Samantha Power Commencement Speech

Transition. Clara didn’t let her age or resources get in the way of her goals. She earned her own money to pay for her books by sewing and writing letters for neighbor who didn’t know how to read or write.

Lin Manuel Miranda beginning his commencement speech basically stating all commemorable facts about Pennsylvania. The majority of the facts were based on his Hamilton play, which shined some light on these historical events involving Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and much more. He goes on to discuss how Philly is known for a boat of talented stars and celebrities like Will Smith, Boyz II Men, Tina Fey, etc. Lin Manuel Miranda prime goal of mention all these notorious facts about Philly were so that the graduates had some pride and were proud of the state they lived in. Emphasizing that they too could become another incredible story, originating from the very soil of other famous Philly residences. Lin Manuel Miranda continues to tell

Today nearly 40 percent of shark species are threatened with extinction. One of the dangerous sharks is the tiger shark. Bethany Hamilton was a 13 year old girl she was attacked by a tiger shark. Although Bethany Hamilton got attacked by a shark she showed resilience in chasing her dream to go surfing.

Good evening! My name is Isabella Smith and I am applying to National Honor Society for the upcoming year. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to join this club as it is a wonderful way for me to make a difference in the community. It would really mean a lot if you would take the time to fill out a recommendation for me.

A hero to us is someone who influences the general public in a positive way even though they aren’t physically there. We consider Beyonce as our hero because she leaves a great impact on the music industry and teaches women and girls to not be ashamed of themselves.She also gives an image of self love and respect by not being ashamed of her body. Beyonce is the type of person that actually admits that she isn’t perfect and by doing this it gives something other people can relate with . This makes her of a more realistic hero to them. Beyonce is also a supporter of the LGBT community which tells people that she doesn’t judge.Not only that, through her music her she teaches young girls and women to be powerful and to know that they are are just

In 1976 Barbara Jordan, Congresswoman from Texas, became the first African American woman to deliver a keynote address at a major party convention in the US. She was aware of the significance and symbolism of the moment. Referencing the first Democratic convention of 1832, she said, “A lot of years passed since 1832, and during that time it would have been most unusual for any national political party to ask a Barbara Jordan to deliver a keynote address.” For Jordan, her presence at the convention was “evidence that the American Dream need not be forever deferred.”

I have the distinct pleasure of welcoming all of you into the National Honor Society, a group built off of high standards of achievement, not only in the area of academics but also in character and leadership. I congratulate each of you and your parents.

In the commencement speeches before the Classes of 2009 at Tulane and Auburn University, well known TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and former baseball and football player, Bo Jackson, deliver two compelling speeches inspiring their audiences to go into the real world and be the best person they can be. Bo Jackson and Ellen DeGeneres both successfully utilize their own techniques in order to get their message across. DeGeneres has a lighter approach often making jokes but delivers her message of being true to yourself and finding who you are. Jackson’s address is more serious tone yet still inspires the audiences to get out of their comfort zone and make your parents proud.

I am delighted to announce that I am running for the presidential position of Science National Honors Society, which has truly been one of the most active clubs at Clements High School this year! In doing so the club has genuinely lived up to its motto of "Promoting Science, Service, and Leadership". Hearty congratulations to all the current officers for successfully re-establishing the SNHS standards at Clements High School after a year of hardships. From the establishment of Pat Cave to volunteering at Westbury Community Garden, active involvement in SNHS has given me a rigorous introduction to application of scientific concepts to real life problems. At the same time, this club has taught me how to sincerely appreciate nature, specifically

Angelina Grimke, was born February 20, 1805 to Mary Smith Grimke and John Faucheraud Grimke and was also the youngest of fourteen children. She stood for so many things, as a reformer. She was a lady who wanted nothing more than to change the world. From the age of three Angelina was very impacted by slavery. She tried to help free slaves and she also could not stand to seem them tortured or the after effects of the torture. When it came time for her to be confirmed in the church she refused because she knew that the church was fond of slavery and that was just not something that she stood for. When she was thirteen years old her sister Sarah left the family plantation to become a Quaker because she too opposed slavery. On one of Sarah’s trips

Imagine back to your childhood. Life was probably simple for most of us, being able to play with our friends and having a stable home. Obviously not everyone has a perfect childhood, but what if someone was extremely poor, went back and forth from homes, was raped at age 9, and got pregnant at age 14, just to have their son be still born. Yet with all this happening, still became one of the most successful people in the world. Who is this person I am referring to? It is Oprah Winfrey.

“The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our disposition not our circumstances,” once said by Martha Washington the first First Lady in history. In the White House, there have been many different personalities, and families living there. Including forty four first ladies and their families. Each woman has had many different responsibilities and pressures throughout their lifetime (Waldrup 1).

From the Emancipation Proclamation to the Jim Crowe laws of 1965, African Americans have been fighting for their rights, freedom and a voice in society for decades. African Americans were introduced to people, specifically Caucasians as individuals only regarded as legal property with a force placed upon them to obey others superior than them according to society. As she was used to the constant disadvantage and mistreatment displayed towards African Americans, it was an unreal moment for young Oprah Winfrey as she observed Sidney Poiter walk across the stage to accept the award of “best actor at the 36th Academy Awards”. Poiter’s award for best actor not only came as shock, moment of change in society for Winfrey but for all African Americans as Poiter became the first African American male to receive an award at the Golden Globes. In the same fashion, years later at the Golden Globes, Oprah Winfrey accepted the honorary “Cecil B. Demille” award becoming the first African American female to win the astounding award. As accepting her award, Winfrey delivered a speech that impacted not only the crowd but all those watching through her exquisite nomenclature and use of rhetorical

Speaker: “Speech to the Senate: June 1, 1950” is written in first person, and it was delivered by a woman named Margaret Chase Smith. Smith is a Senator, but her political party identification is not clear from the excerpt.

Draft speech of Mrs. D. Purandeswari, MoS-HRD (HE) as Chief Guest on the occasion of the Annual Day of the Rainbow Concept School, Mahaboobnagar, A.P on 9th February, 2007 at 5.30 p.m.