TJHSST Alumni Association

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Thomas Jefferson High School
for Science & Technology
Alumni Association
Remarks by Bryan Oh '99
TJAA Secretary
TJHSST Commencement 2005

"Good evening, Class of 2005. My name is Bryan Oh and I am here on behalf of the Thomas Jefferson Alumni Association to welcome you as our newest members. Understand that leaving Jefferson need not end the benefits of your hard work. Connections to Jefferson can be of great support and a source of perspective through college and beyond. Jefferson is welcoming to past students and I know it means a great deal to me to be able to drop by and catch up with the likes of Mr. Slivosky, Mr. Fujito, and of course, the wonderful Ms. Groves.

"But being an alum of Jefferson is about more than coming back to visit, for you are now part of an elite academic, social, and professional community which stretches coast to coast, spanning virtually all industries and interests. You represent the sixteenth class to complete a full four years at Jefferson and our association membership now totals over 7000.

"As I’m sure you know, Jefferson alums are a rare seed. Since this time last year, we saw a pair of alums publish a wildly successful mystery novel, set in my alma-mater, Princeton University. We saw a class of ’94 alum compete on the second season of the Apprentice. And we even had a class of ’99 alum who was just a few nights ago nominated by the Jimmy Kimmel Show as “America’s Laziest Person”. A tough act to follow, I know, but I have no doubt you’ll each contribute to our alumni community in your own special way.

"T-J-H-S-S-T-alumni.org is a launching point for bringing together this incredibly diverse group of thinkers and doers. I encourage you to visit often to read alumni news, contribute your own experiences, and utilize the alumni directory which has proven to be an invaluable tool for finding summer jobs or simply looking up lost acquaintances.

"Well, before you can begin to enjoy these and other fruits of your labor, we must get you on your way. You’ve got an All Night Graduation Party to attend and I’ve got a party of my own to go to. So congratulations, Class of 2005, you made it. The alumni association welcomes you with open arms."