Music School Graduation Gifts

No Elgar!

"Eventually the instrument becomes an extension of your body."

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

'I have this fear of the real world...'

Blue Stockings - Woman revealing herself as author

'On your mark. Get set. Create!'

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

'When I grow up, I want to be a hydraulic engineer...'

Unable to raise enough money for a trip to Paris, the Bartlesville High French Club had to settle for three days in Tulsa.

Big Bang Theory.

'Hmph. College kids.'

'No Renee, not until you get two degrees, pass a rigorous physical, and beat out thousands of other qualified individuals.'

'Never mind inspiration. I need background material on atomic physics.'

"No Timmy, I don't think your pencil has system requirments or upgrades you can download from the internet."

Eternal Student.

Reach for the Star.

"So, tell me a little bit more about this house training you mention on your CV."

'OK, the old one's in my right hand, the donor's in my left. Rght?'

"Actually, I'm hoping what I'm going to be when I grow up hasn't been invented yet."

"Well if I can't be a cowboy I'll be a lawyer for cowboys."

"I still haven't decided if I want to be unemployed as an English major or as a Communications major."

"My answers could be right. Your quiz just asked the wrong questions."

Guitarist

'So...you THINK you have what it takes to be a scientist...?'

The adoration of the gels.

"But everyone is befuddled by math."

"Unfortunately, your son swallowed a great deal of industrial adhesive. But don't worry: Epoxy can be cured."

College. Did you pick a major yet? I'm doing a double major in art and logic --- I want to draw my own conclusions!

"I didn't finish the proof but I did write this poem about my struggle."

Postgraduates A group of posts on their way to class.

"There's something weird about Emily. She actually likes school!"

"Great cruise except the zip lining got flooded."

Woman carries the world.

"Yes Dad, I passed math and now I'm passing chemistry and physics."

"I had all the right answers, but I had them in the wrong order."