Sarah Graves' Graduation

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After much anticipation, the big day of eighth grade graduation arrived! Bittersweet to watch as friends and teachers all celebrated one more time with parents and friends there to watch and cheer!

Sarah Graves and Alyssa


Sarah Graves and Lovie took a moment to enjoy Lovie's pew one more time. After years of joining the kids for chapel, this was a big milestone for her too!


It was so sweet that Charlie could acolyte for his sister's graduation. 






All three fifth grade siblings served during graduation. 

Chaplain Porter Cade really knows how to connect with them. 

Father Brian has known Sarah Graves since infancy.

Ms. Shamanski has been a gift to our family and such a help throughout the years. She was meant for the role she has. 



Big smile!

I would say she is proud and happy!








All the girls!


What better way to say happy graduation, than new spirit wear for your new school!
As though a reminder from God, a woman out for a walk in the neighborhood saw Sarah Graves opening her gifts and stopped to tell us what a wonderful experience her niece and nephew have had at Whitefield and what a positive impact it has made for them. We pray it will be that way for us too!

Afternoon hangout with pizza and friends to celebrate!

Cake for the end of year youth celebration at church!


A new backpack that she has really wanted to help her be ready for her next journey!





St. Benedict's will always hold a special place for us for all the sweet teachers and good friends that we made there and the impact it had on us as a family. I know Sarah Graves is well-prepared for high school with knowledge and a strong character. 

 

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