Graduation Speech -- Graduation Speech, Commencement Address

Students, faculty, family, friends, on this exciting day, I speak to optimism, laughter, and grins. As I was gathering input for this graduation speech, some(prenominal) people suggested including a pro instal quote come toering encouraging advice to the untested graduates, and then there were others who said, eh dont worry about it, no one listens to those everyway. Fortunately, I was actu exclusivelyy able to take from both suggestions and found a happy balance.You see, I wont tell you instantly to D ar to dream or Find your own vision or even to Strive for excellence, or any trite clich thats invariably been said in a graduation speech. So this might not be your typical commencement. I wealthy person no list of Dos and Donts for you. I dont have any funny stories about politicians or teachers. I dont have any jokes, nor do I have any interesting quotes from authoritative famous people. And so you may be wondering. Why?Because there are only a few times in brio where you g o off really have time to sit, relax, and at least pretend to be interested in another kids advice on what work for them. This is one of those times where I get to fill you in on what has kept me deviation, trusting that you bupsurge off relate. First, in attempt to take the advice to embarrass a symbolic quote, it became quite clear that no matter what, life is an endless stream of contradictions and inconsistencies. You see, they tell us that haste makes waste, but then, the premature bird gets the worm. And dont put off until tomorrow what you can get done straight off, but were supposed to stop and smell the roses? When do we have time to smell the roses when were busy doing everything today? And how do you shoot for the moon when you are being told to wish upon a star? I mean come on.... ... and be proud of all you have accomplished here at McNeil. Sure its long, sure enough we have tons of kids in our class, but stare at everyones shoes or something. Laugh it up at the kid who is wearing flip flops. Chuckle at the girl who is only 411 and takes 5 strides for each of your 2. Er, wait, thats me. Enjoy this moment. Dont rush through these motions. This is a significant event. It does deserve grins, laughter, and an optimistic attitude.Life forget run you by if you dont take time to delight all the small things. And remember, its those little things that make life funny. community should laugh at most of the things in life, cry at a few, and be neutral at hardly anything. Guys, I thank you. It has been an reinforce to serve as your class president. Good luck. Now, I am going to make like America Online Instant Messenger and sign off with an L-O-L. Good bye.