Speech Communication

This one is a Valedictory Speech “kuno” of Melnic for our Speech Communication class today. (9-2pm) He asked me to write a speech after Julius had asked them to present some speeches as an activity for the public speaking report. So for the sake of our group, Melnic presented it and I gathered up my thoughts and started to write… it was just a short one though. Time wasn’t enough so there were errors. However they are changed now.

It was meant to touch the hearts of BSN 2-D, but, their jokes and screaming had surpassed his voice and so only a few had appreciated the overall speech. I’m so gonna miss those scenes. But before the speech I just wanted to share how the class had been so joyous at that moment.

We were supposed to have our final exam on Speech Communication however our instructor said we’ll have to report first and so we were quite disappointed but then as the class went on, he was enjoying and so are we. There were dull moments but nothing can replace those smiles that were painted on our faces a while a back.

So Julius’ group reported and then there’s the activity about public speaking. Speeches include, MC Speech by Von, Valedictory address by Melnic, Wedding Message by Kenneth, Funeral message by Hazel which was so funny.

The story of the short play goes like this… Melnic celebrated his highschool graduation, then the next day he got married with Hazel and then he passed away. Kenneth’s speech was unscripted. It was so funny he didn’t know what to say, and we were all laughing, because he even asked, “Sinno ngamin tay agkasaren?” He’s the best friend of Melnic there. And according to his speech, Melnic and Hazel had been together for 5 years. After that, it was Hazel’s turn, she even had singers. (lol… I sang too) She gave a message to her husband for a day but boyfriend for five years… and the speech came out to be a song in the end. With the lyrics, “because you loved me,” and ones I can’t remember coz I was busy laughing at that moment. Hazel had props too… tissue and bouquet of flowers, and I can’t explain but I know it was a very hilarious scene.

Well guess those ones were really  unscripted coz Julius made us cry after the activity, he had a short speech. And I thought it had something to do with their report. (yes it’s speaking in public) He gave a speech about us, BSN 2-D. And I actually have the video on my camera. I guess people cried even though it’s just a short one coz I did.

Then Sir Fernandez said the final exam was cancelled and let’s take pictures. (that’s why he brought his camera… and so we had to ask Yuri from Section C at the next to take the pictures so we’ll be complete) And he also gave a short speech, I don’t have that one.

And that’s it. Very random but I will treasure the scene.

So here goes the speech… i accidentally deleted Melnic’s video *sigh*

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Four years ago, I was once a youngster, innocent of what lies ahead after graduating from Elementary. Unaware. Unprepared for bigger opportunities. However, those four years of toiling and working hard had brought me to where I am now. It was indeed a long and tedious journey. I had to undergo certain changes in order for me to grow and develop. And so along the way I met people who have helped me hone my hidden capabilities as an individual, as a student and for me to be a responsible man in the future.

I have been through a lot of things and it would be take me forever to reminisce back. I did succeed and I am proud to say through all my failures I learned how to cope up. I learned how to stand on my own and I opened my wings for possibilities. I learned to take risks however; I had to keep my feet on the ground so as not to fall. Through time and adjustments I have made this school my home and have deemed you as my family.

Life is hard and it will always be and many times in our lives we are faced with tough decisions and we have to choose between good and bad. Those choices have paid off because today we are again leaving the portals of this school which have served as our home.

After this, the path leads to the unknown. We are to face different directions that would bring us to where we are meant to be. Life is full of crossroads and I am thankful that life’s twist and turns had led me to where I belong.

Here.

To all our mentors thank you for opening our shells and guiding us as we thread the winding road of life. Thank you for developing our skills. Thank you for being a part of our journey.

To my parents, words are not enough to express my gratitude for all of your sacrifices. I can never repay you.

To my fellow graduates, let us show the world what we can do and let’s act for the betterment of humanity. Let’s introduce change. But always bear in mind that we are the change that we seek.

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Got a quote from President Barrack Obama there, “We are the change that we seek.”

~antonette

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• May 20, 2009