LOVELOCK - Even before entering the first grade, kindergarten graduates already seemed certain of their future careers during last week's graduation ceremony. A large audience of family members loudly applauded as each student crossed the stage to accept their diploma and announce their ambition in life - subject to change, of course.
"I wanna be a doctor," declared Gabriel Franco.
Other graduates said they want to be dentists, singers, teachers and more than a few said they'll work in law enforcement. Tanner Woodard, 6, was one of the students who simply replied "cop" to the career question. His mother JoDee Woodard explained why after the ceremony.
"My father-in-law is a correctional officer at the prison here," she said. "A lot of kids have family in the prison system, police department or sheriff's department. They like to follow in their steps."
Future "canine cop" Nevaeh Wilson, 6, explained her career choice.
"One, I love dogs and I really want to be a cop," the graduate said.
Twins Areionna Rose Shepherd and Franklin Shepherd, both 7, said they'd like to be singers or maybe even rock stars. Alexandria Shepherd said she's proud of her daughter for overcoming a speech impairment.
"I got a ribbon because I did good," Areionna Rose said. "I learned mother, brother and r's."
Students were reassured by family members as kindergarten teacher Joan Brooks made sure each of the 48 students was outfitted in a blue cap and gown before lining them up for the ceremony on the Pershing County High School stage.
"We sing two songs and they're going to say what they want to be when they grow up," Brooks said. "That's the most entertaining part."
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