Graduation is a bittersweet time for a drama teacher. I have worked with some of the seniors (like Emma Drummond) for five years. Some (like Peyton and Kyle) for four, some for three (Taylor and Braelyn) some (like Grant and Nick) only one or two. It is so difficult for me to see you go. I know you have to. I know its time. Some of you are setting off on exciting adventures (Clara and Whitney come to mind), some of you are not going far but have big plans. All of you have much to share with the world. So, my parting advice to you is this: the happiest people are those who know how to be part of something larger than themselves. The happiest people dont hog the spotlight, but move over to share the light with others. The happiest people stand in the wings and beam for their friends on stage. The happiest people understand that the real objective is not the product, but the communal process of building something together. Be generous. Reach out. Embrace otherness. Take some risks. Evolve. Ask questions. Reject closed minded thought. I think about 2012 graduate Cherise Morris who is spending the summer in Detroit working to improve the lives of those suffering from poverty and neglect. And Maddy Cohen, who will be teaching in India in her quest to tackle big questions, like how can we make education work for everyone? And Kiara Pontious, off to Africa to bring technology to underdeveloped countries. I think of 2011 graduate Sophia Heinecke, who is in NY making films that challenge how we think. Monticello Drama kids do great things. Good luck and best wishes, seniors! Make us proud!
Posted on: Thu, 22 May 2014 01:03:12 +0000
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