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‘You Are Made in the Image of God’—Valedictorian’s Faith-Filled Graduation Speech Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons

A South Carolina high school valedictorian is going viral for her very faith-based graduation speech following a devastating tragedy.

High School Valedictorian Delivers Graduation Speech Hours After Dad’s Funeral

Early College High School valedictorian Alem Hadzic has gone viral after he took the stage at his graduation ceremony to deliver his speech—just hours after his father's funeral. 

See the High School Graduation Trend That’s Making the Internet Cry

As the class of 2024 graduates and the school year comes to a close, there’s a new trend happening on social media that has all of us sentimentals feeling unwell over how fast time flies. 

Erica DeSpain

Erica DeSpain is the author of WhimsicalSeptember.com, an entertainment source for young families that covers topics such as affordable fashion, easy homemade meals, manageable travel, healthy relationships, faith, and more. She is a firm believer in balance, and practices this in the form of 5 a.m. workouts and nightly dessert. Cheers!

Dear Mama Whose Heart is Twisted About Having Another Baby

"A few months ago my 2-year-old daughter and I were driving home from dinner and as we pulled onto our street a lump formed in my throat and big, ugly tears began to stream down my face; I realized that tonight was our very last night ever just the two of us to do my daughter’s bath time and bedtime routine..."