We celebrate a graduation. A promotion. Being selected into a prestigious group. All of these things are wonderful. However, during the course of our celebrating, we seemingly forget that we have many issues that need our attention: our children, our schools, and our community, for starters. Many times, we become "caught up" in the moment, oblivious to many issues that require our attention. And the longer that we stay removed from reality, the worse many situations become. We must remember our focus and purpose if we are going to bring about many of the changes that are so desperately needed in our city.

ETHAN KETTERER, ROCHESTER