“I’ve always been a rule follower. When they said not to chew gum, I didn’t chew gum. When they said not to use your cellphone, I didn’t use my cellphone. But today, in the spirit of defying expectations, and for perhaps the last time at this podium, I say..."
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.
Nathan Soufer is a 25-year-old software engineer currently working for Microsoft. He is currently living in San Francisco, but he grew up in the San Fernando Valley. Nathan is passionate about helping others discover the strength they need to make the most out of their lives. You can follow his journey on Instagram: @nathansoufer. You can also contact him on Facebook.
"My son listened intently to her words as his face relaxed. She gave him more than directions for school for the day. She gave him a sense of calm of in the storm."
