Graduation Speech: Eleanor Roosevelt High School

The chatter and noise coming from the room is almost unbearable to hear. It was as if the students had lost their sanity; in this case, for a good reason. They would cease to calm down as their ideas continued to flow and school innovations were on the rise. This was a place where no idea was too low and no suggestion was frowned upon. And for sophomores Grace Cen, Hayley Feinstein and club advisor Mr. Schiliro, student government has forever altered the way they view the work of the PTA, how any beneficial thought should be acted upon with care and caution. Student government has become more and more desirable over the years here at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and participation as a result has significantly reached a peak. Hands are …show more content…
Where both equally put in hard work and determination, one unfairly gains the spotlight, one where the parents outshine the students once again. As we live in a world of democracy, we must take all perspectives into consideration and be optimistic about new possibilities. With students flooding in and others leaving as they wish, a very lenient club which shapes its desires depending on needs takes flight. Just imagine the freedom of choice and not having to be afraid to hide in your shadows anymore. And once again, Grace is eager to share she indeed did student government last year, yet this time changed her approach. She exclaims formerly “I did but I wasn't very active. I think that as a freshman, student government is intimidating because it's full of upperclassmen. This year, I had friends interested in student government, so I felt more comfortable.” In addition to the pressures school brings on students, parents do not experience the same stress. If there’s one thing to know, don’t be scared, we all make mistakes at some point in our lives, but it is how we take action that has the largest impact in our future