It was the day before graduation. Everyone is excited and anxious for the big day, while I’m panicking. I’ve been given the honor of being named the valedictorian for the class of 2009. I was on my way to middle school, and there was no better way to end my elementary school experience than with a prestigious accolade. This was an award I was thrilled to receive, but at the same time, one I wasn’t ready for. As a valedictorian, you are assigned several tasks before graduation. The most important is a written speech, which I didn’t have. Now you may be asking why I waited until the day before graduation to begin writing my speech. Well, this was mainly because I had no idea on how to write a speech. I knew a graduation speech needed to be influential and motivating. It’s when you reminisce on all the special moments you’ve shared with your classmates. I understood the purpose of a graduation speech. However, writing one was a whole different story. I didn’t want to stand up in front of my friends and family and spiel an ordinary speech. I wanted to be inspirational. The Principal was furious. I was supposed to already have my speech prepared for approval. She gave me one more chance, and told me I need to submit my written speech 3 hours before graduation or she would find a different valedictorian. This was one of the reasons why I felt I wasn’t ready to be valedictorian. I had no clue how to write a speech, and I didn’t want to write one that would disappoint my
It was the last day of school where we got our report cards and it stated what our 6th grade classroom would be. I was a very weak student and I ended up in a place that wasn’t my best. People have made so many comments and put so many labels, but I pushed myself to change. Ever since this moment I have worked hard to make a change. I’ve had put so much pressure on myself and now I have the honor of being the one to stand here, in front of all of you as your Valedictorian.
In SGA, an E-board’s secretary duties involve keeping an accurate recording of all meetings and holding a record of all paperwork throughout the length of their office term. The skills required for that position are organization, written and verbal communication skills, and punctuality. Along with the position, each year at graduation, every E-Board member is given a task to complete during graduation ceremony; my task was to write a one-minute speech that coincided with the senior class gift I was to present at graduation. I had experience in making public speeches in front of a crowd but never in front of thousands of men, woman and children on such a memorable day. So upon delivering my speech, I had written and rewritten my speech making sure my message was clearly stated and my speech flowed. I practiced every single day before graduation and the morning of graduation. Anxiety had filled by body causing me to sweat and feel waves of heat before walking on stage to deliver my minute-long speech. However, once at that podium and under those blinding lights, I delivered my speech with confidence, ease and clarity, just like I practiced, making that experience the biggest and scariest yet, most fulfilling task I’ve ever
Well, the speech was really fun to prepare for it, even though the grade is not what I expected. It pretty awesome too when giving the speech because I can see the audiences inner desire. And their laugh and some smile, it shows it all. I got their attention when I first open up the slide because that was the moment when our generation mostly looking for. And that was love, but that not what they expected. I was laughing inside because of that. While giving the speech, I notice I made too many mistakes and know what my weakness, strength is. I can see my strength in organizing my speech with the step of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence because of that my speech went a lot smoother. In addition to that, I was able to get my points across the audience. The thesis of my topic was easily understood by the audience because my earlier slide about finding love caught their attention. That was brilliant, but I can see that my transition is not smooth on every slide. And that is my weakness I have to work on. It's still not as bad as my communication because I know that I’m quadruple-lingual. That make it really hard for me to speaking
I am fairly nervous for my speech today because I didn’t get to prepare as well as I would have liked. I got called into work last night and had to work with a new person and they had no clue how to do anything, so not only did I have to train them, but I didn’t get to practice my speech as much as I would have liked. I almost guarantee I’m going to talk too fast and not make the time limit. I’m also a little apprehensive just because of the type of speech this is, and I have never actually done a toast before. I have spoken in front of many people before at a ceremony in my high school, because I was a board member in National Honor Society. I had to speak on behalf of my fellow members and honor the new inductees. I am really hoping, and
After completing the speech, I thought I did good in some area and can improve other. While giving this speech I was able to focus on my topic and utilize given time. I thought I won’t be able to stand in front of the class and speak for that long, but I went over the time limit. I’m sure I was able to explain the subject matter and entertain audiences. I also believe I speak with a voice that is able to reach all audiences.
“Uh, what was that, sir? Oh, yes, if you haven’t prepared an acceptance speech, you needn’t worry. We will have someone introduce you and all you need to do is explain the reasons behind your work, what drove you, and how it makes you feel to have done it. I am sorry if you did not get the message about the speech, but I am more than confident you will be able to produce one without problems,” said the man.
Decisions are hard to make, especially when being pressured. In a teenager’s life there are many decisions to make. In “The Valedictorian” almost seventeen year old Richard has to make some hard choices. As the most academically skilled adolescent in his class, Richard, the valedictorian, had to write a speech to present at graduation. However, his principal, the professor, has also written a declamation that he expects Richard to read.
I stood there in anticipation, speech in hand, facing the crowd. Then, I ripped apart the speech, but I had no worries about the paper. After all, I had already memorized the whole speech. At that moment, my goal was to inspire people with my speech. I had never thought I would be able to stand there in the gaze of a giant audience.
All speeches are different and create and new and unique experiences. This informative created a different experience because this time I wasn’t talking about myself and my life. I was talking about something I had to research to know about it wasn’t something that I just knew off the top of my head like I did with my shield speech. The overall experience of giving this speech was completely different. I wasn’t nearly as confident in this speech, but I think it went fairly well. Everybody seemed to really enjoy my speech though. They seemed to find it interesting. The next speech I give I am going to try and make sure that I get a chance to practice more before I go so that I am more confident in my speech. Also so I have more of it memorized and don't have to use my notecards as much and so that I can just go through it and not go over on my time. Sometimes in the real world you'll have to share information in a speech manner. Like if you have to give a presentation at your job some day or in front of a committee of some
During middle school, I used to always get made fun for everything, especially my grades, they used to get called a nerd. But for some reason, everybody wanted the answers to the homework that was due and help on a quiz or test whenever they were stuck. I used to feel very bad of myself because I thought I would never fit in with “cool kids” who just asked me for answers. This made me less confident and have low-self-esteem because I didn’t have any real friends. I triumphed and fought my very hardest to focus on my success and growth. I faced many challenges while doing this, for example my favorite teacher had passed away, I was going through a lot with my family and I didn’t really have friends. It was during these struggles
Later that day, we all gathered at the chamber, some of us were apprehensive to be on the stage to present our speeches. All too fast it was my turn and I got to say that I actually did a great job. I was a nervous wreck but managed to present my case with a calmness in my voice. I could feel everyone’s eyes on me as they listen carefully to what I had to say. Surprisingly, I didn’t fail, though I didn’t get to say all of what I had on my paper since there was a time limit. I still ended at a good part, it even sounded like it was supposed to be the end of my speech.
The night of graduation we all lined up the same way we did at practice, ABC order, as I walked out I felt so rewarded that I was able to make it to my high school graduation. We all sat in a huge gym surrounded by our loves ones, Black and gold caps and gowns filled the room. I waited anxiously for my name to be called; with my last name starting with a W I was pretty much at the end. I walked up and across the stage, shook their hand as I received my diploma and smiled for a picture. As I walked back to my seat I feel my eyes start to water because I felt so proud of myself that I made it to this point after years of hard work. I look around once I’m seated and see how happy everyone is. Next year everyone will be going their separate ways, starting college and making new friends. The ceremony ends with a bunch of smiles, some tears and caps being thrown up in the air while everyone is clapping for
In case 3, the challenges faced by organizations in adopting and implementing analytic software is explored in select case studies. Starting with the fact that each patient generates a large amount of data, the amount and complexity of which is supposed to increase over the next 5 years. Most healthcare organizations, operating with antiquated, slow running software, find themselves understaffed and unprepared to handle the growing amount of data. With increasingly complex medical procedures, more demanding patients, and every changing government regulations, there is growing pressure for the healthcare industry to improves patient outcomes, add more value to the patient experience, and extract more relevant information from the data available.
"Welcome, to the 200th send off ceremony for our graduating class of 2018!". Mrs Kalani's voice could be heard all over the speakers strategically placed at every corner of the send off hall. "I would like to call up our valedictorian, Valley High's Miss Bishi". I walked over to Mrs Kalani with a huge smile on my face. Of course, I was nervous; a simple test was going to dictate the place I would spend the next four years of my life.
“Ready, begin,” I said. Two words. I worked so hard for four years, spent a tremendous amount of hours doing homework, and participated in school activities and sports. I always tried to be the best person I could and my reward was just to say those two words. I, Kylie Ergeson graduated Selah High School with a 4.0 GPA and was the valedictorian of the Class of 2015. Many people think grades come easy for me. Well, they are wrong. I worked hard to get good grades. I set my goal of being valedictorian in 8th grade, and with determination and perseverance I achieved it. Along my journey to becoming valedictorian, I faced many obstacles. First, I got bullied a lot. Being bullied was the reason I got suspended my freshman year. I had