How to Write a High School President Speech

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Method 1 of 2: 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 of 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.