Then, he introduced the class president, who gave a speech. I don’t know what class presidents do, but the girl gave a very good speech.
Then, it was time for the five top honor students to give a speech. That’s the tradition in the school.
My sister was second in her class, so she gave the fourth speech. The valedictorian is always last.
Then, Mr. Small and the vice principal, whom Patrick swears is gay, hand out the diplomas.
The first three speeches were very similar. They all had quotes from pop songs that had something to do with the future.
And all through the speeches, I could see my mother’s hands. She was gripping them tighter and tighter together.
When they announced my sister’s name, my mom uncoiled into applause.
It was really great watching my sister get on the podium because my brother was something like 223rd in his class
and consequently didn’t get to give a speech. And maybe I’m biased,
but when my sister quoted a pop song and talked about the future, it seemed great.
I looked over at my brother, and he looked over at me. And we both smiled.
Then, we looked at my mother, and she was crying real soft and messy, so my brother and I each took one of her hands.
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