Salutatorian's speech

Good morning, and welcome to the Graduation Ceremony for the class of 2012, those good-looking people to my right. We are privileged to have you here with us today. I’m certainly glad I’m going first, for I have a fully awake audience to work with; however, I can make no promises on that condition when I’m done, apologies, Austin, Mr. Schutz, Mrs. White.

Joking aside, we would never have gotten to this point without many of you – our families, our friends, our teachers, our coaches and our community. All of you have played a unique role in our lives – whether known to you or not – and as such...