GREENFIELD — As the 26 graduates at Four Rivers Charter Public School marked the end of their high school journey Saturday afternoon, they were asked a simple question: How will they make a difference in society? “How will you leave your mark on the world? Will you be a leader who inspires others? The innovator who brings about change? A compassionate individual who makes a difference in the lives of those around you?” Principal and Head of School Jenni Manfredi asked. “The choices you make and the paths you take will shape not only your future, but the future of our world.” As they enter this new world of opportunity, Manfredi reminded the graduating class that the lessons and skills they have learned at Four Rivers can be lifelong tools to help them find success.
“Each of you has the potential to make a lasting impact on the world,” she said. “Think about the values you have embraced here and how you will carry them forward into your future endeavors ..
. I encourage each of you to embrace life opportunities, enthusiasm and determination.” In their six years at Four Rivers, the students have faced more than their fair share of challenges and obstacles, but, graduate Liam Black said, those difficulties have only served to make them one “damn resilient group of young people.
” “The tribulations that have marked our high school experience — namely fire, flood, disease and death — are undoubtedly greater than what most young people face,” Black said..
