10月21日（水）、本校の創立を記念する「第22回大隈記念講演会」を開催し、元プロ野球選手で、現在は福岡ソフトバンクホークスのアドバイザーを務める和田毅氏をお迎えしました。

「今思う 中高生に伝えたいこと」と題した講演では、長年のプロ野球選手としての経験を交えながら、ただ努力を重ねるだけでなく、目的を考え、工夫しながら取り組むことの大切さをお話しいただきました。また、思うような結果が出ないときにも自分の成長を信じることや、失敗を恐れず挑戦することの重要性についても語られました。

質疑応答では、生徒たちから練習への向き合い方や体調管理などについて質問が寄せられ、和田氏はご自身の経験をもとに答えてくださいました。

生徒たちにとって、日々の学習や部活動、そして将来の目標に向き合う姿勢を改めて考える、貴重な機会となりました。

和田様、ご自身の経験に基づく貴重なお話を通して、生徒たちに多くの気づきと学びを与えてくださり、誠にありがとうございました。

  On Wednesday, October 21, Waseda Saga Junior and Senior High School held its 22nd Okuma Memorial Lecture to commemorate the school’s founding. We were honored to welcome Tsuyoshi Wada, a former professional baseball player who currently serves as an advisor to the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.

  In his lecture, titled “What I Want to Share with Junior and Senior High School Students,” Mr. Wada drew on his many years of experience as a professional baseball player to emphasize the importance of not simply working hard, but also thinking about the purpose behind one’s efforts and finding ways to improve. He also encouraged students to believe in their own growth, even when their efforts do not immediately produce results, and to embrace new challenges without fear of failure.

  During the Q&A session, students asked questions about his approach to training, physical conditioning, and other aspects of his career. Mr. Wada thoughtfully and generously answered their questions based on his personal experiences.

  The lecture provided students with a valuable opportunity to reflect on how they approach their studies, club activities, and future goals.

  We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Wada for sharing his experiences and inspiring our students to embrace the challenges that lie ahead.