"It may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou, poet Now, challenge them to rely on those qualities to realize their dreams.
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They learned how to persist in high school. But this year’s graduates are naturally optimistic. “I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.” – Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States Encourage them to take what they’ve learned and go forward with confidence. “Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” – Nelson Mandela, civil rights leaderīefore graduates take on the future, help them reflect on all that they have accomplished. Stepping into the world, most see themselves in careers that are rooted in the things they love to do.
They came of age in a world where the Internet has made all things possible. This year’s graduates are the country’s first digital natives.
A word of encouragement can put them on the path toward the just world she helped pioneer. “We will all profit from a more diverse, inclusive society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good.” – Ruth Bader Ginsburg, former Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United StatesĪs members of the most diverse and inclusive generation in American history, graduates believe in Justice Ginsburg’s vision. King challenged the nation to rise up in support of equal rights, high school taught grads to see themselves and others within the context of the world and inspired them to continue the legacy of Dr. No name is more synonymous with equal rights than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,’” – Dr. Recognize that over the course of their high school careers, grads have attained a worldview that advocates for human rights, creating and connecting effective networks for change, and making the world a better place. It is impossible to know what the future holds for this year’s graduates, but here are some topics along with inspirational quotes to write in their graduation cards that will help you inspire any grad to change the world. They grew up online and in a global culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Roberta Katz, the senior research scholar at Stanford University’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, describes graduates as a self-driven, deeply caring, highly collaborative social group. The young men and women who will march across stages nationwide to receive their high school diplomas this spring are often described as adventurous, self-motivated achievers who are ready to change the world.Īnd, while high school recognizes their achievements and opens doors to independence and possibilities, graduation also can kindle thoughts of life’s challenges beyond the familiar and comfortable structure of home and school. The Right Message at the Right Time: How to Help High School Graduates Build Upon Their Success
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