THE REVERE ADVOCATE - Friday, June 14, 2019 Page 11 Revere High School & SeaCoast High School Kiet Vu - Class Salutatorian Hello Everyone! First, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who helped me throughout my years of high school. say thank you, to all of you. I often get asked about my future. ‘What career will I pursue? What’s my goal? Many of my friends have But I am standing here, not knowing my answer to these questions. What if I end up wanting to do some also trying to determine what we want to do with our future. ing. I know many adults here - we seniors will join them in just a moment - who have switched their careers future right now does not seem to be too bad. anything, it means that there is nothing to stop us from trying things out. We might end up not liking what we like, or do something that we never thought we could do. By having no path for yourself, you may be able later on for not trying. I think many of us know this feeling. in athletics, or acquire new skills ... but how many times have we been discouraged along the way? We all have failed to start many things, but if we manage to get ourselves on track [for just a few times}, it only gets better. Julia Tran – Class Valedictorian Class of 2019, faculty, families, loved ones, the celebrities I invited who are probably in disguise right now, I have a big secret. I have accidentally walked in on people in the girl’s bathroom way too many times, even though I already know the stall doors won’t lock. One week, I was incredibly sick and still went to school, and as I explained to people what it could be, I pronounce her name. I think I got lost and got up here somehow, and if someone can lead me back to my seat, that’d be really appreciated. school spirit and paint their faces red, white and blue like Firecracker ice pops. Me? I don’t even like popsicles. Now before I get jumped in the parking lot after graduation, by kids who are way too passionate about their high school careers, don’t get me wrong. That doesn’t invalidate your accomplishments. Nor does it invalidate the stress you endured because you felt like you were never going to “get it,” or the emotional spiraling that occurred as you wondered what you were going to do with your life and if you were wasting it away, the overthinking of how you could’ve handled that dispute problems and the at-home stressors too uncomfortable to share. It’s probably during high school where we felt the lowest we’ve ever felt. Pirkey loves us so much, no other class will ever compare. Our class is full of talent, dancers and clowns. a new start, a new beginning. have much more ahead of us. tunities we didn’t have before. And isn’t that exciting too? How many times in life are we given a fresh start? In this speech, I tried to refrain from giving advice. I can’t tell you what to do. I mean, I’ll probably just end up walking in on you in the bathroom. But I wanted to say something I, myself, needed to hear, something obvious but not obvious enough. High school ends but it isn’t THE end. There may be no going back. And rather than staying trapped in a windowless room second period, 10 am. If not everlasting, at least we can feel excited now. And of course, looking behind us at the masses of people who came in support, appreciation can’t help but stir up as well. Thank you to every teacher who has been a part of our experience, even the traitors who decided to move or retire. Thank you to our constantly changing administration. Which if it’s going to keep changing, how bout we spice things up a little with more POC faculty and mental health resources? Thank you to the lunch ladies, custodians, and security. Underclassmen, please be respectful. Thank you to family, friends, and people who feel like family and friends. Thank you for feeding me. Among other reasons. Thank you to my advisory. You guys really do deserve a shoutout. And most importantly, thank you to the good people who paid for these Let’s commence. Thank you. mastering a trade is what they wish want to struggle through hard research problems. Everyone is unique. Observing my classmates, I see to admire. I have learned from my friends, and I wish to be like many of you. I truly believe you all will be able to do something great. Along the way, we will be stressed, we will be overwhelmed, we will question ourselves, but keep moving forward. I wish you all the best in the future. Thank you.
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