How to Write a High School President Speech

Three Methods:Sample SpeechesWriting a High School President SpeechWriting a High School President Speech for Graduation

If leadership is your destiny, then you need to be able to write a high school president speech. In the beginning, you will need a persuasive speech that will help you to win the election. Then, if you're a senior who is elected class president, you may also need a high school graduation speech. Follow these tips to write speeches that will help you to win at the ballot box--and beyond.

Sample Speeches

Sample High School President Speech

Sample Election Acceptance Speech

Sample Graduation Speech


Method 1
Writing a High School President Speech

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    Start with an introduction. Tell your audience who you are, what class you are in and why you are running for high school president.
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    Choose 1 to 3 major issues that you want to resolve as class president. Make sure that the issues are realistic and that you can deliver on your promises.
    • Speak in collective terms. Use "we" and "our" instead of "I" and "mine" or "you" and "yours."
    • Tell the audience how you will all work together to achieve your goals.
    • Explain what will have changed when you finish the job.
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    Explain why you are qualified for leadership. Communicate both decisiveness and openness to input. Also, express your willingness to work alongside your classmates to get the job done.
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    Explain your differences with your opponents. Use facts and avoid distorting the truth with negative speech.
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    Close by asking the audience members for their votes. If you've developed a catchy slogan, then use it at this time.

Method 2
Writing a High School President Speech for Graduation

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    Write an introduction that will hook your audience.
    • Many people start with a memorable quote or anecdote that is appropriate for the occasion.
    • Briefly state the main point or idea of your speech.
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    Compose the body of your speech.
    • Talk about the past first. Highlight proud achievements, appropriate lessons learned and cherished memories from high school to which everyone in your high school class can relate.
    • Focus on the present. Discuss the meaning of graduating from high school and the importance of performing the graduation ritual.
    • Look to the future. Mention how you expect your classmates to make a unique contribution to society.
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    Conclude by restating your main idea. Thank your parents, teachers and administrators and wish your classmates well.

Tips

  • Consider the setting. Design a speech that is appropriate either for a small classroom full of people or for a large audience in a gymnasium or auditorium.
  • Set the stage for a campaign speech. Have signs, slides, campaign buttons and other supplies to promote your candidacy.
  • Dress appropriately on the day that you give your speech.

Warnings

  • Keep your speech short and simple. Be concise and use words that your audience will easily understand. Also, avoid cliches so that your speech doesn't sound trite.
  • Don't be expressionless when you deliver your speech. Speak slowly and clearly so that you project authority, and look out toward multiple points in your audience.

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