Graduation

Listen carefully, Class of '2012, for the sounds you hear tonight will last a lifetime. Store them up and save them in your hearts, for they are priceless. Each whisper, each tick of the clock is a reminder of something you've gained here. Pay attention, so when you hear them later in life you will remember. When you hear a bell ring, remember our first day of school, back in September of 2008. The coolness of the desks chilled our sun-tanned skin as we sat timidly in our seats, quietly absorbing

This year i knew we were going to win the state championships. We made it this far and we are not giving up. My dad was on his way right now. I was so anxious. I couldn't wait to see the look on his face when we win. Me and my dad were always really close not at all like i was with me and my mom or my sisters. Some days i would barely talk to my mom. We never had much in common. She always favored her first two Vanessa and Veronica. I was always the one left out. I didn't really

Maya Angelou’s “Graduation” conveys a message of self worth. Knowing who you are, believing in yourself and all the great things you can accomplish is all you need despite the negativity and discouragement that will oftentimes, be thrown your way in life. Marguerite and the other members of her community are elated about the upcoming graduation. The whole town is filled with excitement and joy as the big day approaches. Parents, teaches and friends are so eager and proud to witness the commencement

those graduating from our community! Thank you for all of you hard work and dedication to making your chapter as great as it is. In a couple of years you'll be able to look back and really see the mark that you have left on South. I understand that graduation is a special day, but please be planning and remember your check out time is by 9:00am Sunday, May 8, 2016.

My graduation party consisted of delicious food, as well as great fun. It was a warm sunny summer day. I had just graduated from high school, so my family and friends wanted to celebrate my achievement with me. My parents booked my party at a place not too far from my home. My parents, my little brother, and I loaded the car with a variety of food. After we loaded the car, we took off for my party’s location. Once we pulled into the parking lot of the building I dashed into the building with arms

Life Lessons in Maya Angelou's Graduation Throughout life we go through many stepping stones, Maya Angelou's autobiographical essay "Graduation", was about more than just moving on to another grade. The unexpected events that occurred during the ceremony enabled her to graduate from the views of a child to the more experienced and sometimes disenchanting views of an adult. Upon reading the story there is an initial feeling of excitement and hope which was quickly tarnished with the abrupt awareness

” How often have these words torn down a person’s self esteem and confidence. How often have these words stood in the way of a person’s success, paralyzing that person in fear or disappointment. Maya Angelou knew this feeling well in her story, “Graduation Day.” The excitement and pride of graduating is taken away by one man’s words. These words lead the audience to believe that they are worthless. However, repressive words only possess power when allowed. It is unquestioned that repressing

To our esteemed guest; notable faculty, staff, and administration; and of course, the graduating class of 2024, I would like to once again, welcome and thank you for attending our commencement ceremony. I am Pa'Rice Anderson, an E-Prep alum, representing the founding class of 2017. I am more than thankful, honored, and ecstatic to be your guest speaker for today's ceremony. Giving back is always a good thing, but being able to give back to something that means so much to me, is the one of the greatest

Good evening distinguished guests, administrators, faculty, family and friends, and most importantly the class of twenty eighteen. 1388 days ago we walked through the gates of Palmdale High School as freshmen and it has all led up to this day. And now this is the moment we’ve been waiting for, next time we walk through those gates, we will be high school graduates. I have lived in Palmdale my whole life and I have bled green and black ever since I was born, and I will continue to do so for the rest

Valedictory speech     Thank you, we are truly honoured to have been selected as class valedictorians to represent the voice of the 2017 graduating class. My name is Taha, and this is Sophia.L. I still can’t believe some of us have been here for 6 years and that we’re graduating. It’s all happening so fast.   This is the pinnacle moment where we overcome our first real educational obstacle - elementary school.   We students’ve have studied, laughed and matured together. We all have bright futures