Anybody truly listening to Nate Kripinski during his speech on June 16 at Southern Regional High School’s graduation ceremony quickly realized one thing: He really doesn’t want anybody to focus on him.
Yes, he’s the valedictorian. He reigned as the No. 1 ranked student in his class for four years. He didn’t even have to take a single final exam because he’s so smart. He’s on his way to Yale, possibly pursuing a degree in global affairs. Intellectually, this kid’s got a lot going for him.
However, the speech he delivered in front of thousands inside Goldberger Memorial Stadium showed his real intent in…
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