Your achievement is the triumph of years of hard work, both of your own and of your parents and teachers. Here at the university, we pledge to make your educational experience as rewarding as possible.2 In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me. "Pose naturally," Mom instructed us. "Wait!" said Dad. "Let's take a picture of me handing him an alarm clock." The clock woke me up every morning in college. It is still on my office.1. What does the president promise to do at the beginning of his speech?

Toward a brighter future for all 1 Good afternoon! As president of the university, I am proud to welcome you to this university. Your achievement is the triumph of years of hard work, both of your own and of your parents and teachers. Here at the university, we pledge to make your educational experience as rewarding as possible. 2 In welcoming you to the university, I am reminded of my own high school graduation and the photograph my mom took of my dad and me. "Pose naturally," Mom instructed us. "Wait!" said Dad. "Let's take a picture of me handing him an alarm clock." The clock woke me up every morning in college. It is still on my office. 1. What does the president promise to do at the beginning of his speech?