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Essay about Graduation Speech

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Class of 2012, tonight is the last time we will share together for many years. After tonight, we will begin a new chapter in our lives. This chapter will lead us away from each other, but the memories we've shared will continue to stay. The years behind us have been full of challenges and rewards; these experiences will be there to guide us as we branch out into the world.

Let's take a moment to think back to the people and times that shaped us the last four years. Every teacher deserves a "thank you" for helping us to reach our goal of graduation. The love and support of our families has been greatly appreciated. But truly, the main ingredient of our high school experience has been our peers. We all faced hardships, but we were able …show more content…

Junior year our vision of the world was rocked by September 11th. This event made us thankful for our freedom, our country and our flag. But the year continued with Sleep-In Wednesdays... I mean Academic Seminar Wednesdays and prom to help carry us through.

Then last but not least, we became seniors! It seemed too good to be true. We were overwhelmed with senior meetings, senior pictures, ordering caps and gowns and finishing all the requirements of graduation. These last few months have forced us to take responsibility to reach our goals and grab hold of challenges. All of the uproar of the year made us bind together. We have encouraged each other to keep going and helped each other endure all of Mr. Angelos' long stories. Senioritis has taken a toll on us, but in the past few weeks, we've found our motivation once again in preparation for this memorable day.

As we leave here tonight and go our separate ways, Shana and I would like to wish each of you good luck on your journey and to take care of yourselves. Hopefully, all the friendships and memories we've made through the years will not end tonight. As we hug each other goodbye and say our farewells, let us not forget what this ceremony is all about. It marks a new beginning. So, take on challenges, and don't be afraid to take a strong step into the next chapter of your life. In closing, we would like to leave you with a word of

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