Avoid cliches in writing your valedictorian speech.
If you're trying to write a valedictorian speech, congratulations. Your hard work has paid off and you now have the opportunity to address your fellow classmates, school and parents with some parting words. You naturally want to write a speech that reflects your personality and is inspiring to other students. It's important to write the speech well before graduation so that you have the opportunity to practice it and make changes if necessary.
Instructions
1. Choose a theme for the speech. For example, you may want to celebrate the achievements of the class or inspire the students to go on and do great things.
2. Write a brief introduction. Welcome friends, educators and family members and thank them for attending the ceremony.
3. Lead into the body with a quotation or an anecdote. This should relate to the main theme of your speech. For instance, if your theme is about growth, you may want to start with a story about your first year at the school.
4. Be honest and personal. Share your true thoughts about this moment. You may feel excited about the prospects of the future, but a little bit nervous about suddenly being a small fish in a big pond. Most likely, your classmates share these feelings with you and will relate to what you say.
5. Conclude with a message of congratulations. It's not only your classmates who have worked hard to get to this point; teachers, administrators and parents have helped along the way. Congratulate these people as well.
