Graduation Speech Graduates, I Welcome

Graduation Speech Graduates, I welcome you all to the last day of our high school lives, and the first day of what comes next. This is an exciting time. Our high school years seem to have passed extremely quickly, all of our grades have now been attained, our social events attended, and hopefully, some lessons have been learned, though perhaps some have learned these better than others. But what comes next is yet to be seen.

Some of us may stay close at home, some may move away, and others will find themselves abroad. And those who do go abroad, make sure to post lots of Facebook photos so that we may track your every movement. Wherever you may find yourself in the future and whatever challenges you will face, however, you must hold true to what you have learned at our school. Acknowledge and appreciate today, and dare to be all that you can be tomorrow.

Our thanks must be extended to our parents, who have made this all possible. You have been committed to our success, and our education. Most importantly, you have stayed committed to us, even when we did not want you to remain so, which was many, many times. Yet when things seemed rocky, your stability in a time of our adolescent turmoil has been a boon to this graduating class. Today we stand at a new place in our lives.

Take a moment to reflect on what you have achieved these past four years. Take a moment to appreciate what you have now become. Today is the chance to take advantage of our accomplishments and relish in our success. Some may just be beginning their education. They will have to work harder, and dig deeper in order to meet the future. We acknowledge who you are, and hope you have found your high school years well spent.

You need to dare to dream to be all that you can be, you must now work hard to be the best you possibly can be. You may find that the world throws indifference and apathy at you. You will find yourself facing prejudice and intolerance at every step. You may even find that the world will laugh at your dreams, or that people will actively discourage you from following your goals and aspirations.

Financial constraints will always exist, and you will find yourself at wit's end trying to find your way in this world. But that is alright! You now know that you have a solid education that has empowered you to reach limitless potential.

The courage that you have brought to school in these past four years, in waking up and trying to accomplish your tasks as best as you can, has given you the right to follow your own passion, and to dream wild dreams about what you can personally do in life. A famous speechwriter and philanthropist, Dale Carnegie, said it best with, "The people who go furthest are generally the ones who are willing to, and to dare." Live up to Mr.

Carnegie's words, and dare to show excellence for the rest of your life. Dare to have compassion.