Graduation Speech

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln.
Whenever you try or are forced to do something new, your life has millions of new paths to take. I came to the Golf 67 District in 4th grade, having to start with a completely new slate. With the help of my kind teacher and wonderful friends that I met that prior summer, I was able to adapt to, in a way, my new family.
The 4th grade went by quickly, and I was soon going to be off to middle school. I didn’t really know what to expect, so many different things could happen - it’s the butterfly effect. One meager decision you make could dramatically affect your future.
Before I talk about my experience in middle school, I’d like to take a moment to really appreciate everyone within this school district and connect with the audience. If you truly think about every person in the Golf District that has helped you, a lot of names would come up, whether you’re a parent, student, teacher, or staff. I mean, consider this: no matter who you are, all of the above have helped you directly or indirectly in some way, whether it was helping you, your child, or your friend. Thank you, honestly, to all of the people in this family, for helping myself, and, of course, everyone else, become who we are today.
Moving forward, I’d say that my experience in middle school had it’s ups and downs, like any other. I’ve learned to treasure each moment, whether pleasant or not. It’s important to embrace each memory, because they make and complete who we are. One day, I hope to look back at these four years and think, “wow, I’m so glad ‘this or that’ happened,”, which ties into my opening quote, said by President Abraham Lincoln.
I thank all of the people who have chosen to stay right by my side through this experience, whether student or adult. In these four years, I’ve had the opportunity to be taught by 14 or so teachers, and I appreciate each and every one of them.
My friends have been there for me to pick me up when I fell, and to provide me with endless laughter. My parents, I don’t even know where to start. Parents are the root of who you are, they’ve raised you! Imagine, they need to praise the wonderful tasks you complete, and get you back on track when you mess up. The love of a parent is unconditional, and they’ll always be with you. Thank you to every mother, father, or guardian in this district.
I probably speak for many students to say that these years have been overwhelming. I, for one, walked into Golf thinking that it would feel like ages before I’d reach the 8th grade, yet, here I am. Here we are, the whole graduating class of 2016, standing together for some of the final moments before adventuring off into the vast ocean that is high school.
I wish each and every classmate and pier the best of luck as you grow into the extraordinary people you’ll be.
Yet again, I thank the whole Golf 67 District for this amazing opportunity. Always remember moments in life, for you’ll truly discover who you are.