The Plus Size Luna
"You worked hard, faced challenges, and now stand at the threshold of the future.
Alph barely listened, although the words echoed in the air. The principal's speech was exactly that mix of motivation and wistfulness spoken at every graduation. It should be uplifting-to mark the end of a chapter and the start of another.
"As you leave Hampton University, remember that learning does not stop here," the principal continued, his eyes sweeping across the seated graduates. "The world outside these gates is great and full of opportunities, yet it will also test you. Hold fast to the lessons you've learned, the friendships forged, and the strength built."