By Taylor Boyd
The 165 graduates of the 56th Patrick County High School (PCHS) Commencement Exercise on Friday, May 22 were told that graduation was the final sentence in the prologue of their lives.
The words of wisdom were delivered to the Class of 2026 in the gymnasium where the ceremony was held due to inclement weather.
Student Government Association Vice President Callie Elizabeth Wood told the class that “when deciding what to say to you all tonight, I did what I’ve done so regrettably often – I froze. I sat unsure in front of the computer the night of the deadline like we’ve done, completely paralyzed by this decision.”
Because she was afraid of choosing the wrong words, Wood said she found herself unable to decide, “but that’s when I realized we’ve all struggled with choice, indecision, and fears of regrets. We all face uncertainty, and some of us might be facing it right now.”
