I am the parent of a high school graduate

[rikibeth]

 For the most part, the graduation ceremony went well. Yes, it was outdoors and 91F (that's 33 to everyone OUTSIDE the US), but the gathering thunderclouds did NOT open up on the assembled crowd. The senior string trio made a hash of "Appalachian Waltz", but the senior choir sounded just fine, and most of the speakers weren't overly loquacious.

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[paper_crystals]

"I do not want to be ambushed by the words "Nazi Germany" at my kid's high school graduation speech."

Yes, I know exactly what you mean.

[charliecochrane]

*heads desk*

Our nearest equivalent event would be certificate evening for our 16 year olds and we've always had speakers who talk about moving forward and doing great things, etc. Sounds like you got the fuzzy end of the lollipop.

[bunnygoth]

Congratulations on the graduation, though. I can't believe how times flies...

[ap_aelfwine]

Congratulations!

I'm sorry for the idiot speaker. I'm glad you had Oysterband for protection.

[gingerkat]

WTF were they thinking??? Congrats on the college grad!

[kittenmommy]

SO WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO BUILD YOUR SPEECH AROUND THE EXPERIENCES OF VICTOR FRANKL IN AND AFTER WWII?

What.