Congratulations Nathaniel!
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| Nathaniel D. Scott Class of 2012 |
Upon arriving back to Thailand, our family received some difficult news. Nathaniel was denied his request to attend Grace International School and graduate with his former classmates. We didn't have many options, so we contacted the school that Nathaniel attended in Forest Lake during his Junior year to ask if he could be granted a diploma from their institution even though he hadn't attended any of his senior year. Thankfully, Nathaniel was granted this request.
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| Presenting his senior friends with a gift |
The North Lakes Academy graduation ceremony took place in early June, but Nathaniel was unable to attend. Knowing that there was no possible way for Nathaniel to make it to the ceremony, our family along with Cheryl's parents hosted a graduation ceremony and reception for him.
The evening began with Nathaniel recognizing his senior friends by presenting each of them with a string of beads. .
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| Natalie and Nathaniel |
We all watched a beautiful video presentation of Nathaniel through the years, created by his sister Naomi. (We'll try to add it to our blog for your viewing. Naomi did a great job!)
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| Tom Miyakawa |
We were blessed by humorous and encouraging words given by one of Nathaniel's favorite teachers from Grace - Mr. Tom Miyakawa.
It was a joy for Troy and Cheryl to be able to be the presenters of Nathaniel's diploma and class ring.
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| "as Valedictorian of my home school class..." |
The evening was topped off with a delightful and humorous speech from Nathaniel.
It was a full night of celebration, laughter and tears with some very dear friends.
In August, Nathaniel and Cheryl will be returning to the US to make the transition from life at home, to dorm life. At that time, we would like to hold a graduation celebration for Nathaniel. We will give more details as the time draws near. If you wish to send a card, please mail it to 7606 214th St. N., Forest Lake, MN 55025 - He will get them when we arrive in August.
Nathaniel has been accepted to North Central University this fall and is planning on becoming a High School music teacher. He was awared 2 scholarships, $5500 - Academic Honors and $2500.00 - missionary child. Would you -please pray with us as Nathaniel waits for notice on grant amounts. Nathaniel's desire is to have no debt when he leaves college.
1 comment:
Scott family, especially Nathaniel: We Maranathaites?? are very proud of you all. It was sad that exceptions cannot be made for such an important event as High School Graduation with your class, in Thailand. But "it is what it is" as this newer line so succintly states. We congratulate you and pray for your future to hold all that Our Lord can give you as you seek Him and attend North Central this fall. See you in August. Safe travel. Claudia Boleen, Scandia, Mn.
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