Brothers and sisters in Christ, faculty and staff of Lutheran Westland, honored guests, proud parents and family, and our beloved class of 2023,
It is my honor to stand before you tonight. I have been a life-long lover of our Lutheran Schools. I come from a family of Lutheran School supporters and educators who have collectively spent near a century teaching in our grade schools, high schools, and universities. To speak before this body of brothers and sisters here in this beloved Lutheran School on the night of your commencement, is a true joy.
Can you believe that 1st grade was 12 years ago for you. Do you even remember what it was like? Did your mom dress you up in a cute outfit for your first day? Did you have Anna and Elsa on your school bag? Or was it the Spider-Man? Do you remember your first friends as this journey began? Are any of them still your friends today? Maybe even here at Westland with you?
Can you believe you have not only made it through the years of grade school but you've also made it through these four years of high school. Did they go fast for you? Does it still feel like you were just a freshman yesterday? Well fasten your seat belts, ask your grandparents just how fast life will get as the years go by.
