Beautiful and Moving Graduation Speech

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  • čas přidán 23. 06. 2016
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    It was easy writing a good speech, for such great people. Thanks Wilsonville class of 2016 for letting me, be a part of your story.
    June 9th 2016, Rolling Hills Community Church
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Komentáře • 641

  • @JaclynMarston
    @JaclynMarston  Před 4 lety +58

    If you want to learn how I wrote this speech, check out this video: czcams.com/video/t5CUSzp9SrM/video.html

  • @woamx1833
    @woamx1833 Před 5 lety +1970

    “13075 days ago, we walked into the brick building of Wilson High, but we’re not the same people walking out.”

    • @vbid5562
      @vbid5562 Před 4 lety +19

      1300 and a 75 is 1375 FFS

  • @Tea-zt5jp
    @Tea-zt5jp Před 5 lety +1460

    She made me feel like I graduated with this class

  • @mysteryanimal3236
    @mysteryanimal3236 Před 5 lety +3444

    Who else came from a girl's speech 'Why am I not good enough?'
    P.S. WONDERFUL SPEECH

  • @paigehendrickson6908
    @paigehendrickson6908 Před 4 lety +368

    “it’s not about how far you go, it’s about how far you’ve come

  • @stephanietapia8021
    @stephanietapia8021 Před 5 lety +3086

    I would hate to be the girl after her lol 😂

  • @sophiewebb7046
    @sophiewebb7046 Před 5 lety +1844

    How on EARTH did u come up with the best speech ever 😅😅😅

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 5 lety +167

      6 months of watching every other speech on CZcams. 10 complete rough drafts. And never stop writing!

    • @alysonvalderrama5085
      @alysonvalderrama5085 Před 4 lety +6

      Jaclyn Marston wow! I wish I had your determination

    • @spinoboy1047
      @spinoboy1047 Před 3 lety +5

      Alyson Valderrama determination comes all from you, anyone can do what they want if they worked for it, so don’t compare yourself to others, instead compare you past self to you and then you to your future. That way you’ll understand that you’ve grown so much, and yet you can continue that tenfold.

    • @taylorbowles6288
      @taylorbowles6288 Před 3 lety +2

      @@JaclynMarston I have three days to write my speech😪

    • @DezzysGiraffeGogglz
      @DezzysGiraffeGogglz Před 3 lety +2

      @@taylorbowles6288 Same, mine is due on Tuesday

  • @jeulias
    @jeulias Před 5 lety +1089

    Gosh I love her voice sooooooo much

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 5 lety +27

      Thank you!!

    • @jeulias
      @jeulias Před 5 lety +10

      @@JaclynMarston oh, whoa, no problem 😂😂 also you're so funny haha 😉😉

  • @paigem.6487
    @paigem.6487 Před 5 lety +259

    People are probably here cuz they’re graduating VERY soon.

    • @paigem.6487
      @paigem.6487 Před 5 lety +3

      Mr. Abad My graduation is next Sunday cuz I’ll also be giving out a speech to everyone & am VERRRRRY nervous. Lol

    • @anaislopez749
      @anaislopez749 Před 4 lety +3

      I'm graduating in 4 months

    • @saphcakes
      @saphcakes Před 4 lety +1

      Graduating in 5-6 months

    • @amiramar5018
      @amiramar5018 Před 4 lety +1

      I’m graduating in 2 months

    • @h_b_a_a
      @h_b_a_a Před 4 lety +2

      TOMORROW actually...

  • @clove6559
    @clove6559 Před 5 lety +818

    I bet everybody felt like there script is the worst after hearing this.

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 5 lety +57

      6 months of work with a dedicated heart will beat anything!

    • @nelrim7983
      @nelrim7983 Před 5 lety

      Their*

    • @tatienriquez1560
      @tatienriquez1560 Před 5 lety

      their*

    • @nelrim7983
      @nelrim7983 Před 5 lety +2

      tatiana enriquez You don’t know if “their” is their name. It’s 2019, and anything is possible.

    • @alysonvalderrama5085
      @alysonvalderrama5085 Před 4 lety +3

      Jaclyn Marston lmao my teachers ONLY gave us like 4 DAYS to write this and I’m kinda stressed😳😅😬😥

  • @brundhaaa
    @brundhaaa Před 6 lety +1510

    Okay I'm crying and I don't even know you

  • @oliviacai5664
    @oliviacai5664 Před 7 lety +716

    you sound and look kind of like Jessie from disney channel! brings back memories...
    great speech! i loved the part about "because of people like you"

  • @lilyastor5980
    @lilyastor5980 Před 5 lety +80

    Lmao, I’m a junior and the junior part was way too true. I don’t sleep, I complain about my labs, and just cry a lil. It’s great

  • @Flamo353
    @Flamo353 Před 5 lety +133

    *hits blunt* Her annunciation is intense

  • @aliyahyagz1338
    @aliyahyagz1338 Před 6 lety +356

    U sound like Ivy in gossip girl. I LOVE UR VOICE.

  • @esmerussell2423
    @esmerussell2423 Před 5 lety +104

    Class of 2020 anyone??

  • @Sumaira_04
    @Sumaira_04 Před 5 lety +168

    She looks so much like Debby Ryan, the speech was beautiful tho💪

  • @BrenaeMcFarland
    @BrenaeMcFarland Před 5 lety +130

    i’m going to be complete honest, at first i was like where is she going with this but gurlllll you have a GIFT to speak and write❣️

  • @ashlynfoote3478
    @ashlynfoote3478 Před 5 lety +76

    I am my class’ valedictorian, and I’m currently working on my speech. I am from Oregon as well, but I just have to say GO DUCKS!

  • @user-gq5gi2ml5h
    @user-gq5gi2ml5h Před 4 lety +10

    imagine the goosebumps her family had when they heard this since they didn't know she was doing this in the first place, WOW, what an amazing speech!

  • @laurenporter3489
    @laurenporter3489 Před 4 lety +10

    “She is everything i’ve ever wanted to be” that almost made me tear up 😢

  • @hillyplays29
    @hillyplays29 Před 5 lety +51

    When you started talking about your mom I actually cried ❤️

  • @itskaymclaughlin71
    @itskaymclaughlin71 Před 4 lety +8

    I cried when she talked about her mom because that is literally how my mom is

  • @jjmadrid23
    @jjmadrid23 Před 5 lety +138

    I feel bad for the girl that went after her

    • @karen8590
      @karen8590 Před 5 lety +2

      We have the same last name, lol

  • @imanbasheer2700
    @imanbasheer2700 Před 6 lety +263

    I like this speech very much, and it inspired me in creating my own speech because of Im the class of 2018

  • @yazminramirez3595
    @yazminramirez3595 Před 6 lety +226

    It’s always good when you look into depth. Your speech is one of the most beautiful speeches I’ve ever heard. Not everyone gives credits to the teachers, which Doesn’t makes sense why they wouldn’t. But anyways this is incredible 👏🏼

  • @makaylawhyte9670
    @makaylawhyte9670 Před 5 lety +270

    I just started high school today but wow

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 5 lety +25

      It's a good start, but what follows is a million times better!

    • @gerardantonucci6786
      @gerardantonucci6786 Před 5 lety +9

      Enjoy the years while they last

    • @ericat2179
      @ericat2179 Před 4 lety

      Spellcaster86 it’s probably summer for them already lol

    • @tristenconica4666
      @tristenconica4666 Před 4 lety +1

      Make sure to make lots of good memories.
      Make sure to learn from the bad.
      Make sure to have fun.
      Make sure to be there for everyone.
      Make sure to not lose yourself.
      Make sure to just do your best .

    • @Barnes_Videography
      @Barnes_Videography Před 4 lety +1

      How’s it going bud?

  • @ryliedavidson2978
    @ryliedavidson2978 Před 5 lety +11

    This year 2018-19 is my freshman year, it’s been sooo stressful but I am excited to make memories these next 4 years with everyone in my class that I’ve watched grow up and I’ve grown up with since 3rd grade. I’m going to miss everyone but I’m glad to see what my memories hold.

    • @kelsiemae3480
      @kelsiemae3480 Před 5 lety

      Rylie Davidson aw that’s so amazing. I live in the U.K. so I leave at the age of 15 next year Is my last year at school and I’m telling you now don’t take it for granted

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching!

  • @avainvernon2551
    @avainvernon2551 Před 5 lety +17

    I usually don’t like speeches and I get very bored easily but this was beautiful and brilliant, loved every word

  • @souljaboy6222
    @souljaboy6222 Před 5 lety +301

    She kinda sounds like Halsey

  • @Dani-uj2cv
    @Dani-uj2cv Před 5 lety +8

    Fairness is getting what you need, the only way to make that happen, is to make it happen yourself.

  • @jennaandkenzie9804
    @jennaandkenzie9804 Před 5 lety +27

    *i don’t even know you or this school but i’m crying i-*

  • @MihranKalaydjian
    @MihranKalaydjian Před 6 lety +34

    This is so touching, moving and emotional speech.Our Daughter never stop crying, I thank you for your powerful speech.

  • @tristenconica4666
    @tristenconica4666 Před 4 lety +2

    For some reason I’m watching graduation speeches. I think it’s because I feel nostalgic when I hear them.I graduated In June of 2018 . I miss high school I had a lot of down moments but I also had a lot of good moments and moments that had taught me a lot. Moments With people who are no longer in my life but that is how life goes I suppose.

    • @JBAmex
      @JBAmex Před 3 lety

      I made a 2020 graduation speech if you want to check it out, czcams.com/video/3l0z0jyxLGc/video.html

  • @eviebayer3239
    @eviebayer3239 Před 5 lety +38

    I love how I'm just over here studying for my biology exam looking over what mitochondria is and then you just answered it, lol. But this is the most inspiring and beautiful speech I have ever watched!!

  • @rudyroker3
    @rudyroker3 Před 7 lety +150

    "Its because of people like you..." Was amazing :). Im a fellow Oregonian graduating next year. I loved your speech and I hope to get val/sal so I can speak too. Thanks for your superb words :) go beavs!

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 7 lety +3

      rudyroker3 thank you! go beaves!

    • @rudyroker3
      @rudyroker3 Před 5 lety +6

      @@JaclynMarston I never actually updated this, but I did get to speak as salutatorian of my class and I used a small part of your speech about how amazing our teachers are. Thanks for the inspiration and my sister is actually a freshman beav this year haha! :)

  • @isabelyrungaray9956
    @isabelyrungaray9956 Před 5 lety +63

    This is why I’m gonna be a teacher

  • @CVetteMan1111
    @CVetteMan1111 Před 5 lety +16

    "The person who gained the most value is the one who came the furthest!" That's what she said. :-) Dirty thoughts aside, great speech!

  • @donnajoycastillo136
    @donnajoycastillo136 Před 11 měsíci +2

    No other words to say but WOW.very moving and inspiring speech.

  • @anja3221
    @anja3221 Před 7 lety +70

    What a beautiful speech! You are incredibly eloquent, it's so refreshing to listen to you speak!

  • @emiikiwi
    @emiikiwi Před 4 lety +8

    4:05 literally was amazing. So true. We need to see what we learn, not others! Beautifully put!

  • @aaisme2000
    @aaisme2000 Před 5 lety +38

    Wow! You moved me to tears. Good luck on your journey through life! You have a beautiful soul.

  • @galinasalorian3629
    @galinasalorian3629 Před 5 lety +12

    I started high school a week ago and im so excited for my next 4 years here

  • @hillyplays29
    @hillyplays29 Před 5 lety +8

    I came back here from the class of 2012 speech. Your sisters’ graduation ❤️

  • @purplerose8336
    @purplerose8336 Před 5 lety +81

    She kind of reminds me of DJ from Full House

  • @savabs1734
    @savabs1734 Před 5 lety +11

    I am junior this year and this is the most relatable speech i have ever heard! I love it!!! It’s beautiful, it’s true! I hope you’re doing well!

  • @Dan-fo2rf
    @Dan-fo2rf Před 5 lety +4

    God bless that poor soul that goes after her🙏

  • @gracemcmichael1510
    @gracemcmichael1510 Před 5 lety +2

    I just graduated today and this brought me to tears. Looking back high school was a beautiful chapter in my life, I grew so much during that time. But I know the next chapter will be the most beautiful one yet. Best of luck class of 2019!

    • @gracemcmichael1510
      @gracemcmichael1510 Před 5 lety

      I'm also going to be a teacher and this was immensely encouraging.

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 5 lety

      Hooray! Make the next chapter the best one yet

  • @maizy7479
    @maizy7479 Před 5 lety +17

    Omg she got a standing ovation!

  • @oliviawilder1291
    @oliviawilder1291 Před 5 lety +6

    I’m graduating this year and this is making me cry

  • @sophieschmid187
    @sophieschmid187 Před 5 lety +35

    She looks like Emma form „just add water“
    Ps.: BEAUTIFUL SPEECH

  • @ipekuu
    @ipekuu Před rokem +1

    me watching this six years later as a 2023 high school graduate who’s going to give the speech:) not to mention reading out from your paper is not allowed wish me luckk I hope I can sound like you.
    hopefully I can rind this comment again when it’s finally over lol

  • @rainforme1850
    @rainforme1850 Před rokem

    Oh my goodness, you are the perfect example of absorbing the best education you could possibly get at the moment your parents must be beaming, bright rays of sunshine. I say listened to you. This is got to be the best graduation speech. I’ve ever heard in my 70 years of life.

  • @ladynoir198
    @ladynoir198 Před 3 lety +2

    The parents part hits different to me because I don’t want to be like my parents one day. I want to support my kid

  • @tyla8759
    @tyla8759 Před 5 lety

    Damn that’s the best things I’ve ever heard out of someone’s mouth. I’d be in tears right now if I was there. 👏👏👏

  • @damijares7632
    @damijares7632 Před 5 lety +7

    I present my class’ Valedictorian Speech, and this is very proper motivation. Thank you

  • @Oldhippiechickadventures
    @Oldhippiechickadventures Před 11 měsíci +1

    What an awesome speech! Thank you,

  • @itssophianotsofia1491
    @itssophianotsofia1491 Před 5 lety +41

    “Into a miraculous fire drill” sUsPIciOuS

  • @motivationwavedailypositiv2857

    Phenomenal speech!!! Thank you.

  • @mirthesauve6438
    @mirthesauve6438 Před 5 lety +3

    This is one heck of a good speech. She would be a great public speaker!

  • @rubybutt7343
    @rubybutt7343 Před 5 lety +46

    I used this as inspiration for my leavers speech and it helped so much!! Everyone cried and thought it was the best part of the ceremony so i guess I have to say thank you!! This speech really is incredible x

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 5 lety +4

      Ruby Butt thank you so much, glad it was much needed inspiration!

  • @gachatoronuwu2591
    @gachatoronuwu2591 Před 5 lety +5

    That was a phenomenal speech and I agree completely and love your voice!

  • @brycehammerton4542
    @brycehammerton4542 Před 5 lety +3

    The part about who gained the most and just focusing on yourself on point

  • @jaredhuntley3605
    @jaredhuntley3605 Před 4 lety +1

    Jaclyn Marston this is the best high school graduation speech I’ve heard in my life.

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 4 lety +1

      Thank you!

    • @jaredhuntley3605
      @jaredhuntley3605 Před 4 lety

      Jaclyn Marston your Welcome thank you for such an incredible speech? I hope hearing your your incredible has changed the lives of so many and inspired people and they enjoyed hearing it as much I did.

  • @omerariicastillo3922
    @omerariicastillo3922 Před 5 lety +4

    I got hella chills barley on the first minutes. i love this. you’re voice is so freakin soothing my gosh. I know you’ve prob heard that so much already but this was amazing. this was the type of speech that most likely everyone would enjoy to hear. and prob some tears too;;)

  • @Julz1x
    @Julz1x Před 7 lety +63

    I love this speech, in a few weeks I'll be giving mine !
    Thank you for posting this !

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 7 lety +1

      Julianne Djan-Sampson good luck!

    • @georgiejeffs5239
      @georgiejeffs5239 Před 5 lety

      Does everyone give a speech or a selected few

    • @sorrygoogle9828
      @sorrygoogle9828 Před 5 lety

      @@georgiejeffs5239 selected few, generally salutatorian, valedictorian, and class president

    • @JBAmex
      @JBAmex Před 3 lety

      If you like speeches I made a 2020 graduation speech: czcams.com/video/3l0z0jyxLGc/video.html

  • @misssoandso
    @misssoandso Před měsícem +1

    Jaclyn, thank you for sharing your speech and suggestions.
    I have been asked to give the graduation speech this May. At first, I wasn’t sure if I should accept the role, but now, I can see it as an opportunity to share a message that someone and myself needed to hear years ago as a fresh graduate.
    I am figuring out how to address my fellow PhD/MD/MS program peers all in a 5 minute speech. Yes, my university decided to put all of us in one big ceremony due to budget cuts. These three programs combined take up 8-10 years of schooling, and everyone is at difference stages in their medical career. This is going to be challenging for me to write in a few weeks. Wish me luck!

  • @madajafarmer5414
    @madajafarmer5414 Před 5 lety +2

    She's such a great speaker & this was a great speech

  • @abigailgrunenberg445
    @abigailgrunenberg445 Před 5 lety +19

    This is a fantastic speech. Well done!!

  • @delish9637
    @delish9637 Před 3 měsíci

    Naw I had a D+ in my stats class (I’m a freshmen btw) and like I told myself that I need to pass my class now, and I got motivated enough and ended up bringing my grade up to a B-. Your desire is what makes you successful because desire unlocks the key to the execution of your tasks which will end up adding onto your ultimate goal. Your only limit is the amount of time you have on this earth, so use it wisely. Hopefully somebody reads this and feels inspired cuz it genuinely sucks when you’ve got no belief in urself ❤

  • @anablanco7163
    @anablanco7163 Před 2 lety +1

    I dropped out of college and I’m going back in the fall and this was very motivational thank you 💕

  • @offtothenextadventure4048

    .... beautiful. I love your personality.

  • @hannahscottp4389
    @hannahscottp4389 Před 5 lety +12

    I love her voice!

  • @moonzoom5134
    @moonzoom5134 Před 5 lety

    Wow! This speech is amazing. I've seen many other high school graduation speeches and this is by far the best I've seen. I found this while searching for inspiration to write my graduation speech. I'm completely blown away.

  • @switchbladesx5808
    @switchbladesx5808 Před 5 lety +10

    Omg this was so amazing I’m in 8th grade so I didn’t start high school and I’m sooo nervous but somehow I felt like I understood your speech so much

  • @JMC.LifeMastery
    @JMC.LifeMastery Před 3 lety

    Beautiful message . Thk you for thanking the teachers .

  • @clove6559
    @clove6559 Před 5 lety +5

    Sometimes she sounds like she is making a rap it's amazing xD

  • @marco1eyepollo958
    @marco1eyepollo958 Před 7 lety +5

    Love your Passion, Too cute!

  • @isaacvorwald3669
    @isaacvorwald3669 Před 3 lety

    Giving my high school grad speech this Sunday. If it is half as good as this I’ll be happy! This is so awesome

  • @vince065us
    @vince065us Před 3 lety

    A very good speech.It's still relevant in 2021.

  • @oliviarobbins6108
    @oliviarobbins6108 Před 5 lety +5

    Oh my this made me cry. This was absolutely beautiful😢

  • @anupamaduwadi
    @anupamaduwadi Před 2 lety +2

    Love from Nepal < 3

  • @psi_feelingokay9784
    @psi_feelingokay9784 Před 5 lety +18

    Im SO Glad im graduating in like 40 days because I HATE my school.

  • @sjsvt_elfcarat
    @sjsvt_elfcarat Před 6 lety

    It was really amazing!!! Congratulations Jaclyn!!! Soar high.

  • @mirandatharp1861
    @mirandatharp1861 Před 5 lety +18

    This was inspiring I got goosebumps

  • @libertyhernley690
    @libertyhernley690 Před 5 lety +2

    That is amazing! This is so deep! I love it!

  • @hillyplays29
    @hillyplays29 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations on graduating from college this year Jaclyn!

  • @alvint4485
    @alvint4485 Před 4 lety +1

    Beauty, an ends in itself.

  • @yasminal9438
    @yasminal9438 Před 5 lety +2

    “the challenge and the knowledge that it’s going to be a fight to live an interesting life”

  • @sanjivkumar-hf4hx
    @sanjivkumar-hf4hx Před 5 lety +4

    Speechless 😷😷 what a wonderful, beautiful and great speech😀😀

  • @JustACoverStory.
    @JustACoverStory. Před 5 lety

    Maybe her teachers are awesome but in my school it's the students that deserve all the praise.

    • @Camzeyy
      @Camzeyy Před 5 lety

      A teacher making students do all the work or not teaching well is actually helping u out. There's not always gonna be someone there to show u how to do something. Some of these teachers understand that and some are lazy either way they're doing you a favor u don't realize this until you're graduating though

  • @Victoria-mh7dn
    @Victoria-mh7dn Před 3 lety +1

    I literally live in Wilsonville wth! Great speech!

  • @charlessantee8329
    @charlessantee8329 Před 2 lety +1

    Congratulations to all the graduates 2016

  • @dasiamariscal8302
    @dasiamariscal8302 Před 5 lety +3

    Gah I swear my heart ! 😭 this was so good I'm trying not to cry in my class
    1 more year to go for me ! 😭this was deep !

  • @umokay3384
    @umokay3384 Před 5 lety

    I did the speech for my middle school graduation and it was no where near and excellent as yours! Wonderful job!

  • @alfie7362
    @alfie7362 Před 3 lety

    Jaclyn Marston your speech is an inspiration for everybody out there !!!!

    • @JaclynMarston
      @JaclynMarston  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you!

    • @alfie7362
      @alfie7362 Před 3 lety +1

      @@JaclynMarston Welcome stay safe & always be that Positive person you are !!!!!!!

  • @motakez731
    @motakez731 Před 5 lety +16

    Im going to speech on my class tomorrow wish me luck :D

    • @JBAmex
      @JBAmex Před 3 lety

      Nice, I wrote a 2020 grad speech aswell, it's on my channel if you want to check it out czcams.com/video/3l0z0jyxLGc/video.html

  • @KK-or2sw
    @KK-or2sw Před 5 lety +2

    Overwhelming speed , your every words conveyed consistence sound 😊

  • @keiraconrad5552
    @keiraconrad5552 Před 5 lety +1

    I’m in 8th grade, terrified to start high school, this made me happy

  • @kaitlynfletter6191
    @kaitlynfletter6191 Před 5 lety +4

    my brother was in this graduating class and i was at this ceremony just kinda shook it showed up in my recommend lmao also good speech👍🏻