"The graduation wouldn't be very bright.. the lights would be dim... the excuse I gave was that the crowd would hold candles... to show how they'e always helped light the way for their loved ones to their goals. I thought that was.. well, artistic. Uncle Emmit would be wearing these robes , and read names in a solemn voice... I made him promise no 'funny speeches' and then in alphabetical order you'd all go up... get your diplomas, and and then line up.. backs to the crowds as you faced his stage. Then he'd declare the deeed done, you could throw your caps if you wanted, and exit out to very soft music only to return or not return as you liked. It was another out for you."