Class Declaration Of Independance (Jacob)

Declaration of Independence



Throughout the course of human events, young men and women have been degraded to a teenage stereotype consisting of laziness, ignorance, and over dramatic egotistical behavior. In order to form a more perfect generation, we as young men and young women establish responsibility, accountability, and an aim toward higher expectations.


We, the future generation of American leaders, have the right to pursue the American dream. We know a human right is any freedom to which all men are entitled. It is a right, when exercised, in which the government may not interfere. In order to pursue happiness, we engage in mutual separation from laziness, ignorance, and egotistical behavior.


Be it resolved, that happiness depends entirely upon one's ability to control their own thoughts and actions. This happiness is enhanced by knowing one's mission in life and by seeking to understand it. No one person can ever find or achieve happiness by living a lie. Therefore, to obtain happiness one must continuously seek for truth. Not only must one seek for truth, but live that truth as well.


We as the young men and women of today’s society have a responsibility to be educated, and to put off our idleness and become youth of action. We have been told not to have responsibility for ourselves, and that we can do whatever we want; letting parents, peers, and society take the blame. However, this is erroneous. We have responsibility for our actions. Responsibility is defined as the authority to act, or to having the personal power to act for one's self. We as growing individuals need to recognize and act upon this charge, becoming responsible in our private and public lives.


By being accountable, we are presenting to society our true potential and preparing to formulate a better world. We articulate that we are responsible adults, we express accountability by being moral, and applying virtues to our life. Such being: integrity, benevolence, efficiency, chastity, humility, service, involvement, and hard work. We will receive higher levels of respect as we convey strong morality.


In cessation, to become more responsible adults, we will seek truth, find purpose, and become accountable. In doing so, we will exceed the expectations which society places upon us. The greatest gift we can give back to Society is to learn and progress in truth. So that we in return may teach the next generation, and generations to come, of truth and liberty at its fullest form. As leaders in Society, we pledge that throughout the progression of our lives, in our pursuit of the American dream, we will maintain a mind dedicated to make our world a better place.

Williamsburg Students