Joyce spoke of the defining moments he shared with the senior class. His first class he ever taught at Windom was with this group of seniors, then 7th graders, and he shared that as one of his defining moments that have shaped him to be the teacher he is today. During the speech, I began to think what defining moments shaped me and helped form my identity. I think of the opportunity to be brought up to the varsity level in high school as a freshman and sophomore to be an important moment in my development as an athlete. Never would I have though that I would be playing sports in college, only in my wildest dreams. A little moment in second grade may have well influenced by progression as a student. Being one of only four students admitted to the "Challenge Program," there was a standard set early in my educational process that I have the ability to be a very good student and I should do anything possible to exceed this expectation.
His speech touched many, as I could tell looking around at nearby faces in the crowd. His words of persistence, reaching for the stars, and a chip-on-the-shoulder attitude will no doubt propel many seniors, and audience members as well, to fulfill their craziest ambitions and to chase their dreams. Robert Griffin III, the recent #2 pick in this year's NFL draft, is a prime example of this. Struggles throughout his life have aspired to being named the Heisman Trophy winner in college football last season. Griffin once dreamt of winning this prestigious trophy and being drafted in the NFL, and now this is all true. His RG3, however, takes Joyce's message to the next level. Griffin said, "Don't just go chase your dream. Go catch your dream." He wore his motto proudly on his socks during the draft day festivities.
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