The Graduation Day

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
The graduation day. The sun was shining brightly over Maplewood School.
It was a very special day, graduation day. Daniel was
finishing kindergarten and he couldn't stop smiling. He wore a
tiny cap that kept slipping to one side. He had
practiced his graduation song all week and even learned to

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sit still mostly during rehearsals. Emily, on the other hand,
was finishing fifth grade, her last year in elementary school.
She had grown so much over the years and was
now one of the big kids everyone looked up to.
She had written a short speech to thank her teachers

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and friends. At home that morning, their mom helped Daniel
button up his shirt. Are you excited, Daniel, she asked, yes,
But I'm a little nervous. He whispered, What if I
forget the words to the Emily leaned over and gave
him a gentle hug. Don't worry, just smile and have fun.

(01:07):
That's what I'm doing too. She had laid out her
favorite dress the night before and wore a sparkly bracelet
her grandma had given her. She even styled her hair
with a special blue clip that matched her school colors.
Dad packed the camera and made sure there was enough
memory for pictures and videos. Their grandparents were coming too,

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along with Aunt Lily and Uncle Mark. Everyone wanted to
cheer them on at school. The school Jim was decorated
with balloons and banners. A big sign read congratulations graduates.
The kindergarteners sat in a neat row, swinging their feet,

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while the fifth grader sat behind them, looking proud but
a little emotional. Daniel's teacher, Miss hart Oper, called each
kindergartener to the stage. When Daniel's name was called, he
walked up carefully, holding his paper diploma with both hands.
Everyone clapped. Then came the song. Daniels sang with all

(02:15):
his heart, loud and clear. We've learned our letters, We've
learned to share. Now off to first grade with love
and care. His eyes searched the crowd until he spotted
his family waving and smiling. He waved back so hard
his cap nearly flew off. After the kindergarten ceremony, it

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was time for the fifth grade graduation. Emily felt butterflies
in her stomach as the principal gave a speech about
how the fifth graders were ready for middle school. Then
Emily was called to the stage to give her speech.
She took a deep breath and began, thank you to

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all our teachers who helped us grow. We started this
journey as little kids, and now we're ready for something new.
I'll never forget the friends I made here and the
memories we've shared. When she finished, the audience clapped loudly.
Even some of the teachers had happy tears in their eyes. Afterwards,

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special awards were given out. Daniel got a shiny medal
for being a super helper in class. He couldn't stop
looking at it. Emily received an Outstanding Readers certificate and
a Friendship Award signed by all her classmates the celebration.
Once the ceremony was over, families gathered outside. There were hugs, photos,

(03:50):
and lots of proud smiles. Their grandparents gave them cards
with sweet messages and stickers inside. Aunt Lily brought balloons
that said you did it, and Uncle Mark brought cupcakes
with Daniel and Emily's names written in icing. Back at home,
their parents had prepared a small backyard party. There were decorations, snacks, lemonade,

(04:15):
and a playlist of all their favorite songs. Daniel played
tag with his cousins, still wearing his metal look. I'm
a graduate, he shouted joyfully. Emily sat at a picnic
table with her friends from school, giggling and taking silly selfies.
They promised to stay in touch, even though some would

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be going to different middle schools. Let's make a time capsule,
one of them said. They each wrote down a favorite
memory from school and put it in a jar to
open when they were older. As the sun began to set,
Mom called everyone together. She had one last surprise, a

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special slide show of photos from the school year. There
were pictures of Daniel's first day of school, Emily's science fair,
project field trips, art shows, and fun times with friends.
Everyone watched quietly, smiling at the memories. Finally, Mom raised
a toast with lemonade to Daniel and Emily are wonderful graduates.

(05:24):
We are so proud of who you are and all
the amazing things you will do. They clinked glasses and
Daniel looked up at Emily. Next year, I'll be a
big first grader, he said, and I'll be a middle schooler,
Emily added. They both smiled. Growing up was a big adventure,

(05:46):
but with each other by their side, it didn't feel
scary at all. That night, Daniel fell asleep with his
metal still around his neck, dreaming of first grade. Emily
placed her awards on shelf and looked out the window
at the stars, ready for whatever came next the end.

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