It’s been a marathon year for our eighth graders, but they’ve officially crossed one particular finish line with eloquence, courage, and a whole lot of heart. Their capstone speeches create a vibrant mosaic of unique perspectives, personal passions, and the hard-earned wisdom. From poignant reflections to witty insights, these community-wide missives capture important moments in their individual journeys as they prepare to take the next step into high school. The best part? Each of these is what a particular student wanted to share with the entire Unquowa community.

As we did each week this year in Assembly, we invite you to quiet down, turn up the volume, and pay attention with your ears and your heart to these brilliant (and funny) students as share. As always, the full showcase is hosted on Vimeo.