My Panama Life: Graduation Day, Panama

December 20, 2010

Graduation Day, Panama

At the Instituto Guadalupano, being graduated from Kindergarten and the Sixth Grade are considered important milestones, acknowledged by an elaborate "recognition" ceremony, including gifts and a special mass later in the week. Our little dude is the only "gringo" in the group... alas. Ditto, as far as I could tell, during our 15 hour, non-stop Independence Day Parade, where William marched with his classroom in his ethnic dance costume.

The little ones wore cap and gown. It was a darling celebration.

Maestra Vielsa is practically an institution here,
having taught many of William's friends' parents!

Abram & William in uniform, graduation day.

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