I’ve learned a lot over my years at Westford Academy. While I consider the education I received in math, science, English, and history to be invaluable, I think the life lessons that my experience at WA has bestowed on me is far more important. If there is one thing that I have learned from the people I have interacted with over the past four years, it is the importance of extracting the most value out of life.
It sounds funny, but I firmly believe in this concept. The term “value” means a myriad of things, depending on who one talks to. For some, getting the most value out of their life means obtaining as much money as they can or gaining as much fame as possible. However, I implore everyone to challenge this definition, for getting the most value out of life is finding what will make one the happiest he or she can be.
As we all embark on the next journey of our lives, whether it is college, the work-force, or the military, I hope the class of 2012 continues to be their inquisitive and curious selves. High school has been a time for us to explore who we are as people and find what brings us joy in life, and I know that this will continue.
I believe that it is important to follow one’s dreams and not settle for any less. Westford Academy has given all of us the tools by which we can achieve greatness and find happiness in any field which we choose to pursue. In truth, it is in following our hopes and dreams that we can truly extract the value out of our lives and savor every moment of the time we have here. It may sound cliché, but it is so important to live with no regrets. Do not care what others may think, just do what makes you happy.
Even though graduation feels like the end, it is truly just the beginning. No matter where we go or what we pursue, I know that we, as the class of 2012, will give our utmost enthusiasm and take the most out of every experience. I encourage everyone to never stop going after their dreams and hope that everyone is passionate and finds happiness in what they do. It has been an amazing four years, and the future is bright. The world is waiting, go get ‘em class of 2012.