A Letter To My Longtime Friends XVII: Graduation Milestone

 A Letter To My Longtime Friends XVII: Graduation Milestone

Dear CGHS Class of 2006 Brethren,

This is your friend and brother Victor coming to you with an annual and yearly letter. The reason why I am writing to you all is because I am celebrating our fifteenth anniversary of our high school graduation which happened on May 27, 2006. I would like for each and everyone of us to get together to celebrate this special milestone: I am not asking you to waste your gas, money, and energy to go to some place, but rather, let us celebrate it on one accord and commune together with each other in the comfort of our own homes. Having said this and without further ado, let’s go for a ride for a goodly dose of nostalgia. Shall we?

On May 27, 2006, we were gathered together for one last time. Our high school graduation took place at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The late Bishop Eddie Lee Long was a generous guy, for he graciously opened his church and granted us permission to use for our graduation ceremony. 

That very morning on that same day, we got out of our vehicles in our caps and gowns, and walked straight to the church building, I was so overjoyed! First, we went into this room which resembles a huge classroom. Due to the fact that we were overjoyed, Mrs. Adams-Gibson said, “I’mma let up get it out of your systems,” so we made joyful noises. Also there, we received our stoles to wear which CGHS printed on the left, and CLASS OF 2006 printed on the right on the stole. 

After a brief moment in the room, we lined up to the door on the other side of the room which leads outdoors, and we walked on the cement pathway to another door which leads to another side of the same building. We lined up once again. We were beyond happy. My mom was happy too. She was taking pictures of us: she ended up taking one picture with my brother and I, for we were graduating together. We eventually moved up to the door slowly and gradually....

Once we made it to the side by side doors which leads to the sanctuary. As we were walking in two straight lines, the classic graduation piece “Pomp and Circumstance” was playing. We made it to the choir stand, and were seated on cue, just liked we rehearsed the day before. The pledge of allegiance to the American flag was recited, and our principal gave a speech. Next, we sing our Alma Mater “Saints Forever” as conducted by our music teacher, and we sing a Gospel selection “I Am Here” arranged by Gospel singer Donald Lawrence. Next, each of us were called in alphabetical order by name to receive a diploma case and to take a picture with our principal with a handshake. After that, we had a moment. We tossed our caps in the air for a moment, for we were truly being happy, as I said before.

Lastly, we lined up in two straight lines and  walked with each other and evacuated the church building, and outside, we did our final greetings with each other; hands were extended handshakes were done, fist bumps (daps) were given, hugs were given, laughter was done, pictures were taken, and warm smiles were given. After our exodus, peace started rule over me. I tell you, it was truly a blessing for me. God has been with us throughout our school days. I don’t know about you guys, but it was the proudest day of my life! As long as we live, I will continue to keep this special occasion marked forever, for you guys have a very special place in my heart. Every chance I get, I mention you all in my thoughts and prayers as a sacrifice to our Eternal God in Heaven.

I truly want to thank you all for taking time to read this letter. I love you guys unconditionally. As usual, don't back down for anyone. Stay on top of your game everyday. I wish you Peace, Serenity, Tranquility, and Many Blessings. Stay Safe! Take care of yourselves.

In the Spirit of Peace and Love,

Victor Kendrick II (Bro. Vick)

P.S. Let us not forget about our late longtime and friend and brother Joseph Morris, who has an outrageous sense of humor. Back in October of last year, God has called him home. Please remember his family in your thoughts and prayers. Most of all, let’s continue to pray for each other.

Colossians 3:12-14

“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”