Graduation Speech -- Graduation Speech, Commencement Address

I want to say CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2012. I greatly estimate sharing my journey with you. I believe the greater the difficulty, the greater the rejoice and the glory is what we proceed tonight. When I was first asked to speak in await of the graduation committee, I said to myself, I cant do this, what do I have to say anyway, I dont have time, Im in the middle of midterms and its just something else I have to prep are for. After broody over all(a) these excuses, Im here and I have an answer to my consume questions. The reason Im here is because my achievements are much greater than me. I owe most of my success to the faculty, staff, and students of Shelton Community College. I need to show my gratitude and cargo deck to those who helped me get on this st date tonight, something I never thought was contingent. allow me explain why. I was born and raised in Southern atomic number 20 in a difficult area, where going to shallow was not a priority. My high school was composed of gang violence and drive-by shootings. In addition, I was living in an environment where people abused themselves, as well as others. People around me were selling drugs, using drugs, involved in gangs, and dropping out of school. Most of my high school girlfriends were getting with child(predicate) and working the welfare system to make a living. That was what my life was like, then. I first visited Washington state in the summer of 93, at the age of 15. I didnt realize it then, but that visit opened my eyes to what was affirmable and gave me hope for the future. I settled in Shelton for the summer and joined the supporter program through Shelton High School. I was to go to summer school from 8 a.m. to noon and do a work assignment from 1-4 p.m. Can... ... possible for us to have a dream and has impacted us in many ways. I know we will always remember SCC as a home, a life, and a future, all in one campus. You provided us a quality education in an atmosphere that ha s encouraged all of us to achieve our educational goals. We are now life-long learners, responsible members of our communities, and are proud citizens of a rapidly changing world. You have provided us an advert access to educational opportunities, maintained high standards of excellence, and promoted a sense of campus community. Therefore, I APPLAUD Shelton Community College for successfully fulfilling its mission with the class of 2006. Go celebrate tonight Spend time with your families and show them your appreciation. Please remember that yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, and thats why its called the present. Dream risky