Valediction

Good Morning administration, faculty, family, friends, and fellow classmates. We have finally made it to the end. We have survived thirteen years of schooling, all the while
being shaped into the mature young adults that are about to enter the real world. During these years, many people have made imprints on my life, whether it was those very close to me or mere acquantinces. These people have taught me many life lessons. I have not only learned math, English, and science, but I have learned that change is enivatable, that I will always need Cicero once said, “The shifts of fortune test the reliability of friends.”

This epitomizes friendship. My friends have been there through thick and

thin, sad times and happy times, hard times and fun times.(3) They have

picked me up when I was down, been my shoulder to cry on, encouraged me

when I needed it, and stood by me no matter what the circumstance.(4) I have always been able to rely on my friends, and never once ...