My Deer Valley ’98 Vedotional Light Speech

Three years ago I fell in love…with a place called Deer Valley. To me, Deer Valley is a very special place. Here, the definitions of the words race, age, and reputation become insignificant. A person’s looks have no impact on the way they are treated. Open-mindedness and willingness for new experiences are vital. Bad occurrences from the past at home slip away and new, pleasant memories fill the holes left behind. We realize the true beauty and fragility of our surroundings. New experiences challenge our perceived abilities and enhance our self-esteem. New friendships are made that you can count on for as long as you need them. Also, we truly learn the value of seven days. In the three years that I have been fortunate enough to have Deer Valley as a part of me, I have had so many great experiences that I am not even going to try and mention them. Nowhere but here can I truly be myself; at least not without feeling self-consciousness or restrained. This is not only due to the incredibly friendly atmosphere, but even more so because of the absence of pressure caused by school, parents and peers. I guess what I have been trying to say is that this is a magical place. Seventy strangers, from different communities, backgrounds and families, all come together in this beautiful place only to grow some sort of special attachment not just to each other, but to the place itself. As I savor my last few hours here, I will try not to cry because my time here is over, but instead be grateful because I was fortunate enough to spend time here at all. I thank you all for everything you’ve done to add to my enjoyment of this place and let me assure that I will carry the memories of this beautiful place with me forever.

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