Go Vikings!

They finally got to race again today!

Oxford Hills Tech Challenge

This year he didn't compete, but was asked to judge the projects done by the younger students. He also demonstrated the work that he has done on the robot that his brother started building a couple of years ago. Pre-engineering has been such a great class for my boys!

Cross Country Season is Over

This afternoon we attended the Cross Country End of Season Awards. He received his Varsity pin, Runner of the Meet for his breakout race at Leavitt, and earned The Coaches Award! I'm so very proud  of his efforts this season, and it's nice that his coach recognizes and appreciates the character underneath his 'jokester' facade. This is such a great group of friends and I wish them all the best of luck in their future runs! 

It's always so sad to see the cross country season end, but it's especially bittersweet this year. I might've gotten a bit misty eyed when I realized I won't be attending any more meets. I'll always remember that afternoon when big brother came home and 'out of the blue' announced that he had joined the cross country team! That was definitely a life-changing moment for everyone in our family.

Vikings Girls Cross Country Team

Showing 'em how it's done!

If I were to pick a favorite...

Tuesday evening was spent ocean-side photographing a friend's son (and my sons' friend/team mate - so he may look familiar) for his Senior Class Portrait. He couldn't have asked for a more beautiful background, and I hope his family is happy with the images that I captured. Portraits make me much more nervous than event photography because there is no excuse for missing a posed shot!

A girl after my own heart...

Congratulations!

He's got his diploma in hand!!

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Senior Class Night Scholarships

I am so incredibly grateful for this amazing community that recognized all of his hard work. Now he has the ability to pursue his dreams! We were blown away last night by the generosity shown to all of the graduating seniors. Bravo to them, and to a community that truly values education!

2017 Coaches' Award Recipients

Baccalaureate

Graduation Party

Tech Awards Night

Just when I thought I couldn't be more proud of my sons...

Yesterday evening they invited me to a yummy dinner and presentation for their Pre-Engineering class where they demonstrated (before a panel of engineers from companies that sponsor the technical school) what they are currently learning. My sons are really going above and beyond the scope of what the teacher has taught them, and the advisory members left completely impressed with their efforts.

This is the robot that my older son has been building from spare parts that the teacher has provided. It is controlled remotely by his laptop computer, and has a camera on the front so that he can see where it is going without being right next to it. Not only were the board members impressed by the principals that he has applied to this project, but that he could explain them so succinctly to a group of strange adults. I could tell that he was nervous, but he rose to the occasion. It helps when you not only know what you are talking about, but you are passionate about it!

They all agreed that although they are advanced in their respective fields, much of what he was talking about was 'over their heads' - he is well on his way to his goal being a Robotics Engineer. My younger son presented a replica air hockey table that he has been machining in class, and also demonstrated a video game that has has been writing in his spare time. They couldn't believe the level of skill in computer programming that he was displaying. It is very nice to be their mother.