Or maybe he wrote down something like Rick's Speech: Uh, hi, everybody. I'm Rick. You know, when I first met Bird person, he was (trail off) (crumples up notes) (ad-lib)
That was an amazing speech. I'm 55 and looking back he is right. Some dreams have turned to regret yet on my death bed I won't be thinking about what I didn't do. My thoughts will be on the amazing family I have and wish I would have spent more time with them I will hope I instilled good morals in my children but most of I will hope that they all know how much I loved them all.
I had dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. After destroying my arm playing D1 baseball that became an impossibility. I went into the Marines which I am extremely proud of. Blessings come in disguises as well. What at first seemed like the end of the world opened up the door to doing something I hadn't previously considered and not a day goes by where I don't cherish the memories with my fellow Marines. Pick yourself up when life brings you to your knees you might be surprised what you find.
I was doing competitive debating / public speeches at that age... even so, it took me years and some training to become good at it in my 20s and beyond. This kid is gifted... that's why he's valedictorian, and will likely be a business leader or politician in the future.
Awesome speech!!! Thank you!!! I was always told I could not pursue my Dreams! I am now 50, and I am so much wanting to do a 'creative' csreer- something in the artistic arena. I am good at it! It is my passion! I think God gave me this talent for a reason. We should always go after our dreams- it is a lack of Faith! I am going to not listen to all the ppl who want tyo pull me down to their level!!! Thank you- Again! If I cannot realize this in some way- there Is always a factotory or the medical field!!!!
Well, he clearly memorized everything he planned to say, and his speech is not without its cliches, but nevertheless, he still had an impressive delivery. Lots of people here are saying that he'll likely become mediocre, and I'm not sure that's likely; after all, he is val, and it takes a lot of hard work to get there, so I'm sure his fire is not yet extinguished. However, it's clear that this guy is an optimist who follows the mantra that you'll always be able to follow your dreams, and that's obviously not true. No one should be discouraged from at least attempting to follow their heart's desire, but for pete's sake, you have got to devise a Plan B because of Plan A's improbability. Bright dude, just needs to be a bit morea real.
So many haters smh. Lovely speech, whether or not you memorized it or said it from the heart, it was inspirational. Many people on here are just hating. I am a rising Senior with so much work to do, I probably won't have time to have fun or anything. Changing schools in the middle of high school, to one with more requirements will do that to you. I liked your speech. I'm a writer. I don't write much anymore, but I still do, and I want to continue doing so because I love it. This speech made me realize that my dream to write is not dead. No one ever discouraged me, but I know that writing alone will not be enough to live off of.
This will be my son one day :) my 7 year old who is in love with school, and is brilliant in math and language . ( he’s passed division ) I can’t wait to celebrate his hard work
I was a valedictorian in a small school but never got to do any speech with a graduation a year later where they forgot my name in my class list and then on the high achievers list. Shitty as hell school
Graduation speeches should never be about YOU, who you have sex with, YOUR agenda, etc. It should be something all graduates would admire when (if) they think about it later. SMH And I hate when people comment about looks, but that "lady" in the front row!!!!
One thing my grandmother was right LOL I was the child who didn't fit in anywhere in high school lol those football trophies and awards don't get you much in life
High school teachers act like they are your parents, college/uni profs act like they are your buddy. If high school teachers weren’t so condescending, I think more kids would actually go on to a higher schooling.
High school was a difficult time for me I was a foot shorter than the girls 40 lbs overweight with crooked yellow teeth and a bad case of gas the ugliest girl in school would not give me the time of day so predictably I played with myself a lot and over time went blind
Uh So Just A Question Why Do People Think A Valedictorian Is Such A High Honor, I Mean I Guess Having The Best Grades Is Good But Honestly What Makes Them Different From Those Who Aren't They Could As Well Fail To, What Are They Least Likely To Fail Because That Is A Lie, I Knew People Who Were A Valedictorian And Have A Lowpaying Job So Why Are They So Special. I'm Just Saying This Because People In The Comments Say " Oh You'll Never Come Close To A VALEDICTORIAN "
Thief Ninja because getting good grades is hard for most kids much less having high enough grades to be a valedictorian. I graduated at the top of the class and the second best was far behind where I was. So he is special. We all are, but he had a great mind that can store much more than your topical high schooler. Most dont care enough to get A's because they want to start working right away while valedictorians might not always care but they still get through high school at the top. So you know they have to be different.
And also to tear us down not only lift us but tear us down . Fuck the haters Aim high and ACHIEVE GREATNESS ! The adults behind me , seem and feel insecure the moment he began talking about how typically people just are born study graduate gets career , have a family and then die . And he's right. The lady in the blue dress in the beginning tried to play off her insecuritiy by pointing somewhere else and tried to distract herself from the discomfort and slowly her body language spoke guilt of what the young man was speaking about lol but it's true . Also many lift you up when growing up , but iced had more kick me down while growing up then help me and it got worser as an adult . I had even MORE PEOPLE KICK ME DOWN AND SABATOGE MY PLANS OF SUCCESS WHICH IM STILL WORKING TORWARDS . THEYRE COWARDS . THEY NEED AN ARMY JUST TO TAKE ON ME .
I wish I could've gone to this school. I graduated this year on the same day - and while we got a huge center with thousands of people having their eyes on us - our valedictorians decided to embarrass themselves by being the whitest rappers possible, by rapping their speech - preventing anyone from getting the gist due to a shitty mic. On top of that though, there's no way this dude came up with this off his head in this video.
If no dreams are too big, then my dream to become an awesome edgy hero who works in the shadows with supernatural powers is still possible! And if making a plan B means plan A will fail, I guess I should give up my plans on being a practical programer and just work hard at being a super hero! Lets start with getting a supernatural power! Just wait and see what I become in 10 years😎! Future me: Man... so glad I chose to be a programer, can't believe I tried being a superhero. Future future me: I'M FINALLY A SUPERHERO!!! I got physic abilities developed through technology at last! Now if only I weren't 86 years old and on my deathbed... Oh well, better make the best of this!
Nah. Impressive kid. He deservedly will go far, and that’s great. This? It’s mannered, cautious, even boring….. . This is not impressive. I do think he will be, though, IF he realizes exactly why this speech is was a really big miss.
Great speech but not all dreams come true snowflake. Not everyone can be an astronaut, an NFL football player, a runway model, a best seller. Sure don't give up on your dreams but more importantly...don't stay down when your dreams fail. Failure is all part of the game...how quickly you can recover from failure is the true mark of a successful person. The quicker you can get back up...the better. And don't be upset if your quest for your dream starts out by mopping floors. You have to earn your stripes.
Future president speaking . Full of insights. Full of himself . Full of shit . My little speech truly was off the cuff . Maybe not president. But I see a book in the future.
Looseel Scott You're the own creator of your own life. I'm Sorry you lived your life not finding your purpose. Everything he said is the answer to life for each individual. Find your purpose and do what it is YOU want to do and not what the world wants you to do. Sad to see someone say this is a "fantasy" when it's called being successful with the right mind set.
Love listening to the valeds who rip their school system a new one. This guy has a pretty lame message in comparison. Gee, follow your dreams, duha It is typically American though... all form no substance.
The speech has a lot of truth but, he forget GOD, and lie about lime, well, in the sense taht it´s last, ultimly, forverer, and, he, is acting. "99% truth 1%lie, maybe is demonic"
