Senior Slam - Commencement Address 2019
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of 2019, it is with 3 E's that I address you today - emotion, excitement and exhilaration. My emotions run the gamut from heartfelt pride to unwavering belief. I am excited to see you on the cusp of change and the precipice of potential. It is with true exhilaration that I look out at your future. In the prophetic words of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy it is your time to "Go Daddy-O."
With these cataclysmic words ringing true in your ears, I challenge YOU! I challenge you to write a commencement speech that will be given in front of your peers on Thursday, May 30, Firday, May 31 as an opportunity to present your twelve years of education in a 4 - 5 minute speech.
Your thoughts through speech could take your audience through the following chapters of your glorious endeavors while wearing the proud black and orange of CRATER HIGH (these are in no particular order or requirement) - Here are some suggestions:
- What does your BIS or Crater High diploma mean to you?
- What does being a alum of BIS mean to you?
- Tell me about yourself....
- Tell us a story that epitomizes your time at Crater – whether it's one that happened outside or inside of school
- What are your favorite projects (school) that you had in your career at Crater?
- What academic challenges have you overcome?
- How have you used teamwork, communication and problem solving?
- Words of advice for future generations
- What your future plans are (school, work, military, etc.)
- Whatever you want
General Rubric for SUCCESS
- The student is prepared and practiced
- The commencement speech is organized, concise and stirring.
- The speech has a Thesis (main idea of what you want the audience to know)
- The orator uses supporting details (experiences) to support (prove) their points.
- The speaker uses appropriate voice, gestures and maintains excellent eye contact.
- Your speech is between 4 to 5 minutes
Turn in your written copy to the Synergy Dropbox by Friday, May 31st
