Due to all of her accomplishments in the classroom, on the track, and through service opportunities, Hannah Baker was chosen to speak for the Class of 2010. In the first few paragraphs of her speech, Hannah states, "Today...we leave not only as Knights; we leave as alumni. ...335 of us will walk across this stage to receive our diplomas, and in doing so, surpass another mile marker in the marathon of life. This is a day for reflection and celebration. This is our graduation day."Hannah went on to explain reasons why the class of 2010 is unique: 3 Presidents, 4 Outflys, and seeing the 'The W' built were a few named.
Next, Hannah thanked the Wartburg professors. "You have served as mentors and role models, and we are truly grateful for the extra hours, references, and advice that you have provided over these past years."
Following the thank you to the professors, Hannah thanked the graduates' families. She said that as a college freshman, she quickly realized she had taken for granted two things: 1) Mom's cooking and 2) Dad's advice "...[Family members,] you kept us grounded and humble with the subtle reminder that whatever triumph or frustration we were experiencing, this too shall pass."
The next thank you was given to 'the behind the scenes workers' for keeping the campus beautiful and running smoothly on a daily basis.
Following the thank you to the professors, Hannah thanked the graduates' families. She said that as a college freshman, she quickly realized she had taken for granted two things: 1) Mom's cooking and 2) Dad's advice "...[Family members,] you kept us grounded and humble with the subtle reminder that whatever triumph or frustration we were experiencing, this too shall pass."
The next thank you was given to 'the behind the scenes workers' for keeping the campus beautiful and running smoothly on a daily basis.
The last thank you was directed at her classmates, because "by attending Wartburg College, I found my home away from home, and my classmates became my second family...I cherish the friendships that have been formed out of all things at Wartburg, it is seeing my friends and classmates on a daily basis that I will miss the most."
Hannah concluded her speech saying, "I pray, if you haven't already, that you may find your passion in life...finding your passion in life will allow you to naturally be motivated and willing to go the extra mile." The person she met at Wartburg with a true passion for life-Coach Marcus Newsom.
The final statement she made was a quote from Harold Whitman: "Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
The Alumni Association would also like to wish the best of luck to the Class of 2010!
The final statement she made was a quote from Harold Whitman: "Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
The Alumni Association would also like to wish the best of luck to the Class of 2010!
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