First of all, today was my last full day of work for a few months as I will be entering into my summer vacation. Tommorow is the promotion ceremony at the Middle School I work at. I will also be attending a graduation ceremony for my for my Seniors who were Freshmen when I became a defensive coordinator of the high school and were Sophmores when I took over as a head. So its like I have children of my own graduating. I also got to thinking that next year 2008 will be my 10 year high school reunion and that is has been 5 years since I graduated from college. That trips me out how time flies. There are also many local colleges and those around the nation that are graduating this week! Which brings me to my next subject, Dads. Father's day is around the corner. My pops took time out of his busy schedule today to help me pack up a majority of my classroom and move all the things to storage cause the room is getting painted. It took a few hours, but would have taken at least 5 had Dad not been there. I tried to take him to eat or something, and he told me he'll take a raincheck. I told him please and he said no, I'm your pops, I've got your back you got mine and I love you son. The shit made me get emotional. My dad has always been a selfless role model, there when I need him. So lets make this the official org Dads & Grads Thread! If you have a grad or a Dad you'd like to give a shout out too give em love on here! Props Dads and Grads we love U!

My Grads!

Dad(to the left)

I think my dad is awesome! He is hilarious, caring, intelligent, and just a wonderful guy! He doesn't need Father's Day to know what everyone in my family thinks of him. I my Pops!

I have a high school Grad, my niece and my Dad though we've had our ups and downs he is my Dad

My father passed away 10 years ago, he was not the best dad in the world, but I have come to peace with that.
My son graduates from California Polytechnic University on saturday with a major in philosophy! he is the light of my life, and my night in shinning armor, he would slay a dragon for me. I had him when I was 17, so the odds were against us for along time, no one believed that I at 17 would make a good mother, I beg to differ. So you can bet I will have tears rolling down my eyes as I see him graduate.
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My father, who'll be 60 later this year. Still looking strong and healthy and nearly as tall as he always was. (6ft 5 or 6)



There's no doubt he's the biggest role model in my life. I just think he's been an awesome parent and though I haven't always been able to follow him in the way he does things the way I'd like to, I've always tried, and I've always considered what he's told me down the years and the way he'd do something when making decisions about stuff. I'm my own person but he's had a massive influence on me because he has just always made the correct choices and decisions about things. He's honest, compassionate, fair, calm, forgiving, always smartly dressed and just generally a classy guy.

It's Father's Day in the UK on Sunday and we've sent him some golf balls. I'm also buying the last 4 Picture Post magazines from the 40s and 50s from eBay that are missing from his collection and having them sent to him.

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PaisleyPark5083 said:

You hit me in the heart... God bless..... wait he already did!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Thank you so much, and may I add..he is the one I took to see the Musicology Tour! He is not even a fan, but he knew it meant the world to me.

Here is my dad and I when I was little, I always felt so protected with him around like nothing could go wrong as long as he was there. But what I admire most about my dad is his belief in God, I dont think I have ever seen anyone so dedicated to learning and teaching others about God. Unfortunately I wont be able to be with him this fathers day but hopefully we will together later this summer, miss him so much. Love you dad!!!

veronikka said:

That's beautiful and I think so important. It's what a dad should be. For a child, girl or boy, having a father who's in charge, in control, appears a good protector and makes his children feel he's always looking out for them and making good choices for them and the family, that's what it's all about. Not marginalising the mother of course, but I think you know what I mean. And then, for a son in particular, growing up it's great to have a role model like that to see how a father can take care of a family.

One small example I always think of is with driving. I know children may sometimes think their fathers are superman anyway, but I always think about how safe I felt in the car with my dad. I trusted him, he was responsible and protective. I still see that now. I have faith in him from him always acting correctly and properly and in doing so teaching me the right way to do things.

A strange combination as my Dad is not a Grad but he is certainly qualified. He raised us all after mum died and didn’t do too bad a job either. He is now getting on a bit, but he is very happy with life, “contented with his lot” as he says and although we are not an affectionately open family we are all close and I love him dearly. It is pointless to thank him because words are not enough – he is now, of course, a brilliant Grandfather.



My Grads – a significant year for me, I just quit my job at university 3 years after starting so the guys graduating this year will be the first students I taught as first years. The students I saw come through their entire degrees. There are a lot of them, maybe 600 or so. Some of them I know better than others but I wish them all the very best of luck. I wrote the first job reference for one of them yesterday. It is strange to see them going off on their own, so fucking useless three years ago, now competent, graduate scientists Can’t get dressed up like a twat for their graduation ceremony either cus it is usually in December, and I won’t be able to go as en X employee.

I have to admit (this is more personal than I usually own up to here), that I'm always a tad envious of but also very happy for those with dads around. I hope you realize how fortunate you are.

This is a sweet thread. Congrats. I'm sure it will be buried under the loads of threads about absolutely nothing.

RipHer2Shreds said:

My Grad and my Dad just a few weeks ago

The past 24 hours has been a roller coaster ride of emotions for me. I've been through the highest of highs and lowest of lows. But the main thing that I have learned is that you have no idea how swiftly fate can deal you a losing hand. I was at a graduation that was full of joy, yet somber at the same time tonight. The importance of family was evident. During this time please tell your Dad's & Grads and whatever other family you have that you love them, because tommorow is never promised. I love seeing the comments on this thread. Keep them coming.

karmatornado said:

to you my friend

I don't have any pics of my dad from my digi so here is a picture of a picture. Not the best quality. Sorry.

PREDOMINANT said:

Nice pic Steve.....he did a good job!

mdiver said:

I AGREE!!!

Happy Father's Day Steve