Graduation Speeches

The theme for graduation 2023 is ”Embrace the Adventure”. This might help provide inspiration for speeches and song submissions. Any graduate who is participating in the ceremony is welcome to submit an audition video by April 26 to be considered as a potential speaker for our graduation ceremony.

Video Audition Submission

• 1-2 minutes long

• Include the ideas or main points you are thinking about presenting in your speech

• Include why you would like to be selected

• Email all video submissions to highschool@ileadexploration.org by April 26, 2023

• Speakers who are selected will be notified by May 3, 2023

• Final speeches will be due by May 19, 2023

• Speakers will meet with an advisor for follow-up practice sessions

NOTE: The final speech will be 4-6 minutes in length. Topic suggestions:

• What valuable lessons have you learned that will help you in your next steps after high school?

• How have your experiences in independent study helped shape you as a lifelong learner or prepared you for college?

• What advice or insights would you like to share with your fellow graduates as they embark on college or career next year?

Graduation Performances

We recognize that we have many talented high schoolers who are gifted musicians or vocalists. Since the venue is an outdoor location we will not be able to project pre-recorded videos with the audience so only ceremony participants will be considered.

Video Audition Submission

• Please submit a video of you singing or playing the musical piece you would like us to consider having you perform during the ceremony

• Email all video submissions to highschool@ileadexploration.org by April 26, 2023

• Final performance selections for the graduation ceremony will be shared with applicants by May 3, 2023