Ms. Vernon
Class period
date of speech
Thesis Statement: Despite a lack of planning and some unfocused years, my life has turned out pretty well.
I.
Introduction
A. “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll probably end up someplace else.”
B. Yogi Berra was right; I grew up in another part of the country, I pursued a career I didn’t like, but I
finally ended up here.
C. Despite a lack of planning and few unfocused years, my life has turned out pretty well.
II.
Body A. Mug
1. it all began in Wyoming
2. grew up in the cowboy state
3. beautiful, but small, horses, the whole nine yards
B. Cat
1. had interests other than horses
2. always had cats
3. probably why I have three today
C. Swim cap
1. fortunately, I did more than raise cats
2. swim team; swam from the time I was 2 yrs. old
D. Wyo diploma
1. eventually I graduated
2. went to UW; majored in theatre, met husband
E. Dollar bill
1. didn’t have a very practical major, so...
2. became a fundraiser
3. really didn’t like it, even after moving
F. ISU diploma
1. decided I needed a new career
2. became a teacher, worked at Oly, then NCHS
3. Much happier, even with tech week
III.
Conclusion A. Despite the fact it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up, I think I did
OK
B. I went from a swimming cowgirl to a fundraising fool to a teacher, but I always kept my love of
drama and cats
C. Yogi Berra may be right, but sometimes you just have to find your own way in your time