As a rule, commencement speeches are either predictably packed with fake truisms and moldering quotes from the likes of Socrates and Oliver Wendell Holmes, or they’re deadly boring pep rallies for Mom and Dad. Occasionally, a speech will break the mold and will be memorable enough to last a graduate’s lifetime. Here are excerpts and ...
Al Franken. Love him or hate him, he’s a popular guy with a lot of opinions that he doesn’t hesitate to share. The former Air America host and now Democratic candidate for the Senate from Minnesota is the subject of a top ten list compiled by Human Events Assistant Editor Amanda B. Carpenter. Here’s her ...
The commencement speech is now a memory, your struggle to fit into the academic regalia that was too itchy, too big, or too tight is all but forgotten, and all that is left of your graduation is the scrap book you and your mom worked on, the gown you wore when shaking hands with the ...
If you are reading this article, then chances are you are one of those brainy types who actually made it through high school with a 4.0 grade average and have been called upon as valedictorian or salutatorian to give a speech at your graduation ceremony. Lucky you! You have obviously taken your education seriously and ...
Writing a commencement speech can be really difficult. There are so many things to consider, so many things to say. Giving a speech in front of your entire graduating class, the school faculty, family and friends is nerve-wracking. Your graduation speech is meant to inspire and motivate your classmates. A great way to start a ...
My first graduation speech given was in 2009 at my college graduation. I was never one who participated in student speeches or public speaking events, simply because I had stage fright. While in elementary school all through high school I would always delegate another person on my team to speak on a group project. I ...
Congratulations, graduates! High school graduations are momentous occasions for graduating seniors, as well as their families and friends. As the mortarboard caps fly into the air, tossed by jubilant graduates in their shiny gowns, the excitement can hardly be contained. High school commencement speakers may find themselves challenged to come up with memorable oratorical contents ...
Tis the season…for graduation. Whether you are looking for some words of wisdom to pass along to your own special grad or need some inspiration to pass along in a commencement speech, here are a few quotes to inspire you. These quotes are appropriate for either high school or college graduation. Inspirational Quotes for Graduation: ...
