Words of Encouragement

Patrick Draughn Words of Encouragment From the verbotengoing year of 2012 to the incoming class of 2013 we would similar to say praise to you every last(predicate), you made it. It has been a long and the finish line is gradually approaching. This upcoming year exit be the best and worst time s of your risque inform control. There pull up stakes be clock when you cant reckon to get to school to show off your new outfit or to understand homecoming week. There will also be quantify where school is just not where you want to be today and your clay will go that your mind stays at home.These times will get d stimulate and these times will go but the superstar liaison you must toy with is not to parry why you come to school. Do not forget why you are attending high school. Dont forget more or less the test on Monday because you were out with your friends this weekend and didnt feel like studying. Dont forget about the paper due next week because you were too concern deciding what to get Brittany or bobby some affaire for their birthday. Dont be lately to class because you couldnt decide what to wear with your fresh outfit or what accessories will match your dress.No this is not the time to slack off straight is not the time to conduct the infamous virus known as senioritis. Now is the time to focus on your studies, guide your way by means of the path to graduation exercise, and if you decide start figuring out what college you would like to attend if you havent decided already. To the prospective college students now is definitely not the time to get behind on your studies but to get a study plan started. Trust me it will be a necessity. I know there will be times where you feel like giving up and wanting to quit.Ive been there, Ive been up all darkness typing papers and having to get up at the crack of daybreak the next morning for class. Ive been beaten up in go for and having to come home to chores, siblings, and preparation. I had th e job where you had to work on weekends and homework was due Mondays instead of Wednesdays. I never said the road to graduation was easy but I promise it will be outlay it, and after that road ends many more roads will unhorse to form. Its always wise to plan your next destination and whether it whitethorn be college, military, workforce, or etc. make sure youre making the in good order decision for yourself and no one else.You have control of your own destiny. I remember my senior year I was commander of the absolute ROTC at my high school, captain of two sports teams, and I also had a job. Although there were times when giving up felt like the easiest thing to do I had to sit back and think was it the RIGHT thing to do. I received many rewards honor roll, medals, even a ground championship ring so its say to say I have accomplished many things throughout my high school experience but my biggest achievement was walking across that stage looking my star topology in his face an d shaking his hand while he gave me my diploma.I knew that I was finally finished e reallything was complete. I remember sitting down with my grandma who is is a big influence on my life. We sat down and talked about college she told me how no one in our family has ever been to college and if I decided to go id be the very first. That was more than enough motivation for me to choose the right path for me so hopefully the right path for you students will be easy as well. In choosing your path I want you to remember one thing that my grandmother always told me.My grandmother was a very wise woman and although we had many conversations I never remember them all but I do remember that specific conversation oer the rest because she told me something that has been engraved in my mind ever since that night. She said deal can take a lot of things from you money, cars, clothes, homes, even your life but theres one thing no one will never be able to take from you and thats your education. S o to the upcoming senior class of 2013 I say good luck congratulations and may your road or path guide you to your destiny.