Opinion: Life isn’t scripted for Rio Blanco County’s recent graduates

With Meeker High School’s commencement Saturday, I attended my third graduation ceremony in four weeks.
First on the list of graduations was the one at Colorado Northwestern Community College, followed by Rangely Senior High.
I must say, there’s something about a graduation that tugs at the ol’ heart strings, especially for proud parents, grandparents, etc. First, there’s the recognition of what has been accomplished. There are the accolades for academic excellence as well as praise…