Lucy M., Student Council Co-President
Good morning, Class of 2025, families, friends, and faculty. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Lucy Miller, and I have had the privilege of attending Graland since fourth grade and being this year’s student council co-president. The past five years have been a journey I would not trade for the world. It has had its ups and downs, and we have all been eagerly counting down the days to reach this moment. I know that many of us are very excited for the journey ahead of us, but right now, I hope we can take some time to appreciate the experience we have had leading up to this point.
When I think of our class, a few words can come to mind: interesting, adventurous, creative, and really, really funny—though our teachers might disagree with that last one. Each person in this grade has contributed something unique. Given our small class size, we have all gotten to know each other very well. Some shine on the sports field, some excel in the classroom, while others thrive on stage in the theater. We have learned to not only appreciate but also celebrate our various strengths.
As we transition to high school, we know it will be a significant shift for all of us. Switching schools is a nerve-racking experience, and there are so many new emotions that come with it. Even if you have known where you were going to school since September, there is always some uncertainty involved with the switch, but we must always remember how well prepared we have been to succeed.
At Graland, we learned vital skills — obviously, we learned academic ones like: how to write a proper essay, algebra, and what a molecule is. But also, perhaps more importantly, we learned life lessons like: how to accept constructive feedback, how to recover from mistakes, how to be a good friend, and much, much more. Let us take a moment to appreciate the people we could not have done this without: our teachers. You have guided us every step of the way. No matter what, we have had the best of the best looking out for us, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you have done for us. As we embark on this new chapter in our lives, we promise to make you proud and continue growing as individuals.
My mom has always told me that it feels like I grew up overnight. I always disagreed, shook my head, and as much as I hate to admit it, rolled my eyes aggressively, all because that is such a typical mom thing to say. But now, it feels like it was only yesterday my scared little fourth-grade self walked into Graland for the first time, and I know exactly what my mom has been feeling. Sorry for the eyerolls, Mom.
In conclusion, I want to say thank you to everyone here who has made us into the people we are today. The Graland chapter of our story may be coming to an end, but Graland will leave a mark on us forever. In the wise words of Dr. Seuss, “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Good luck in high school, class of 2025. I look forward to seeing all we achieve.
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
