Diplomas and doughnuts

Alena was among the East Butler County YMCA's graduating three-year-old preschool class last Thursday. It was a celebration of her first school experience which we all enjoyed. Below are some highlights of the morning.

A raucous crowd: Here's the larger part of Alena's cheering crew before the big ceremony.

Apple of her eye: Alena with her teachers, Miss Jen and Miss Tabatha. They were both wonderful to her and made her introduction to school positive.

The grads: While not organized (or looking for that matter), all eleven graduates are accounted for here. I loved that the class was made up of a diverse group of peers.

Congrats: Alena cheers for one of her classmates. Each child was called forward to accept a diploma and goodie bag.

Great keepsake material: The graduates each wore a hat they had made, topped with their names.

Glazed and amused: Alivia tried the mortar board on for size and thought the doughnuts were the best part of the morning (she ate TWO).