what should i write for my graduation speech???

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<p>I'm graduating in a few days and im a val so im requird to write a speech but i havent started it yet. I have NOO idea what to write about. Heres the guideline</p>

<p>"description of what it is you hope to experience, accomplish, or hope to see come to fruition, and an explanation of why you're looking forward to it happening--why is it important to you?"</p>

<p>Every topic i think of sounds wayy to corny and i'm unfortunately not too passionate about anything. Please help me think of a topic</p>

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<p>Use the search forum function here and type in graduation speech or just speech. There's been several threads on this topic.</p>

<p>I personally don't know what to give you. This why I didn't opt to give the grad speech at our school.</p>

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<p>you should copy one from the internet.</p>

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<p>^zomg plagiarism</p>

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<p>Maybe this will help</p>

<p>YouTube</a> - Wootton High School graduation speech
YouTube</a> - Graduation Rap Speech</p>

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<p>write something that sounds like it came from a chick flick...</p>

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<p>either write something genuine/corny but act it out way dramatically (maybe sob halfway through it if you like, then squeal for joy etc) or go for something ridiculous/funny. no corny quotes (made up quotes are often good to add, because it makes fun of the whole overused quote thing. And you can make up whatever one you want to suit your purposes). </p>

<p>Don't really think about the topic. It could be sort-of mind blocking. In reality, its best to start out with a statement that is "you." Something that friends/classmates would recognize you as. And relate that to how you've felt high school is like. Bring up funny moments that you've had in class (class inside jokes). Anything memorable about learning/extracurriculars. That's at least a start...gl</p>

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<p>One of my val did a poem. It was cute. I just thanked the staff and my parents haha</p>

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<p>last yr the val did a speech about how wonderful our school was and how she didn't want to leave and how she was so greatful that her mom was her english teacher.
this years val is doing a speech on how he is glad that hs is done with</p>

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<p>Well, what do you actually want to tell the people in your class? Try starting with that.</p>

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<p>Do a medley of meaningful songs, and strum a guitar as you sing out to the audience. That would be fun.</p>

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<p>sneak in funny phrases into an otherwise blah speech...ie "that's what she said!"</p>

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<p>I was val. Our speeches are a bit different, and we're supposed to focus on what the school meant to us.</p>

<p>One piece of advice though- limit how much you talk about yourself (unless they're little stories for examples or something). Imagine having to sit through a speech of someone rambling on about how great they are...</p>

<p>-oh, and theres a thread on the parents forum that gives advice. It may be back a page or two, but it's good.</p>

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<p>Here's the link (if you haven't already had to speak at grad. yet)</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/510116-tips-graduation-speech.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parent-cafe/510116-tips-graduation-speech.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Be brutally honest on what high school has meant to everyone, from those going to Ivy League schools to those career gas station attendants. Talk about the statistical outcomes of your futures, and that while some of you will be getting rich, others of you will end up in jail or on the streets. I think looking at your high school experience through rose colored glasses is a poor idea. Why do the abject failures that comprise the bottom half of your grade deserve any praise? Honesty is the key to giving a truly good speech.</p>

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<p>Delivery is critical. Our valedictorian was dull as dirt, and it didn't matter how long his speech actually long: it felt like hours. Be exciting but not farcical. Interesting, but not melodramatic.</p>

<p>Great speeches come from unexpected topics. Our sal's speech was about the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, and it was amazing.</p>

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<p>I wouldn't diss the bottom half of the class. They did graduate after all, instead of dropping out. After graduation the valedictorian and the person who graduated last in their class are now equals. They both have a clean slate and can either take advantage of their education, or fail miserably.</p>

<p>Focus on the things that can be achieved in the future, by everyone.</p>