valedictory address
Farewell commencement oration
A valedictory address is the farewell speech delivered at a graduation ceremony, traditionally by the student with the highest academic standing in the graduating class.
The speech typically reflects on shared experiences and offers well-wishes for the future: Her valedictory address moved half the audience to tears.
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- commencementAct of starting
- high schoolUpper secondary institution
- class ofBelonging to a graduating group
- farewellLeave-taking expression
speech · parting words · podium · diploma · cap · gown · senior · salutatorian · ceremony · goodbye · tassel · auditorium · proud parents · applause · memories · future · moving on · classmates
- swan songsswan song, final performance, last performance, farewell concert, farewell tour
valedictory addresswelcome speech
Introductory address for arrivals
inaugural address · opening remarks · introductory remarks · keynote address · commencement speech
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