Graduation Speech -- Graduation Speech, Commencement Address

Students, faculty, family, friends, on this exciting day, I speak to optimism, laughter, and grins. As I was gathering input for this step speech, several race suggested including a profound quote offering encouraging advice to the young graduates, and then there were others who said, eh dont worry about it, no integrity listens to those anyway. Fortunately, I was actually able to take from both suggestions and found a happy balance.You see, I wont tell you today to Dare to dream or Find your own vision or even to Strive for excellence, or any trite clich thats ever been said in a graduation speech. So this might not be your typical commencement. I have no list of Dos and Donts for you. I dont have any funny stories about politicians or teachers. I dont have any jokes, nor do I have any raise quotes from real famous people. And so you may be wondering. Why?Because there are only a few times in life where you house really have time to sit, relax, and at least pretend to be intere sted in another kids advice on what works for them. This is one of those times where I get to fill you in on what has kept me going, trusting that you can relate. First, in attempt to take the advice to include a emblematic quote, it became quite clear that no matter what, life is an endless stream of contradictions and inconsistencies. You see, they tell us that haste makes waste, but then, the early bird gets the worm. And dont put off until tomorrow what you can get done today, but were supposed to stop and nose out the roses? When do we have time to smell the roses when were busy doing everything today? And how do you shoot for the moon when you are being told to wish upon a star? I mean come on.... ... and be proud of all you have accomplished here at McNeil. Sure its long, sure we have tons of kids in our kinfolk, but stare at everyones shoes or something. Laugh it up at the kid who is wearing flip flops. Chuckle at the girl who is only 411 and takes 5 strides for each of your 2. Er, wait, thats me. Enjoy this moment. Dont rush through these motions. This is a significant event. It does deserve grins, laughter, and an optimistic attitude.Life will prompt you by if you dont take time to enjoy all the small things. And remember, its those little things that make life funny. People should laugh at most of the things in life, cry at a few, and be neutral at hardly anything. Guys, I thank you. It has been an honor to serve as your class president. Good luck. Now, I am going to make like America Online Instant Messenger and sign off with an L-O-L. Good bye.