A high school graduation ceremony is an important event in a person's life. However, for Mark Shrader, who was receiving medical care at home, it was impossible for him lo attend school's graduation ceremony. To his surprise, Bentworth High School brought the graduation ceremony to him.
On June 8, two days before the school's graduation ceremony, Shrader's classmates, along with teachers came to his home. They attended the special graduation ceremony for Shrader.
Dressed in a cap and gown(方帽和礼服) and with his family, friends, classmates and teachers around, Shrader fought back tears as he got the diploma. His classmates and teachers congratulated him, took pictures with him and ate cupcakes. Shrader officially became the first graduate of Bentworth High School in 2021.
Shrader developed a serious disease at the age of eight. Boys with the disease often only live to their teens or early 20s. However, Shrader faces his medical condition with courage. Besides playing video games with his friends, Shrader also enjoys reading, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with his 6-year-old and 2-week-old nephews. Shrader has even talked about becoming a lawyer. He is always happy and he always has the guts(勇气) to take on life's difficulties.
William Law, a doctor who has been with Shrader for 13 years, also showed up at the ceremony. He said at the event that he wanted those in the graduating class to learn three things from Shrader:his determination, courage and attitude.
For Shrader, the ceremony was a special moment although he had to stay in bed much of the time and grew increasingly uncomfortable during the event. Later, in a phone conversation, he thanked everyone for coming.
