Today was my son's "Pre-K" Graduation and I must say it is now my favorite end of school memory.  Realizing that I was watching the first step in a series of graduations, milestones passed made me appreciate it and wish time wasn't flying by. 

I loved all your stories!!  Just like the Mother's Day food memories in the last giveaway - no one story was better than another.  Thank you again for sharing.

Now.... for the winner!!!

This person was randomly selected and I hope SHE (sorry guys... maybe next time :-) will love her new Cuisinart food processor!

Here is HER memory . . .

"My parents both attended one room school houses growing up here in Central Pennsylvania and I always loved listening to their stories of days gone by, especially when it came to school. My Great Grandma, Mayme Douty, who I never met, was a teacher at the Bull Run School House for many years. And as much as she was known for her stern teaching, she was also known for her caring. The last day of school frequently consisted of ball games and box lunches. My Dad told me in a interview last fall that I did with him for the local paper, that as much as they liked the last day of school, they really looked forward to the beginning of school in the fall. Due to the minimal transportation at the time, you most likely wouldn't get to see many of your friends during the summer months. School wasn't just for learning - it was your social time with your friends. My Dad passed away a few weeks ago and I keep thinking of that conversation I had with him and how he told me about the time he had kissed a girl in school - the same day his Mom decided to visit the school. When she walked in, he was being given a trial by the students and had lipstick all over his face! Talk about bad luck!
Times were sure simple back then and hearing about them now makes me almost wish it was my school days once again....."