Dear Class of 2017,

Congratulations on this milestone in your life. Celebrate and then continue to search for the best version of you that is possible. Be kind to animals. Talk to strangers. Travel early and often. Be kind to the earth and explore wild places. Break outside your comfort zone.  Sing in the shower. Read the news, pay attention to what’s happening and get involved.   Help your neighbors. It’s never too late to say you’re sorry. Floss often. Never be afraid to stand up and be heard. Turn off your devices and unplug as often as possible. Tell your close friends and family you love them. Cultivate peace, empathy and understanding. Live a creative life.  Embrace art, music, dance, theater, crafts and literature. Learn another language by living overseas. Practice random acts of kindness. Leave Paso Robles and return with wisdom and vision. Be a part of the solution to life’s problems. And most of all, make a difference in the world with your life. Go make us proud, Class of 2017!