STANDING ON CEREMONY

The academic year has just ended in Japan. Each year at this time job position changes are announced. Teachers are transferred to different schools, government employees to different townhalls, etc.
Three teachers and the principal have been transferred from my junior high.The year officially ends on March 31st, but our farewell ceremony was held yesterday.. All very formal of course, in the gym with speeches and flowers, etc.
Following the ceremony students and teachers lined up outside. Making a human path from the school entrance to the carpark. In movie star the teachers parted to a continuous round of applause. Bowing and shaking hands with everyone as they slowly made their way out. There were even a few tears.
Today they're all back at their desks.