Read the passage and answer the question below.

Principal Stevens, Trustees, Faculty members, family, friends, and fellow graduates, today is a day to be thankful and to be inspired. First, we have much to be thankful for. Here at Peterson School, we have received a great education thanks to our fine administration and teachers. We are prepared to move on and to take on whatever challenges come next in our lives. Fellow graduates, I want you to know what a great gift being as prepared as we are is because that cannot be said for all schools. Here we have had a high degree of academic excellence, and whether you intend to continue your education or not, you will benefit from what you learned here.

We can also be thankful for our families. These past four years have presented us with a lot of ups and downs, and it is good to know that we had our families in our corner, supporting us along the way. Thanks, Mom and Dad. I would not be here today without you.

Finally, we can be thankful for each other. The friendships that we have made here will last a lifetime, and in the same way, we have helped each other to, in some ways, survive these 4 years here and in other ways succeed in these years at Peterson, I hope we will continue to be there for each other and to support each other in future endeavors.

Now, what can we be inspired by today? Personally, I am inspired by our classmate Alan Rockford who has overcome so much adversity to be here graduating today. Alan, you have been tenacious and have had such a great attitude in the face of so many setbacks. Whenever I get a little down about something that didn’t turn out just the way I wanted it to, I remember some of the talks we have had, and it gives me the perspective I need. Thank you for that, congratulations, and all the best!

I’m also inspired by Bill Thomas and Tony Marcos who are leaving later this week for Marine boot camp. Billy and Tony, I honor you for making the choice to serve our country, and I feel proud to know you. Please take care of yourselves and keep in touch.

What is the main theme of the passage?

A) The importance of family support during academic challenges.
B) The gratitude for the education received at Peterson School.
C) The enduring friendships formed during the four years at Peterson.
D) The recognition and inspiration drawn from overcoming adversity and making significant life choices.