The last of your springs
Donald Kennedy was president of Stanford when I was an undergraduate there. He concluded each of his commencement addresses with this quote from Adlai Stevenson:
Congratulations, grads!
Your days are short here; this is the last of your springs. And now, in the serenity and quiet of this lovely place, touch the depths of truth, fell the hem of heaven. You will go away with old, good friends. And don't forget when you leave why you came.Today is commencement day for Stanford's class of 2009. Don Kennedy won't be there to share these words with them. But maybe a few of them will find their way here one day.
Congratulations, grads!
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posted by michael at 12:00 PM
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Hi Michael, The Kennedy days are now considered the 'good ole days' by most staff. New guy is considered a 'cement lover' So much new construction and landscape change. Guess everything has to GROW.
So good to see you at LAHS graduation. Scanning backwards, I see you remain on top of what's going on in the country. My dear friend Faye (Firoshti) prays for the freedom of her people in Iran. She reassures me that her people do not like the dictatorship they are forced to live under. And, much stronger words about the bearded guy...
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