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Norwalk High School Graduation 2012

Valedictorian Yatish Parmar gives his speech during the 2012 commencement for Norwalk High School. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Norwalk High School students listen to Principal Lenny Mecca say his official goodbye to them. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Principal Lenny Mecca leads the graduates off of the field for the final time. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Norwalk High School students receive advice from Superintendent Dr. Susan Marks. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Katie Lynn Schmidt receives her diploma from Principal Lenny Mecca. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Class President Kaitlin Oliver congratulates her fellow classmates on graduating. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Estathis Sidiropoulos receives his diploma. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Alexander Libre addresses his graduating his class as the salutatorian. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Matthew Mason hugs one of his former high school teachers after receiving his diploma. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
The anticipation builds as the Norwalk High School class of 2012 waits to receive their diplomas. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Annie DeJesus is all smiles after receiving her high school diploma. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo
Aram Beliard poses with Principal Lenny Mecca after receiving his diploma. Photo Credit: Anthony Buzzeo

NORWALK, Conn. — On a day designated to celebrate the successes of the Norwalk High School graduating class of 2012, its valedictorian gave them a warning about the future.

“We will all fail,” Yatish Parmar said in his speech at Friday's commencement.

Parmar explained that experiencing bumps along the way builds ambition, which leads to hard work and success. He cites several famous examples of overcoming failure, including author J.K. Rowling's time on welfare before writing the “Harry Potter” series and how Abraham Lincoln lost several elections before becoming ...
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