I am the parent of a high school graduate
For the most part, the graduation ceremony went well. Yes, it was outdoors and 91F (that's 33 to everyone OUTSIDE the US), but the gathering thunderclouds did NOT open up on the assembled crowd. The senior string trio made a hash of "Appalachian Waltz", but the senior choir sounded just fine, and most of the speakers weren't overly loquacious.
One speaker, though.
ONE SPEAKER.
I understand that graduation is something of a solemn occasion. However, it's also supposed to be a joyous one.
SO WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO BUILD YOUR SPEECH AROUND THE EXPERIENCES OF VICTOR FRANKL IN AND AFTER WWII?
I do not want to be ambushed by the words "Nazi Germany" at my kid's high school graduation speech.
In fact, I would say that if your graduation address contains the words "Nazi Germany" in it, and you are not yourself a survivor or the descendant of survivors, REWRITE THAT THING. NOW.
My foam earplugs did not block it out. shadowflyer was both merciful and clever, and cued up the Oysterband on his phone, so I could listen to it through earbuds and DROWN THAT SHIT OUT.
Not cool, Dr. List.
Especially in a town with a large Jewish minority.
Very much not cool.
One speaker, though.
ONE SPEAKER.
I understand that graduation is something of a solemn occasion. However, it's also supposed to be a joyous one.
SO WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO BUILD YOUR SPEECH AROUND THE EXPERIENCES OF VICTOR FRANKL IN AND AFTER WWII?
I do not want to be ambushed by the words "Nazi Germany" at my kid's high school graduation speech.
In fact, I would say that if your graduation address contains the words "Nazi Germany" in it, and you are not yourself a survivor or the descendant of survivors, REWRITE THAT THING. NOW.
My foam earplugs did not block it out. shadowflyer was both merciful and clever, and cued up the Oysterband on his phone, so I could listen to it through earbuds and DROWN THAT SHIT OUT.
Not cool, Dr. List.
Especially in a town with a large Jewish minority.
Very much not cool.