Words of wisdom from commencement speakers across the nation
Editorial highlights Class of 2015 messages from Rudolph Bill Nye and Katie Couric. Speakers urge work ethic, openness to others, courage to take the arena rather than the sidelines, empathy and real conversations away from screens. We note a playful nudge to read a newspaper sometimes.
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As Rudolph
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Bill Nye
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Greeny Har
Cook Washington Ars
Katie Couric
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Ms. Couric
Delano for President: satirical campaign tale from Billingsley
Bob Billingsley presents a humorous presidential bid filled with outlandish quotes and mock proposals. The piece features mock campaign lines, eccentric allies, and farcical policy promises. It frames a satirical look at a fake run for US president.
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al Lewis
Surviving Graduation Day from a Guest Column
Mark Shields offers speech tips for graduates and reminisces on famous past speeches. He recalls a priest friend’s warning, cites Gen. Marshall’s 1947 Harvard address, and notes how speakers rarely change history but should aim for a laugh and lasting wisdom.
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Rogers
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Donald
Editor contact details for questions published locally
The notice lists the managing editor Noel Stack with a Rogersville address and a phone number 530 344 5073 for inquiries. It states names may be published with city of residence and pseudonyms not used except at editor discretion.
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Noel Stack
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