I'm your pretty. Class of 2022, we finally did it. I mean, here we are. I'll ask to say every applies to... 2022! Class of 2022! How are you feeling right now? I'm feeling pretty good. A little nervous. I'm not going to be excited. Literally, I'm ready. I'm terrified. I'm nervous. It's insane. I feel like it's not real. What is the thing you're going to miss most about high school? My friends? I couldn't agree with you more there. I would say probably the teachers and the friends. I mean, it's a brotherhood. I've found some of my closest friends here, so that's probably what I'm going to miss. Definitely the teachers. And then probably all the unexpected memories, like stuff that you didn't think was going to happen, that we made it boys. We made it! We made it! We made it! It's my honor to congratulate the class of 2022, not only because we are finally done with high school, but also because we are graduating as one of the most resilient classes I know. You've demonstrated the ability to adapt and you've figured out how to keep achieving and progressing towards your goals, no matter what obstacles are in your way. You have learned that you can do hard things, and collectively, you have accomplished tremendous success. Today is not a celebration of GPAs, nor grades. Today, we celebrate our joint success and determination that brought each of us here. Every student and their method of learning is different. Every student has a culmination of life experiences which paves the road that they travel. The point being, it is a goal of lander-independent school district and, Ralph's high school, to meet the needs of all students attending our schools. Thank you for the bored and from the superintendent, people who are guiding this district. In these dark and pivotal times, it can be hard to find our place in this often daunting world. I'm sure that many, if not all of you, are at least slightly frightened about entering into the next chapter of your life. I want you to know that having reservations is okay. Life is scary enough when you know what's going to happen, which makes the unknown of the future that much more terrifying. It's okay to embrace it, to embrace the adversity. Remember that tomorrow isn't guaranteed, but today is. Yes, our futures are unknown at this moment, but I know everyone here is more than capable of achieving the future they want. So don't let the things that scare you keep you from trying it all. All that we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. So the moment we walk out of here, go out there and explore the world and make every minute of your life count. Often in our society, we've lambast those that don't agree with us. My wish for you is to always be kind to others. You will be amazed at the results that that will bring you. We all have to choose to be the one. Be the one to talk to that person who's sitting by themselves. Be the one to show compassion towards others, even when they're different from you. Nothing is going to change us when we turn our tassels for the exact same people. As we graduate and go on our different paths for our successes and our failures, the biggest impact that we can have on this world is our decision to be the one. Congratulations to the Class of 2022 and remember that you were never alone on this journey. Thank you. With the turning of your tassel, we say farewell to high school and become the Class of 2022. May we never walk alone. Congratulations Class of 2022. We did it! We did it! All right, you're right. Graduating is amazing. I don't have to go to high school ever again.