Mr. Wallace's Message to Young People

There are two types of people after high school. There are the people who know exactly what they want to do, what college they want to attend, and career they want to dedicate the rest of their lives to. On the other hand, there are the people who have no clue where to start. One thing we have to realize is that the ladder idea is unachievable and conceivably unrealistic. 

Before becoming the well-beloved assistant principal of Morro Bay High School, Mr. Wallace, like many of my fellow students, was uncertain about his future. The very idea of life after high school is terrifying to many. However, at the end of the day, if we are able to confidently state “I enjoy my job very much,” just as Mr. Wallace can, then I would say that we succeeded. 

Although Mr. Wallace has found much success in his life, there are past events and actions he wishes he could change. “I wish someone could have convinced me to be more involved,” he says, “because there are a lot of cool things happening on campus and a lot of cool accepting people affiliated with those things. They want to be more inclusive.” When we open ourselves up to the possibilities that can come our way if we simply allow them, things happen to fall in place when they are destined to. Wallace says, “Have fun. Nobody is trying to judge you. Try something new and don’t be afraid to make a mistake. Have fun…have balance.” There is a complex harmony in life that is seen differently in each individual person.