2025 IHS Salutatorian full speech
"good evening class of 2025 staff faculty family and friends my name is Caleb Galindo and it's both an honor and my privilege not only as your class president but also as your 2025 salutatorian to share a few words at this graduation ceremony before I do so however I like to take a moment to thank all the teachers and staff at this proud District both present and not presents you've all done so much to enhance our education in the past four years and your efforts aren't going unnoticed so we thank you with utmost gratitude for all the incomparable diligence that you are provided in your work and now with that being said I'd like to say seniors let's take a moment to reflect let's reflect on the journey we've all undergone these past 13 years and also on how much we've grown from the first time you stepped into your kindergarten classroom all the way until this very moments you've all proven to overcome many obstacles and for some you may have lived an easy life thus far however for many others you have gone through so many challenges which some of us may not be able to even comprehend it and in this journey of Life we've not only overcome a global pandemic but we simultaneously prevailed over the various personal challenges and whether it be the stress or anxiety some of you may have felt due to circumstances like health issues the loss of friends or even loss of loved ones I would like you all to take a moment to understand how proud you should be of yourself and of what you have encountered thus far all the memories you have made the relationships created and the Lessons Learned of all culminated to this very moments where you are being built to become the ever-growing individual you currently are and it's true when Ferris wheeler says that life moves pretty fast and if you don't stop once in awhile you can miss it at this moment life truly does seem surreal we are all about to go into the real world and take on the challenges of adulthood to some this may seem daunting however I would like to say that I truly believe with all my heart that there is a god-given light and each and every one of you and whether you have realized it or not you see we live in a chaotic unjust and broken world it's filled with so much fear corruption and evil and pain however although we may not necessarily be able to control the circumstances were placed in we are still able to dictate our attitudes towards it all seniors as you enter this new chapter of Life do not remain attached to your past we are human and you're not perfect people do not let your mistakes or circumstances determine who you are rather allow your past to provide lessons and these lessons they may develop your character and motivate the pursue of your own dreams and ambitions additionally accept and be grateful for your loved ones you see I know that some of these loved ones are able to be present today however as some may not be and some may have passed on just know that these people are proud of you they are currently looking upon you right now with utmost pride and excitement as you walk this stage as you go into this new chapter in life and pursue your own dreams and ambitions let their dreams and motivations continue to motivate you to keep going their legacy lives through you never at the faith they held in you die out and now as I stare out upon you all and as I look upon my own faith in Christ I have come to understand that everything I have will not be possible without God I would like to take a moment to thank him and to encourage you all to keep the Lord in your hearts and at the center of your lives no matter where you go in life let it be done with love and compassion all that you do and furthermore just never let go of Hope and Faith and furthermore I just like to say that we are truly truly lacking a lot of this love and compassion in the world right now it seems as if it's crazy and sometimes full of Chaos but you must understand that oftentimes it's life has caused people to already experience hell so why don't we give them a taste of Heaven while they're still with us on this Earth and while we're at it I just want to say that we love because he first loved us and I want you all to know that the God within you all is far far greater than the evil that is within this world with that being said class of 2025 congratulations I pray you all find success enjoying this life and I like to thank you all for this opportunity may God bless you all "-Salutatorian, Caleb Galindo