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moments for granted and to cherish the
time you have with your friends, your
family, and all the people around you,”
Covalt said.
Prior to concluding her speech,
Covalt left her peers with a challenge
before they ventured off their separate
paths.
“Make the most out of every single day.
When you're scared, take one step for-
ward, always ask someone else
how they are doing and drink
A. Carter Nelson shows off his diploma.
more water. Cheers to the rest
B. Kay Montero takes the big walk.
of your lives. I hope they are as
ambitious as you want them to C. Hannah Kenworthy.
D. Ethan Martin.
be. Go Celts,” Covalt said.
The McNary leadership E. One of many decorated mortarboards.
team enlisted McNary busi- F. Grads celebrate as a group at the end of a ceremony.
ness instructor Brad Lomax G. Lynnea Lopez.
to give the commencement H. Rashellyn Berkey.
address — Lomax told the I. Alyssa Brown.
crowd that it was his greatest J. Remy Olson.
professional honor.
Photos by MATT RAWLINGS and ERIC A. HOWALD of Keizertimes
During his speech, Lomax
shared with the graduates his
keys to happiness.
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“Control the controllable: Eff ort, focus
and attitude. Only you control those
things,” Lomax said. “It is a way to put
things in perspective and fi nd peace.”
Lomax also left students with some
advice and a note of encouragement.
“I am going to ask you to take a risk.
Go big. Stretch yourself and put yourself
in uncomfortable situations that you
may have shied away from in the past.
Take control of your life. I know these
are only words but let them sink in and
become a mindset,” Lomax said. “I am
so proud of the young men and women
that you have become. In a world of
uncertainty and turmoil, each of you
holds my hope for a bright and prosper-
ous future.”
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