Graduation Speech Essay

What I just recited was a selection from "Oh, The Places You'll Go!", a graduation speech as prepared by Dr. Seuss. I chose to recite this because its optimism toward beginning a new phase of life seemed to fit our class. It reminded me of our entrance into high school, when as freshmen, we blew away the students and staff at Stoks high School with our incredible enthusiasm and spirit. We didn't allow ourselves to be intimidated by the upperclassmen, or by our new surroundings. By the time we had completed our first Homecoming activities, coming in second place only to the seniors, we had established a certain respect, and it became evident that the Class of 2006 was capable of achieving greatness.

Commencement speech, a speech that is purposely produced to motivate, to give advices and to encourage its audiences. To this point in life, I myself have been through six of them, one in kindergarten, one in middle school, the latest one, of course in high school, and others are family members’ graduation ceremonies. Out of six, I cannot recall any standout advice from any of them, they have so much in common than differences. Recently I had a chance to watch Neil Gaiman’s speech, the one in 2012 at the University of Art through a YouTube video; although I only observed through a screen, I felt the connections, and especially inspired.

The graduation ceremonies marked the beginning of the next stage in the lives of the graduates. An important feature to the ceremony is the occasional address during which the guest speaker imparts some words of wisdom to the graduating class. However an occasional address isn’t just any inspirational speech, the message of the speech must fits its audience, fit the speaker and fits the purpose of the event. Tim Minchin’s occasional address at the University of Western Australia is a perfect example of what an occasional address should be.

Graduation is a big thing in everyone’s life. It is a big accomplishment that everyone should be proud of. I know when I graduate; I will probably have the proudest moment of my

Good morning, seniors and faculty. Today, I have the honor of addressing one of the most unique, talented, and resilient classes ever to attend Newfield High School. I hope that the advice I have to offer you today will enlighten you as well as your successors. Now, since graduation is a congratulatory occasion, before I get started, there are people who must be acknowledged and to whom respect is due.

WOW! So much has happened since June. The SV FFA and ag department had a rough start to our year losing three of our students who were on the FFA officer team to other schools. Even with this bump in the road, the four officers that remained visited Mt. Shasta City and had a blast bonding and learning more about each other at their officer retreat in August. Once school started we found three new officers and attended COLC (Chapter Officer Leadership Conference) where the entire team learned about their diverse leadership styles and were able to bond together as the official Surprise Valley FFA Chapter Officer Team for the 2017-2018 school year. If you see them around, congratulate President Cindy Hinze, V.P. Maddison Seely, Secretary Maya

I would talk about how much hard work we have already put in, and how that hard work can never stop if we wish to achieve our dreams. (American Dream) After High School, some of my classmates could go right into their dream of the work force. Most of us have put in four long years of work to graduate, I believe that if we can all get through high school we can get through anything. We’ve all went through late nights writing papers, last minute assignments that we forgot to do the night before, and we even made it through the most grueling thing of all Mrs. Rottinghaus’ Chemistry class. The class of 2017 is extremely close, we’ve helped each other through the bad times, and shared the moment in the good ones, creating bonds that will last a

David Foster Wallace talks about how the commencement speakers should speak about why they were chosen to give the speech. And why they are where they are basically how the college has made them accomplish. Every graduation anyone has ever been too everyone always belittles the commencement speeches

The tone of the speech is very polite and uplifting. Quindlen positively encourages the graduates to follow their own path by being who they are. Her viewpoint towards education, commencement, and life are well received as she reflects on her previous college years and how alike she was with the current graduates. Quindlen shows that she respects the aspects of today’s society through her tone of

I want so badly, as your mom, to think of something inspirational to say or to give you at graduation. I keep thinking I should buy you the book "The Places You'll Go" so I can use it to write you a letter with references to the inspirational messages inside including the words," Oh, the places you'll go, today is your day, your mountain is waiting so get on your way", but you already know where you are going and I am pretty sure you have a vague idea of some of the mountains you have to climb in the coming years, not to mention you have been on your way or heading towards your destination since you started high school. In spite of this fact, I am giving you the book to have and contemplate, but I don't think you need it. Really, it is just

Good Morning and Welcome Distinguished Guests, family, and friends of our Graduating Class, it is an honor to have you join us this morning for such a wonderful occasion.

George Saunders’ commencement address deals with a variable of topics but it primarily deals with life. Saunders uses the course of his own life to try and help the graduates make the right choices so they will not grow old with regret for things they did, or things they did not do. In the address Saunders tells the graduates that some of the most memorable things in his life did not have good results and that some the things he regrets the most did not have any repercussions that directly affected himself.

Dearly beloved we are gathered here today for a thing called life, well actually it's just a milestone in our lives called Graduation. Class of 2016, we made it to this day we never thought would ever get here, congratulations. We all know I hate talking in front of large crowds but then again I'm nowhere near being too shy for this, so sorry if I mess up but I'll try my best. In a normal ol’ graduation speeches they talk about how our future's going to be “BIG and bright” and to” follow dreams”. Well that is all great advice but I want to be a little different sense y'all have already heard these things before. So here I go, First I would like to thank all our parents for having to deal with us while we went through the “Teenage” and the drama that comes along with high school.

Our graduation is our coming of age, our right of passage. As we walk across this stage we are writing the closing pages to our Chapter I and heading into the great unknown. It's kinda scary -- but hey, don't you cry, even though high school is over, the times we've shared and the friends we've made will never be lost. The clock is ticking, time is fleeting and nobody lives forever. But true friendship is something we can count on never dying. I hope wherever we go in life it will be happy and even if we all move to remote island countries we can all count on the memories and laugh at all the stupid things we did.

Graduation is an exciting time in a person’s life, especially a high school graduation. When I think of family and friends gathering together to celebrate a joyous occasion, I feel I accomplished my strongest goal. It never occurred to me that graduation would be the end of my youth and the start of adulthood. Graduating from high school was an influential event that gave me an altered outlook on my existence. Life before graduation, preparing for graduation day, and commencement day overwhelmed me for reality.