Smile - Photo

Interlochen, Mich. - 06/11/2005 - For many parents and friends of graduation seniors at Traverse City West Senior High School, it was picture taking time before the graduation ceremony at Kresge Auditorium on the campus of Interlochen Center for Arts. More than 400 students took part in the ceremony.

He Did It! - Photo

(left) Grant Forrester’s wheelchair sits empty while he is on stage receiving his high school diploma.


(below) Grant Forrester raises his high school diploma over his head in victory, to a standing ovation, during Traverse City West High School's graduation ceremonies.


Interlochen, Mich. - 06/11/2005 - With a smile and look of accomplishment on his face Grant Forrester leaves the stage at the Kresge Auditorium at Interlochen Center for Arts during graduations ceremonies for Traverse City West High School. Forrester received a close-head injury during an auto accidental that left him in a wheelchair since he was 15-months-old. Forrester vowed he would walk across the stage to receive his high school diploma and did to the amazement of everyone. Forrester friend and aid Matthew Bush was at his side.

Close Call - Photo

Suttons Bay, Mich. - 06/11/2005 - St Francis second baseman Kendall Tarrant, left, takes a throw to force Kalkaska's Kaiti Jones out in a close call at second base during the first game of Saturday's Division 3 regional games at Suttons Bay.

Griffin Confirmed - Photo

Traverse City, Mich. - 06/10/2001 - Judge Richard Griffin walks down a dock at Long Lake with his wife Chris. Griffin's nomination to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was confirmed by the U.S Senate Thursday, June 9, 2005.

Getting Some Air - Photo

Traverse City, Mich. - 06/08/2005 - Taylor Sweet flies high into the air, at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center Skateboard Park, as he does a little show off for his friends and practices his skateboard skills Wednesday taking advantage of the spring weather.

Rural FD’s Could Charge - Photo

Interlochen, Mich. - 06/06/2005 - Michael Stinson and Deanna Chryst both rural firefighters for the Grand Traverse Rural Fire Department rollup hose after it is was cleaned and dried Monday June 6, 2005. The Grand Traverse Rural Fire Departments are considering charging people with insurance for their services.

Taking A Close Look - Photo

Traverse City, Mich. - 06/06/2005 - Ryan Shipman and Cassie Corcoran brows art work at the Evans Forney Fine Art Gallery on Front Street in downtown Traverse City.

Time Off - Post

Your right, there are no new pictures for Sunday. I have been working 12 days on and 2 days off, for 8 of the last 10 months. In May I work 27 days out of 31 and just had to take a little time for myself. I will start posting again Wednesday or Thursday and bring it all up to date.