On Saturday, December 10, The Sparta Public Library Hosted It’s First Ever Sewing Club Graduation. The graduation opened with the girls in procession, while three of them played Pomp and Circumstance on their flutes.  The girls wore a purple personalized sash in their choice of thread color with a graduation cap and tassel to match. Each of the girls presented a demonstration on the sewing machine.   Each student was given a certificate of completing the Basic Beginner Session.  Hanna Stine and Clara Odom also received perfect attendance certificates while Ellie Grobb received most helpful and Hannah Stine received most improved. Hannah Stine, Ellie Grobb and Daira Sangurima each gave remarks during the ceremony. After receiving their certificates the students left the room.  During this 5 minute intermission, the girls put on a shirt they constructed in class and proceeded back into the meeting room one at a time modeling their shirt.   Instructor, Lynette Jalivay presented each of the students with a sewing kit containing fabric, tools and sewing notions. The girls presented Lynette with flowers, cards, gift certificates and a pillow they constructed outside of class.  It was a great surprise to Lynette. Graduation hosted approximately 45 in attendance.  Connie Ruppert has volunteered her time assisting Lynette on occasions and was a great help during the graduation setup and ceremony.   Pictured left to right, Hannah Stine, Daira Sangurima, Saleena White, Alice Odom and Ellie Grobb.   Clara Odom also graduated but is not pictured. The girls ages ranged from 8 – 13.  The graduates will continue in the club along with 7 new students.  The new students names are as follows:  Natalie Morocho, Caris Cowan, Adriouna Boyster, Catilyn Boyster, Gabby Dethrow, Isabella Brooks and Abigail Rodriguez.  All club members will be notified of the next club session.

For tons more pictures, visit the Sewing Club page.

For tons more pictures, visit the Sewing Club page.