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Stutterer Raps Graduation Speech

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Published on Jun 17, 2012

LYRICS BELOW!!!!!
Colin Serkowski has stuttered severely ever since he learned to talk. When he sings or raps though, he is perfectly fluent. He was the Class of 2012 Salutatorian at Hanford High School in Richland, Washington, and instead of a traditional speech, he wrote a rap so that he wouldn't stutter on stage in front of about 5,000 people in the arena. His story of overcoming his disability was shared in newspapers all around Washington state, and he is an inspiration for anyone to overcome their disabilities and follow their dreams!
Intro:
Good afternoon, my name is Colin Serkowski, and I'm a severe stutterer
So instead of a traditional speech, I'm gonna rap, to overcome my stutter
Verse:
If I was just another dusty record on the shelf
And this was just another class in two thousand twelve
If we were all ordinary, and all the same
We wouldn't be here together graduation day

And all my life I had to learn how to push through
The fact that I've been stuttering since the age of two
You never knew all the pain that you might have caused
When I hear you making fun of the way I talk

But I have never let it slow me down
Whether in the classroom or on the pitcher's mound
It will be a part of me and that will never change
I took a chance, got up on stage, and sang with Taylor Kain

Go ahead, it's okay to follow your dreams
Work hard and you can be who you want to be, it worked for me
Live a full life with no regrets
Touch the rim, never settle just to touch the net

Keep friends in your life as long as you live
Some are temporary--and some will never give
Friendships are there when life knocks you off your feet
Growing up two friends have always had my back, Finn and Pete

Competing is what I do best
Certain traits will give you separation from the rest
Falcon Pride and dedication learned from Coach Mayer
DeWitz guided me to be a college level player

Playing baseball forever—will be my passion
Trinity offered me four more years of action
For most of you, life will take you all round the globe
But for all of us, Hanford High will be our home



Made all these memories over the years
But the best ones I have were when I faced my fears
Don't waste opportunities, you only get a few
Just know you only live once, there's no round two

Thank you to all the parents of this amazing class
Thank you teachers, for motivating kids to pass
Thank you friends, for always staying by my side
Because of all of you I truly have enjoyed the ride

I can't believe how fast time has gone, but now we're here
In a moment we'll be throwing our caps in the air
But right now it's a new beginning, so treat it well
NEVER will I forget, the Class of Twenty Twelve

Thank you

By Colin Serkowski
Written by Colin Serkowski and Tommy Cassidy

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