Bonduel principal wishes grads well

Five minutes.

Bonduel High School Principal Tim Mayer had exactly five minutes to deliver the commencement address to the 61 BHS graduates and their families in the BHS gym on Friday.

Everyone in the audience knew how much time he had, because he mentioned it several times as he went over his limit, several times. However, between the six-foot photo of his high school mullet, funny stories about the graduates, and a touching story of his own trials as a high school student, no one in attendance seemed to mind.

Mayer, who was celebrating 30 years as an educator, was trying to drive home a point about “being yourself” when he unveiled a very large photograph of himself as a high school senior. Point made.

In addition to reminiscing about the members of the graduating class, he shared that when he was 16, he was homeless and about to quit wrestling. His coach and mentor convinced him to stay in sports and helped him with the resources and encouragement he needed to make it successfully through school.

That guidance is what high school teachers, counselors and coaches are all about, Mayer said. He asked the students to think back to the BHS staff who had helped them in their years at the school, and thank them.

In addition to Mayer, Valedictorian Grace Tubutis and Salutatorian Emily Treptow delivered addresses. The BHS band and concert choir performed at the ceremony.