Last night we were able to attend Elizabeth's Seminary Graduation. What an incredible experience that was for us! For the past four years Elizabeth has been attending early morning seminary. When I say early, I mean early as it started at 6:00 a.m. before each school day! I promise you, it is no easy task! It is hard on both the students and their parents and especially the teachers who dedicate so much time and effort to their classes!
Our ward currently has 4 classes which are held in the teachers homes. Chris Quirante has been Elizabeth and Eyn's teacher for the past several months. Elizabeth's former teachers have been Tari Davis and Diane Noren. I don't think that Elizabeth and Eyn realize how blessed they are to be able to attend such a wonderful program. Each one of them got perfect attendance this year along with other awards. Elizabeth earned the Master Scriptorium Award for the past 4 years. This is the highest seminary award you can get and it comes with a medal. Some of the requirements for this award is : at least 90% attendance, memorization of 25 scripture mastery, read the entire New Testament, and it seems like there's a few more and I can't remember them. Eyn received the Scriptorium award which has a few less requirements. What a great accomplishments for them both! I'm so proud of them!
Here is a picture of Elizabeth, Darin and I with Elizabeth's teacher Chris Quirante.
Elizabeth and her teacher
Elizabeth with some of her fellow graduates. They have all known each other since they were around 10 -11 years old.
They are: Rachel Olsen (will be attending BYU-ID with Elizabeth, Tara Bauer (BYU), Kendra Davis (BYU) Elizabeth (BYU-ID) and on the floor is Lauren Riggs (Lone Star)
Before Katy 2nd split we were all in the same ward together. Tara and Lauren are both in Katy 2nd while the others are in Katy 3rd. They both will be graduating from Cinco Ranch High School while the others will be graduating from Seven Lakes High School.
Elizabeth and Lauren
It was a wonderful evening. Elizabeth was part of a group of girls who sang a musical number. There was 5 of them and they sang "I know that My Redeemer Lives". It was beautiful! As I sat there with tears running down my face all I could think about was my hope and prayer and Elizabeth will truly always know that her Redeemer lives and that He loves her. I hope and pray that she will always have a testimony of Christ and that she will continue to live her life in following his example.
Elizabeth and her teacher
Elizabeth with some of her fellow graduates. They have all known each other since they were around 10 -11 years old. They are: Rachel Olsen (will be attending BYU-ID with Elizabeth, Tara Bauer (BYU), Kendra Davis (BYU) Elizabeth (BYU-ID) and on the floor is Lauren Riggs (Lone Star)
Before Katy 2nd split we were all in the same ward together. Tara and Lauren are both in Katy 2nd while the others are in Katy 3rd. They both will be graduating from Cinco Ranch High School while the others will be graduating from Seven Lakes High School.
Elizabeth and Lauren
It was a wonderful evening. Elizabeth was part of a group of girls who sang a musical number. There was 5 of them and they sang "I know that My Redeemer Lives". It was beautiful! As I sat there with tears running down my face all I could think about was my hope and prayer and Elizabeth will truly always know that her Redeemer lives and that He loves her. I hope and pray that she will always have a testimony of Christ and that she will continue to live her life in following his example. 
That is so awesome!!! You guys should be very proud of them. Good Luck to Elizabeth next year as she leaves for college!!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's so awesome that your kids accomplished so much in seminary! Out here, they have release time seminary. It almost makes me sad, I loved the early morning class and I wish my boys could experience it. There's just something about the sacrifice of getting up early that adds a bit of value to the whole experience. Plus, there's the bragging rights of "I survived early morning seminary!" Congratulations!
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