High school graduation is a time of great celebration..the collective sighs of relief from both parents and students who may have just scraped by with their diplomas, and for those whose gifts allowed them to achieve great things, a college scholarship.

Sentinel High School's commencement Saturday afternoon was a microcosm of ceremonies held all over America this weekend. The advice from a beloved retiring English teacher as she quoted Shakespeare.. 'To thine own self be true', sent the hundreds of newly minted graduates out into the early summer sunshine with smiles on their lips and hugs from friends and family.

And now...life.

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