The Importance Of High School Commencement Ceremony Day

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.

I, David Kaufman, leave the student body of Sherman oaks CES with a message. Thank you. Thank you for being my second family. For eight years you raised me as one of you own. I didn't always love you in fact our first day together I cried. You seemed so unwelcoming, I feared the thought of you but in reality what I feared was change. Throughout our time together you've taught me countless lessons but most important of all you taught me how to change. Through the theatre department you opened my eyes to stage and turned me into a thespian. In athletics I tested my boundaries and gave it my all Not just for myself but the name on the front of the jersey. In clubs and organizations you allowed to me to flourish, be innovative and grow into a leader.

Living in a structured society that allows us to be self-centered and self-absorbed has also allowed us to forget about virtually everything else. Even the most compassionate person has been guilty of even the slightest egotism. However, from the time that we have been able to walk and form mostly full sentences to the time that we have enough mental capacity to form concrete opinions about the world around us, we, or at least, our parents and teachers, have advocated for an unlimited education not only for ourselves but also for our community. When we think of education, we tend to frequently refer back to subjects such as English, math, and science; on the other hand, whether it is a public or private education, we are also learning about ourselves. As we get older and advance to higher levels of schooling, the traditional form of teaching begins to fade, and teachers would rather apply such simple subjects to ourselves and our world, and they ask students, young or old, to ease out of that mindset that they are the “absolute center of the universe” and consider our history as well as our present situation. This concept of self-centeredness and perception is the central theme of David Foster Wallace’s 2005 Kenyon commencement address, in which he expands even further on the effectiveness of education through the use of logos and several anecdotal analogies. In his speech, informally titled “This is Water,” Wallace clarifies that its true meaning pertains more to universal

First graduating class has quite a nice ring to it but when I was in middle school I never imagined it would be about me. Senior year has so many different meanings to me but the one that stands out the most is remembrance. So much of my life was spent doing school work for hours on end or talking to my friends on the phone about something trivial. I didn’t ever think to look back on how I impacted those around me or if I was actually living my life instead of just going through the motions. I thought I had so much time left in high school but when the letter in the mail came for senior portraits I knew that my time was up.

It will be the first time students’ name and degree will be shown on the screen as they walk. Now, “they get full recognition for their accomplishment,” stated Vice Chancellor Beatty.

“ I loved school” Nelson said, “ I think I made good grades and learned like I was suppose to.”

In the rural southern town of Wrongberight, Virginia, the eighty-six residences gather in front of the one room schoolhouse to witness the historic High School Graduation Ceremony, for the Class of 1965, which consist of one student, Homer Gilmore. Shortly after, Reverend Jarvis gave the benediction, and several speeches by local dignitaries, Sally P. Strong, the Principal, called Homer, a shy lanky boy with pale green eyes, sun bleached hair, to the podium, and presented him with his diploma. Afterwards, she placed her arm around Homer’s boney shoulders, and addressed those in attendance – It tickles my heart that I can stand here and share with y’all the most amazing news. Several weeks back Homer received a letter from Princeton University

High school graduation was a very exciting but sad day. This was the last time we would be all together as class mates. It was sad seeing everyone I’ve known since 4K in their caps and gowns ready to

It was finally the day everyone had been talking about all summer. Nerves shot through kids bodies when they would even think about this day, however, I was not concerned. I was prepared to begin a new journey in my life and to see how high school would change me. My dad always told me, “high school is the best years of your life” and “don’t ever wish high school away,” which sounded like crazy talk to this incoming freshman.

For generations the children from the rural farming community of Wrongberight, Virginia receive their educational instructions at the community’s one-room school house. When a student becomes eligible to graduate a High School Commencement Ceremony is held on the last Thursday in May. The Class of 1965 offers up one - Homer Gilmore, a shy lanky boy with pale green eyes, sun bleached hair, and who trips over his tongue every time he speaks.

It started with my first job application. Started with me walking into a job opportunity feeling comfortable because I was prepared for this. I was made for this. Started with me writing “Ms. Miller” on that chalkboard for the first time. Started with that first hand raised, asking that first question. When I look back on these past 10 years, I see accomplishments that might not mean much to someone else. Might not be the money making or fame striking story that my fellow classmates could share. I see accomplishments that don’t have dollar signs next to them, but they remain worth the most to me. Everyday of every year with my students is an accomplishment to me. Being apart of them become individuals, watching them question things and ask bigger and braver questions. Watching their eyes grow bigger as that math equation finally makes sense. Watching them understand words and how powerful they can be. Watching them go on to their next year with open hearts and minds, that is an accomplishment to me. In my own little way, with these little students of mine, I feel like we are together changing the world. I’ve only been a hired teacher for 9 years now, but I believe I have been a teacher in training my whole life. Inspired by so many wonderful teachers I’ve had myself, I knew I wanted to be that to someone, too. In a day of age where good teachers, truly good teachers seem to be few, I am honored

I’m proud of how well I’ve done this year in both my grades and my athletics. Through hard

High school is supposed to be the place where you have fun and a time in your life you’re supposed to enjoy. Movies often trick you into believing that high school is an amazing time in your life and there is nothing but parties and fun. In Bring it on, they portrayed the fun and exciting part of high school cheer-leading, however they intentionally leave out the tough times high school students’ face in school and in their practices. In other popular movies, such as High School Musical the students have no pressures other than the next basketball game. In reality, this doesn 't happen. The constant pressure is affected by the grade level you are in. In high school, students can be classified based on the pressures that are faced in each grade level into the categories of freshman, sophomores/juniors, and seniors. I am here to help you make your high school experience less stressful.

Many people have experienced the over whelming excitement that you feel as you approach high school graduation day, and for me, that’s a day that I will never forget. The amount of emotions that you feel on graduation day is unbelievable, and I have yet to experience anything else like it. I can remember feeling anxious to celebrate the big day with my friends and family, while at the same time I was panicking thinking about having to walk across the stage in front of that many people. Then, the more I thought about the reality of graduation day, I started to get curious, but nervous, about being able to start a new chapter in my life once graduation day had passed. There are several reasons why I, still

We’re standing set, anticipating and trembling. We don’t know if we will finish exceptionally. We go tap by tap, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. When we get to that final number, 16, it’s time to move. We are all making sure step off on the left foot. Left, left, left i’m repeating to myself and the newcomers. When we get to that final move 16, it seems like we’re moving to our spots in slow motion. We are coming up to our spots then…