Fandom High Graduation Ceremony, Class of 2016, Early Saturday Evening [Part 1]

[bigdamnprincipal]

Right after sunset, to make sure all types of guests could safely attend, the ceremony for graduation was ready to go. The lawn of the school had been lit up with blue and gold lights, which reflected nicely off of the glitter scattered throughout the lawn.

Look, this was one of the last chances to get the students covered in glitter. They might miss Fandom too much without this annoyingly sparkly reminder!

There were chairs set up for all of the graduates, and plenty of seats for guests to come and watch. Hopefully, Fandom's current floaty conditions wouldn't weird anyone out, and as for anything else that might happen during the ceremony... well, the administration was hoping that Fandom had had enough weirdness for a little while, and things would go off without a hitch.

Congratulations, Class of 2016! Today is your day!

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Speeches! [Grad 2016]

[bigdamnprincipal]

Try not to fall asleep during the traditional talky bits!

Principal Winchester's Speech

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Re: Principal Winchester's Speech

[bigdamnprincipal]

"This is always one of my favorite and least favorite days," Zoe said as she looked around. "On one hand, it's the end of another successful year at our school. But it also means that some of you will be leaving us, to go lead exciting lives, at least we hope." Zoe paused for a moment, frowning. "This hasn't been an easy year. But I'm grateful for everyone who is here to say goodbye to our graduates, and I hope that the graduates remember there is always a place for them here. I hope the memories you've made here stay with you, and that you visit again as much as you can."

Dean Skywalker's Speech

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Re: Dean Skywalker's Speech

[sith_happened]

"I was here ten years ago," Anakin began, "crossing the stage myself as a graduate. And then we fought a giant inflatable gremlin balloon that came to life. Now our graduates don't think that's weird, and that's kind of the point of an education here in Fandom: we teach students to anticipate and tackle the unimaginable. Whether it's an alien invasion or waking up a pony or a small child for a weekend, the students here go back to their universes prepared for anything."

He paused, sighed, and then added, "And if some of the Fandom weirdness follows you home, we are not legally liable for any trauma either physical or emotional, as stated in the application language. Our lawyers wanted to remind you of that." He glanced at the students. "I'm glad you came. I wish all of you had made it to graduation, and we honor those who did not."

Re: Dean Skywalker's Speech

[stacyexperiment]

Gwen started clapping, but... did he say they fought a giant inflatable gremlin?

Student Council President's Speech - Alana

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Re: Student Council President's Speech - Alana

[not_a_moonie]

Public speaking had never really been Alana's deal. She clutched her notecards in sweating fingers as she climbed the podium, and drew a deep breath before speaking.

"So we did it," she said, before anything else. "After four years or so of invasions, aliens, animal transformations, and random singing, we're finally on our way out the door. High school graduation's always an accomplishment, but I think Fandom's Class of 2016 can be a little bit extra-proud of ourselves for this one. We are the tenth class to graduate from this school, by the way, so I think we can feel a little extra-awesome.

"They say the point of high school is education, and this place definitely educated us. Maybe it didn't always -- or even usually -- do it in the classroom, but it educated us all the same. We learned about respecting each other despite our differences. About working together toward a common goal. About getting off the island and traveling all around the world together -- and sometimes even getting off the planet. My time in Fandom was a gift. I hope yours was for you. And whatever we do next, I hope we all carry a little bit of this place in our heats to wherever the universe takes us.

"I'd like to thank our friends and families who supported us; our teachers who did their best for us; and the writers, musicians and artists who taught us how to dream big dreams. And I want to dedicate this speech to Kathy Li and Raven Darkholme, who should be here but aren't.

"Thanks. Go Gremlins."

And with that, she flushed, adjusted her cap again, and went back to her seat.