Every one of us has taken a different route in order to receive our high school diploma on this stage today. However, as I stand here looking out on the Kamiakin High School graduating class of 2016, I know we all have one thing in common; sacrifices. During the last four year, we have all made sacrifices, both tangible and intangible, to get to this point. These sacrifices, have been as insignificant as losing sleep, to as serious as surrendering our character to conform to another’s standard. Each sacrifice, no matter how big or small, has many implications as nothing is gained without something being relinquished. Over the past four years, I have spent countless hours attempting to write that perfect English paper, studying for that AP
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In fact, many did not. If I could go back in time and tell my freshman-self one thing it would be, don’t stress; everything will be okay. Go and enjoy this time with your friends, make memories… trust me, that Micro-Economic set will still be there tomorrow and that dreaded “B” is in no way a failure. I challenge you to reflect on the last four years of your life. What would you tell your freshman-self? Did you sacrifice your time and energy on not so positive endeavors or people? Was each sacrifice worth it? The beauty of life is that the choice is ours. As we reflect on the many sacrifices we’ve made, it is safe to say that some were probably not worth it, where as others helped to shape who we are as young adults. Each lesson we’ve learned up to this day will undoubtedly help guide us to make greater decisions later in life. Kamiakin High School Class of 2016, you will be faced with many obstacles over the next few years, what are you willing to sacrifice to attain your life goals? Life is full of boundless possibilities, but in order to transform a possibility into a reality we have to choose -- sacrificing the many in order to attain the
In fact, many did not. If I could go back in time and tell my freshman-self one thing it would be, don’t stress; everything will be okay. Go and enjoy this time with your friends, make memories… trust me, that Micro-Economic set will still be there tomorrow and that dreaded “B” is in no way a failure. I challenge you to reflect on the last four years of your life. What would you tell your freshman-self? Did you sacrifice your time and energy on not so positive endeavors or people? Was each sacrifice worth it? The beauty of life is that the choice is ours. As we reflect on the many sacrifices we’ve made, it is safe to say that some were probably not worth it, where as others helped to shape who we are as young adults. Each lesson we’ve learned up to this day will undoubtedly help guide us to make greater decisions later in life. Kamiakin High School Class of 2016, you will be faced with many obstacles over the next few years, what are you willing to sacrifice to attain your life goals? Life is full of boundless possibilities, but in order to transform a possibility into a reality we have to choose -- sacrificing the many in order to attain the