Ted and Norah open their home yet again to host the 2017 Oasis Skateboard Factory Grad night. As they were in their usual Maui summer location, Chris Burns and the Roarockit staff held it down and the night was a huge success! People flooded their Millwood house from far and wide to watch 13 kids graduate and to set a new Oasis Skateboard Factory record!
Roarockit's Social Media expert and photographer Jonathan Nuss was on the scene making sure to capture all the emotion.
Chris Burns put his heart and soul into making these kids happy and the event run smoothly.
Oasis teacher Craig Morrison was over-the-top stoked to see all these students graduate.
Oasis teacher Lauren holding down the merchandise table with tons of student-made boards, clothing and zines that support the ongoing program.
A showcase of the amazing personal brand designs the students spend all year working on!
Parents, family and friends enjoying the hot summer evening outside
Big smiles from all the students as they got their final patch, gift bag and a little ribbing from the class.
Not a dry eye in the room at as Parr hugged his grandmother. Parr traveled all the way from Nunavut this year to become the first person in his family to graduate high school! Emotions were running high to say the least.
Kick flipping out over grad! Check out Dunbat Skate Shack boss man Zac this summer! Started up by this young entrepreneur using the skills he learned in the program (plus a grant), he offers board rentals and repairs at his new venture.
Jason, spending some hot time at the BBQ to feed the group!
All smiles!
The night ended with nothing but smiles and sunshine as these amazing kids set out into the world! Oasis Skateboard Factory yet again has another successful year. We congratulate them all!
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