and Derrick

Me with Todd and Derrick

One last picture....

Grandma Margie congratulating Derrick

Derrick with the Bulmers

Derrick with Nana & Papa

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Is Nana asleep? ( lol)

Here we go..... Derrick walking in with Kamron

Mr. Hamer, Mr. Burchfield, & Uncle Roger

Dani, Class President

Hope Bowers giving her speech

Tara Burchfield giving her speech

Zach Keen giving his speech

Derrick after he got his diploma

Dani announcing the class to turn their tassels

The turning of the tassels

The final prayer

Derrick looking on

And.... On their way out!

HE DID IT!!
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Let The Party Begin!

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Derrick's Cake

The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.... Rock On!

Hayden and Braxton

Derrick opening gifts

Tools... just what he needed!

A cool guitar laundry bad!

We were showing his funny "Pimp My Ride" video he made for Computer Science.. Too funny! If you haven't seen it.... you need to!

All in all it was a nice graduation..... a great party and we all couldn't be more proud of Derrick!

Job well done!