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Loose Ends: The most important thing I learned was ______________

Dolly Viscardi

MEEKER I Graduation speakers from all walks of life usually touch on this theme and often contain some version of this sentence. Dr. Seuss’s beloved book, “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” is one favorite gift book given to all ages of students for a matriculation ceremony. Some other gift books contain pithy quotes from successful individuals.

One common thread is the emphasis on broadening one’s horizons. Most everyone assumes that because a student…