For as Buddha once said, “In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins – not through strength, but through persistence.”

And by sitting in these seats today we have all proven that we have the persistence and ambition to succeed.

As we leave behind this school and all we know, we leave behind a legacy. A legacy of friendship, kindness and unity. For this is what the class of 2013 represents. We have done many good deeds during our time here, and we have been role models for those who will soon follow in our footsteps. And I wish every class that follows us luck, because they have some big shoes to fill.

Before we all go our separate ways, I would like to offer you a challenge, one I hope you will rise to accept. I challenge you, class of 2013, to live your life to the fullest, to forge your own path, to lead others to greatness and to write your own story. We had help to get this far, but now our lives are in our own hands. It is time for us to take control of our fate, to realize our potential and to reach for our goals, no matter how high.