Irene Su
Period 8
Graduation Speech
Wootton's Class of 2019, the day have finally arrived.
I am honored to stand before you all as the graduating speaker for our class. Before I begin my speech, I just wanted to thank all the parents, relatives, students, and faculty for coming to this graduation. Also, if my speech does crash mid-way, feel free to use your chair as a flotation device. –Ahem- To be honest, I am probably the least-qualified to say anything inspirational or meaningful to everybody here today. I'm not charismatic, outgoing, or smart like most students -- I'm just a loner at heart. Ever since freshman year, coming to school has been a constant struggle for me. After that homecoming incident, I thought that I was a failure. I'm awkward. I'm not athletic. I can't relate to others. I couldn't even fit in school. Because of this, I even wanted to quit school and succumb to depression at one point. But, I'm not the only one suffering.
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I was able to learn of these struggles during my time at Wootton. As I said before, I have been an introvert this entire time. But with the help of teachers and adults who genuinely cared about me, I was able to come out of my shell and speak out my own opinion. I learned to make new friends and worked on my communication skills. I learned to cope with stress in a positive way. I learned to accept everybody for who they are, regardless of the past. And most importantly, I learned to polish my time management skills. After all, I'm sure everyone can relate to procrastination.
But after reaching the end of that rollercoaster, I realized that I don't have to be that ideal student with a 4.6 (GPA) or a high SAT score. I just have to be true to myself and turn my pain into
Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to witness a unique event in history - the very first and last time that my wife is going to let me speak on behalf of both of us. It is a privilege and an honor to do so. I just hope that, so soon into our married life, I don't let her down.
Good evening. I would like to begin by welcoming each and every one of you to this joyous and stressful occasion.
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen - I must admit, I am more nervous about participating in this wedding than I was as the groom (bridegroom) at my own wedding. Maybe it's because I have been married thirty years and I know what my son is getting himself in to!
This speech uses quotes that are skillfully woven into his more personal message, which is a good way of adding humor and providing the speaker with material that is neither offensive or dull. He also includes several jokes that are popular in wedding speeches, but has given his own twist on them to add originality
I was shy because I didn’t know anybody. Now I’ve gotten to know the people in my classes, and I’ve learned that they can help me just as I can help them. Because I was homeschooled, I was a little laid back on when to turn in assignments, I just turned them in when I felt like it. At college, I have changed the way I turn in assignments. I have learned that if I turn in my assignments early or on time I have a better chance of getting a higher grade. I have also changed in the way I manage my time, before I started college I would just get out of bed whenever I felt like it. Now I set alarms and different times on when I need to get something
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. It’s surprising just how far some people are prepared to travel for a free lunch. It’s a good job the groom didn't choose the menu, otherwise we would have had penut-butter sandwiches washed down with beer.
As Father of the Bride, I am honored to be the first to speak this evening. I would like to begin by welcoming each and every one of you on this joyous occasion. It is good to see so many friends and family here today to help celebrate Paula and Manson’s wedding. I would also like to remember those who have meant so much to our family, but could not be here today.
Humorous Wedding Speech by the Best Man When Daniel came to me and asked me to be his best man, it was a great honour but, when I looked at all the duties required of me, I felt he’d be better off choosing someone else. Then he offered me a fifty, but I told him that it wasn’t a decision that money could change. So then he offered me a hundred. Anyway, good evening Ladies and Gentlemen - My name is Rob and it’s my pleasure to be Daniel’s best man today.
If there has been some obstacle or "bump in the road," in your academic or personal life, please explain the circumstances. Throughout high school my self-esteem was at an all-time low and depression at an all-time high. The biggest of the many problems that came with these two things was isolation. I had isolated myself from my friends and family because I felt that I didn't deserve their attention-- that I wasn't worth anyone's time because I wasn't as smart, funny, charming, or athletic as other people.
Today I get to celebrate the most AMAZING man on earth- my dear husband- Eddie Powers! Eddie you are truly my better half! You are my rock and best friend. I feel so secure in your love and am astonished by your composure in tough situations.
I often questioned and acted on my curiousity as to why everything must work within such rigid boundaries .Once I started getting into Social Justice work and spirituality, I found that those limited worldly ways were simply not for me. I faced trauma because since the day I was born, I was never that cookie cutter perfect person I was expected to be . For a while, I hated the difference, but through the demand for growth that my broad challenges like growing up adopted ,losing my birth father, having been bullied, and falling into depression came with. I started to see how my differences truly shaped me and why I needed to challenge society even more than I already did. All the hardships I have faced was the platform for my individuality and I believe the wisdom I have gained through overcoming those challenges is what allowed me to be comfortable in my own skin, something that I feel like conformity to anything other than my true self would strip me
I’m married! Every morning, I’ve woken up to that singular, fantastic thought! I’m married! No longer did I face life alone and miserable! No longer would I look at happy couples with envy, fearing I’d never know their joy.
I could go on forever thanking you both for everything that you have done and sacrificed for all of us over the past years, but I hope you realize how thankful I am to have you both in my life and to be able to call you my parents. Your love for each other gives me hope and inspiration for my future marriage. Through the years, you have taught me that marriage is more than just a relationship, it is the perfect balance of a partnership between two people who would sacrifice their own lives for the other while also remaining best friends. The values and attributes that you each have taught me have helped me to prepare the foundation for my adult life. You and your marriage have set the example that has allowed me to understand the true meaning
First of all, welcome. We are very grateful that everyone took the time to attend to this special day with us. I also would like to start by saying hello to our relatives from Salvador, Mexico, and United States who for different reasons were not able to attend today, however they are watching us from their screens and i would like to take the time to say to them thank you for the support and kisses. Godparents, Parents of the Damas & Chambelanes: we thank you with all our heart for the sacrifice, the effort and the unconditional support, that you parents and godparents have given us and for making this dream possible. A dream that will be marked forever in the memory of my beloved daughter: Angie.
Let me first say that the bridesmaids look absolutely smashing today, and only rightly outshone by our bride, Pamela. And, I'm sure you'll agree with me gentlemen, today is a sad day for single men, as another beauty leaves the available list. And ladies, I'm sure you'll agree that today's passing by without much of a ripple.