GRADUATION DAY--Nicholas Jordan Bailey
It was a big day at the Murfin’s. Grandson Nicholas Jordan Bailey graduated from Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake. Nick has been living with us since his sophomore year. His mother and brothers Joseph and Randy moved to California that year. Nick had a tough time-a real tough time-the first year and half. But after he moved to the Annex, the school district’s alternative program, he flourished. He got a job at Mr. A’s Italian Beef on Route 14 where they really like him and value him as an employee. He got on the Honor Roll for the first time in the first semester of his senior year. He pulled straight A’s in his final semester. Nick even graduated on time with his class despite coming out of his freshman year with virtually no credits. Needless to say we are pleased and proud with what Nick has accomplished.
Here are some photos of the big day.
Nicholas Jordan Bailey, the official graduation portrait. This is the one that got hung on the family wall of honor.
Nick, being a “B,” was number 9 in the procession. He had already passed our seats on the 50 yard line when I finally got a shot off/
If you look carefully, that’s Nick holding his cap in the stiff wind as his name was called.
Having launched his cap into the air-I missed the shot-Nick emerges from the field.
That’s Nick’s father, Christian (Mickey) Bailey with his girl friend behind grandma Kathy Brady-Murfin.
Nick shows off the evidence.
Back at the ranch, the party begins.
Uncle Ken Pearson cooks and great uncle Al Wilczynski prepares to receive the meat.
With Grandma Kathy and Papa Patrick Murfin.
With Great Grandma Pat Sorensen.
With Great Aunt Benita (Bea) and Uncle Al.
With Uncle Ken, Aunt Heather Pearson, who was sick all day and went into the hospital this evening with pneumonia, and cousin Caitie.
With Aunt Maureen and Uncle Evan Buchanan.
Some of the Posse.
The ice cream cake.
Here are some photos of the big day.
Nicholas Jordan Bailey, the official graduation portrait. This is the one that got hung on the family wall of honor.
Nick, being a “B,” was number 9 in the procession. He had already passed our seats on the 50 yard line when I finally got a shot off/
If you look carefully, that’s Nick holding his cap in the stiff wind as his name was called.
Having launched his cap into the air-I missed the shot-Nick emerges from the field.
That’s Nick’s father, Christian (Mickey) Bailey with his girl friend behind grandma Kathy Brady-Murfin.
Nick shows off the evidence.
Back at the ranch, the party begins.
Uncle Ken Pearson cooks and great uncle Al Wilczynski prepares to receive the meat.
With Grandma Kathy and Papa Patrick Murfin.
With Great Grandma Pat Sorensen.
With Great Aunt Benita (Bea) and Uncle Al.
With Uncle Ken, Aunt Heather Pearson, who was sick all day and went into the hospital this evening with pneumonia, and cousin Caitie.
With Aunt Maureen and Uncle Evan Buchanan.
Some of the Posse.
The ice cream cake.