The Sewing School graduation took place, but there was no parade of the students, no gathering of parents and friends, no student participation to celebrate achievements accomplished during the school year. It was different.
The new auditorium is such a blessing.
In spite of the pandemic, the sewing school class of 2021 held a simple graduation ceremony and celebration on July 8. It was my honor to be present.
Distancing and masks were observed.
Seated with a fellow graduate, the young lady wearing glasses is Nelly Nukubana. It was our pleasure to honor her with the Thomas Nunnally Award for Excellence for being the top student. Each year, the Forest Hills Rotary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, honors the late Tom Nunnally, founder of our Sewing School, by presenting this award in his name.
The prize is a sewing machine.
Teachers Epiphanie and Theresa and Mama present the sewing machine to Nelly.
Speakers for the occasion:
Headmaster Irene presented the students to receive their diplomas.
Urukundo Foundation’s acting director Jean Marie Ntwari accepted the graduates as the Class of 2021.
Guest of honor. Yep, it is me.
Teachers Theresa, Epiphanie and Udahemuka
Graduation photo with speakers, staff and students. Love it.
Students take a risk to get a group photo with Mama.