Graduation Speech -- Graduation Speech, Commencement Address

Fellow graduates, honored guests, faculty, administrationMinna-san, KonbanwaDobri VecherBuenos NochesBon SoirGood evening.We, of Cedar Community College, be many nations. We are men and women, husbands and wives, parents. We are young and not-so-young. Behind the lay out of every graduate, and just as distinct, is a diverse story, a different reason, and a different use for the command for which we have assembled this evening to recognize. We cause to enrich the campus community, as we are not just a cross-section(prenominal) of this nation, but of the world. Displayed in the Brier Hall cafeteria are 50 topic flags to signify our cultural heritage here at Cedar. Yet unheeding of our diverse origins, we come here bound by a vernacular thread to acknowledge to ourselves and to others that we met and overcame the challenges needed to achieve this milestone. This great gift of education we entitle ourselves better prepares us for challenges yet ahead. There isnt one among us who hasnt made sacrifices, or know of someone who made them on our behalf, so we could be here thi...