On June 5th I got to see my baby boy (aka Seth) graduate from Cook County High School. Since his brother Ty went into the Army Reserve early last year I didn't get to see his graduation. So this year, getting to be a part of a graduation ceremony was extra special for me. Not to mention this was the 100th Anniversary commencement of CCHS.

The graduation festivities had the retirement farewell of legendary CCHS band teacher Bill Tormondsen (Class of 61') and special guest speaker Olympian Cindy Nelson (Class of 73'). But the coolest moment of the evening was when Principle Gwen Carmen had all those who graduated from CCHS in the 2000's please stand, and then the 1990's, and on and on she went. When she said the 1940's Betty B. (Class of 44') shot out of her chair with an ear to ear grin. Pretty cool I thought. Then she got down to the 1920's and slowly Mabel (Johnson) Stoltz stood up to a standing ovation. Can you say goose bumps? Mabel you're looking pretty darn nifty for 99 years young. I know what your thinking, yes she's Matt Johnson's daughter from Matt Johnson's Store fame.

The next day we had a little grad party for the graduate, and with all the luck we could muster it didn't rain. 

As good as it feels to get my kids through CCHS and not have to worry about their grades anymore it's still a little sad how fast the time went by. 

Son, best wishes in all you do and fill your life with great memories. Love, Dad