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What's One Thing Every Graduate Should Know?

As Melrose High School seniors cross that fateful stage for their diplomas tonight, we wanted to ask our readers - if you could give them one piece of life advice, what would it be?

(Editor's note: The Melrose High School Graduation will start at 6 p.m. Friday at the Fred W. Green Memorial Football Field, but graduating students are expected to arrive by 4:45 pm in the school gym).

We can all agree: whether you went to college, joined the military or went straight to work after high school, there are probably a few things we all wish we knew before setting sail for adulthood. 

With Melrose High School seniors ready to graduate at 6 p.m. Friday at the Green Memorial Football field, we wanted to ask our readers – what's your best piece of advice for this next generation? 

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Never give up on your dreams? Marry for love? Always save 10 percent of your paycheck? Don't rent when you can buy? Chew with your mouth closed? 

Share your sage wisdom with the youth in our comment section below.  

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