First Lady Michelle Obama delivers the commencement address to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) graduates during commencement at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., May 11, 2012.
(Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)
Speaking to Virginia Tech's graduating class of 2012, First Lady Michelle Obama highlighted the remarkable resilience students at the school have shown, and told the graduates they are an inspiration.
"I know that as one of your commencement speakers today, I’m supposed to offer you all kinds of wisdom and advice and life lessons, Mrs. Obama said. "But the truth is, like so many people across this country and around the world, I have been following the journey of this school. I have witnessed the strength and spirit of the Hokie Nation."
The First Lady focused on the school's tradition of service, and said that through serving others, "we can heal ourselves." She encouraged the graduates to chart their own course for the future, and live life on their own terms:
Fonte: White House