As a valedictorian you are graduating with honours but will your valedictory speech reflect this? You may be a genius at maths or an expert on law but that does not mean that you are a competent speechwriters. Your valedictory speech should laud your fellow students and speak meaningfully of the education you have received. You should give gracious thanks to tutors, family or those who helped you attain your education. It should have some humour and a little pathos. Above all it should be optimistic, speaking of the golden future that lies ahead.

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