In order to succeed one must be creative and persistent. I commend you for coming here to this great institution, in this urban setting. You have been able to participate in the activities of this great city and still succeed in obtaining your diploma. A great challenge lies before you. Just look at the conditions around the world and even here in Roxbury. .
Some people say the surrounding neighborhoods represent the problems of the world.
But others, including myself, just see challenges. You have an opportunity to confront these challenges and that is a blessing. Not everybody has that opportunity or has received the training so they can effect real change. The people here at Wentworth expect you to make a difference in the world and so does your family. They have helped to bring you this far and they want to see you go even further.