Keeping Up With the Hendricks: Hannah's Elementary Graduation

Oh my, our very first baby girl graduated from elementary school yesterday! Ten years old and grown so much, even just from the start of this school year, as evidenced by the photos below.

First day of school and last day of school

The graduation ceremony at EMES was lovely, with songs, scripture, a photo slide show, and words and blessings from graduates, principal, teachers, and parents.

Hannah processing down the aisle

The graduating class on stage

Mrs. Beachy, Hannah's 5th grade teacher, spoke about each of the graduating students, reading comments made by friends and teachers to describe them. See what was said about Hannah in the video below.

Each graduate is also recognized for exhibiting a "gifted behavior." Hannah's was for having an advanced vocabulary, probably because she reads so much!

"She has an understanding of the many different ways words can be used."

Receiving her diploma

After the ceremony there was a reception for the graduates and their families, during which many photos were taken.

All the 5th grade girls

With Mrs. Archer and Mrs. Beachy

The following three photos are of the entire graduating class, courtesy of Mrs. Archer:

Hannah, we are so proud of you... of your hard work and of the young lady that you're becoming. We love you!

And lastly, here are some photos that Charles collected to remember Hannah's elementary school years. Enjoy!