Dear Fords,
Seeing all my fellow Class of 2025’s as Sixth Formers has been shocking, to put it lightly. One day, I’m sitting on the bleachers listening to Mitav Nayak ’22 give his speech on teamwork, and the next I’m in his same position.
Getting to this point and looking back has given me mixed feelings. On the one hand, I’m happy to be wrapping up high school. I’m excited to enter the next chapter of my life. But on the other hand, the memories I have here I never want to move away from. It has put into perspective for me that the rest of the 2025 class and I only have nine months left at this school. I don’t want to leave with regrets.
To all the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Formers, I encourage you to put yourself out there. Your time, while seeming forever, is limited, so leave your all in whatever you’re passionate about. This extends to people too.
What do you want your legacy to be? What do you want to pass on to the next classes? How will you fulfill your own goals?
Josh williams ’25
The people you meet at Haverford will be some of the most extraordinary people you will meet in your life, so don’t pass up the opportunity to talk to new people. When you all are walking the stage of graduation, I want the only feelings you have to be joy and contentment.
Sixth Formers, it’s our last ride, so make sure you understand what that means. What do you want your legacy to be? What do you want to pass on to the next classes? How will you fulfill your own goals? These are all questions that you should be asking. Make every day special.
Thank you,
Josh Williams
