A matter of perspective.

At commencement for the Union Public Schools in Tulsa, Okla., Sherri Fair, principal of the district's Boevers Elementary School elementary school: see school. , was waiting at the Oral Roberts Noun 1. Oral Roberts - United States evangelist (born 1918)
Roberts University's sports arena with her 3-year-old nephew, who was growing more impatient im·pa·tient
adj.
1. Unable to wait patiently or tolerate delay; restless.

2. Unable to endure irritation or opposition; intolerant: impatient of criticism.

3. by the second for the ceremony to start.

When members of the board of education and the school faculty finally entered the arena wearing their black robes robe
n.
1. A long loose flowing outer garment, especially:
a. An official garment worn on formal occasions to show office or rank, as by a judge or high church official.

b. An academic gown.

c. , Fair's nephew couldn't contain himself, exclaiming, "Oooh, STAR WARS!"

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Title Annotation:	One Beastly Month for Educators
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