What is the most important thing in a valadictorian speech?

Question

i have been chosen as class valadictorian and having trouble right my speech...ny ideas to wt is enssential in it?

I have been chosen as a Valadictorian and am having trouble writing my speech...and was curious about what is the most important part of the speech? any ideas? please help

Answer 1

I see that you're still agonizing over this--I will help---First, you have to have a dynamic opening--I have found a shocking statement that sits everyone straight up in shock followed by a humorous punchline works everytime to start and keep an audience with you all the way thru---for instance--I would like to confess to you all today...that I have cheated my way thru this past year..........but, to redo the whole year just to get out of this speech seems a little harsh.............(or some such twist) it floors an audience and you've got them---------next fill the body of the speech with things they can relate to---what can work here is a brief and gentle journey---past---present--future for the people in attendance-----i.e.----I can remember,seems only yesterday when we started our journey together -------etc----------Then----today as I look out over the familiar faces that soon will be a memory of this time--we are all anxious to meet the challenges--------etc-----------Then ---in just a short time we will be sitting where you our parents are--watching while our children are beginning their new adventures---------etc------------- And then VERY IMPORTANT=====BIG CLOSE=======i.e. On this day in history let it be said ----that the class of --------------set forth upon the world with a vision----to make a difference in this world so torn with strife and hurt---and let it be said that we did not faulter or allow trials or problems or set backs of any kind stand in our way---let them remember us and remember us well for we are the ------------------------of 2006 -------------------HOPE THIS GIVES YOU SUBSTANCE TO WORK WITH---IF I CAN HELP FURTHER--ETAG ME---AND if you use any of this it would be good if you let me know---I will remain curious about it-- meantime---Peace to you bright one-------------;LARRYJ7

Answer 2

In order to follow the long tradition of valedictorian speeches, your speech must be long-winded, overly wordy and extremely boring. Try to give anecdotes about life lessons, and by all means, please end with a moral to the story.

There has never been an interesting valedictorian speech, so aim low. Be boring on purpose.

Answer 3

i have wondered about this myself (haven't been chosen but i wondered anyway lol) and i have two suggestions.
whatever you do, don't thank every one who ever said hello to you. in fact, don't thank anyone at all in your speech. those you feel you should thank, thank before graduation and in private. everyone always thanks the same people and nobody pays attention anyway. don't go there. if you must say thanks, just make it something like - i couldn't have done it without the help of my friends, and you know who you are - nice and generic and over in 3 seconds.
think about what YOU have to contribute, what you can say that no one else in the room could say. make it worth remembering.

Answer 4

keep it short and sweet... maybe one story that can relate to the graduating class about the accomplishment and moving on to the next chapter of your life.... but keep is short... most of these graduation speeches get all sappy and drag out way longer than they need to.

Answer 5

your appriciation to your family, friends, teachers......
your ups and down,,,,,
your inspiration.....the issue on WHO IS THE TRUE HOPE... YOUR GENERATION???? WHY???? THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME....MAYBE....
good luck to your next steps.... be better influence. and spread a good deeds.... God Bless

Answer 6

well, if it is in English, you need some work....