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Commencement speaker urges Newton County graduates to 'remember who you are'
Summary
A commencement speaker at a Newton County graduation urged a class of about 20–25 graduates to pursue goals relentlessly, ground themselves in values and “remember who you are” during ceremonies held over three nights for three schools.
A commencement speaker at a Newton County graduation urged members of a graduating class of about 20–25 to "remember who you are" and to pursue their goals relentlessly.
The remarks, delivered over three nights at ceremonies for three schools, emphasized resilience, lifelong learning and personal values as graduates transition from school to the next stage of life.
The commencement speaker urged graduates to set clear goals and "push past every wall in your way," and to "continue to learn, grow, develop, and reach your fullest potential." The speaker said that although life can feel like an unpredictable storm, graduates still have control: "You believe in the dream. The dream will believe in you."
On values, the speaker said, "remember who you are, where you come from," and recommended grounding oneself in "honesty, responsibility, fairness, and generosity." The speaker added that pride in one’s last name should be shown through deeds.
Ceremonies were held over three nights for three schools with a single class described as "one remarkable class of 20 25," and the speaker noted that during each ceremony participants "shared words of reflection, wisdom, and encouragement with the graduating class." The remarks included multiple appeals to graduates to be good people and to hold fast to enduring values as they move forward.
The speaker’s full name was not provided in the transcript.
