A commencement speaker at our rival high school--Wellesley--gave an unusual, phenomenal commencement address.
"Like accolades ought to be, the fulfilled life is a consequence, a gratifying byproduct. It’s what happens when you’re thinking about more important things. Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so the world can see you."
You can find the full article
here.
And let us "carpe the heck out of the diem!"