Forbes – Brennan Barnard
If you have attended a graduation ceremony this season, you have likely heard some iteration of these calls to action from any number of inspiring speakers. I recently concluded a seventy-two-hour blitz of celebrations at three different schools on two coasts (culminating with my own son’s high school graduation). As I sat listening to students, educators, and guest speakers share their reflections, common themes of purpose and curiosity reverberated. One notable speech was delivered by Derek Vanderpool, who was chosen by students to give the faculty address at Khan Lab School (where I serve as the director of college counseling).