CLASS OF 2020 Graduation Address
On behalf of the Bremen Board of Education and all the faculty and staff of Bremen City Schools, we welcome family and friends of our graduates.
Each year as I think about what I want to briefly share at graduation, I try to reflect on the personality of the class graduating. I ponder what stands out to me as the class has progressed through school up until this point. For the Class of 2020, I have to say that you are truly unique in many ways. We do not want the Class of 2020 defined as the COVID-19 class but for me, it did help reveal some attributes of this class!
The Class of 2020 is truly a remarkable class, and the events of the last few months have revealed that the graduating class is full of young adults destined for great things. Your resolve and attitude has been awe inspiring, and I sincerely admire how you have handled adversity. You continually maintained a grateful and appreciative attitude even in the face of tremendous disappointment. Personally, you have taught me valuable lessons regarding the ways we should all approach hard times and especially events outside of our control.
When I think about the Class of 2020, the word "selfless" comes to my mind repeatedly. What a world we could live in if more of us considered the needs of others more than we consider ourselves! Selflessness requires sacrifice, and it offers us the opportunity to build up others. Selfless considers and tries to understand different perspectives and viewpoints. It remembers that the world does not revolve around us. Much like a team, squad or group, selfless appreciates and often requires contribution from each part to reach success.
As you move beyond Bremen High School, graduates, I strongly encourage you to try to think in selfless ways throughout every aspect of your life.
In conclusion, the Class of 2020 is forever a part of our school and community. With this diploma, you are forever linked to us and to this special place. My prayer is that you will be always be proud that you graduated from Bremen High School! You are Blue Devils, and you will always be Blue Devils no matter where you go. Honor your family, your Alma Mater, and your community by leading with integrity, compassion and excellence.
On behalf of your family, friends, and faculty, we love you and we are honored to celebrate you, the Class of 2020! Thank you.
David Hicks
770-537-5508
david.hicks@bremencs.com