Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026 I’ve been told this speech needs to be a few minutes long. So, to the proud families, esteemed faculty, friends, and everyone watching online, good evening and welcome. I’ve had some people ask me Adam Ashour Revere High School Valedictorian Class of 2026 Graduation Address F ellow students, congratulations. Congratulations. Now, I would end it there, but why I won’t be packing my bags and traveling anywhere immediately after graduation. The answer is simple: The World Cup starts tomorrow. But before that, we have so much to celebrate from our own lives. By being here today, we’ve made our parents, caregivers, and guardians proud. “WE’RE STILL HERE!” Since 1947 MALDEN AUTO BODY Book online: Maldenauto.com 49 Robin St., Everett, MA 617-389-3030 * Maldenab@yahoo.com Over 79 years of exceptional service! Massone Family Owned & Operated Look behind you. And yes, I mean literally look behind you. The people sitting there are responsible for who you are today, what you stand for, and how you got here. Personally, it is my mother, father, and brother who have shaped me and my upbringing. For many of you, it’s the same. So before anything else, let’s give a round of applause to our families. However, it isn’t just our families who have helped us reach this moment. Revere High School itself has played an enormous role. And yes, Revere High School is an institution—an advanced one. Let’s take a moment to think about what we’ve accomplished. We’ve completed four years of classes. Many of us have taken some of the most unique courses imaginable—from Ceramics to AP United States History to AP Physics. At the same time, many of us worked jobs while attending school full-time. Many of us completed internships. Students from our class have worked in middle schools, trained at City Hall, and even helped patients at Massachusetts General Hospital. The opportunities available to us didn’t happen by accident. This school provided us with the time, the support, the extracurricular activities, the job opportunities, and the rigorous academic experiences that allowed us to grow. We have competed directly against public schools, charter schools, and private schools— and we have succeeded. From national competitions with our outstanding JROTC program to track athletes setting records, to students competing in speech and debate tournaments across the country, the Class of 2026 has left its mark. I’d like to share a couple of personal examples. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in international competitions through Harvard Model Congress, where Revere students have consistently excelled. I’ve also been part of a robotics program that isn’t just one of the best in the region, or the state, or even the country. It’s one of the best in the world. Go Neutrons. Many of us spent countless hours after school. Some stayed for sports. Some stayed for clubs. Others stayed to work on projects, performances, competitions, or simply to get ahead academically. For me, many of those hours were spent preparing for Mock Trial and other activities with teachers who constantly pushed us to do our best. Because of all of these opportunities and accomplishments, we have helped make Revere a place worth celebrating. So celebrate today. Celebrate where you come from. Because right now, you’re from Revere High School. And Revere High School is on the map. In fact, many of us spent so much time earning college credits that we practically became college students before graduating. Early College students have earned substantial college credit. Dual Enrollment students have done the same. Personally, I’ve carried fi ve student IDs at once: Suff olk University. Salem State University. North Shore Community College. lege. Bunker Hill Community ColAnd Revere High School. Revere gave us the opportunity to learn alongside older, more experienced students while we were still in high school. That’s something special. So let this serve as a reminder: Take advantage of every opportunity. Use your time wisely. Education and opportunity only matter if you’re willing to seize them. This is Revere High School. This is where we come from. And this is a place we can all be proud of. Today, thank the people who helped get you here. Thank the mentors who guided you through opportunities and challenges. Thank the teachers who pushed you to excel in mathematics, science, writing, language, advocacy, and leadership. Thank the educators who believed in you before you believed in yourself. And most importantly, thank the caregivers, guardians, and family members who helped shape the people you’ve become. For me, that means my mother, my father, and my brother. For you, it may be someone diff erent. But all of us have people who helped make this day possible. So thank them. Now, how do I end this? Oh, I know. Congratulations, Class of 2026. We did it.
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