GRADUATION, A ROYAL CELEBRATION

We received an elegant invitation to the Liahona High School Graduation.  Festive clothing was in order for the occasion! This was a first for the King of the Kingdom of Tonga to attend Liahona Graduation. His honored seating area was built up to be higher than the highest seat on the stage.  The graduating class sang beautifully and sat at attention throughout the proceedings.  The band played as the king entered and exited. The high point was when the graduates received their diplomas from the king’s hand, after which, graduates individually bowed before his highness. daj

Ushers at the Entrance Dressed in Traditional Formal Dress

The King's Elevated Seating Area & Diplomas on Table

Stage View Before Graduates or King Entered

 Families and Friends in Attendance, Note Elder Bean and Elder Johnson

Two Pretty Ladies Dressed in their Best

Graduates Filing off Stage to Receive their Diplomas

Video:  Graduates Receiving Diplomas from the King

Video:  Graduates Singing after Receiving Diplomas