A note from the author, Mari Dawley:
I wrote this speech as an Original Oratory assignment for my speech and drama class. Although this was not easy for me to write, or give to the class--it was well worth it. I could see as my peers listened to me that this story in some type of context can relate to every High School student. Remember, "there is always light at the end of the tunnel." It may just take you a little longer to find it. But you will so hang in there.
I wrote this speech as an Original Oratory assignment for my speech and drama class. Although this was not easy for me to write, or give to the class--it was well worth it. I could see as my peers listened to me that this story in some type of context can relate to every High School student. Remember, "there is always light at the end of the tunnel." It may just take you a little longer to find it. But you will so hang in there.