the graduation

In the book Loser, Donald Zinkoff is still becoming older and having all his young characteristics taken away.  In the part that I'm at now, Donald is now graduating elementary school.  He is very exited and cant wait till the graduation.  So at the graduation, Zinkoff is in his hat and gown and is waiting for his name to be called.  He is so nervous for the weirdest reason.  His nervous because he thinks that his parents wont clap for him as he walks.  He notices that all the other kids are getting cheered and he notices the whistles and the claps.  He finally gets to his name and he did not stand.  He completely forgot about him.  The man soon said his name again and then Zinkoff sprained into action and was ready for the walk.  He then notices that his parents don't yell for him and he is sad.  Then out of nowhere he here's "GO DONALD" He was so happy that his little sister was cheering for him.  He was SO happy.  He was as happy as a man winning the lottery.  He felt like he was the most important man in the world and he was getting a big prize for completing Elementary school.