John Carroll Class of 2013 Celebrates In The Sun

John Carroll School celebrated the accomplishments of 169 graduates Saturday during the school's 2013 commencement ceremony.

The ceremony took place outdoors despite temperatures reaching into the 80's before noon.

Salutatorian Rebecca Driver of Darlington encouraged her classmates to appreciate how blessed they are and take notice of accomplishments both large and small.

Driver said her recent trip to Honduras with fellow John Carroll students made her realize how many things she takes for granted.

"We can't just remember the big accomplishments, we need to remember the everyday little things," Driver said.

Valedictorian Claire Zurkowski of Havre de Grace spoke about Robert Frost's famous poem "The Road Not Taken" and how the choice of taking one path or another mirrors many that she and her classmates will make throughout life.

Zurkowski said as she and they face major decisions such as choosing a path after graduation, it's important to remember they made those choices for a reason. She said even choices later regretted serve a purpose and can allow them to support others.

"I ask all of you to make a difference," Zurkowski said.