Mohi Grad #2

Tanner crossed the stage at the CU Event Center on May 16, 2025, to receive his high school diploma from Monarch High School. He had a busy day before the ceremony with Senior Gauntlet, graduation rehearsal and the senior BBQ on Friday. He also enjoyed hanging out with friends during the afternoon and after the graduation ceremony. 

The ceremony was well organized and the speakers did a nice job. The principal talked about Communal effervescence, a term coined by the sociologist Émile Durkheim, describes the intense emotional and psychological experience of belonging and unity that individuals feel when participating in a shared, collective activity. Another student speaker shared some words of wisdom and another speaker talked about the importance of "one degree" - the last bit of effort, the one degree to go from regular water to steam. 

Mom, Dad and I secured a seat in the second row which was key for making the graduation as accessible as possible. This allowed us to actually see Tanner during the ceremony - Pop even mentioned being able to connect with Tanner a couple times during the ceremony. It also meant that I was able to secure and share some great pictures of kids we knew for some of the parents. 

It was wonderful to see Tanner so happy, so proud. Marshall and I are both so proud of Tanner's accomplishments in school, on the field and his positive attitude throughout high school. What a joy it is to watch your child turn into a kind, wonderful young man. I know the next chapter of Tanner's life will be an exciting adventure and Tanner is ready for it. Congrats son. As we wrote in your baby ad in the yearbook: 

"What a joy it has been to watch you grow into a kind, curious and funny young man. May you continue to learn and laugh in this crazy thing called life. Here's to celebrating all your past accomplishments and embracing all that is ahead of you. 

So glad Nana and Pop could be here

proud Mama

front row seats

so nice to be able to see him

looking up at Marshall and the rest of the family 🩷 

It's official 

a little haphazard for the pictures - all looking all different ways. real life in action 

Peavy family here to represent

proud parents

the entire gang to celebrate Tanner!