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A Charge to the Students of America
President John F. Kennedy once said "some people ask why, I ask why not." These words are viewed as a challenge for students to put forth their best effort to follow class rules, complete home and classroom assignments and listen to the instructions of school personnel.
Students must be aware that there are many roadblocks on the path of learning for there are many challenges to overcome to receive an education. Challenges should be viewed as necessary struggles to achieve success. Fredrick Douglas a great African American orator once said "If there is no struggle there is no progress."
Students who embrace the challenge of hard work and sacrifice usually view school as an ally in achieving their goals and objectives. Committed students view education as a marathon experience rather than as a sprint experience for they realize that education is a life long process and not a one time experience.
We end by saying to the students across America that your personal choices will determine your destiny in life. Robert Kennedy the brother of President Kennedy said this about young people, "We do the things they do we dance their dance, we dress their dress." Mr. Kennedy acknowledged that youth have been endowed with a tremendous amount of power and influence for the impact of the youth culture is felt throughout the American way of life.
It is my prayer that all of the youth who have returned to school this year will use their power and influence to maximize their educational experience by taking advantage of all the educational opportunities offered at the schools were they attend.
The most valuable resources in the school system are called teachers, administrators and volunteers. Students are encouraged to honor and respect those who are in positions of authority within the system and school officials are encouraged to be fair and objective in working with students from all cultures and backgrounds.