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A
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear
Students, Faculty, Guests of Honor and Parents,
We gather
here today to express joy and happiness, and
to celebrate with loved ones the accomplishments
and achievements of The Graduating Class of
2002.
I look
into the crowd today and see faces with smiles
on them. I see faces with tears in their eyes.
I see proud parents and relatives gathered here
to recognize the loved ones dear to their hearts,
and to show these loved ones their appreciation
for the hard work and dedication.
I want
to begin by thanking each and every one of you
here today-parents and teachers alike-- for
the support and guidance you have given to this
group throughout their educational journey.
It is a rough road to travel with many detours
and potholes along the way, and without the
direction of all of you here today, the class
would have been lost on that journey, instead
of being here, just moments from walking away
with their diplomas.
Education
is a journey. It's a trip that starts in preschool,
when young children set sail into a world of
learning, which they will never leave. From
grade school to middle school, and from middle
school to high school, they have traveled this
path, and with determination and perseverance,
they have come to an intersection in their journey.
For some, today is a day of completion. It is
a day to end their formal education and spread
their wings to travel into the world ahead of
them. For others, it's an opportunity to celebrate
their accomplishments, but then, take the road
that leads to more education, the road to college,
then perhaps graduate school. Whatever road
or path you take, you must remember that your
journey through education will never be complete.
No matter what occupation or career that you
choose, you will constantly be learning new
things in the world around you.
The Graduating
Class of 2002- It's a remarkable day for all
of you. It marks both a culmination and a commencement.
It is a culmination of all the struggles and
successes, hardships and happiness that you've
found throughout your school career. Today is
also a commencement of a new beginning. It is
a chance for you to spread your wings, and use
the knowledge you have acquired, along with
confidence and courage you have attained, to
get out into your communities and make a difference.
You are not just nameless faces walking through
the halls, but you are distinguished individuals
who are loved and respected by classmates and
faculty alike. Your teachers not only educate
and encourage you, but they also mentor and
believe in you. You are no longer clothed in
insecurity, but now you wear cloaks of confidence.
You no longer walk with uneasy tremble, but
have relaxed into a stride of satisfaction.
You no longer see the cups of mere hopes and
fears; but you now know that dreams can, and
will be realized.
I strongly
believe that all of you will be successful,
and will use the tools that have been given
to you, to continue your educational journey
and travels into life. You are so capable of
accomplishing great things in life, if you set
your mind to it, and chase the dreams that you
have. I encourage you to seize the moment and
to live life to its fullest. Remember, life
is merely a collection of experiences. Let every
experience be one that you learn from. "Aim
for the moon and even if you miss it, you will
land among the stars." I wish you a road with
few bumps, lots of love along the ways, and
no serious mountains to overcome.
Good Luck
and God Bless You!
Mrs. Lakhana
Tavedikul,
Director
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