My Salutatorian Address

If you had asked me if I ever thought we would get to our graduation day a few years ago, I probably would’ve told you no it’s taking forever to get here! In all reality it wasn’t that long ago we were in the first grade, playing on the swing sets without a worry in the world. We’ve had to go through 12 first days, 12 school supply lists, 12 class pictures, 12 spring breaks, and 12 years of cafeteria food! Do you see a pattern here? We are obviously the class of 2012! I welcome you: Family, Friends, Faculty, Community Members, and Fellow Students to the graduation of the Class of 2012!

We thank you parents and family members for your support and love throughout the years and the examples you have been for us. You have taught us values that will be with us no matter where we go in life! And though, it may not always show, we will always honor and love you without hesitation.

We have a great set of faculty here at Melrose, who probably do not get commended enough for all the sacrifices and hard work they do to make this school turn round. So, with that we would like to thank the faculty for always being there to support us, push us, and just simply care for us.

My class has had a lot of accomplishments to leave behind as legacy at Melrose High School. We have been a part of 3 Consecutive State Football Titles in 2008, 2009, and 2010. We were State Volleyball Runner-Ups in 2011; Girls State Basketball Champions in 2012; also making it to the State tournament in Track and Cheer and State playoffs in Baseball. Our accomplishments were not just on the field or the court but through other extra-curricular activities: We have won national awards in BPA; and State awards in FCCLA and FFA. We were 5 time national award winners through the Relay For Life. This has been our Legacy at Melrose High School. We have persevered through the good and the bad times always leaning on each other for support.

I would like to thank everyone for coming out to support us in our last chapter of high school and the first chapter of the rest of our lives. We have felt your love and support throughout the years and will continue to need it so don’t think your job is done! We love each and every one of you.

Class of 2012, this is our time to step out into the real world and show everyone what it means to be a Melrose Buffalo. It is our time to exhibit the character, knowledge, and dedication we have learned over the past 12 years, and it is time to leave our mark. I wish each of you immeasurable success and happiness, and it is my hope that we go forward and make our community proud. I realize this may be the last time I ever see some of you so with that I love you all and I will leave you with this verse…

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but instead set an example for believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.” 1st Timothy 4:12

Thank You, Good Luck and God Bless!