After an impressive four years of slogging it out in the Latin Lyceum program at Lowell High School, Andrew walked across the stage at the Tsongas Center tonight and walked off a proud graduate of the class of 2011!
Everyone in his extended family couldn't be prouder, and even if they couldn't be with him tonight, they're still part of his success story. Sit back for a photologue of some of the people who've made the journey possible for him.Bumpa and Mamma, sending the love from Paxton:
The family shot, with Brady, who kept an eye on the neighborhood as pounding rain and lightning barrages buffeted the area. (On a side note - Andrew's named after the Hurricane that Jackie and I experienced on our honeymoon, it poured rain the night he was born, and tornadoes hit the state the night of his high school graduation. What's the hidden message there?)
Long-time buds, now both LHS grads, Andrew and Nicole:
They've been friends since birth and grown up alongside one another, congrats as well to fellow grad DJ Cassidy!
Focused, and looking great decked out in his regalia:
The confident walk of a graduate:
With a smile for his cheering section:
DJ gets congrats from hizzoner, Mayor Jim Milinazzo
Beaming with his best girl, Mary, post commencement:
From St. Margaret's through LHS and great years of XC, Andrew and Barry have taken it all stride for stride:
His biggest fan gives him her biggest hug:
Side-by-side with Mayor Milinazzo, who gave an on-stage commencement shoutout to the boy he's known since he was just a young tyke:
Nana and her boyfriend:
One more with mom and dad:
And post commencement, still beaming, now with a diploma in hand:
Thanks to all the friends and family who've helped Andrew along the way, his high school buds who helped make it a memorable four years, his fellow E Streeters who stuck with him for the long run (your graduation gown lies in rags at their feet), and the family members who couldn't be here in person to see the ceremony, but have always kept an eye on him (that's you Papa, Gerry, and Gwen!)
Andrew, it was a great four years, enjoy the glory, it was well earned. You've done us all proud! Your Toy Story continues!
2 comments:
Congratulations to Andrew!! He is like all the crazy weather surrounding is most auspicious moments, a force to be reckoned with. Best of luck to him at college next year. Love the pics, especially the one of him and Heather.
Congratulations Andrew! Take pride in the moment and enjoy your accomplishments. You deserve it. I'm sure the future holds many more and I look forward to hearing all about them. Enjoy the summer as you prepare for the next step in your journey.
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