Elementary graduation speech1/4/2023 ![]() ![]() We’re finally through with waking up early in the morning to take U.S History A block. ![]() ![]() But we’ve done it, we’re finally through with high school. For some of us this year has been the slowest and for others, this year has been the fastest. And we’ve all experienced tragedy which has fortified our bond, making us closer than we were at the start of the year. Like our first horrible attempt at pranking the school. Like passing Anatomy and Physiology or even Calculus. A journey to the top of the mountain in Taos which taught us all perseverance, and a journey to graduation which has taught most of us that hard work pays off. Senior year has been a series of journeys. But here I am, by God’s grace, through sacrifice and family. If someone had told me I’d be standing here, giving a speech as a valedictorian, I would have laughed at what I thought to be a ridiculous statement. Looking back, I never thought I would be able to receive such a distinguished honor. When I became comfortable, my mom brought up boarding school and that is how I ended up here at Brook Hill for my last two years of high school. No matter how hard I believe life is hitting me, people are being hit harder. It took a couple of years to adapt and with those years I acquired an optimistic perspective. On the first day of my new school I learned that apparently no one likes the girl who answers all the questions in math class. This transition taught me how horrible I was at making friends. I was excited because I thought this transition would be a breeze. After a while, my parents told me that we would be moving back to Nigeria. I learned that in order to become comfortable I had to become flexible. Although I had come here for vacation and was born here, everything still seemed different to me. My parents told me that we would be living in Houston for a while because of their work and I was excited because I would get to start afresh but I was also scared because I would be residing in an unfamiliar setting. I remember when I first stepped on American soil. My name is Tito Babatunde and I am from Lagos, Nigeria. ![]() Good evening ladies, gentlemen, boys, and girls. Written by Tito Babatunde, Valedictorian of the Class of 2015: ![]()
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