My name is Sara Gorin, and I am here to present the Andrew Cameron Roth Memorial Scholarship Award.  On June 2, 2005, my son, Andrew Roth, passed away just one year after graduating from Buckhannon Upshur High School. He absolutely loved running cross country, and since his death a scholarship has been awarded to the most accomplished graduating cross country runner who is college bound.

Along with the scholarship, each year, you respectfully endure my speech, and for that I am very thankful.

This year, I feel the need to talk to you about your hopes and dreams. I believe that this is the most important wisdom that I can give to you, especially at this time of your life.

Today, most of you have a dream of who you want to become, and you see a relatively clear path to making that dream come true. However, there will be many obstacles along the way... and here is the secret that I have discovered to help me understand the path that I should follow. Hey, I am not perfect by any means, and my dreams have not been completely realized, but I am a patient woman, and have not lost hope.

The trick is... to follow your heart.

Deep down you already know what you should do, and sometimes this will go against your dreams. At these times, search deep within your soul, and follow your heart. Yet, never, ever, under any circumstances, forget your dreams. Don't let anyone tell you that you are not supposed to be, what you know you are meant to be. Give yourself time for your heart to lead the way. I wish each and every one of you the best in life.

This year's recipient, is a very special, greatly-admired, bright, handsome, and talented cross country runner, just like my Andrew. From what I understand, his dream is to attend WVU this fall and major in pharmacy. Without further adieu, I present in the amount of $619.79 the Andrew Cameron Roth Memorial Scholarship to:  JARED ROCK.