Bishop Kelly's Graduation Speech

To be a Steele Knight is to be a part of something greater; to be a part of a community of people striving for excellence. In the medieval times a Knight symbolizes courage, honor, and service to their kingdom that also compares to a Steele High School Knight which takes commitment, dedication, selfless service, and much more. We are brought up as a Steele Knight to never accept mediocrity but to seek exemplary and to never give up. We are raised throughout our high school career to push ourselves to go beyond our limits to never accept “I can’t do it” or “it’s impossible” but to believe that we can achieve more. To be a Knight means to be diverse complimenting others strengths with others weaknesses to build better people, role models, leaders,

Attending my Catholic school is a gift as well as a privilege and I have gratitude for the opportunity. Because I see my school as a gift, I have academic goals and put 100% effort into them. An academic goal that I have is to work hard for superior grades while continuing to become proficient with educational skills such as writing, reading, oral and written communication, science, and mathematics. Additionally, I plan to continue to get to know myself and to learn about possible careers that might interest me. A career that I am currently interested in involves the fields of dentistry and surgery. Plus at my school, we learn about personal responsibility and personal initiative in our morals and behaviors. Another goal is that I want to

Good morning Principle Boyd, proud parents, faculty, and fellow graduates, to this extraordinary celebration breakfast, in honor of Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Class of 2017. Yes, I am graduating 8th grade, but I still have to make my bed, be nice to my siblings, do my chores, I cannot drive a car, I must continue putting my Iphone into my locker every night, so that I will not be grounded!  Nevertheless, I am graduating from Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, and I feel like I found a pot-of-gold at the end of the rainbow.

Yesterday marked the ending of 4 LONG years! Through all the mistakes and hardships I've faced, I can proudly say I finally made it! I am so excited to start college in the Fall to Bethune-Cookman University on a full tuition scholarship. I am extremely proud of all my classmates and so thankful for my family and friends. Thank you God for this opportunity many don't get to enjoy. I can't wait to see all God has in store for me!

Senior year rapidly is coming to an end, I’ve had the opportunity to see many of my friends come to the exciting moment in their life when they sign that dotted line and I was still waiting on my chance. My entire life I had dreamt of the day to finally committed to a college basketball team, this was my goal and it had to be my purpose in life. January 18, 2015 at 4:41 PM I got an exciting text from Truett-Mcconnell’s head coach, Matt Sanders, stating,” Good afternoon Claudia this is Coach Sanders from Truett-Mcconnell College, and I really feel like we need to begin the recruiting process with you! Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, but I just didn’t want to let time slip away! I look forward to hearing back from you!” Here was my chance!

As I approach the end of my high school career, I start thinking if I am prepared and ready to face the next step in my life. College is known to test a man’s responsibility in order to prepare him to face the world alone. Jesuit High School has changed my life throughout the years I have attended the school. Jesuit has prepared me for college and taught me how to become a more responsible man. When I was thinking of where I should apply to high school, Jesuit was not my first option; however, coming from a family of Jesuit alumni, I knew it was the only school for me. Throughout my earlier years at Jesuit, I struggled and was miserable due to the overwhelming work and rules I was required to follow. However, I soon realized what the school was about in its mission in turning its students into men for others. I have found that Jesuit High School has transformed me educationally, has made me a more responsible man, and has taught me to be a man for others.

As I look ahead to my high school years, I am encouraged by what I have learned at Sacred Heart School, about God’s mercy. Psalms 103:8 reminds us that, “The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” So, I know I can depend on God’s mercy to help me deal with challenges and meet my goals. With God’s love, I can also be a leader and share God’s mercy with others.

Congratulations! You have been officially accepted to Motlow State Community College. We have received all of the required admission materials, and your file is now complete.

Good evening! I hope you are doing well and having a great start to the week. I have a quick question regarding class tomorrow.

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Some people have asked to read the commencement address I delivered this morning to the 2013 graduates of Butler University. So here it is.

Escondido Christian School (ECS) is a wonderful school. I have been going here since preschool, and I have over years I have seen things that are possible to change.. Maybe like more electives or change up the softball fields, little things like that. Or by adding a culinary arts class, or more girly things like cheer, higher sewing class, or even a separate drama class. This year we have gotten news that you are taking the younger children and giving them practice for the next year's play. Honestly, that is one of your brightest ideas you’ve had for this school. Two of my ideas, and what I will be writing about in this letter is upgrading the softball fields, and the equipment.

Before I head off to college, I want to personally thank you both for being coach, mentor, role model and a friend to me. There are no words that can describe how thankful I am to have had you be part of my life. How cool is it to have actual professional soccer players be your personal coaches?

I hope you guys had a great weekend. I am writing to see your availability the week of January 16th or 23rd . Sacred Heart Emerald Coast (58 bed) in Miramar Beach FL has booked a restart service week. Implementation will complete all of their work remotely and we (CSM) will complete the training of the BMS solution. Josh, I checked with Jim and he is booked, so I want to see if you are available one or two days of the requested dates.