Former Teacher Gives Graduation Commencement Speech
Author: MT 43 News Staff Reporter
MT 43 News Staff Reporter
Former high school science teacher Pete Robischon was the perfect choice for the commencement address for the Class of 2024 Broadwater High School graduation. Robischon, who taught for 36 years, had been a favorite teacher of the class, so he was their choice to speak.
Robischon spoke from a very personal point of view. He began by apologizing for retiring last year in their senior year, after teaching biology at BHS for thirty years. He reminded them how he missed the after-class discussions about what movies to watch on Netflix. What he didn’t miss, he quipped, was “Caleb’s (LaLacheur) handwriting!”
He gave graduates four points to guide them in their next steps in life: Use the magic words of please, thank you, how can I help you and are you okay. He admonished them to do whatever you do, do well. He suggested they show up on time and lead by good example.
Robischon cautioned the graduates about choosing a career that they would really enjoy; and remember that they each can control only his or herself. Lastly, he suggested they each forgive, not hold grudges since those emotions hold so much negative energy.
Senior Class President Luci Horne awarded Mrs. Lindsey Moldenhauer the “Point of Light” award for 2024 for her uplifting spirit in helping both fellow staff and students in their daily chores and struggles at school. Mrs. Moldenhauer teaches Social Studies-Government and US History.
High School Principal Sheri Heavrin welcomed the huge crowd of parents and relatives of the 35 graduates who entered the new gym to” Pomp and Circumstances,” music provided by Lori Morris.
Three class leaders gave joint valedictory and salutatory speeches. Salutatorian Havyn Vandenacre, Co-Valedictorians Caleb LaLacheur and Luci Horne gave a synchronized speech about the “tions” of life. They elaborated on disposition, ambition, tradition and recognition.
Three graduates were recognized for entering the armed services. They are Aidan Easter, US Navy; Levi Mowery, Army National Guard and Julian Stewart, US Army Reserve. Principal Heavrin awarded $537,834 in special awards and scholarships. District #1 President Jason Noyes and board member Daniel Truesdell handed out the anxiously awaited diplomas. Leader Denise Bakkum led the high school band in “Come Sail Away,” and graduate Mikayla Kraft led the benediction.
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Image 1 Caption: Mikayla Kraft walks down the aisle carrying roses to give to those family and friends whom she would honor during the graduation ceremony.
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