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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 HERMISTONHERALD.COM • A9 OPINION Turning the tassel on old-school ideas clothing. Sure, it was held in the Round-Up Grounds, but I guaran- tee you cowboys getting bucked Evidently I’m old-school. off horses in September will be I like to think I’m progressive better dressed than many who and hip — geez, even the very attended the June 2 ceremony. use of the word “hip” indicates I Don’t get me wrong, I like come from a bygone era — to be casual and comfort- able as the next person — but I am amazed at some of dressing up in Eastern Ore- the attire people wear when gon is more likely to mean attending graduation cere- monies. Ceremony is a big starched jeans and a sport hint. The word’s very defi- coat rather than evening nition indicates it’s a formal gowns and tuxedos. occasion. I wore capris, a collared Granted, it’s been 40 Tammy shirt and a sun hat (NOT years since I turned the tas- Malgesini a baseball hat). I was defi- INSIDE MY nitely dressed nicer than sel, but when I graduated, SHOES a 20-something gal who people in attendance treated it as a formal affair and wore was wearing what could best be their “Sunday best.” I recently described as an adult onesie. Before you jump on the band- covered Pendleton’s graduation and couldn’t believe some of the wagon dissing Pendleton’s lack of By TAMMY MALGESINI COMMUNITY EDITOR reverence to formality, Hermis- ton’s recent ceremony at the Toy- ota Center had its unceremonious moments as well. Last summer during discus- sions about possible venues (and back-up sites) for the class of 2018 ceremony, Hermiston School Dis- trict officials reiterated the impor- tance of maintaining a tradition of treating graduation as a very for- mal and serious event. Chicago transplant Mark Gomolski, who joined the board after a write-in campaign last spring, had ques- tioned whether they really needed to paint the gymnasium each year for the ceremony. Further establishing the for- mal nature of the event, district officials even outlined appropri- ate attire for those donning a cap and gown. Clothing underneath, a letter said, could not include shorts or flip-flops. It also indi- cated that balloons, noise makers, silly string and confetti weren’t allowed during the ceremony. However, the concession stands at the Toyota Center offered pop- corn, nachos and other food and drinks. Seriously, what formal events feature the consumption of junk food? Do you think peo- ple snacked on meat pies during the recent royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at St. George’s Chapel? While the consumption of food and drinks is available prior to formal performances and during intermission at New York’s Met- ropolitan Opera House, it isn’t allowed in the main venue. And, less formal than the MET, A.C.T. A Contemporary Theatre in Seat- tle allows drinks in its theaters, provided they are in plastic cups with no ice. Food is a no-no. It seems to me that those attending a gradation ceremony could forgo eating snack foods that are reminiscent of watching a sporting event. The next thing you know they’ll add a count- down and shot clock indicating how many graduates are still wait- ing to receive their diploma — or god forbid, having the audience engage in “The Wave” as a send- off to seniors. ——— Tammy Malgesini is the com- munity editor. Her column, Inside my Shoes, includes general mus- ings about life. Contact her at tmalgesini@eastoregonian.com or 541-564-4539. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Election loss doesn’t mean end of service Dear friends: As you all know, I ran for the City Council position in Hermiston, Ward 1. Sadly, I came in third. However, it was an awesome experience. I loved meeting many of you and sharing my vision as a possible Council member. I want to thank Hermiston Herald and East Oregonian for there support. I want to thank all those who supported me and cast their vote for me. I am going to continue to work behind the scenes to help Hermiston to become even a greater town to live in. I am on the budget committee and I plan on attending City Council meeting and other meetings at the ground floor level of development to ensure that the community voice is heard. At this time, I like to announce that I am supporting Lori Davis for City Council. I’ve met with her and discussed her vision for Hermiston. She has a humble spirit and a listening ear. She will be a fine City Council member and representative of Ward 1. Once again a million thanks to you. Love, Jackie Linton Hermiston Bounds nomination good for justice Ryan Wesley Bounds’ nomination to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 7. Lady Justice, with her blindfold and scales of justice, smiled. Why? Because Lady Justice knows that Ryan Bounds of Hermiston High School, Stanford University and Yale Law, law clerk to Justice Diarmuid O’Scannlain, counselor to President George W. Bush, and assistant U.S. attorney, will be a superlative justice. Along the way, our two U.S. senators sullied themselves trying to waylay the confirmation of this worthy attorney and decent man. They failed. As they should. After Mr. Bounds is appointed to the bench and hands down his decisions, Democrat and Republican alike will be surprised. Lady Justice will knowingly smile. SWITCH AND GET 50% OFF NO TRADE-IN REQUIRED Choose from the latest Samsung Galaxy Smartphones George Anderson Hermiston SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDTIOR Letters Policy: Letters to the Editor is a forum for the Hermiston Herald readers to express themselves on local, state, national or world issues. Brevity is good, but longer letters should be kept to 250 words. No personal attacks; challenge the opinion, not the person. 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