Guidry speaks to the Class of 2016

 
Judge John Michael Guidry offered words of encouragement and urged freshmen to lend a hand in the path of their history at Freshman convocation Thursday in Seymour Gym.
 Guidry encouraged students to be their best as they navigate the new world of Southern University.
Every student engaged in the a pledge for success including studying, taking pride in the university and themselves and taking care of responsibilities.
“I want to students to know that they are blessed to be heirs to a such a rich legacy and they should take advantage of this opportunity to learn and develop during this precious time,” Guidry said.
Guidry said that students main priorities should include preparing and attending class and ensuring they complete their degree program on time.
“Preparing and actually attending class, ensuring completion in the appropriate number of years, and of course to enjoy social events but, not get caught up in them or let them become more important than your actual grades or GPA should be priorities,” Guidry said.
Judge Guidry is currently campaigning for a seat on the Louisiana Supreme Court he briefly discussed his goals for the seat.
“As a judge it is my priority to ensure that everyone come before the courts in a proper manner and that one treats the court with dignity and be concerned because it is necessary to have a free and impartial judiciary in a democratic society,” Guidry said.
Guidry shared he looks forward to the graduation of class of 2015 and was happy to speak at convocation.
“I was very impressed with the attentiveness and caliber of the freshman class and I feel they will do what it is necessary to walk across the stage in 2016,” Guidry said.