Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

The day before Mother's Day, one Kimball mom will be handing her graduating son his diploma. As a member of the local board of education Carrie Tabor will present her oldest child, Nicholas, with his diploma this weekend as he graduates valedictorian of his class.

"I can't take credit for who Nicholas is, he just has done amazing things," she said.

Carrie, a mom of five spanning from high school graduate to newborn, said she feels blessed to have the opportunity, though she knows it will be a very emotional moment shared with an entire community.

"I had Nicholas when I was fairly young and...