[0:03] Take a second and remember, think back [0:05] to your very first day of school. [0:12] There were 17 graduates in the first [0:15] class that I taught here. The total [0:18] staff when I came were 11. That included [0:22] everyone, the superintendent, principal, [0:24] and so forth. Some of us wanted to fight [0:27] fires, storm through space, dance on the [0:30] stage, teach others, or become parents. [0:33] For a few of us, these dreams have [0:35] remained the same. But for many of us, [0:37] they have changed drastically through [0:39] the different situations we've [0:41] experienced and the wonderful people [0:43] we've encountered. [0:46] >> It's the first class in the stadium, and [0:49] for many, there were first during the [0:51] year to move into new parts of the [0:53] building. It's been a year of change and [0:57] challenge. [1:02] >> Over the years, we have changed. We've [1:05] grown as students, as community members, [1:07] but most importantly, we've grown as [1:10] people. [1:13] Every person passing through this life [1:16] will unknowingly deposit something and [1:18] take something with them. All of us both [1:22] knowingly and unknowingly have touched [1:24] each other. [1:32] Every person who has ever been a part of [1:34] our lives helps to shape us. [1:40] We grew up with so many beautiful [1:41] memories that will last us a lifetime. [1:44] We grew up full of dreams and hopes, [1:47] heartbreaks and disappointments, wins [1:50] and losses, tears and laughter. [1:54] But we still have more growing up to do. [2:04] >> Your story has had many co-authors, [2:07] >> people who have deeply influenced and [2:09] shaped the path that your life has [2:10] taken. As you step into the future, [2:14] >> walk in confidence, walk in joy, [2:17] >> hold empathy close to your hearts, [2:20] >> and go write your own story.