[Torie]

Per your quote, I was subjected to that high school graduation boilerplate in my high school graduation, from some beta high school principal (it was, and now doubt still is, a favoite feel good thingy at such occasions, for parents who are concerned that their issue seem headed towards the rocks). It didn't have any traction for me then, and it doesn't now. Plus ca change, plus ca meme chose, as per moi. :)

[Hoplite]

some beta high school principal

Aldous Huxley High?