graduation speech

   I don't know about my classmates, but my time at district 67 went by quickly. From holding my dad's hand while walking to Hynes on the first day of kindergarten to walking out of Golf for the last time, I've made so many memories with my friends and I've learned so much alongside them.
   After five years at Hynes learning about frogs, acing math class, and earning G-Bucks, it was time to step into middle school. In fifth grade, we were all back at the bottom, the youngest of the school. It felt like I was just learning how to walk. With the help of our teachers and older students, we became more comfortable. Going on to sixth grade, the school felt a little more familiar and we had a new schedule. We were on our own, no more walking down the halls in a single file line while keeping your hands behind your back. Sixth grade gave us freedom and more learning experiences. In seventh grade is when I realized I needed to grow. The first day back I noticed how much my classmates changed and how much I stayed the same. Although I didn't grow physically, I grew in knowledge. Seventh grade was full of firsts, Spanish class, the Constitution test, and Camp Maclean. It was a year of risks, studying, and trusting in yourself. Finally, eighth grade. Ever since August, I've been waiting to graduate and get into highschool. But now with these last couple of days, I realize how much I want to stay. Eighth grade has gone by in the blink of an eye and I don't want to say goodbye to the district that I've been to for nine years.
   I want to say a quick, but genuine thank you to all the teachers and students at district 67 that have helped me become who I am today.
   As we move into highschool, we'll all get a chance to shape ourselves into who we want to be. Highschool is full of chances, risks, and new experiences. I hope we'll all be brave enough to pursue our goals.  Based on what I saw at Camp Maclean I believe we will all make it through highschool as strong, intelligent, and hilarious people.
   I wish you all the best of luck.