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WIESBADEN, Germany – The first lady of the United States
encouraged high school students at Gen. H.H. Arnold High School in
Wiesbaden, Germany, to treasure their educations and learn from every
experience Feb. 22.
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Laura Bush, the first lady of the United States,
discusses the importance of education to more than 400 students in
the gymnasium at Gen. H. H. Arnold High School, Wiesbaden,
Germany, Feb. 22. |
Laura Bush, who is accompanying U.S. President George W. Bush during his
series of meetings with European leaders, spoke to more than
400 students in the school’s gymnasium.
“Wherever you go in life there are a few things I hope you remember,”
Mrs. Bush said. “One is to treasure your education. Remember it.
(Education) is freedom and it never ends. Strive to learn everyday.”
And, learn from every experience, she added.
“You will make mistakes. Mistakes make life interesting, while learning
from your mistakes makes life memorable,” the first lady said.
Mrs. Bush, who was introduced by Eric Goldman, the school’s principal,
was greeted by thunderous cheers and smiles in the after-school
presentation.
“She is an educator, so she knows the important value of what we do. It
is an honor to have her here. It took many days and hours of planning
but it was all for these students,” said Shelia Smith, the vice
principle of the high school.
Students filled the stage and bleachers to listening to the first lady’s
advice.
“Getting to see Ms. Bush was exciting. She is a motivation for me,
especially as a strong female role model,” said 18-year-old senior Norah
Eloueslati.
After her speech Ms. Bush shook the student’s hands and gave them an
opportunity to pose with her for photos.
“It inspires the students that she took time out her busy schedule to
spend time with them,” said Smith. “Giving them the chance to shake her
hand and get her photo is phenomenal.” |
