They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing .. and the traditional caps, they looked almost … as grown up as they felt.   Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears. This class would NOT pray during the commencements—-not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it. The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families. The speeches were nice, but they were routine……until the final speech received a standing ovation. A solitary … Read entire article »