001Heat. Heat. All right. It's Did this any You're welcome. Sit down. Stand up. Stand up. Stand up. Everything. rebound. Hi. What's going on? Go. I see. I see. There he is. You're welcome. area. Welcome. Good job. Triple H. Whatever. I don't want to hear that. That was good. I'm all right. Awesome. Hello. One more. Thank you so much. Come on. Headones. Welcome everyone to the graduation ceremony for the Big Holl Middle School graduating class of 2026. Please take a moment and silence your cell phones. >> Now please rise gentlemen and join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance. I pledge algiance >> to the flag of the United States of America and to the stands under. >> Please remain standing for the singing of the startle band to be performed by members of our BHMS
0028th grade choir. Oh, say can you see by the dawn early light what so proudly we hel and the twilight lasting stripes and bright stars through the spot for The ramparts we watch were so gallently streaming. And the rock is red. The bones bursting in gave through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that stars tangle for the land of the free and the home of the bra. You may be seated. >> Now we will hear our eighth grade choir perform under Staring at the blank window. Reaching for something in the distance so close you can almost taste it. Release your inhibition. I am just staring at the blank page. before you open up the dirty window. Let the sun illuminate the words that you cannot find. Reaching for something in
003the distance so close you can almost taste it. Release your inhibition. Feel the rain on your skin. No one else can feel it for you. Only you can let it in. No one else. No one else can speak the words on your lips. Catch yourself in words unspoken. Live your life with arms wide open. Today is where your book begins. The rest is still unwritten. Staring at the blank page before you. Open up the dirty window. Let the sun illuminate the words that you cannot find. Reaching for something in the distance. So close you can almost release your inhibition. Staring at the blank window that you cannot find. Reaching for something in the distance. Of course, you can almost taste it. Release your inhibition. illuminate the words that you cannot find it. Release your inhibition.
004Let the sun close. Release your inhibition. I am on All right. Good evening families, faculty, honored guests, and most importantly, the graduating class of 2026. I want to start tonight with a confession. Every single year around this time, the tradition happens. adults, parents, grandparents, teachers, and guests, even principles get together and we look at the younger generation. And a lot of times adults will say something along the lines of kids these days just don't make them like they used to. Civil civilization is in trouble. In fact, history tells us that people have been complaining that the next generation is going downhill for over 2,000 years. But I have a secret to share with the adults in the room tonight, courtesy of a fascinating psychological study out of UC Santa Barbara. We are completely wrong. Science
005has proven that when adults think kids are getting worse, it's not wisdom. It's actually a trick of the brain, a cognitive illusion. The research showed that people who are incredibly well read are the ones who think kids don't read anymore. People who are highly intelligent are the ones convinced kids are getting dumber. And the truth is IQ scores have risen steadily for decades. As adults, we suffer from two major bugs in our brain. First, we are hyper alert to the things other people lack, especially in the areas where we personally excel. Second, our memory of our own childhood is a bit of a lie. We look back at our 14-year-old selves and unconsciously project our current adult maturity, skills, and wisdom onto our past. We forget that when we were in 8th grade, we were
006also clumsy to confused, trying to figure out who we were, and making plenty of mistakes. So, to the parents and guardians here tonight, when you feel the urge to worry about kids these days, take a deep breath. The science says they are doing just fine. And to our graduating eighth graders, I want you to look around the room. No, really, look around the room. Look at your peers. And over the last four years in middle school, you and your peers have navigated changes, conquered difficult academic challenges, built deep friendships, and discovered new passions. You are not a generation that is going downhill. You are a generation that is climbing up. Adults might look at your world and see gaps, but that is only because you excel in ways we don't yet fully understand. You are
007growing up in a world that requires rapid adaptability, technological fluency, and a level of global awareness that your parents and I couldn't have even imagined when we were your age. As you leave middle school behind and step into the halls of high school, my challenge to you is this. Keep proving the adults wrong. Sorry, parents. For two millennia, adults have predicted that the youth will ruin civilization. For two millennia, the youth have risen up, taken the reigns, and pushed civilization forward. You are part of a steady rising tide of human potential. Keep reading, keep learning, keep questioning, and keep growing. Class of 2026, you are smart, you are capable, and you are ready. We are not worried about the future of civilization because we are looking at the people who are going to build it.
008Congratulations on your graduation from Big Hollow. You'll make us proud in high school. I would now like to welcome to the podium Mr. Bob Wol, superintendent of Big Island District 38. Okay. So, I I thought pretty hard about what I was going to share with you all tonight because I don't want to be the old guy up here in a suit telling you things that you're not going to remember. So, I'm going to go out on a limb. This is going to be a little unique. Okay? So, give me some space. I need you to give me five minutes before you move me off the stage. And I'm serious. I might talk about something that's a little controversial, but I promise you I will land the plane in a place that I think you'll all
009be okay with. So, give me five minutes. You ready? All right. So, I know that artificial intelligence a little bit is a big thing right now. We all know that. So, I'm going to take a little risk and tonight we're going to use AI to write this speech in real time. Okay, just bear with me. Bear with me. You ready? All right, you can boo now if you want. No, don't worry. All right, let me try this first. All right, Gemini. I'm on Gemini. Okay, so Gemini, give me a powerful graduation theme. that I can use with these students. The future is a blank canvas and you are the paintbrush. Is that good? >> Inspirational. >> No. All right, let's try this. Let me get a little more specific. All right, Gemini. I'm a school
010superintendent at Big Hollow School 38. I'm currently doing graduation speech for almost 200 amazing eighth grade students who are looking forward to beginning high school next year. Please give me two important tips, just two. Please read Grant Community High School in Fox Lake. And please make this good because I don't want to get off the stage. All right, here we go. Congratulations to you and the entire Big Hollow District 38 community. Transitioning 200 students from the Big Hollow Hollow Way roots to the Grant Community High School Bulldog Pride is a significant milestone. Here are two tailored tips for your eighth grade students as they prepare prepare to head down Fish Lake Road to Grant Community High School. Number one, two tips. Find your pack in the Bulldog community. Grant is a much larger environment. The
011big hall, which can feel overwhelming at first. The best way to make a big school feel small is to get involved immediately. Grant is known for his extensive extracurricular list. From the marching band, the choir to unique clubs like the fishing team and esports team. It's got it right. I know that's all there. Don't wait until your sophomore to join a club or try out a sport. Whether it's joining the Red Raid student section at a football game or finding your addition club or finding your pack in finding your pack early creates a vital support system. All right, tip number one is not bad. Number two, write your own headline. At Grant, the students don't just attend school. They actively shape the culture which is regularly captured by the student news site the bark. I
012don't know anything about the bark. Is it a real thing? Real thing. Okay, good. Your freshman year high school is like starting off with a fresh slate. High school is a rare set is a rare reset button where no one is locked into who they were in middle school. That's good. Think about what your headline will be over the next four years. Will you excel in career techn career tech education or will you earn a state seal by literacy? Will you be the fine students cheering loudest at the fieldhouse? Take the pen, write a story, you'll be proud of, and when you walk across stage high school, you will graduate and be happy. Not terrible, but let me try one more thing. All right, J. I'm losing the crowd here. Honestly, that was a little
013boring. These lighting up a little bit. I have 400 parents in the graduation ceremony who are a little nervous to send their kids to graduating high school and they're also wondering why I'm using an AI in this speech. What are the mo two most critical piece of advice we can share? Please don't be too boring here. Add a little humor. Make it meaningful. All right, here we go. Two tips. The skyward security blanket stays but the stakes get real. Parents, I have fantastic news that will save you hours of tech support frustration. Grant Community High School uses Skyward family access just like the new Big Hollow. However, Big Hollow checking scholar might have been making sure that you finish their middle school science worksheet to grant those grades start building a permanent GPA. My advice,
014resist the urge to refresh the app every 20 minutes. Give your new Bulldogs the space to fix their own mistakes. Number two, shifting from the warrior shield to a bulldog's leash. Interesting. Throughout their time at Big O, we've been fiercely You've been fiercely protecting these warriors. You've carried their shields, double checked their backpacks, cleared obstacles out of their way. Now they're becoming bulldogs. Bulldogs are incredibly tough in the oil. But it's any dog ever knows if you pulled too hard on the leash, the dog just they just dig their paws in the dirt, refuse to move. High school is the time to start lengthening the leash. Grant places a huge emphasis on student self- advocacy. The next time your child has an issue with a grade, a schedule, or sport, let them email the teacher
015or coach. Your job is officially shifting from being their day-to-day manager to being their behind thescenes consultant. I kind of like that. Not bad, Gemini. Not bad. But, you know, all that information I just gave you was from Gemini. pretty decent points. However, it was pretty generic and it wasn't at all for me. So, we live we live in a world where artificial intelligence, whether you like it or not, is becoming incredibly powerful. As you can just see, by the time you all start your careers, a AI will likely play a role in whatever career you choose. It's fast. It's smart. It's becoming more powerful on a daily basis. But I want to tell you this this evening is there are things about you that AI cannot replace. There are special skills, we're going to
016call them soft skills that only you can possess, only you can develop. These are the traits that are going to set you all apart and make you truly valuable no matter what technology advances happen in your lifetime. This is where you all can take a sides with me. So, as you move into high school and beyond, I want to focus on these specific human soft skills real quick. Work ethic, having the discipline to show up on time, do your best, manage your day. That's the foundation being successful in the workforce. Communication. AI cannot look somebody in the eye and truly connect with them. Be a good communicator. That will set you apart. Adaptability when things go wrong or plans change. Your ability to pivot and make changes is important. Teamwork, knowing how to work with
017a team. Your ability, your ability to solve tough challenges with people. Problem solving. Computers follow instructions, but you have the ability to look at a mess and figure it out. Creativity. AI can remix things that already exist. But you all have the imagination to make things happen. And then leadership and influence. Machines can inspire people, but it takes human beings to have a heart to lead others. So the truth is right now we are all preparing you for jobs that may not even exist yet. We can't predict what tools you're going to use in the workforce or what your jobs will look like. But what we do know is the value of these skills I just laid out for you are not going to go away. Whether you become a doctor, an artist, an engineer,
018or a job that we haven't even come up with yet, your success will largely depend on a strong work ethic, your ability to communicate, the ability to adapt when things get tough, the ability to work with a team, the ability to problem solve, your creativity, and the ability to lead others, lead and inspire others. Those are important things, and that's what you all have control of in this whole new world of AI. you have control of those things. So AI might be the engine of the future, but you're still driving them. So keep sharpening those skills and you have something that no computer is going to have. So I could go back to Jim and I to close this out with some inspiring message, but I'm going to give you some very simple personal advice
019from Mr. Ro. Be kind, work hard, and show grant the Grant community what awesome individuals you've become leaving Big H. So, I wish you all the best. Congratulations. Thank you, Mr. W. I would now like to recognize this year's recipients of the Illinois Principal Association Award. These two students were voted on by our staff and were chosen because they consistently exhibit the qualities of leadership, integrity, strong work ethic, and a willingness to serve. This year's winners are Jack Walls and Kennedy Joseph. I would now like to welcome to the stage Brad C. Steelinger, Sergeant-at-Arms, to present the American Legion Awards. Thank you, Principal Summers. >> Thank you, Principal Summers. Lindsay Datusa and school board members. Greetings and congratulations to all the 2026 graduates, family, and friends. On behalf of the commander of the lakes region
020post73 of the American Legion of Fox Lake, Illinois, it is both my privilege and honor to recognize two outstanding students that were selected to participate in the American Legion Americanism program. This program was established at a national level to enhance, ensure, and recognize the patriotism and valor within our young citizens of today and leaders of tomorrow. These students are recognized for their distinguished achievement and possession of the high qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service which are necessary for the preservation and protection of the fundamental institution of our government and the advancement of our society. I am proud to announce this year's recipients with the American Legion Certificate School Award made by the Lakes Region Post 703 and ask that they come forward when their names are called. Jillian Morales in recognition of
021attainment acquired as winner of the American Legion School Award. In further recognition of the possession of these high qualities of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service with are necessary to preservation and protection of the fundamental institutions of our government. This award is paid by the lake region post 703. Congratulations There's also this nephew award. >> Yeah. >> Aihaba Woo! Go! Congratulations and good luck in the next adventure of your lives. And may God bless each and every one of you. Again, thank you for allowing me to share this wonderful moment with you all. Congratulations. I would now like to recognize our silver honors award winners. These are the students who received all A's and B's in their eighth grade year. Silver Honor Award winners, please stand to be recognized. You can sit. I would
022next like to recognize our gold honors award winners. These are the students who received all A's in their eighth grade year. Gold Honors Award winners, please stand to be recognized. Our next award is the Tyler Matthews Award. In June of 2016, our Big Hollow community lost incoming eighth grader Tyler Matthews. Tyler was a member of the school band and art club. In his honor, the Tyler Matthews Fine Arts Award is given out each year to one eighth grade student in the fine arts program who exemplifies some of the qualities which Tyler was best known for. Creativity, respect, kindness, responsibility, and a sense of humor. We hope that through continuing to recognize fine arts students each year, you will keep Tyler's memory alive in our school and in our community. This year's Tyler Matthews Fine Arts
023Award winner is Ryan Kaminsky. Please stand. I would next like to recognize our National Junior Honor Society members. All members of the Big Hollow NJHS, please stand and be recognized. Right. I'm so sorry. There were two winners for the Tyler Matthews Award. Our other winner is Vivian Hogan. Sorry about that. Next, I would like to recognize the winner of this year's Warrior Award. This award, which is being given for the third time, is presented to a student who has done big things in their time at Big Hollow. This student stepped up and exemplified the community building, fun-loving mission of Big Hollow and the PTO. He was in every activity imaginable. He has brought kindness and energy to Biggie the warrior. This year's warrior award goes to Becca Garrett. Try and keep it moving so you
024can stand and laugh and then you can sit back down with that. All right. I tried to do one last silent Matthews, but they called me out. All right. I would now like to welcome Danielle Hernandez to the stage to address her classmates. >> Good evening. My name is Danny Hernandez and thank you for attending the event class of 2026 graduation ceremony. I would like to thank our school board, our superintendent Mr. B, our principal Mr. Principles, Mr. Summers and Miss Mcdana, and following all the teachers and staff here who contributed to our individual experiences at the I would like to start off by congratulating all of my fellow eighth grade graduates. We made it. It's almost unimaginable that we are here today. But it wasn't just yesterday we were experiencing our first day of
025middle school. Thinking back to that time, if you're anything like me, you might have cried coming here being surrounded by eighth graders who all appear like giant bronny intimidating knowledge. Do you feel giant bronny or intimidating? I know I don't relate to the giant part seeing a strong side of me in one. But really, we aren't no just kids who settle and learn more about ourselves as the years pass. For four whole years or less, depending on your experience, we've been surrounded by the same familiar faces, the same oddly handed tile floors and the same school lunches on the moon and the same classroom windows when we wave to our friends from the other side as the class. It all became so natural, something that was so typical that we didn't even consider the last
026time we would experience that. Yes, this is a sentimental moment for most, but it also is an accomplishment. It's something to be proud of. I'm sorry to remind you, but this isn't even the end of it, just the end of the chapter. Middle school is an extremely tough time for many if not all individuals. It's a fragment of our life when pieces start thinking together and people begin to grow more independent and learn more about themselves. Differences are definitely sparking. People acknowledge what sets them apart from others and recognize how and where they feel best. Over time, people grow in separate ways or simply discover new factors about their internal. Although we are all different, there is one thing that we all have in common. Change. And no, I'm not talking about the change that
027you carry in your back pocket. I'm talking about an experience or a moment that has altered the person that you are. It's almost guaranteed that in some way you have changed since you maybe it's as simple as having your favorite color or getting prescribed glasses. If you did, hopefully you'd actually wear them unlikely because maybe more than 10 times. No matter what it was, we all changed. We all have something that united the blindness together. Maybe you experienced a good change and maybe there was a fort change at some point in your life. Despite what that change was or is, that change led to the person you are standing here today and you should be proud of that. There have been so many learning points for me and I know so many others throughout and
028throughout life. And that change that comes with each lesson and each hardship, each experience, it's consistent. It never stops. And I ask, as you continue to grow and shape yourself as life goes on, like you have these past four years, keep this in mind. Be yourself. Everyone else is already quoted by Oscar. No matter what life throws in you, never let the change that you encounter turn you into somebody you're not. Being yourself become a valuable part of you. You were born as an original. Don't pursue life as a copy. True. True fulfillment comes from your heart, not validation by others. As I wrap up today, I want you all to remember that this is an achievement. We all deserve to reward ourselves with credit for making it through a strong day. I want you
029all to cherish the memories we've made during the long four years. The joy we experience in this The joy we experience in our memories is something that cannot be replaced and it's something you should all carry with you as an adventure. The iconic Tony Stark once said, "No amount of money ever bought a second time." This reminds us how memories and recollections are priceless. They can never be replaced or traded for anything. The moments we had in middle school can never be taken back and they can never be remade. But most importantly, they can never be forgotten. I would like to thank I would like to take one last moment to thank all of the parents, guardians, families, friends, and teachers. Without you, we probably couldn't have made it. You pushed us and supported us
030through some of the most challenging parts of our lives. And for that, I and everybody else, thank you for making this possible. And to all the eighth grade graduates, remember, don't cry because it's over. Smile and happy. Thank you. And congratulations. Thank you, Danielle. I would now like to welcome Francesca Backl to the stage to address the class. Good evening, friends, teachers, principles, faculty, and my fellow graduates. Before I begin, I want to take a moment to say, our teachers, Miss I love talking with you and you are outanding. When I first met you, I was a little intimidated, but you became one of the most funniest and most memorable teachers I've had. Miss, thank you for your patience and dedication to teaching my sixth year because I know that wasn't easy. And lastly, my
031lovely teacher, Missy, you gave us a lot of work, but you pushed us to be creative, ambitious, and determined. To all the teachers that we follow, thank you for everything. Now, class of 2026, we made it. Through the long days, through the stress, through the moments we thought would never end, we made it. And yeah, this moment doesn't feel as big as we expected. Right now, it just feels like another day. A little more emotional, a little more of yourself, but one day it won't be. One day, this will be a hard and maybe the hardest crisis. We don't realize which moments matter most. We think life is made of big moments, big ones, big assets, big achievements. But it's not. It's the small moments, the random conversation, a simple laugh, a moment with someone
032who you thought because those are the moments that stay and for me that idea is I've gone through some hard things. I lost my and for a long time ago. But when I I don't think about just I think about this moment the smile and my razor share I couldn't add more days to life and that's what stays with me. So while we're all here together at this moment I hope we can appreciate the small we'll all be like this here at what's even more powerful is that we're not just living our own lives. We are a part of the families. The smallest things you done, the smile, the kind words, staying when someone needed you. You have meant everything. Some of us, even if you don't see it, you're attracted. And even if you
033don't realize it now, this moment matters. And as we grow, it's easy to doubt ourselves, question where we're going. But remember this, you didn't choose where you started, but you do choose who you become. And just like you have someone who made you busy, there is someone out there who feels the same way about you. You are so true and you are so strong. So take chances, make mistakes. Try again. Not once, not twice, but as many times as it takes because growing up these things will change. People will change. Moments will pass. But that's exactly why this matters. And as we move on, this feels like sunset. are so flexible. They feel like sleep enough to be. So don't forget to really live on the moment because one day this won't be it will
034be. Thank you and congratulations class. Thank you, Francesca. It is now time for the presentation of diplomas. Audience members, all attendees here today have anticipated this moment and deserve to hear their graduates name being read. As diplomas are handed out, please refrain from cheering or calling out. This will ensure that each student's name will be heard by the audience. When guests when guests clap and yell out, everyone misses the calling of the next student's name. We will pause after each row of students have been recognized, at which time everyone will have the opportunity to cheer for those graduates. Finally, when all names have been read, we will recognize the entire class of 2026 with one more round of applause. Please and Abigail Noi Acasta, >> Daniel Adame, Alua, Palumi, Grace, Aola, Giovanni, August, Young, Nathaniel
035Akash, Lydia Areola, Matteline Avalone, Mauricio Ayala, Francesca Battle, Samantha Bay, Evan Baker, >> Martell Baker, Jr., Jula Vera, >> Addison Bodo, Romeo Bobia, Leila Borchard, Aiden Bravo, Rain viewer Becket Bundy Helina but June Kai Brandon Carcella Margaret Harmony Galani Hadland Clayton Lo Chong Jr. Lissa Chichio Dean Clemens Amber Contrera, >> Janelle Contrera, Anderson Cortez, Hernandez, Kayen Kro, Alan Cruz, Bradley Cruz, >> Aiden Clint Denarosa, >> Axel Duna. Aiden D Rose Mariana Hannah Donald, >> Isabella Dudac, Aiden Edgar, Thomas Edwards, Luca Ellington, Aziz Gashaba, Andrea Escrado, >> Ameliano Fior Guardo, >> Aiden Fleming, >> Alina Flores, >> Catherine Fredendall, I know her, >> Rebecca Cred doll. >> I also know her. >> Sariah Freeman. Jordan Galves, >> Cassandra Gos, Michaela Gallalan, Aranda Galvan Alyssa Gayton Lopez, >> Becket Garen. >> Wow, what a guy. Juliana Gentiel,
036>> Anna Gomez, Tori Gre, Ian Michael Griffin, Nathan Haney, >> Elijah Hanigan, Taylor Harris, Ashlin Hartman, Emma Hayes, Danielle Hernandez, >> Hernandez, Braden Haron, Vivian Pogland, Chris Poulter, >> Robert Huffka, >> Jay Inigos, Gabriela, >> Sophie Jacobson, >> Piper Janice, Lauren Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Andrea Jones, Herado, >> Kennedy, Joseph, >> Lucas, Durk, >> Colton, Counterton, Come on. Ryan Kaminski, >> Carac, >> Amelia, Kelly, Nana Keys, >> Veronica, Kaylee Cancan, Ian Cliffstein, >> Liliana Co, >> Typton Cruz, Jacob Kufall, >> Mason Lacy, Bernardetta Weska, Luke Leight, Matias Leon Mle, Kenneth Leonard III, Austin Lewis, >> Zahed Liberato, >> Logan Lifeld, >> Eli Lopez, >> Cameron Lord, Jordan Lumpkins, Rain Makabal, >> Gabriel Mat, >> Lillian Mahome. Punjab man, >> Briana Marchi, >> Nikki Maropoulos, Xavier Martinez, Ryan May, London Meets, >> Jonathan Mahia Cruz, >> Evan
037Moiser, >> Delia Miles, >> Nicole Miller, Ava Minarz, Joshua Montes Deopa, >> Aiden Montoya, >> Ivan Morales, Pacho, >> Jacob Logan Morales, >> Jillian Liliana Morales, >> Alexis Maury, Jeremiah Manu Emerson Norton, >> Terry Ortega, Lovado, Cara Batrice, Orurula, Mia Aona, >> Jamie Ai, >> Lincoln Owen, >> Jasmine Paddock, >> Anthony Pat, >> Harper, Rosa Aqua Migosa Kaden Provost, >> Evan Kroski, >> Angelina Cures, Chris Rama, >> Adelina Ramirez, Rodrigo Ramirez, Isaiah Ramos, Arva Sudhindra Ready Mariah Ram. Mariah Mariah >> Brian Remy Haga >> Adriel Renoes Giana Ray Ryan Rivera Robeck Liliana Rojas Rapinsky >> Lewis Ruiz Peter Sack, Emma Salsman, Jar Sandu, Tesha Sanju, Jack Selby, Burgon Singh, >> Michaela Cisa, >> Savannah Seawi, Benjamin Scott. Ariana Smith, >> Avery Smith, >> Matthew Smith, >> Dylan Sodie, Lacy Sudter, >> Esther Stson, Peter Siderski,
038>> Paul Talanda, Mikey Tanner, Anthony Terrell, >> Denise Jillian Taylor, >> Samantha Fear, Caesar Torres, >> Kimberly Torres, >> Louise Torres, Maxwell Trinidad, Steven Zumis, Heat. Heat. Cameron Velasco, >> Rihanna, >> Jack Walls, >> Grayson Weber, >> Payton Ly, Byron Williams, >> Corian Williams, >> Emily Williams, >> Payton Worley, >> Jose Wright, Juliet, >> Connor Zavorski. Students, please rise. >> Families, friends, administration, staff, board members, I now present the class of 2026. Families, please remain seated while the students process out. Once all students have exited the gym, you can meet your graduates outside. Students, please head to the playground and find your seventh grade teacher to receive your diplomas. Additionally, please be sure your graduate puts their gown in one of the bins around the playground before leaving for the night. Congratulations. Don't say Sunshine.
039I love you. Hallelujah. Catch him. Come on, man. Hi, Robert. Hi. >> Yeah. >> Okay, good. >> Their daughter graduated.