Advice to Class of 2011: ‘Do Not Make Excuses’

Westporter Joseph Tacopina, the high profile criminal defense lawyer and father of a member of Staples High School’s class of 2011, told seniors at tonight’s baccalaureate ceremony that success is characterized by “having great passion for what you do, combined with hard work.”  He advised: “do not make excuses, take responsibility, rejection and failure are part of life.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com