Max graduates!

On Sunday, June 4, Max graduated from seminary, and on Friday, June 9, he graduated from high school! 

He gave a great talk at the seminary graduation at our stake center and they had to raise the podium up a fair bit for his height. Here he is with Andy Loosle afterward.

And here are all the graduates from our stake.

Before heading into the Huntsman Center on Friday night, we took some photos outside.

This is with Colin and Andy.

The diploma-awarding moment with the principal

Afterward with Mom and Dad before he went to the school all-night celebration.

The event was quite long, as he had a large graduating class. I got choked up when they called his name and he raised his arms in triumph. I remember his first day of kindergarten so clearly. 

He graduated with the Ram medallion and with honor cords and with a captain's medal. He worked hard every day and took challenging classes each year -- even when others were relaxing their senior year. He just knew he had to find time for homework and assignments and we never had to worry.

He was accepted into every college he applied, including the University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah University, Utah Valley University, and Brigham Young University. He has decided to attend BYU! He will defer til after his mission. 

We love you, Max, so much and are so proud.