First of all, I would like to express my gratitude to all the people here in this room. I wouldn't have been able to be where I am today without the guidance of so many that are here today.
Growing up in this area and going to Mt. Blue has meant the world to me. Being from this area, we are exposed to a culture that values athletic determination, musical excellence, and most of all its successful students heading into a world all their own.
Indeed, the place we are heading will be compared to the days of yore. Our generation will face fair share of challenges; albeit ubiquitous and taxing, however, we can look back to time more strenuous than and learn from our forefathers. For example, we can learn from our grandparents and the struggle they endured.
I often times think of what my grandmother Franchetti and Fortin when I think of endurance. Both of these ladies were born into a world that had nothing; the great depression was in full swing, the crops seemed to struggle once more, and in far off places a man was elected and gathered a following unmatched to this day. They knew nothing of the luxurious we have today; each winter they would walk their respective schools through harsh winters and were always expected to be on time regardless.
Once they reached their high school years, the man in Europe had invaded Poland and Americans everywhere were affected. Rationing, the draft, and the sheer weight of war hung heavy over the heads of many youth, but their spirit never wavered. They shook hands with adversity, and made the best of what now seems like one of the most adverse moments in the American Continuum.
In a passing conversation about days gone by, my grandmothers....
They both abided by strict rules that carried into their own households
In a time of seemly unending financial struggle, our community game a great gift its youth.
Growing up in this area and going to Mt. Blue has meant the world to me. Being from this area, we are exposed to a culture that values athletic determination, musical excellence, and most of all its successful students heading into a world all their own.
Indeed, the place we are heading will be compared to the days of yore. Our generation will face fair share of challenges; albeit ubiquitous and taxing, however, we can look back to time more strenuous than and learn from our forefathers. For example, we can learn from our grandparents and the struggle they endured.
I often times think of what my grandmother Franchetti and Fortin when I think of endurance. Both of these ladies were born into a world that had nothing; the great depression was in full swing, the crops seemed to struggle once more, and in far off places a man was elected and gathered a following unmatched to this day. They knew nothing of the luxurious we have today; each winter they would walk their respective schools through harsh winters and were always expected to be on time regardless.
Once they reached their high school years, the man in Europe had invaded Poland and Americans everywhere were affected. Rationing, the draft, and the sheer weight of war hung heavy over the heads of many youth, but their spirit never wavered. They shook hands with adversity, and made the best of what now seems like one of the most adverse moments in the American Continuum.
In a passing conversation about days gone by, my grandmothers....
They both abided by strict rules that carried into their own households
In a time of seemly unending financial struggle, our community game a great gift its youth.
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