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‘What would Audrey do?’

Following are excerpts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Sunday commencement remarks of Adam Schlicht, senior class vice president.

Happy Mother’s Day to you! Today, your sons and daughters are giving you one of the greatest presents a parent can receive: the end of tuition payments.

…Fellow graduates: Expect only the greatest from yourself. For example, I believe that my life’s purpose will be complete after delivering this speech today .

…Life is a journey and the journey is not going to be easy. So don’t be afraid to sometimes stop yourself. Think. Analyze. Reflect. And ask yourself one simple question:

What would Audrey Seiler do?