Distinguished faculty, parents, honored guests, and most of all, students:
I stand before you today as a 1953 graduate of this very institution, and I consider my diploma among my most prized possessions. I have so much to discuss with you. If I had only known at age 5 what I know today.
What I want you to do is close your eyes and think of the best time you’ve had here. Ok, open them. How many of you say it was on the playground? Having fun with your classmates? Playing games? Laughing a lot? Having celebrations? Singing Baby Beluga? Showing a parent where you and each person sit in class? What have I missed?
Here’s what you need to ...
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