The purpose of the speech is to provide an opportunity to recognize and thank people, reminisce, wish well to graduates, urge graduates to follow their dreams and achieve their potential, and be directed primarily to the graduates. Speeches should not exceed 5 minutes in length.

To be considered for approval, a student must be in good standing and selected by a committee. There are several guidelines to consider when submitting a speech proposal:

• Always keep in mind your audience

• Be inclusive of everyone in the class

• Thank parents, teachers and classmates

• Be specific to the graduating class

• Limit talk about yourself

• Refrain from negativity

• No inappropriateness

• Limit inside jokes

• Avoid clichés

• Limit advice

• Content should not advance a cause or personal belief not connected to the purposes listed above.

Consider including:

• Major events (world, community, school)

• Meaningful class activities

• Values that are important to the students

• Popular cultural references

Submit a Speech

If you would like to submit a poem for consideration for the Graduation Program, please use the link below to submit a poem.

Submit a Poem