Guest Speaker

Last week Kelsey was one of the guest speakers at the induction of the National Junior Honor Society at the middle school.  She has been in Honor society for 4 years and held an officer position for 2 of those 4.  Her and her friend Taylor both gave great speeches.

I was really impressed with her speech (especially since she whipped it out about 2 hrs. before she gave it, so like her).  The theme was past, present, and future.  Here is an excerpt from her speech:

As a senior in high school my past had its ups and downs, my present has its ups and downs, and most likely my future will as well but everyone goes through this so don't feel alone.  As NJHS inductees and to the parents, if you wish to take something away from my speech I want you to each know that your past does not define you, so do not dwell on it.  Learn from your mistakes and grow, because that is what great leaders do.  We learn from not only our mistakes, but others too.  It is in your best interest if you have the ability to take what you've learned from the past and apply it to your present and future.  Strive to go above and beyond what is expected.  Learn to lend a hand and to love to lead.  To carry a passion of serving others in your schooling years and well beyond is a an incredible characteristic.  The feeling you get to help those around you is such and amazing reward. 

 

It was a great night, and rewarding to watch Kelsey speaking if front of a crowd with confidence.