Vegreville Composite High School Valedictorian Address

Amy Petryshyn - Vegreville Composite High School Submitted

Hello and good morning/afternoon class of 2020,

First, I would like to congratulate everyone on making it to this achievement. Getting here hasn’t always been easy, that’s for sure, and I think we can all agree that these last few crazy months in particular have been some of the most challenging. But we made it. Through tests, essays, assignments and a pandemic, we made it. So be proud of yourself for your accomplishments as we are transitioning from high school, an already uncertain time in what the future could hold, combined with the uncertainty of these circumstances.

I would like to thank the all teachers and staff for their dedication and commitment to helping us succeed to the best of our abilities.

An additional thank you to the school for arranging and putting on this graduation for us. Thank you for despite the circumstances doing everything you could for us to still make this milestone as memorable and special as possible.

And also thank you to the parents and families for guiding us on our journey to adulthood, and for supporting us in our education along the way.

At the beginning of this year, or even six months ago, who could have imagined that this is how our high school careers would end? Our planning at our grad meetings could have never planned for a grad like this. And who could have imagined that we would all be able to go to class still in our pajamas, from our own homes?

Vegreville Composite High School Graduate Amy Petryshyn delivered the Tribute to Parents speech that was videotaped during the school’s graduation celebration that was held between June 22-25. (Vegreville Composite High School/Submitted Photo)

But life isn’t so simple as always going according to plan is it? While we may never be able to know what the future may bring, our attitudes in dealing with the challenges we face determines how well we make it through. Like the world must persevere through this time, remember this perseverance in the future when faced with all the many obstacles that come along with life.

Nothing lasts forever, so hang on through the tough moments because there is a light at the end, no matter how impossible that may seem, and also don’t forget to embrace the good times, because they too are not guaranteed to last.

Despite all the many setbacks everyone has experienced in these past months, remember all things pass and there is always hope for new possibilities in the future. So, find joy in the now and keep moving forward.

Even though we could not all be together for this, I hope you all had a great time and I wish you all the best in your future.

Congratulations class of 2020, we did it.”