Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Today is the day where each of the people behind me start a new journey as this part of our lives come to an end. With the help of many of you in the stands and your influence on my friends and peers, I know everyone of us is set out to do something extraordinary. I want to start of first by thanking my friends, coaches and teachers, my community, and most importantly, my family. There is no doubt that all of you have helped me in any way to get to where I am today. To my friends, you have given me many great memories to last a lifetime. Whether you have been by my side since elementary school, or for a couple of years through high school, I will never forget the bonds created between us. To my teachers and coaches who have pushed me, motivated me, and expected the best from me, I cannot thank you enough for you have greatly influenced my drive to succeed in anything I take part in. To my community in which the support is abundant and overflowing, thank you for always reminding me of who I am, and holding me accountable. Whether it’s sports, academics, or something personal, this community is always encouraging and it makes me proud to call Ralls my …show more content…
Not once have you given up on me. No matter what I do, I know I will always have your support. Without you, I cannot be who I am today because you have had the greatest impact on me. Being the oldest sibling is very fun yet entirely intimidating. I constantly have younger eyes watching and following my every move so I have to be my best so they will be theirs. I believe the best part of being the oldest child is being the boss when mom isn’t around! If any of you have siblings, you know the relationship can go one of two ways: “ 1. We won’t tell mom, or 2. Don’t even think about breathing in my direction.” There is no in
First of all, I'd like to welcome all the parents, relatives and friends, on behalf of the senior class. It has been a long, hard road to graduation and I know your presence here is greatly appreciated. My job as salutatorian is to reminisce on our past here at County High, a past that reads like a script of a soap opera.
Now I would like to take the time to thank everyone who has helped me get this far. First of all, thank you to all the teachers. None of us would be here without you always pushing our academic abilities to the fullest. Jessica Parker a.k.a. my partner in crime as Mr. Tri would refer to us. You made everyday coming to school worthwhile. Hillary Laswell, who would leave third period to go steal flowers from horticulture and give them to Mrs. Granillo with me. My brother Jeramie who always said, "If anyone is mean to you, I'll take care of it." My Mom, thank you for always believing in me and putting up with me when I was a real jerk.
The day my little brother was the best most of my life. At first, little did I know my instinct was catching up with what was happening, when I suddenly became envious towards my cousins playing with their younger siblings a few nights before, which apparently had a meaning. One of those nights, I cried myself to sleep in a corner, imagining how exciting it was to run around the living room after a little version of me who’d be laughing hysterically while trying to catch his or her breath. Instead, I was that littler version of an older sibling, running after me across the hallway while I’d half yell ‘mommy’ and choke from laughing too loud. I wanted to be older than my big brother, so I could chase after him when playing the ‘tag you’re
Let me begin by saying that I am very honored to be addressing the County High School Class of 2012 as students of this institution for the last time. We've spent these last four years creating some serious memories: four years of chieftain power, leaking roofs, questionable Homecoming skits, and musical principals. Four years of good teachers, bad teachers, new teachers, old teachers. Four years of youth, music, growing up and breaking free. Four rubber chickens, four yearbooks, four ASB presidents and four chubby bunnies.
Growing up with two older brothers taught me to be unselfish, patient, and respectful. Being the youngest of three, I learned I would not always get what I wanted. I would have to be patient and wait my turn for a lot of things, such as the telephone and bathroom. I was glad that I was able to grow up with siblings to teach me these lifelong lessons. All three of us had to be respectful of each other or we would risk getting in trouble with my parents.