Valedictorian Dakota Jeffs' 2015 graduation speech

Welcome family, friends, and Hot Springs County High School class of 2015.

As Paul Ryan once said, "every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together." Throughout high school, our class was able to work together to achieve many things..

Now, I would like to recognize some of these successes. If I name an accomplishment that you have participated in or plan to in the future, please stand up.

•Drama club 4 peat state champions.

•The award winning year-book staff.

•2 time & 3 time state wrestling champions.

•2014 boys track state champions.

•The award winning robotics team.

•6th place AAA ford challenge participants.

•2nd and 4th place girls state basketball teams

•2014 speech state champions with a national qualifier.

•The award winning FFA chapter.

•National youth science camp attendee.

•4th place boys state basketball team.

•The award winning special Olympics team.

•Prestigious welders.

•Members of the superior music department.

•State champion boys golf team.

•A future marine.

•Any future collegiate athletes.

•Graduates of Hot Springs County High School.

Now that this chapter of our life is coming to an end, l hope you all strive for many more achievements. I am extremely proud to be a member of this class. Thank you guys for the amazing memories. Good luck with your futures.