My Dad was valedictorian of Flint Mandeville High School class of 1956 about 90 kids. I happened across his graduating speech recently, and it blew me away. 53 years ago my Dad said: &quotWe are entering a changing world, one of automation and employment change where education is an economic necessi

So here&#39s my final story: On a day like today, you might feel exhilarated —like you&#39ve just been shot out of a cannon at the circus and even invincible.Don&#39t ever forget that incredible feeling.But also always remember that the moments we have with friends and family,the chances we have to

My father&#39s father worked in the Chevy plant in Flint, Michigan. He was an assemblyline worker.He drove his two children here to Anna Arbor,and told them: That is where you&#39re going to go to college.I know it sounds funny now.Both of his kids actually did graduate from Michigan.That was the Am

I think it is often easier to make progress on mega-ambitious dreams.I know that sounds completely nuts.But, since no one else is crazy enough to do it, you have little competition.In fact, there are so few people this crazy that I feel like I know them all by first name.They all travel as if they a

Class of 2009!I don&#39t think I heard you.Class of 2009!First I want you to stand up and wave and cheer your supportive family and friends!I am sure you can find them out there.Show your love!It is a great honor for me to be here today。09届的同学们！来点激情给我个回应。各位同学，我希望大家站起来向支持你们的亲朋好友挥手致意。你们一定能在人群中找到他们，借此机

I have a story about following dreams.Or maybe more accurately, it&#39s a story about finding a path to make those dreams real.我给大家讲个追梦的故事，确切地说是一个将梦想变为现实的故事。You know what it&#39s like,to wake up in the middle of the night with a vivid dream?And you know how, if you don&#39t have a pencil and pad by