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Graduation Speech: Palm Beach Lakes Community High School

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Good afternoon fellow classmates, beloved family members, wonderful staff of Palm Beach Lakes Community High School, and dedicated Palm Beach County School Board Members! When it was brought to my attention that I was selected to give a speech, I freaked out. Throughout my four years of high school, and most definitely before that, I have loathed all of the moments where I had to speak in front of others. I could never seem to make those butterflies in my stomach dissipate and I would zoom through my presentation. This transpired whenever I presented, and, as my former English teacher Ms. Keisha Tooks-Riley put it, I would always ‘take that L.’ However, standing here, I hope to turn that L into a W today. As we find ourselves on the edge of beginning a new stage in our lives, I would like for everyone to remember when we first strolled through the halls of Palm Beach Lakes in August 2012. We were all such young, innocent children. We had no way of knowing the trials and tribulations we would have to endure to be able to …show more content…

Thank you to my mom, Christian Asuncion Martinez Corona, for not only being my mother and supporter, but for being my friend as well. You have taught me invaluable lessons in life, I will use every single one of them in my life. Thank you to my father, Galal Hassan Hamed. You truly are the hardest working and dedicated person I have ever met, and Even though you can’t buy that house in Gainesville to follow me when I go to the University of Florida, just know that I will be forever grateful for everything you have done for me. I could not have asked for better parents in the entire world. I would also like to thank Katya Hernandez and Elton Campbell, two of my best friends. The two of you are the greatest friends I could have ever asked for, and I thank God every day for meeting both of you. Thank you for all you have done for me, and I wish you all the best in your wonderful

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