Graduation is one of the important milestones in a person's life. It is after graduation that you soar to the world of new dreams and aspirations. It is after your graduation that you spread your wings wide and fly out to explore the world around, in pursuit of your goals. On that very important day of your graduation, when you deliver your graduation speech, you naturally wish to make it effective. You wish to word it beautifully and express your feelings in the most eloquent way. Here is something on how to go about preparing your high school graduation speech along with some tips on writing and delivering it. Content of the Speech Include stories or anecdotes in your speech. Make it elaborate enough to encompass most of the significant incidents of the graduating years. Having spent a few years with your classmates and teachers, you will have many special moments to share. Remember to include them in the speech. Make a mention of some funny and some touching experiences that you had during the graduating years. Talk about the major events that occurred during your high school years. Refer to the interesting activities you did in school. Evoke emotion through your graduation speech. Dos and Don'ts ➺ Be specific while making your graduation speech. In case you generalize, the speech can apply to any group and that makes your speech lose its intent. ➺ Address your classmates, friends, teachers, and parents. Make your graduation speech a little personal. Involve the audience; include an emotional appeal in your speech. ➺ You shouldn't be talking about yourself throughout the speech. The platform is not meant for boasting about your achievements. Include a little about yourself but involve everyone who made your high school years worthwhile. ➺ Share your feelings about your high school years. Your speech is an opportunity you get, to express your sentiments towards your school. Thank the school and the teachers. Do not forget to mention anyone important who has been associated with the school in the time you were there. ➺ Your speech should not be used to complain about anything you disliked in school. It is not correct to speak badly about anyone during your graduation speech. It is not the right time to highlight anything negative. ➺ Refrain from referring to any controversial issues. Avoid mentioning anything that can embarrass anyone in the audience or make the spectators feel awkward. ➺ Avoid cliches in the speech. Make it sound different and let it reflect your sincere feelings in a crisp manner. Avoid repetition and don't stretch the speech too long. ➺ Do not assume yourself authorized to give advice to your classmates. Let your graduation speech be light and nice. Speak about some memorable moments with your friends and mention what you learned from them or how they helped you grow. Thank Everyone Your speech is the best opportunity to thank all those who have contributed to your successful journey. It is a chance to thank everyone who has contributed to shaping you during the high school years; it is a chance to appreciate all those who have been instrumental in your education. Take a moment to express gratitude to all those who have shared the experiences of your high school life. These people include your parents, your teachers, and also your friends and seniors. Do not forget that they have cultivated you and have a share in bringing you where you are. They have been there for you when you needed them. On the day of your graduation, as you are about to start a new chapter of your life, do not forget those who will be your guiding light in the future. We are sure these tips will help you prepare your high school graduation speech. These speeches are about looking back in time to enliven some of the cherished moments of your high school years. Make your speech interesting and touching.