This is the time of year when students and parents eagerly await the final day of school and the impending graduation ceremony. It is a time of joy and apprehension as students celebrate their accomplishment and ponder their next societal or educational steps.

For high-school students, will it be college, the military, or a specialized field, such as becoming a physical therapist. For college grads will it be the pursuit of an advanced degree or perhaps a career in the corporate world. Whatever the choice, it can be a time of stress.

During this time, students will gather for a graduation ceremony that is often augmented with a commencement speaker. At times the speaker is a luminary from government, a renowned author, a comedian, or the CEO of a major corporation. Among this year’s orators are Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Ferrell, Joe Biden, Oprah, Hillary Clinton, the 14th Dalai Lama, President Trump, and Theo Epstein. The speeches can be inspiring, dull, humorous, or forgettable. Of these speakers, I would like to hear Theo Epstein, director of operations for the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Everyone is a Cubbies fan, especially after a 108-year drought. Now there’s an accomplishment!

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