Graduation Speech: What is Education? :: Graduation Speech, Commencement Address

My goal tonight is to motivate you and to encourage others to acquire their diploma. Ill start with a quote pedagogy is what you chip in left over after you have forgotten everything you have learned. Let me repeat that. Education is what you have left over after you have forgotten everything you have learned. I think that quote applies to me because I had to forget what I was taught evolution up. And, what I was left with is my diploma and education, just more so, wisdom. Im up present tonight because some people in this community opened up their ears, hearts, and homes to me. I was struggling when I first came to County highschool. I had failed seventh grade, really I passed with Fs but my mom held me back. I was a very deject and suicidal kid back then. I spent a raft of time in other peoples homes who could provide me with comfort and guidance. County Highs staff was long-suffering with me. Susan M. was my middle instruct teacher at and she recently reminded me of ho w I utilize to sit in corners or under desks to do my school practice or study. But soon I came out from the shadows and with some positivistic support, I went on to Lake County High School with As and Bs. I went to another school but I didnt make it there. When you lose your wind, you argon ready to come about up. You think that there is no point in trying. You dont believe you slew do it. But County High is home to me. Bob and Jane are my parents and the students are my brother and sisters. Over the years that I have been at County High my self-esteem has risen. My determination has become stronger and my future has become much brighter. at one time I didnt just come to County High a wreck and move on a happy little flower. Its been a process with many stepping stones from feel for people in this community. I remember my friends brother offering to deport for a school sport if I wanted to join. I didnt, but just that offer opened a door. I didnt know I could do that, I th ought it was for other kids. Not for people standardised me. I wasnt aware of many things in my teenage years because I hadnt experienced them with my family.