 Good afternoon students, families, and coaches. Writing this speech, I pondered what I would want to say to a class of graduates beginning their futures. I pondered on what it meant to be a PPS student. Everyone knows about the communication, innovation, and collaboration. Everyone knows about how we are self-advocates, independent, and adaptable. What we don't really focus on is how we became very resilient over these past four years. We built a community where we use each other's perspectives to grow in our lives. Through all our trials and tribulations, we have persevered. I have full confidence that we as a class will succeed in the real world. W. Clement Stone said, thinking will not overcome fear, but action will. No matter how scary it appears or impossible it may seem, at this time we are the only thing that stands in the way of our success. Whatever you're doing after high school, as long as you're happy, and you're fulfilled, and you're successful, and whatever that means to you, that is something to smile about. Be okay with making mistakes, be willing to learn, invite new experiences, but most importantly, take risks. So keep your head up, class of 2022. I'm sure all of you will do great. Congratulations and best wishes to Purdue Polytechnic High School, class of 2022.