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#### An Inspiration to us all

Posted by [ksaltonstall](https://info.taboracademy.org/blog/author/ksaltonstall) on May 29, 2014 8:56:20 AM

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Mr. Cobbold was our Baccalaureate Speaker for Commencement this year. He gave a wonderful speech which I think you will enjoy for its historic references to Tabor, as well as for its very astute differentiation between training and education and the perils of trading one for another. As always, Mr. Cobbold has his eyes on the prize. [Enjoy his speech here](http://www.taboracademy.org/ftpimages/445/misc/misc_145059.pdf).

As he heads off to retire from his duties at Tabor this spring, he will always be warmly remembered as an inspirational leader to us all. Thank you, Mr. Cobbold.

 

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