This past Friday was the graduation ceremony for the 266th class of Central High School of Philadelphia.  It was the first time that Star's scholarship, the Star C. Foster Writer's Prize, was awarded, and it was given to Avantia Kim Sterling-Batista.

I won't dwell too long on this.  These past couple of days have been painful.  Hell, I can feel my heart beating through my chest just from thinking on it. 

But that's not the important thing.  What's important is that this young woman will be going to an amazing college or university and that we helped.  Congratulations to Amy, Dan, Neil, Sarah, Jim, Momma F, Glenn, Debbie, Robin, all of Star's friends and relatives and all of those that donated to the Writer's Prize.  Congratulations.  You did good work for her.  I know she would be proud, despite all of the protestations she would likely be making. 

Congratulations to Avantia.  You worked hard for four years at an incredibly competitive and demanding school.  You deserve this.