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Story
in Graduation Book - Humorous Version
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The Story Starts Here___________________________
Page 1
Introductory page:
Mike's
Graduation
Page 2 - Blank Page
Page 3
Second Introductory Page:
This book has been written for: Michael
Smith
on the occasion of your
graduation from Ohio State University.
Congratulations on earning your BA
on May
28, 2000
Page 4
In the long, complicated unfolding of human history, there are a few
events that stand out as incidents of world-shaping dimension. The
discovery of the Americas..... The first footsteps on the moon...... The
invention of the zipper.
Alongside these momentous events, we must now place the graduation of Michael
Smith.
Pages 5 and 6 - Photo Pages
Page 7
Mike, there
were those who said you couldn't do it. There were those who doubted
your tenacity. There were those who thought you would never make it.
There were those who said that Mrs.
Sebastian, Mrs. Green and Mr. Wright and
the other teachers at Ohio State University
were wasting their time.
But, what do those people know anyway? You earned your BA
somehow.
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It doesn't seem that long ago that you began to attend Ohio
State University, does it Mike?
Well, all right. It does seem like a long time ago. Anyway, you knew
from the beginning that there would be challenges. And you knew that
some of those challenges would be quite enjoyable, and others would be
exhilarating, but did you have to make every one insurmountable?
And what about the challenges that friends like Terry
Hartman, Chris Nail, Pete Cowley and Kit Wilson
faced dealing with you on a daily basis.
Pages 9 and 10 - Photo Pages
Page 11
Fortunately, those challenges only served to strengthen you, to sharpen
you, to propel you on to greatness, to bring out the true inner
magnificence laying just below the surface in every member of your
family. And once the challenges had all been met, it was time for your
hard work to be recognized. Do you remember that momentous day?
It was
almost as if the whole world stopped for a few moments in grateful
acknowledgement of your accomplishment. Well,
Mike,
it was sort of like that.
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May 28, 2000,
the day of your graduation, will always be remembered with pride. Some
family members like Christine, Mom, Dad and
Grandmother planned to witness the happy
event.
Of course, it all depended on whether there was a free lunch or
not.
Pages 13 and 14 - Photo Pages
Page 15
Your loved ones will never forget the proud moment when the name "Michael
Smith" was announced. What a memorable
moment. A hush fell over the crowd. Heads turned as you made your way to
the front. Hearts were filled with joy. Eyes were moist with tears.
There was a lump in every throat. And you made your way forward with the
grace and dignity for which you have always been known.
"Did Mike
graduate?" the people asked in surprise.
The Spontaneous outburst of thunderous applause; the roar of approval;
the standing ovation: it was a special moment for everyone. Under the
circumstances, it was particularly good that you only tripped once.
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And then came the listing of your many accomplishments, and the
bestowing of honors and awards too few to mention, even here. Of course,
there were obvious ones. But we can't talk about them in print.
But then there were those others that made the day so special for all of
us: awards that speak volumes about you, and bring life in vivid colors
your unique approach to the whole educational system: awards for unusual
attendance patterns, creative assignment completion and for imaginative
use of excuses.
Pages 17 and 18 - Photo Pages
Page 19
What a rare list of accomplishments! What a graduation! What an
important moment in the
history of civilization!
Just look at you, Mike!
You're a graduate with a bright and exciting future. And just think, Mike,
the whole world lies at your doorstop. There's no telling what awaits
you. Achievement. Fame. Honor. Prestige. Glory. Who Knows?
Maybe even a
job!
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With love from,
Grandma and Grandpa
May 28, 2000
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