A Father's Pride

I am very proud of my son, Will, for graduating from high school this past week. He was a diligent, responsible student and graduated summa cum laude (GPA 4.00) in his class. He was also honored by being selected to deliver an excellent, thought-provoking speech he wrote at the graduation ceremony. Will excelled in debate, drama (he wrote parts into a play his school performed), music (he played piano accompaniment for another school production with professionalism), writing, biology, and mathematics. When challenges and opportunities arose in school, instead of shying away from them, Will rose to meet them head-on. As a result, my son has transformed into a remarkable young man with diverse talents, as well as possessing a spirit of grace, generosity, and perseverance. It was obvious to me that Will was well-liked by his classmates and respected by his teachers. Although people usually ask how much influence a father has had on his son, I would have to remark on how much influence my son has had on me! In particular, one little statement that he would say: "Face the fear!"

Will also won an academic scholarship to the college he will be attending this fall and is still undecided as to what he will major in. But I'm sure that whatever he puts his mind and heart into will be a resounding success! The picture above shows Will flanked by his beaming father and mother.