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Valedictorian A.J. Collins. In his opinion, this makes the class of 2009 “the most accomplished class to ever graduate.”
The future University of Alabama student highlighted these achievements and some of the characters in the 2009 senior class in his commencement speech.
“I'd like to thank the various crazy kids in this class for an awesome four years for me,” he said.
Introduced by her best friend, Stevie Ross, Salutatorian Emma Hathaway also , shared her memories of fellow students and teachers. The upcoming University of Virginia freshman spoke vividly about the classmates whod touched her life.
‘The people that I’ve encountered in this microcosm I call home have influenced, impacted, and inspired me in ways I could never begin to explain. Honestly,that’s the reason why I an^ the person I am today as a whole," Hathaway said.
She ended her speech with hope for the future.
There's no doubt in my mind that we're all going to do great things, but my one wish for you seniors is to find true happiness,” she said.
Senior Class President Emily Carter echoed the sentiments of Collins and Hathaway.
“Although our dreams are different there was and always will be a bond between us,” Carter said. “We are the one and only RCHS class of 2009.”
Adding his words of wisdom to the commencement ceremony, School Board Chairman Wes Mills reminded the graduates that they must have a dream.
“If you want your dream to come true, you’ll need to depend on factors that are within your control to achieve your dream,” said Mills. These factors include your talents or gifts, natural ability, your DNA, and the choices that you make.”
Mills reminded students to wTite down their dreams and keep them real, with a focus on family, community, and country'.
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