I guess this is "Growing-Up" !?

Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: 

"Make the most of yourself,
for that is all there is of you." 

On the eve of my college graduation, I sit here, excited and anticipatory, anxious to ~SAUNTER~ across that stage right out on the beautiful green, overlooking the Hudson River. I also sit here, somewhat reminiscent. 

Five years ago, I made a similar, yet much smaller strut while graduating from Hopedale High School. 

I am ^STRONG^; I am ~LOUD~; and, most importantly,
I am >PROUD< ! 

Ryan Farrell, Graduate of Marist College Class of 2014 ...
I love the way that sounds!!!