Zach’s graduation speech
Well, we’ve definitely done it. As we sit here today, our middle school careers are coming to a close right before our very eyes. The next chapter of our lives lies ahead of us, and looking back on our past three years, I feel confident in saying that we definitely are prepared in facing whatever obstacles we may face during our journey through high school and through life.
Middle school was no doubt a long and tough journey. I started here at St.Cletus 9 years ago with Mrs. Walton as my preschool teacher and up till junior high everything flew by but 6th grade, was a step into new territory a leap into the unknown that is junior high. 7th grade was the year of discovery it was all more familiar, but with new opportunities opening up to us, we gained experiences that we would otherwise would have never been aware of like history fair and the delicious ice cream social. Our 8th grade year began with the realization that we …show more content…
The vast amount of new knowledge that we hold today is credit that we owe to all of our teachers — who taught us curriculum inside the classroom, and life lessons out of it. Thank you to Mrs. Shupe and Mrs. Fahey for facilitating the Student Council, giving us, students, a chance to make a difference in the school and community and leave our imprint on the world. We would also like to express our gratitude towards ll of the East parents. From picking up a student after a sports practice or early morning drop-offs to volunteering and chaperoning major school functions, occasions, and events — the parents have always been there, always behind us 1000%. Thank you to all who have made our middle school career and experience what it is today and what it will be as we look back upon these memories. Thank you, in helping us pursue our dreams and goals, and making it possible to progress forward with poise and
Well, we’ve definitely done it. As we sit here today, our middle school careers are coming to a close right before our very eyes. The next chapter of our lives lies ahead of us, and looking back on our past three years, I feel confident in saying that we definitely are prepared in facing whatever obstacles we may face during our journey through high school and through life.
Middle school was no doubt a long and tough journey. I started here at St.Cletus 9 years ago with Mrs. Walton as my preschool teacher and up till junior high everything flew by but 6th grade, was a step into new territory a leap into the unknown that is junior high. 7th grade was the year of discovery it was all more familiar, but with new opportunities opening up to us, we gained experiences that we would otherwise would have never been aware of like history fair and the delicious ice cream social. Our 8th grade year began with the realization that we …show more content…
The vast amount of new knowledge that we hold today is credit that we owe to all of our teachers — who taught us curriculum inside the classroom, and life lessons out of it. Thank you to Mrs. Shupe and Mrs. Fahey for facilitating the Student Council, giving us, students, a chance to make a difference in the school and community and leave our imprint on the world. We would also like to express our gratitude towards ll of the East parents. From picking up a student after a sports practice or early morning drop-offs to volunteering and chaperoning major school functions, occasions, and events — the parents have always been there, always behind us 1000%. Thank you to all who have made our middle school career and experience what it is today and what it will be as we look back upon these memories. Thank you, in helping us pursue our dreams and goals, and making it possible to progress forward with poise and