Supt. Fountain, Principal LaGroue Inspired Graduates to Be Their Very Best Every Day

In his address at Central High School Graduation Ceremonies in Hammond, Supt. Jason Fountain told graduates they don’t need a map for the rest of their lives because they already have a better tool — their internal compass.

Dr. Fountain told the story of a master home builder who was retiring. He was very talented and did magnificent work. However, right before retiring, his contractor gave him one final job, one final house to build. He said it is for a very special person and needs to be a special house.

However, the master builder had no enthusiasm for this final job and failed to do his usual quality work. The final house lacked heart and the beauty his work was known for. When he completed the work, he went to the contractor who gave him a box with a key inside — the key to the house. The contractor said, You deserve it for all you have done. The master builder’s heart sunk! How

he wished he had done his best!

Dr. Fountain said you fuel your compass with what you watch, what you read, what you listen to, who you surround yourself with, and how you talk to yourself — the things you allow into your heart.

Don’t yearn for yesterday, he said, or moan about tomorrow. Rather, be your very best today in everything you do. The superintendent gave each graduate a special coin with a Power Cat on one side and a compass on the other.

Central High principal Brandon LaGroue told members of the Class of 2019 that it’s time to slow down, take a deep breath, and enjoy this moment! “You’ve earned it!” he said. 

Mr. LaGroue said the seniors were true to their motto and were indeed trend-setters. “You opened the Freshman Academy, revamped the Senior Breakfast, and revitalized the Senior Walk [through Central’s elementary and middle schools]!’

“Not all trails were smooth! Some were rocky. We’ve tried to teach you that when you get knocked down, get up and keep going! We try to remind you of the compass inside you. Now it’s your responsibility to spread ‘the Wildcat Way.’ Let your light shine brightly! Yesterday, as you walked through the elementary schools in your cap and gown you were a rock star to 5,000 other kids, and you felt like a rock star!”

“Last night I took a puzzle and wrote 2019 on the back of each piece. Your piece is in your packet. The puzzle symbolizes our journey, and each of us is a part of it. Each piece is unique and worthwhile. It takes all the pieces of the puzzle to make it whole.” Mr. LaGroue said he has a piece of the puzzle but his dog gnawed on it! “We’ll all get chewed up sometime, but we overcome. You have shown the ability to unite this community. Now slow down for a moment and enjoy the journey as you find your passion!”

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