Our region’s high schools have wrapped up their busy schedule of commencement ceremonies.

It was a privilege, once again, to share the celebrations and joy with readers, and we will have more to share on Tuesday with our special section commemorating the occasion.

Coverage of the commencements was edifying as well.

“My advice to you is simple: get up, get involved, work hard, enjoy all of the little moments, and most importantly, learn from your mistakes with love,” Breanna Nixon, Class of 2026 told St. John Neumann’s students, referring to mistakes as “teachable moments.”

“You still have a long way to go, and many life milestones to reach. This is why I ask you to take pride in your future, prioritize it. It’s your future, and as Dr. J. would tell us, ‘make it your fault,'” Alice Ravert, Class of 2026, told Montoursville Area High School’s commencement.

“It is important to remember that no matter what path we take when we leave here, we will still achieve great things,” Petrova Hinshaw, Class of 2026, told Williamsport Area High School’s commencement ceremony. ” Success is not something that you write on a piece of paper and it becomes tangible. It is a long process that can’t be rushed. Even though success creeps up on us slowly, it is not something that you can sit back for and wait to happen. You must take advantage of each day that you are given.”

Charles Dickens, Alex Puzio, Class of 2026, noted at Muncy High School’s commencement, suggested that “gratitude is a deliberate mindset, a choice that must be deliberately pursued and embraced.”

Hard work, a sense of responsibility, patience and gratitude — all sentiments and virtues that we’ve endorsed in our editorials for years — and all virtues that if our young people heed the wisdom spoken at the commencements, will guide our younger generations and our communities onto the right path.