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A Message To The Class Of 2017

Recognize your influence, fight the good fight of your future, and press on.

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A Message To The Class Of 2017
Shawnee Mission Northwest

It was nearly three years ago when I was in your shoes: cleaning out lockers for the last time, jumping for joy the moment you finished your last high school final, saying farewell to underclassmen and teachers, and everything in between.

For my high school in particular, the latter point was especially true. Admittedly, it's a bit odd seeing those who I once called freshmen prepare to take on the world. As odd as it seems, it's also a necessary next step.

In short, I am proud.

To my Knights:

I had the pleasure of performing on stage with many of you during my senior year. Even after I graduated, it was even more rewarding to visit and see you all work your way through the various challenges of high school. Your time to be an example has finally come. Recognize your own influence, Live the Fourth, and march on.

To my graduating Kroger crew:

First off, I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for toughing it out when work became overwhelming, even during times where you felt like you wanted to quit. It was during these times where I really got to see who exactly I was working with. All of that hustle you brought/bring to the job, apply it to your future. Many of you have admirable aspirations. You are going to need your work experience to help you through it all. Trust me.

To the Class of 2017 at large:

Recognize your influence, fight the good fight of your future, and press on.

The Lord bless you and keep you;The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace. - Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)


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