Class of 2013

 Just a simple dinner for 100...

My youngest son's graduation party was held on May 26th.

Tables and chairs were rented.  Some chair backs were covered with the graduate's favorite t-shirts.

T-shirts from his elementary school years

Momentos from his high school years.

Tablecloths and mortarboard confetti in the graduate's future school's colors - gold and maroon representing the University of Minnesota
Globe pencil sharpeners were placed on the tables to indicate the guest of honor's interest in geography

Sign stating "It means the world to me that you're here!" and asking that guests sign the world atlas in lieu of a guest book.  (The graduate studied geography frequently as a participant in Knowledge Bowl.)

The cake, bars, and ice cream punch

Rest of menu included fresh fruit, carrots with dip, five cup salad, a taco bar and turkey enchiladas

The graduate and me!

The graduate and sister (she graduates next year!)

 Greeting his guests

Tortilla chips with a variety of salsas

Rah, Rah, Rah for Ski-U-Mah! (Rah for the U of M!)

With one son currently attending the University of Minnesota and another one planning to apply this fall, a University of Minnesota table was inevitable.

Hosta leaves and marigold blooms from my yard create a maroon and gold centerpiece.

An extra large fleece blanket featuring U of MN logos was pressed into service as a tablecloth.

 Goldie Gopher stickers continue the U of MN theme on the napkins.

My son's chemistry book, safety goggles, and folders were placed under the floral arrangement.

The boys' t-shirts were put on the chair backs.

 I used cinnabar, marigold, ivory, and sunflower Fiesta pieces.

Sam just completed his freshman year in biomedical engineering.  J.T. is also contemplating applying to the College of Science and Engineering with a major in computer engineering.

No fan table is complete without a foam finger!