Perkins class of '07 graduated today

[Guest guest]

Well, it happened. They said it would.

In many ways we wish it never had to be.

But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this afternoon,

as they graduated from high school.

We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

rather than later.

And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

, the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

teachers and mentors.

And we all broke down with him.

These kids have had something very special. They have helped

each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

valuable than being right. They learned to build value in themselves

by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success inherent in

trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

assistance sometimes.

You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

world and the future in trust.

It has been a very special day.

;-)

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[Guest guest]

Oh, ,

Congradulations on 's big day and ditto to her! We missed the

ceremony for because a house opened for her in Missouri, and I've

always been sorry about that. Perkins is such a special, special place,

and it's hard to leave. Andy and I have learned, however, that the ties and

personal contacts remain long after the festivities. Someone on staff

once told me that once a Perkinite, always a Perkinite. They'll always be

there if you or Diane needs them. I don't think we will ever really leave.

Best wishes to all! Martha

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From: mdlinda@...

To: CHARGE

Subject: Perkins class of '07 graduated today

Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:13:11 +0000

> Well, it happened. They said it would.

> In many ways we wish it never had to be.

> But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

>

> So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this afternoon,

> as they graduated from high school.

>

> We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

> for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

> rather than later.

>

> And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

> positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

>

> , the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

> when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

> teachers and mentors.

> And we all broke down with him.

> These kids have had something very special. They have helped

> each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

> followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

> valuable than being right. They learned to build value in themselves

> by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

>

> They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

> trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success inherent in

> trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

> assistance sometimes.

>

> You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

> and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

> world and the future in trust.

>

> It has been a very special day.

>

> ;-)

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations to - they're all growing up so fast!

I'm sure it was an emotional day; I'm emotional just reading about it.

Kennedy's Mom

www.chargesyndrome.info

>

> Well, it happened. They said it would.

> In many ways we wish it never had to be.

> But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

>

> So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this afternoon,

> as they graduated from high school.

>

> We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

> for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

> rather than later.

>

> And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

> positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

>

> , the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

> when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

> teachers and mentors.

> And we all broke down with him.

> These kids have had something very special. They have helped

> each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

> followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

> valuable than being right. They learned to build value in themselves

> by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

>

> They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

> trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success inherent in

> trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

> assistance sometimes.

>

> You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

> and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

> world and the future in trust.

>

> It has been a very special day.

>

> ;-)

>

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's free at

> http://www.aol.com.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Wow. Sounds amazing, ! I look forward to the update on the Class of

'07 when they have their 5 and 10 yr reunions!

Michele W

[Guest guest]

Dear ,

how exciting and at the same time emotionally impactful. We send all wonder and

congratulations to Ms. .

Please give her our best.

And don't forget we are sharing the emotions with you from several thousands of

miles away.

, Curt, and Kendra

Perkins class of '07 graduated today

Well, it happened. They said it would.

In many ways we wish it never had to be.

But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this afternoon,

as they graduated from high school.

We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

rather than later.

And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

, the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

teachers and mentors.

And we all broke down with him.

These kids have had something very special. They have helped

each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

valuable than being right. They learned to build value in themselves

by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success inherent in

trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

assistance sometimes.

You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

world and the future in trust.

It has been a very special day.

;-)

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[Guest guest]

,

Congratulations to you and of course to ! I am reading this

thinking ahead already to the future as my little guy Felix (15

months) just started Perkins low vision playgroup a few months ago.

We are scheduled to visit the Deafblend preschool in two weeks. Our

experience so far has been great and we look forward to connecting

with some other CHARGE families in the Deafblind program. It is

really heartwarming to hear what a great experience it has been for

your family.

(in Acton, MA)

>

> Well, it happened. They said it would.

> In many ways we wish it never had to be.

> But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

>

> So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this

afternoon,

> as they graduated from high school.

>

> We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

> for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

> rather than later.

>

> And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

> positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

>

> , the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

> when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

> teachers and mentors.

> And we all broke down with him.

> These kids have had something very special. They have helped

> each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

> followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

> valuable than being right. They learned to build value in

themselves

> by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

>

> They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

> trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success

inherent in

> trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

> assistance sometimes.

>

> You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

> and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

> world and the future in trust.

>

> It has been a very special day.

>

> ;-)

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's free at

http://www.aol.com.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

What a huge accomplishment, Congratulations to you!

Cathie

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[Guest guest]

As wrote,

the Perkins graduation was a spectacle of exuberance. And while LInda did not

focus on her own princess, I have to tell you she was a delightful presence on

the stage. And...so gracious and wonderful to another graduate (from the

Deafblind program; graduated from the Secondary Services Program) who is

not as skilled as she. When he got presented with an award, she shared his (and

his parents) surprise and glee at the award by clapping loudly for him and

patting him on the shoulder to show her support. It was lovely to see her

excitement for him.

, I think your description of the day was beautiful in it's poetry.

pam

Perkins class of '07 graduated today

Well, it happened. They said it would.

In many ways we wish it never had to be.

But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this afternoon,

as they graduated from high school.

We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

rather than later.

And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

, the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

teachers and mentors.

And we all broke down with him.

These kids have had something very special. They have helped

each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

valuable than being right. They learned to build value in themselves

by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success inherent in

trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

assistance sometimes.

You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

world and the future in trust.

It has been a very special day.

;-)

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[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

It was an awesome day, wasn't it? I've just returned home from the weekend,

so

didn't know you were having pinched nerve troubles-awful.

But I want to assure you, you were stellar on stage, didn't miss a beat,

had everything organized and flowing,and no one would have ever guessed

you were having any troubles.

The entire beauty of the day reflected your touch. ;-)

Is summer session less harried? Are you back with us for awhile?

(I haven't made it thru all the posts yet-if you said so already)

Anyway, I'm taking a big page from Martha's book and hanging on to

Perkinite (perkineese) status for as long as you all let me!

Thank you for all you do for all the kids and families.

;-)

in Ma.

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[Guest guest]

congrats way to late!!! things have been nuts around here.

Re: Perkins class of '07 graduated today

Congratulations to - they're all growing up so fast!

I'm sure it was an emotional day; I'm emotional just reading about it.

Kennedy's Mom

www.chargesyndrome.info

>

> Well, it happened. They said it would.

> In many ways we wish it never had to be.

> But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

>

> So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this afternoon,

> as they graduated from high school.

>

> We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

> for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

> rather than later.

>

> And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

> positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

>

> , the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

> when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

> teachers and mentors.

> And we all broke down with him.

> These kids have had something very special. They have helped

> each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

> followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

> valuable than being right. They learned to build value in themselves

> by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

>

> They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

> trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success inherent in

> trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

> assistance sometimes.

>

> You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

> and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

> world and the future in trust.

>

> It has been a very special day.

>

> ;-)

>

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's free at

> http://www.aol.com.

>

>

[Guest guest]

YAAAAY GO DIANA!!!

That is soooo great! congrats!

>

> Well, it happened. They said it would.

> In many ways we wish it never had to be.

> But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

>

> So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this afternoon,

> as they graduated from high school.

>

> We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

> for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

> rather than later.

>

> And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

> positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

>

> , the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

> when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

> teachers and mentors.

> And we all broke down with him.

> These kids have had something very special. They have helped

> each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

> followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

> valuable than being right. They learned to build value in themselves

> by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

>

> They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

> trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success inherent in

> trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

> assistance sometimes.

>

> You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

> and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

> world and the future in trust.

>

> It has been a very special day.

>

> ;-)

>

>

>

>

> ************************************** See what's free at

> http://www.aol.com.

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

better late than never....It was a great day!!!! the kids were so great and they

all (well, most of them) seemed so happy to be exactly where they were.And..I

must comment about your lovely daughter now, too. I don't kow if you noticed,

but when the young man next to her (from my program) got his award and his

diploma, she was right there clapping for him and patting him on his back. It

was sooo sweet and I was so moved by her exuberance and tenderness with him. He

often moved himself in such a way that she got bumped, but she never complained.

At one point during practice we told her she could nudge him to remind him to

keep his space. She said, " Thank you, but I will not tell him that. He should

be as comfortable as he can be " So very sweet.

And...during th ceremony,I was fine.. the spasm did not start until I got home

(thank goodness for small things!)thanks for your nice words.

And hold on to Martha's book--we are going nowhere. (although I have to say

that I have not been very good lately about writing in Martha's book!!).

xo

pam

Re: Perkins class of '07 graduated today

Hi Pam,

It was an awesome day, wasn't it? I've just returned home from the weekend,

so

didn't know you were having pinched nerve troubles-awful.

But I want to assure you, you were stellar on stage, didn't miss a beat,

had everything organized and flowing,and no one would have ever guessed

you were having any troubles.

The entire beauty of the day reflected your touch. ;-)

Is summer session less harried? Are you back with us for awhile?

(I haven't made it thru all the posts yet-if you said so already)

Anyway, I'm taking a big page from Martha's book and hanging on to

Perkinite (perkineese) status for as long as you all let me!

Thank you for all you do for all the kids and families.

;-)

in Ma.

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[Guest guest]

Thank you Lori, ;-)

I'm collecting best wishes, to be ready for September.

We have intentions towards one class that we can't even register for till

July.

Nor do we know the schedule to know if she could add more in.

Ah well, an uncertain future is a big deal???? haha. Nope.

Not in Chargeland.

;-)

in Ma.

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[Guest guest]

Wow! Congratulations and I wish your family the best experiences as you move to

a new phase of life!

Lori Myers

Perkins class of '07 graduated today

Well, it happened. They said it would.

In many ways we wish it never had to be.

But, of course, the kids are ready to move on to something new.

So, and 18 other seniors had a whooping good time this afternoon,

as they graduated from high school.

We had a great time too, with a luncheon following and lots of time

for hugs and goodbyes, and promises to come back to visit, sooner

rather than later.

And, with cars all packed up, and young people overflowing with

positive expectancy, we all move on to something new.

, the senior class president, broke down during his speech,

when he spoke about leaving so many who had been dear friends,

teachers and mentors.

And we all broke down with him.

These kids have had something very special. They have helped

each other, taught each other, sometimes led, and sometimes

followed. They've learned that preserving friendship is much more

valuable than being right. They learned to build value in themselves

by valuing another, and to recognize value that others might miss.

They learned they don't have to take the easy way, that they can

trust themselves to aspire to more, and that there is success inherent in

trying more than one time or more than one way, or in asking for

assistance sometimes.

You could see in their faces that each had found their light within,

and in knowing and trusting their own strengths, could embrace the

world and the future in trust.

It has been a very special day.

;-)

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