Jake Graduates From High School

Jake technically graduates from Salem Hills High School on Thursday, but he already has his diploma and he doesn't plan on attending graduation. I am still hoping to get him in his cap and gown before he has to take the gown back -- but it might be hard to get Jake to put on anything called a "gown"!

Jake would prefer that I not say anything about him. He doesn't really love being the center of attention, and would be okay if nobody knew he was graduating. He missed going to school with his friends but smiled really big when he knew he didn't have to attend graduation! Jake is a very good person and we are very proud of him.

Jake has always been exceptionally coordinated, and he finally figured out that fact and has enjoyed taking various physical education classes. He likes to run and is good at it. The track coach tried to convince him to do track -- but he preferred not to. He has taken a few college classes and I am impressed that he was able to finish his college math class at home during quarantine and get an A.

One of my very favorite things about Jake is that he is a really, really great brother. He loves his siblings -- who love him back. If Kayli sees a spider she says "Jake, Jake, Jake, Jake!" and he comes and takes care of it. He is really great at fixing things and figuring out how things should go together. He is great at helping around the house and has a great sense of humor. We love Jake!