Mr. Cruz is a graduate of Wentworth who, under the leadership and inspirations of his father John Cruz Sr., is now one of the leading contractors in Boston. Wentworth graduates are leaving their mark all across this city. And one of the leaders planning the development of Boston Seaport is William Whelan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of this Institute. His is also a graduate of the Class of 1963. Just go out and choose your own goals.
Challenges are everywhere.
And you are equipped to provide solutions. One of you Wentworth graduates, go out and conquer the challenge of developing housing in South Africa which Nelson Mandella has brought to our attention as a major need. Bring some Wentworth ingenuity to a family business that just needs a fresh perspective to reach its full potential. I know personally that a number of you students have carried a heavy workload in demanding fields of science and technology. Yet, you have spent time in the community serving as role models and working on projects that will improve local communities.