This weekend will mark the start of a new beginning for
many area high school seniors. They will put on their
caps and gowns and take their first steps toward adulthood
while embarking on the next phase of their lives.
For some, it will mean joining the work force, or flying
overseas to experience new adventures, or joining the military.
However, for the majority it will be on to college.
First off, congratulations to all of you who have made it
this far. It is not a milestone that should be overshadowed.
However, in these challenging economic times, it’s more
important than ever for students to put their educations to
good use. Finding a job can be as hard as finding a needle in
a haystack, so it can seem.
Our advice is to make yourself as employable as possible.
Research what job fields are in need of workers, and pursue
a degree or certification in that field. Of course weigh in your
interests when doing so. If you are a more hands-on learner,
perhaps a trade school would be more suitable. There is also
the option of entrepreneurship.
While this is undoubtedly an exciting time in a young
person’s life, it can also be the most challenging. It is a time
to break away from the familiar walls and surroundings that
have become so recognizable. It’s a time to fly away from the
somewhat cocooned existence of small-town life and see
what the world has to offer. It’s a time to cut the umbilical
cord and expand one’s horizons.
Graduation is an exciting event for the students and
it also can be a difficult adjustment in a parent’s life. It is
hard setting a child free, but one hopes that most have the
responsibility to make a smooth transition. Graduation is not
the end _ it is the beginning of a young person’s life.
Milford’s graduation will be held Friday night at the
school at 7 p.m.; Cherry Valley-Springfield will hold commencement
exercises at Glimmerglass Opera on Saturday at
11 a.m.; and Cooperstown’s graduation will be on the back
lawn of The Fenimore Art Museum at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. If
it rains the celebration will be moved to the gym and will be
held at 2 p.m.
As area students graduate and begin new adventures, we
wish them well and hope they help pave the way to a better
America in the years to come.
Our Opinion
June 22, 2012
Our Opinion: Good luck, seniors
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- Congratulations Cooperstown softball It is hard to believe that Cooperstown's softball team had never won a division or playoff title until this week.
- Happy CYB has found a home Cooperstown Youth Baseball has finally found a home. However, it is a bit sad it could not be in the village that is often referred to as the "home of baseball."
- Change is never taken lightly We are glad the Cooperstown Central School Board finally chose a nickname, but were surprised by the plummeting attendance rate at meetings pertaining to the matter. What seemed to be a hot-button issue attracting nearly 100 people for and against a name change at initial meetings seemed to simmer to complete no shows toward the end.
- Tax cap is deceiving As if figuring out one's tax bill isn't mind boggling enough. In its second year of implantation, the 2 percent limit on property tax increases makes things all that more complicated. One cannot just assume his or her individual taxes will not increase more than the cap threshold.
- Earth Festival is a good start to spring We hope Mother Nature brings us some sunshine and spring weather this weekend. But if not, there is a predominantly inside event coming up that should help get visitors thinking about spring.
- Education heading in wrong direction It is good to see that with teachers changing their curriculums to teach for the Common Core State Standards that there is still some hands-on learning going on locally.
- Good luck, Tommy Perhaps the third time will be the "charm" for Cooperstown Central School seventh-grader Tommy Knight.
- Eliminate the gap elimination adjustment Despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo's promise in his budget address to increase funding for education, local school officials are saying they are not receiving enough state aid to fund even basic services.
- Groff is off to good start Former Cooperstown Central School student and athlete Sarah Groff visited Cooperstown in November to share her dream of making it to the Olympics. She had just missed the podium at the London Games.
- Blindsided by CV-S vote As we all know, school districts are facing financial insolvency and are being forced to reconsider the ways they do business. That includes mergers when fielding athletic teams.
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