Parker Graduates With Honors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Venturing further than the length of your sight
Out past the reach of your beginnings
There is a gamble in each proud act of flight
But the losses pale before the winnings

From Dan Fogelberg’s “Icarus Ascending”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Photo taken by Parker’s sister Kristina)

While making his invitations he told his Mother that he wanted to put a     
quote on them.  She said ok and started to help him find an appropriate    
quote but was interrupted by Parker stating that he wanted to add his own
words for the quote.  The following are those words of wisdom:                  

 

A day is simply a step forward in the journey of ones lifetime. Step wisely.

journey of ones lifetime. Step wisely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parker received a scholarship for college and has been accepted by          
Arizona State University.  The scholarship will pay $3,000.00 towards       
his schooling each year.  His High School Principal and his Guidance       
Counselor escorted him to a banquet given in his honor.  The Wood's       
Scholarship foundation surprised him with a gift of a brand new Dell        
Latitude D520 laptop computer.                                                                
 

This computer comes equipped with Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor,

Microsoft Windows Vista Genuine Windows VistaTM, 

2gb Dual Channel DDR2 Shared Memory,

Intel®  Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Up to 224MB shared),
 

70gb SATA Hard drive, Dell Latitude D520 HyperConnectTM wireless connectivity.

As a senior at Mountain View High School Parker selected classes that would count towards his
college education.  By doing this he has accumulated 11 college credits without even setting foot on a college campus.

Way to go Son!!!  Continue to "Step Wisely"!

 

 

 

 

 

The Commencement Ceremony

 

 

 

Sorry about the poor quality photos - old camera phone

 

Parker Raise Your Hand!!!!  Parker?  PARKER?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Graduate And Family
L to R
Justin - Parker's Older Brother
Cyd - Parker's Mother         
Kristina - Parker's Younger Sister    
Brett - Parker's Father              
Parker - Parker                                
Dyan - Parker's Older Sister      
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Proud Papa And A Happy Graduate

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Diploma

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This certifies that Parker Martin Smith has satisfactorily completed the Course of Study prescribed by the Mesa Unified School District's Governing Board and the requirements of the Arizona State Board of Education and is therefore entitled to this diploma.

This certifies that Parker Martin Smith has satisfactorily completed the Course of Study  
prescribed by the Mesa Unified School District's Governing Board and the requirements
of the Arizona State Board of Education and is therefore entitled to this diploma.               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seminary Graduate

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The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Educational System certifies that Parker Martin Smith having completed the courses of study prescribed for the seminaries of the church is awarded this testimonial of honorable graduation.

The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Educational System
certifies that Parker Martin Smith having completed the courses of      
study prescribed for the seminaries of the church is awarded this          
testimonial of honorable graduation.                                                         

D&C 130: 18-19

  18 Whatever principle of aintelligence we attain unto in this life, it will rise with us in the bresurrection.

  19 And if a person gains more aknowledge and intelligence in this life through his bdiligence and            
obedience than another, he will have so much the cadvantage in the world to come.                     

D&C 109: 7, 14

  7 And as all have not faith, seek ye diligently and teach one another words of wisdom; yea, seek        
ye out of the best abooks words of wisdom, seek learning even by study and also by faith.           

  14 And do thou grant, Holy Father, that all those who shall worship in this house may be taught              
words of wisdom out of the best abooks, and that they may seek learning even by study,              
and also by faith, as thou hast said.                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kristi We'll See You Back Here In 2009