<p>Have any of you written yours yet? Im totally at a loss for what should go into it</p>
<p>A fellow student council member and I are supposed to present the class gift. We haven't been thinking about what we're going to say yet though, but it shouldn't be too hard. I may also try out to give a general grad speech, too, so I might post it later.</p>
<p>Definitely be unique. Have a good message, but don't be cliche or repetitive. Be honest and heartfelt.</p>
<p>i have the same question. Like, what exactly are you suppose to say in a val speech?</p>
<p>Say things that will make the people happy because it is a happy time. Like we made it so far.</p>
<p>Keep them short. Every year, since I'm in the band, I have to sit through the speeches. The best ones are short and to the point, as well as funny.</p>
<p>One kid two years ago wrote a speech using a bunch of baseball analogies because he was into baseball, another (my favorite) titled his speech the Ten Reasons I am Glad to be Graduating. It was VERY funny.</p>
<p>And do something that the average student can relate to. (Dont write and read it in a foreign language. A salutatorian did that, and it was very boring/annoying)</p>
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<p>Are you serious? That's hysterical! I love it, because I can think of a couple of people who probably * would * do something like that...at least until the principals dragged them offstage.</p>
<p>Don't know. I would love to say something very atheistic up there (I go to a Catholic school).</p>
<p>write everything in klingon.</p>
<p>Keep it SHORT!!</p>
<p>At the end, say something like "I would like to close by thanking my parents, teachers, fellow classmates, and especially my seven year old son, Michael" (haha I stole this off youtube). Your principal will go bug eyed!</p>
<p>Msg me if anyone has found sample ones!</p>
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<p>YouTube</a> - The Greatest Graduation Speech, Ever.</p>
<p>Here's the graduation speech at my school 2 years ago. The pic. quality is lousy, but it was hilarious at the time. Of course, this is the val. who is freakishly involved with everything (president of at least 3 clubs, sports, 6 ap classes/yr, you name it). And he wasn't the biggest cocky a-hole either, although after seeing his speech one might think to the contrary :D</p>
<p>Maybe open your speech with "Today, I want to talk to you about Jesus. Yes, Jesus." Then make it a fake.</p>
<p>haha, keep it short, try not to do too many "reach for the stars"-keep it to one in intro and conclusion, for example</p>
<p>if i'm val, i'm writing an ironic speech about how much my school has helped me in my education and how supportive everyone has been (= not at all)</p>
<p>how long is the speech supposed to be (in minutes and pages)?</p>
<p>In terms of pages? When I write speeches, I type with really big font and double space so it's easy to follow when I'm up there speaking, so it comes out to a couple of pages. In terms of time, I say definitely keep in under 5 minutes. I think our principal asks for 2-3.</p>
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<p>I disagree. This is the sal's job IMO...a val should keep it real.</p>
<p>I'm having trouble too, especially cause my class is 500 kids. And, well, we don't have many shared experiences; we're just too large and too tracked. (Like, I have basically the same 15 kids in almost every class this year.) So finding things that relate to all of us is hard.</p>
<p>spidey tell them about your speech :D</p>
<p>Make sure it's exciting. Don't speak in a mono tone. I just went to my brother's graduation, and some guy was valedictorian but, his speech sucked. I sat there yawning uncontrollable throughout the entire thing. He had no enthusiasm, no life advice, it was so stupid. Plus, he mentioned something about babies. Um, HELLO - we're going into COLLEGE planning on getting ourselves a FUTURE. The baby stuff can come later, when we've made the best of our lives and had our fun with no worries such a a child. <em>Shudders from thought</em> Be funny and wise. Have feeling when you speak, really enunciate your words. People can tell when a speaker is really feeling it - that he or she really means what he or she says. Just make sure you pour your heart into this speech. It is the end for you, but the beginning in so many ways. It's your moment to shine, to advise and motivate your fellow peers you've been with for four years. Don't be nervous. If your valedictorian chances are your going to a good college. You made it, now motivate others so that they know they're not wasting their time in college. You make people cry, - you want your speech to be so good, everyone has goosebumps in their arms. Just make sure it isn't enormously long. Even if it was exciting the chills will go out sooner or later. End it with surprising enthusiasm and feeling as well. Like I said, it may be the end, but the end holds new beginnings and a chance to turn your life around. =]</p>
<p>Oh and if you can - don't read it from a sheet of paper. Look at people as you make your speech - make eye contact and speak from your heart. Following what you have written will probably result in you speaking in mono tone. The only exception is if you want to recite a quote - then use note cards. Otherwise, don't read your speech from a sheet of paper. Have an idea what your going to say, practice it in your own time, look in the mirror if you have to, and go do the damn thing! =D</p>