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Along with their High School Diplomas, the Grade Ten graduating class of Morgan’s Learning Centre on July 4 received sage words of guidance from the President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), Mrs. Kathy Smith at their graduation ceremony.

Mrs. Smith, who delivered the feature address at the ceremony that was held in the school’s auditorium, provided the students with insights into her journey—not just as a businesswoman, but a child who navigated life’s challenges with determination, amidst obstacles and failures.

“You don’t have to be perfect to be powerful. You just have to show up, believe, and serve,” she stated, adding, “You are not your failures. You are not your grades. You are not the labels others try to place on you. You are a story in motion. You are resilience in action. You are proof that rising is not just possible—it is inevitable when you commit to growth.”

She implored the graduates to approach life with determination, telling them that leadership is not about titles but about tenacity. “Success is not about perfection—it’s about persistence. Legacy is not about applause—it’s about impact,” she emphasised.

In her final sentiments, she underscored the importance of resilience in their journey beyond the school walls, urging the students, “When life tests you—and it will—I want you to stand tall and remind the world: Still, I rise. Still we rise. Still you rise.”