The Joy of Graduating
Project description
Read the following reading The Joy of Graduating by Kate Stone Lombardi
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/29/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/29Rvald.html?pagewanted=all
How does Danielle Gorman, a valedictorian quoted by the author, describe the traits common to valedictorians? Do you think her assessment is reasonable or merely application of a stereotype? Describe the valedictorian of your graduating class.
Write at least 1,200 words in the usual format, firstly summarizing the author’s points IN YOUR OWN WORDS, and then state your agreement or not with the author, and finally, provide at least two SPECIFIC EXAMPLES to demonstrate your stated thesis