Disclaimer: No official decisions have been made to change Montclair State University's commencement and or convocation ceremonies scheduled for May 2020. This is a strictly satirical opinion piece.
Elementary Graduation Speech Example
Here is his speech: My name is Alex Karanja Njoroge. On behalf of all my fellow fifth graders, I would like to thank the teachers, parents, family and friends for attending our fifth grade graduation. To be honest, school has been a blast. Personally, my journey at Press Elementary began on a warm August morning in 2008.
- What Is a Graduation Speech? A graduation speech, also known as a commencement address, is a type of speech that is addressed to graduating students during their commencement rites. The speech template is typically given by faculty members or overachievers. It is meant to inspire and motivate an audience.
- This is one of the funniest graduation speeches ever! All humor aside, this speech shows why it's better to be true to yourself, instead of trying desperately to be a second-rate version of someone else. For years, Ellen thought being bisexual might prevent her from being a successful stand-up comedian but it's just not the case.
- Ben Foster (8th Grade Graduate) Good Evening, parents and family, Monsignor Joe, Father Rolly, Father Edward, Deacon Dennis, Seminarian Phil, Mrs. Wiley, teachers and faculty members, and the Holy Trinity class of 2009.
- Popular Speech Topics for Elementary Students Speech topics can vary from simple to complex themes that include social problems or political issues in today's society. These may either form a persuasive speech or an informative speech, or possibly a combination of both types.
It is such an honor to deliver this year's commencement address. It's unfortunate that this year's ceremony is being conducted over Skype, and even more tragic that you all have an up-close and pixelated view of my double chins. We soldier on.
This is, of course, not how any of us imagined our college experiences to end. After thousands of dollars and years of late nights and poor dietary choices, our time at Montclair State University has come abruptly and unsettlingly to a close.
Imagine being a senior in college right now and having the entire period between spring break and graduation cancelled. Two months early, you have to suddenly move home and say goodbye to everyone AND college in general? 21-year-old me would have been in a glass case of SHAMBLES.
— Samantha Matt (@SamanthaMatt1) March 11, 2020
We were sent away from campus, our friends and the lives we had created for ourselves as the world we had just begun bracing ourselves for becomes even scarier. We are uncertain graduates in an uncertain time, looking for answers when there might not be any.
We had virtual goodbyes and no transition into the real world like we had planned. Just bins of belongings and a sudden push into completely uncharted waters.
Being a college senior right now is wild. Did I have my last ever class without realizing it? Will I have a graduation ceremony? How many people have I seen for the last time?
— Arya Hodjat (@arya_kidding_me) March 12, 2020
In the two days after Montclair State's decision to extend spring break and make classes online for the rest of the semester, I had to resign from two jobs and get ready to move my belongings out of my residence hall and home two months earlier than expected. I was sad, angry, scared and ashamed.
I was ashamed that I felt upset even though myself and my loved ones were still healthy and because I know precautionary measures are crucial. I felt that I had no right to be so unsettled, especially because I still had somewhere to live and comforts still available to me. These are not givens and I remain very grateful.
After I cried and ate a lot of Oreos (Double Stuf, because I haven't become completely unhinged), I realized that it's okay to feel upset about all of these changes even though I still have a lot to be grateful for. This is an unsettling time for all of us, and feeling ashamed of our emotions just because others may have it worse is unhealthy and unproductive. I know I'm not alone in feeling rattled by senior year ending this way and the general anxiety of such tumultuous times.
There's a moment in every graduation speech where the speaker reminds everyone to unify in maintaining their lofty ideals and to always treat people with kindness. They'll say that the world is ours if we're brave enough to chase after it, and that dreams come true if we work hard.
This is all true, but not what I need to hear right now and not what I want to pass on to you.
My message is this: Be upset. Wallow for a little bit. Text your friends about how much this sucks and post pictures from earlier in the year with sappy captions about senior recitals and championship games. We can make our own transition period. We're all pretty scared and we're all entitled to feel so, and sharing these sentiments will remind us we're in this together as we move forward.
Let the problem have its place and then move on, whenever that may be for you. And if you harbor some bitterness about not experiencing senior week, or getting to walk at graduation or even acting up on campus one last time, that's okay, too. Just as discomfort breeds strength and growth, a little well-placed bitterness breeds fortitude in its own way.
Elementary Graduation Speech For Guest Speaker
So here's to you, class of 2020. We started from the bottom, and we might still be at the bottom. But I suppose we can only go up from here.
Ah, crap. Has my mic been muted this whole time?
Disclaimer: No official decisions have been made to change Montclair State University's commencement and or convocation ceremonies scheduled for May 2020. This is a strictly satirical opinion piece.
It is such an honor to deliver this year's commencement address. It's unfortunate that this year's ceremony is being conducted over Skype, and even more tragic that you all have an up-close and pixelated view of my double chins. We soldier on.
This is, of course, not how any of us imagined our college experiences to end. After thousands of dollars and years of late nights and poor dietary choices, our time at Montclair State University has come abruptly and unsettlingly to a close.
Imagine being a senior in college right now and having the entire period between spring break and graduation cancelled. Two months early, you have to suddenly move home and say goodbye to everyone AND college in general? 21-year-old me would have been in a glass case of SHAMBLES.
— Samantha Matt (@SamanthaMatt1) March 11, 2020
We were sent away from campus, our friends and the lives we had created for ourselves as the world we had just begun bracing ourselves for becomes even scarier. We are uncertain graduates in an uncertain time, looking for answers when there might not be any. Digital clock aliexpress.
We had virtual goodbyes and no transition into the real world like we had planned. Just bins of belongings and a sudden push into completely uncharted waters.
Being a college senior right now is wild. Did I have my last ever class without realizing it? Will I have a graduation ceremony? How many people have I seen for the last time?
— Arya Hodjat (@arya_kidding_me) March 12, 2020
In the two days after Montclair State's decision to extend spring break and make classes online for the rest of the semester, I had to resign from two jobs and get ready to move my belongings out of my residence hall and home two months earlier than expected. I was sad, angry, scared and ashamed.
I was ashamed that I felt upset even though myself and my loved ones were still healthy and because I know precautionary measures are crucial. I felt that I had no right to be so unsettled, especially because I still had somewhere to live and comforts still available to me. These are not givens and I remain very grateful.
After I cried and ate a lot of Oreos (Double Stuf, because I haven't become completely unhinged), I realized that it's okay to feel upset about all of these changes even though I still have a lot to be grateful for. This is an unsettling time for all of us, and feeling ashamed of our emotions just because others may have it worse is unhealthy and unproductive. I know I'm not alone in feeling rattled by senior year ending this way and the general anxiety of such tumultuous times.
There's a moment in every graduation speech where the speaker reminds everyone to unify in maintaining their lofty ideals and to always treat people with kindness. They'll say that the world is ours if we're brave enough to chase after it, and that dreams come true if we work hard.
This is all true, but not what I need to hear right now and not what I want to pass on to you.
My message is this: Be upset. Wallow for a little bit. Text your friends about how much this sucks and post pictures from earlier in the year with sappy captions about senior recitals and championship games. We can make our own transition period. We're all pretty scared and we're all entitled to feel so, and sharing these sentiments will remind us we're in this together as we move forward.
Let the problem have its place and then move on, whenever that may be for you. And if you harbor some bitterness about not experiencing senior week, or getting to walk at graduation or even acting up on campus one last time, that's okay, too. Just as discomfort breeds strength and growth, a little well-placed bitterness breeds fortitude in its own way.
So here's to you, class of 2020. We started from the bottom, and we might still be at the bottom. But I suppose we can only go up from here.
Elementary Graduation Speech Tagalog
Ah, crap. Has my mic been muted this whole time?
