Anthony's Graduation # 2...High School

Anthony's all done with school! Well, only until he starts college in September! He had his High School graduation, on Monday 6/16/08, and it was so nice. It was a small class just 36 graduates. I think that made it even better. There was such a warmth about it, that you just don't get when there are 1,000 others graduating also. We had the ceremony at 10am, then off to a luncheon at the Town Of Oyster Bay Country Club from 12-3pm, then home to a small but great family party from 5pm til about midnight!! We had a long but very nice day. Now Anthony will be continuing his Automotive schooling at Farmingdale State University for a 2 year, which he could decide to be a 4 year degree. I think he will do just fine....

So handsome in his cap and gown!

Anthony and Grandma at the luncheon.

The men folk in little Italy!

Congratulations Anthony, We love you!!!

Anthony's Graduation # 1......Vocational School

Tonight Anthony graduated from his vocational school Barry Tech!! It was really such a nice evening. Anthony looked SO handsome. There were so many kids, it took about 3 hours all together. We are so proud of Anthony. He always wanted to be a mechanic, and he got to learn what he loves. The first year there, he was student of the quarter, and he also made the honor roll each marking period both years!! He got to work at Bentley and BMW too! He was also in 3 competitions, one of which was up in Syracuse NY for 3 days! Another highlight of tonight was that they had a video of some activities that took place throughout the year from all the different classes and what made it even more special was that Dominic videoed and photographed a lot of the pictures they showed!! Dominic was one of only two picked to video tonight as well. It was a very exciting night!! Congratulations Anthony!!!

P.S. More to come Monday......

Hey Mary, Can I borrow your fox?

We have an unwelcome guest living in our shed. We know he's been there awhile but now he thinks the shed is his and doesn't want us to go in. Earlier today, Norma went in to get something and not realizing he was there, got a little too close, he was on the floor, and when she came near him he lunged out and arched his back and stood up with his paws up in the air. She screamed and ran out. She says she's still shaking!! When we got home today after church, Frank went right in and got what she needed and found him on the shelve hiding. I asked him to take a picture. He thinks I'm crazy... But HE'S the crazy one, he did it!!!

Angelo plays the Bass Clarinet too....

Angelo just had his last concert of this school year. It was really nice to see and to listen to as well!! These kids are really remarkable. They are only 11- 13 years old, and to hear them play is such a treat. Enjoy the video, and watch Angelo's cheeks puff up when he hits those low notes, it's so funny. Also check out just how big the bass clarinet is!! Now you'll see why he went back to the regular clarinet for the marching band last week!!

Dominic.....

As many of you know, Dominic 's major in high school is Video Production and Communications. He's been doing very well since the start, and he loves it which is even more important to me! Well, he did so well this year that he was nominated and accepted into the National Technical Honor Society!! He had his induction ceremony on May 29th. He received a certificate, a white tassel for when he graduates, ( He uses that instead of or with his regular tassel) a pin, a membership card, and a sticker for his car (when he gets one!) It was so nice, they had some speeches about the students, a candle lighting ceremony and then some refreshments afterward. Out of about 3,000 students, only 97 got this honor!!! We are so proud of him.