Good afternoon....First of all I would like to say thank you. Thank you to the faculty, administrators, and teachers who have cared so much about us. And to our parents, for somehow being able to stick with us and support us throughout our rebellious teenage years. And to Coach Mac, who should be sitting here with us today, who pushed me harder than anyone else and cared so much about us all.
I am going to try and keep this speech pretty short and sweet. For one, I don't want Puddin' falling asleep on me as he does at school on occasion. Secondly, I know that Dylan Douglas, Taylor Dishman, and Kevin Bartley cannot sit still for more than 5 or 10 minutes at a time. In fact, I have a feeling that they are getting antsy already.
So... to the Class of 2010........ congratulations. We've made it. We've made it through all the high school drama;..... the fights, the breakups, the rumors. We've made it through two-a-day football and volleyball practices that were debilitating to the point that simply walking was a feat in itself. We've made it through muddy walks to the portable buildings. We've made it through Mrs. Moore's junior English class, where we learned so much, and where we would get our papers... desks... and hands searched to make sure we didn't cheat. We've made it through the reign of Mr. Mancini. We've made it through our senior year with a kid from Iowa in our grade. So ladies and gentlemen, we've made it through high school, as the greatest senior class that Callisburg High School has ever seen, in our own minds at least. The past four years of high school have been full of memories. Some good. Some bad. But all unforgettable.
The next question is, "What now?" Our futures are now, more than ever, dependent on us. As we head out on our own, we will no longer have our parents and teachers to guide us through every step of the way. For eighteen years we have more or less taken a backseat in our lives. But now...... we are driving. Where will you go?... Many of us are going to a university or college, or saving up to go there. Some of us are jumping straight into the real world to find a job and make a living. Others are going to serve our country in the military. I am of no stature to tell you how to live your lives, except for the fact that I have the microphone and you all do not. But since I do have the microphone, here is my advice to you with some help from Dr. Seuss, my all-time favorite author, (besides Henry David Thoreau, of course) ...
First, "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." Don't live your life by only listening to what other people say. Listen to advice from others but don't let people steer you away from what you know is best. Find something that you love to do, do it passionately, and your life will be a success. Only you truly know what is best for you, and the people in your life who matter will support you and encourage you along the way.
Second, "If things start happening, don't worry, don't stew, just go right along and you'll start happening too." Whether big or small, we are all bound to run in to obstacles in our lives. But no matter what you face, it is important to never, ever give up. As cliché as this may sound, it's great advice. Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
Third, "Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the things you can think up if only you try." Everyone needs to dream, because without dreams, your life will have no purpose. You should always set your hopes and dreams high and work your... butt off to achieve them... for dreams won't make themselves come true.
And finally, "Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one." Live life one day at a time and cherish every second of it. Don't let your life slip through your fingers by dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. Life is a journey that should be taken one day at a time and relished every step of the way.
If you follow this advice, there is no doubt in my mind that each and every one of you will live a successful life. How do I know? Well.....because I have spent the last four years with all of you. I have respect for all of you. I have faith in all of you. And know that all of you are capable of great things. Now, it's just time to do it. It's our time.
I'd like to conclude my speech with a final quote from Dr. Seuss, "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. You are the one who'll decide where to go." So use that brain, and those feet, and take off running. The future is yours.
It is my pleasure to graduate with Callisburg High School's Class of 2010. Whatever you all have chosen to do, I know you will do it, and do it well. Congratulations, good luck, God bless...and Go Irish.
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Callisburg Wildcats - The Drive - 2009by joedgolfer573 views
Chack out my new channel =) Thanksss
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