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A letter to 2021 graduates from our publishers
Dear members of the graduating Class
of 2021,
Congratulations on reaching this
incredible moment in your lives and for
working so hard to get here.
In some ways, we envy you. You have
reached this monumental milestone at an
incredible time in our city and country
as we reopen and recover. Out of a very
dark period in our history, the light is
fi nally beginning to shine for everyone —
and especially on you, as all kinds of new
opportunities await.
Th ings are fi nally getting back to what
we thought of as normal. Many of you did
get a chance to stride onto a stage in a cap
and gown to get your diploma or degree,
shake the principal’s hand and wave to
family and friends in the crowd.
All around, social life is returning. Th e
advances of science and medicine have
allowed us to once again enjoy each other’s
company, to appreciate special occasions
and moments in our lives together.
Now the future is yours, and what a
bright light that is ahead on the road of
life. You have so many other special occasions
and moments ahead, so many other
objectives to achieve. How will you get
there?
Th ose of you who just received your
college degree can make an immediate
impact to help improve our city, state and
country as you venture out into the “real
world” your parents have always talked
about.
All kinds of job opportunities are at
your disposal. Take advantage of them.
Find something you want to do in a fi eld
for which you are passionate.
If that opportunity doesn’t present itself
right away, consider being a volunteer.
Take an internship! Nothing is better than
experiencing the world, even in unpaid
positions, until you fi nd a paid position.
Your creativity, your skill set and your
desire will make the diff erence when hiring
begins.
For those of you heading to college next
year, get ready for a unique time in your
life. Enjoy each day! Make friends and
new connections. Take advantage of every
real world opportunity to fi nd the career
you want to pursue.
Nothing is better in life than doing what
you love. If it’s something you’re emotionally
and intellectually invested in, pursue
it.
As for middle school students heading
into high school, the next four years will
be fi lled with new friends, harder courses
and test aft er test aft er test. Welcome
to the next level of your academic career;
take one day at a time.
Study hard and work hard. Th e path to
success is very simple: Work hard. Th row
yourself into school activities.
High school is full of all sorts of aft erschool
activities beyond sports. Take
part in them. Begin fi nding your passion,
join a club (or two), make new
friends and learn more about the world
around you.
Remember always the people who have
loved you and who have cared about you
to bring you to this point in your life. A
thank you to the wonderful families who
have helped their children succeed. We’re
sure you’re bursting with pride.
Be hopeful for their future. Th ey will
make you proud!
Th ank you, teachers and professors, for
helping not just to mold your students’
young minds, but also to inspire them to
be the best that they can be. As an educator,
it’s not merely about passing on
facts or assignments; it’s about instilling
enlightenment, passion and dedication to
your students. You have helped them to
change the world for the better.
We congratulate you, graduates, on
your outstanding achievements. Great
challenges lie ahead. Pursue them, be
challenged by them and live the life you
dreamed.
Go, and do great things!
Sincerely,
Victoria Schneps
Joshua Schneps
Co-Publishers, Schneps Media
/WWW.QNS.COM
