Hello, my name is Sarah Kreft, and I would like to thank, all of the teachers, family members, classmates, and friends for joining us today. I am the Summa Cum Laude of the class of 2024. Summa Cum Laude is a newly created award for anyone having a GPA  over a 98. I am honored to be the first recipient, of this new tradition and to be graduating from Boothbay Region High School with a GPA of 102, as well as having finished 60 college credits towards a psychology degree with a premed minor at UMaine Orono. I would like to offer a special thanks to Dr. Campbell, Ms. Burnham, and Mr.
Crocker for advocating so hard for me over the last year.

Over the last 18 years, I have been lucky to have the unique experience of living in 3 different states, in 6 different houses, and attending 7 different schools. Each of these places offered me a unique, exciting, or challenging experience. An example of this is while living in New Mexico, I attended a dual language school where half of my classes were only taught in Spanish and my classmates did not speak English. Over my 6 years there I became fluent in Spanish, helped my classmates learn English, and discovered a newfound love for Mexican food!

Every time we had to move to a new location, I would always be sad about leaving my friends, teachers, and the routines I had established. Each time we moved, I would complain to my parents, that I did not want to go, and I was happy where we were at. I used to always think that was true but it never was, until I made it to Boothbay Harbor. From the moment we started school here, I felt like I had finally found my home. I was warmly welcomed by my classmates who have become like family to me. I was blown away by the experience, dedication, and support of the staff, and how everyone in the community makes you feel so welcome.

I would like to give a special thank you to my parents Mike and Amanda. If it wasn't for their constant support, pushing, and motivation I would be very lost in life. Whether they are harping me to get my homework done, or supporting me when I tell them I want to join the girls basketball team my senior year after doing cheerleading for ten years. They are always supporting and advocating for me, and I am thankful for it everyday.

My 3 years at Boothbay High School have been so rewarding and have gone by very quickly. I am excited to go onto college and start my next big adventure in life and the only thing I will regret is not having made it to Boothbay sooner.

I would like to close with some parting advice. The way I was raised and how I try to live my life is; be kind to everyone, do not take things personally, always try your hardest, and never stop having new adventures.

Congratulations to the class of 2024 and thank you.