
Graduation Information
Commencement Student Speaker Tryouts
You're Invited to Audition for the Class of 2022 Commencement Speaker
Do you believe that you can inspire and motivate the class of 2022? Yes! Then we encourage you to apply and possibly become this year’s student commencement speaker.
To be considered, SUBMIT your Speaker Application, picture, and proposed speech by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Commencement Student Speaker Application
Eligibility
To be considered for Student Commencement Speaker, applicants must:
- Have earned a current GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Be in good academic standing
- Have displayed good citizenship while a student
- Will be receiving an Associate Degree from Foothill College
- Must be Present Day of Commencement
Guidelines for Your Speech
- Approximately 5 minutes of original content
- Shared orally in front of an audience of 1000 people or more virtually
- Mindful of the audience, including a diversity of graduates, families, and friends
Elements of a Successful Speech for Commencement
- A message that inspires, encourages, and reflects the vision and hopes of the graduates
- A compelling story that incorporates your Foothill College experience (i.e. volunteering, balancing work/school, involvement in community, overcoming hurdles, taking risks, a transcendent learning experience, or others)
- A message that is substantive, meaningful, entertaining, and suitable to the occasion
- A clear and cohesive organization of ideas or messages
Speaker Selection Process
- A graduation committee will review all submissions
- Graduating students will be selected for an interview to present their speech on May 18 or May 19, 2022 between 1-6pm.
- Student will be notify if selected or not on May 20, 2022.
- The chosen student speaker will be supported by our professional staff in developing their final speech and rehearsing delivery, to ensure they are confidently prepared.
How to Submit Your Speech
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022
Submit your application, picture, and written speech, and BIO
1. Submit your Commencement Student Speaker Application
2. Email a picture and your speech to Erin Ortiz at ortizerin@fhda.edu. (Picture and BIO will be used in commencement program if selected as speaker)
If you have questions, please contact Erin Ortiz at ortizerin@fhda.edu

Questions?
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