To the Class of 2023
From
Lil Penny
Roarrr ! It ’ s your favorite furry friend , Lil Penny , here to give you a paw-some send-off as you embark on this wild adventure called life . Congratulations on reaching this milestone , my spirited seniors ! As you leave the confines of these hallowed halls , remember that the world is your jungle , waiting to be explored .
Now , I know what you ’ re thinking . How can a stuffed animal offer inspiration ? Well , my dear graduates , I ’ ve witnessed your triumphs , late-night study sessions , countless sports victories , and shenanigans . From the sidelines , I ’ ve seen your determination , passion , and occasional dance moves that could rival even the most coordinated wildebeest . So trust me when I say , you ’ ve got what it takes to thrive out there .
Let me share a little secret with you . The greatest superpower you possess is your ability to laugh at yourself . Yes , you heard it right . Life is too short to take everything so seriously . Embrace the funny moments , the silly mishaps , and those embarrassing memories that will make fantastic anecdotes at future gatherings . Remember , it ’ s not a failure if you can laugh about it later !
Just like a panther leading its pride , be brave and roar with confidence . Embrace your unique roar and let it be heard . Pursue your passions with spirit and don ’ t be afraid to chase those dreams . Remember , you have the power to make your wildest dreams come true , just as I have the power to make everyone smile without saying a word !
As you walk down the hall for the last time , eager to start your next adventure , remember this . The Pequannock Township High School that you take with you is going to be captured forever in the form of the memories that you deem important to you . Remember that important is not necessarily going to be the best , but I ’ m willing to bet that each of those core memories will be focused on the people you ’ ve met here , the people that are PTHS . Maybe it ’ s one of your teachers who made a comment that became the voice in the back of your head , or maybe it ’ s the day you learned why your best friend deserved that title .
So , my dear graduates , I leave you with one last request : I ask that years down the road , you don ’ t bother trying to remember where your parking spot was , how many games you started , or what your final grades were . Instead , remember the friends and the mentors : those who pushed you and those who held you together , even on the worst of days . Life is an adventure , and I can ’ t wait to see where your unique journey takes you . Go forth , my spirited seniors , and let your roar echo through the world !
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