Valedictorian Address at Anacostia High School

What was Rashema's grade point average in her last two years of school?

• 3.5

• 4.0

• 2.5

• 3.0

Where did Rashema graduate to after finishing school?

• Harvard University

• Georgetown University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

What is the key to success according to Rashema?

• Luck and chance

• Connections and networking

• Natural talent

• Resilience, perseverance, discipline, determination, and dedication

What did Rashema learn about life during her journey?

• Life is fair and waits for everyone

• Life is endless and full of opportunities

• Life is easy and predictable

• Life is short and unpredictable

What advice did Rashema give to the Class of 2014?

• Always be who you truly are on the inside

• Never pursue your dreams

• Follow the crowd and don't stand out

• Don't strive for success

What did Rashema say is the future lies within the reach of?

• Our hands

• Our minds

• Our hearts

• Our dreams

What did Rashema say is the goal of life?

• Resilience and persistence

• Luck and chance

• Connections and networking

• Natural talent

What did Rashema say is the harsh reality of life?

• Time waits for everyone

• Life is not fair

• Life is predictable

• Life is fair

What did Rashema say is the sign that God gave her during her struggle?

• To make her give up

• To show her resilience and persistence

• To make her life easy

• To punish her

Which of the following statements would the speaker, Rashema Melson, most likely agree with?

• We can achieve greatness without the help of others.

• Although we cannot control everything that happens to us, we can control how we choose to respond.

• If you are smart, you will succeed.

• You are the master of your destiny and can control how situations play out in your life.