“Education is a lifelong process,” Congresswoman Johnson told the students of W.W. Samuell High School. “It's important that when you leave here, you are prepared for the next phase of your education, whether you choose to attend trade school or college. Remember this phrase 'deferred gratification.' That means you will often have to postpone what you want to do at a specific time in order to do what needs to be done to ensure that you receive a greater benefit in the future. Transcripts stay with you forever. There is no excuse for not achieving.”
Congresswoman Johnson spoke about her journey through school and what pushed her to seek public office and shared insight into what her job entails. She concluded her presentation by inviting students to stand with her and share their post-graduation plans with their classmates.
SOURCE: Focus Daily News
