Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Graduation

My niece is graduating from our local high school this year. I just received a beautiful graduation announcement. It's very pretty but doesn't say much for our education system. I know the kids didn't actually write the thing, but did they read it? Here's an example...
Our years of learning and living
have created for each of us
strong friendships, good memories
and unique individualities.
Okay, but did those years of learning and living actually create any knowledge? If all they got out of those twelve years were friendships, memories, and individualities, I can graduate my kids right now!
We the class of 2008
Cabell Midland High School
request your presence...
Um, I think you're missing a preposition in there and where are the commas to set off the appositive? Clearly, someone could have benefitted from another English course.

1 comment:

Kelley Kids Ranch said...

I am a homeschooling mom of 6 who just happened upon your blog. I totally agree with this commentary on the state of our public schools. Errgh! And they give us homeschoolers grief about our children's education. Thanks for the great blog. I've added you to my favorites, the post about cleaning had me laughing until I cried.