Graduation time highlights the superior students, the winners of scholarships, and the valedictorians. It is all well-deserved. There are, however, some students who may not be at the top of their class but who deserve special recognition. My list:
For those students who worked to support their families while they attended class, Congratulations!
For those students who had to help disabled or sick family members while attending class, may you be rewarded for your care and kindness.
For those graduates who moved frequently, and never felt permanency. You have learned persistence and that will serve you well in life.
For graduates who were foster children. You not only survived difficult times, you overcame and succeeded.
For those graduates who have signed up for military service. Thank you.
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For those students going into the trades. You will be part of the backbone of America.
You may not have won awards and scholarships, but you developed a character that will serve you well in the years ahead.
Daniel McDonnell
Foothills
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