Prepare, compete, be grateful

A Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn alumnus encouraged current students to set goals and work hard to accomplish them. Grant Hegstad, a 2006 graduate of H-M-S, was the keynote speaker at the H-M-S Athletic Banquet on May 1.

Hegstad focused on three themes. First, he encouraged the student athletes to prepare, with passion, purpose and persistence, and advised them to identify priorities and eliminate distractions.

"Success doesn't happen by accident; you must plan for it," he said.

Second, Hegstad encouraged the athletes to compete at a high level in everything they do. They should celebrate successes, b...