Anyway, it was one of those really weird moments (for me anyway) because I knew something big and amazing was about to happen, and I was trying to mentally capture every second, but yet when it happened, it just seemed totally normal. They announced the principal and superintendent of schools as they came out and then they announced that the President was entering the room and he just walked out like any normal man.
This is the superintendent on the left and the principal on the right. The principal had a daughter graduating in this class.
Not sure what they're looking for here, but it must be fascinating.
I am so proud of my Mama for taking this picture. It's centered and focused and she didn't cut off anyone's head! Digital technology has done wonders for her. She learned how to use the zoom right before this trip, so that was good. Her old method of zooming (move closer to object) would have gotten her knocked over by the Secret Service!
Here's what I have to say about this experience. (Kind of follows up with some comments left in my first post way below.) Whether you like him or not, it was really cool to be in the same room with the President. I thought he looked like the kindest, dearest man, and he just sat there and looked around at all of us and made actual eye contact and seemed as laid back and genuine as you could ever hope for him to be. My aunt said that my little cousin (he's 3) waved at him, and Bush waved back very discreetly. I thought that was nice.
Even though this whole thing did change the tone of graduation entirely, I thought he did a great job with it, and it seemed like he genuinely enjoyed watching everyone be themselves (as much as you can be yourself with the PRESIDENT in the room). I think it was fun for him. And I enjoyed seeing that side of him. The "I'm a real person" side.
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