“Wherever life may lead us, let us carry with us the value of excellence — whether in the accuracy of a medical technologist’s report, the calm response of an emergency health professional, the detail-oriented investigations of a law enforcer, or the compassionate touch of a nurse or midwife. We should do things right, the first time – all the time.”
“Let us embrace innovation, adapting to the ever-changing world of healthcare, justice, and social systems. Let us build new solutions, and not be limited by old structures, or even ways of life.”
“Let us champion righteousness and respect, ensuring that our clients, patients, or constituents are treated with dignity regardless of who they are. As social workers, nurses, and law enforcers, we are protectors of human dignity.”
“Let us uphold transparency in every lab result, every police report, every social work case, and every decision we make, no matter how small. Let us live with altruism, choosing compassion over convenience, service over status.”
“And finally, let us move with integrity—even when no one is watching. Because that is the kind of person the world desperately needs.”
Cluster I Valedictorian
