The Gift of Independence, a Priceless Heirloom

John Adams Academy is preparing future leaders and statesmen

through principle-based education.  Our long-range vision is that this organization

will be a model for the future of public education.

Below is a speech, given by one of our 8th grade scholars at this year's 2013, 8th Grade Promotion.  

Troy exemplifies what it means to be a "Servant Leader, and one who is Restoring America's Heritage."

Greetings,

I will start by saying that I have experienced a great sense of independence in two short years at John Adams Academy. This sense has given way to a larger sense of accomplishment, which I’m sure many of you have felt too.

However, as we all have noted, independence comes with the cost of increased responsibility. This is nothing new, as many of the travelers following the path of independence have paid this toll.

Among the travelers were our country’s founding fathers, blazing a rough trail through times of instability and uncertainty.  With such bleak odds, the dream of a free nation was kept alive with the promise of independence. Through years of war and dire times the dream didn’t die, and even today, nearly three centuries later, the dream is now been made into a responsibility and a priceless heirloom.

But this priceless heirloom that has been passed down ever since this nation has existed is far from inactive and archaic. Every day when we make our independent thoughts or do something as seemingly minuscule as pursuing studies, we are using that heirloom passed to us by those who came before us.

The class we are here to celebrate for has reached a large milestone. The passing into high school signifies a shift to larger ideas and enterprises. As the school year unfolded, and many of the students in this room were met with a plethora of challenges, academically, socially and personally, one thing was in common with all of these challenges. They all taught each one of us the valuable lessons and skills we can apply to challenges yet to come. Every time we overcome a challenge, we do our duty as inheritors of the gift of independence.

So when things get tough, or times seem dire, just know that you weren’t the first to traverse the rough terrain encountered, and you are not the first to reap the many benefits.

Troy G.
Class of 2017

Troy is going to be a 9th grade scholar this year here at John Adams Academy.  This 2013-2014 school year marks our FIRST senior graduating class!  Visit often to experience the amazing accomplishments John Adams Academy will experience this year. 

As always, we welcome your comments!
Jane Dildine
Director of Community Relations/Development Director