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Berlin Valedictory Speech

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I’m probably not the best person to represent our class in a speech. I’m not someone to jump into the middle of things. I’ve always been more comfortable on the sidelines of the Class of 2015, sitting off by myself with a book clutched in my hand. While many of the people on this stage visited Cape Cod for our senior trip, I was reading The Grapes of Wrath and taking a pottery class. That sentence pretty much tells you all you need to know about me. [Read more…] about Berlin Valedictory Speech

Berlin Salutatory Speech

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When I found out I had the opportunity to speak today, a lot went through my head. I didn’t want to talk a lot about our past here or try to predict our futures; I just wanted to talk and leave an impression. I’ve seen and heard plenty of graduation speeches before. I used to sit down there and play for the graduates like our awesome band is today, and honestly, I can’t remember a word of what those speakers said. What I do remember is how great each of them made me feel, and ever since hearing them, I’ve wanted to make sure I left at least someone in this room tonight with the same great feeling I felt. [Read more…] about Berlin Salutatory Speech

Berlin Scholarships & Awards

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The American Red Cross Life Share Scholarship was presented to Colleen Reichelt

The Berlin Central School Staff/Student Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a Berlin High School graduate who has worked to the best of his/her ability and does not necessarily rank at the top of the graduating class; to a graduate who desires to further his/her education either academically or technically; and to a graduate who has been courteous and considerate of others. The 2015 recipient is Madeline Peterson [Read more…] about Berlin Scholarships & Awards

New Lebanon Central School Scholarships & Awards 2014

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Josten Honor Award – For the highest grade point average for four years, with a weighted GPA of:  101.07 – the Class Valedictorian: Lauren Stone

Josten Honor Award – For the second highest grade point average for four years, with a weighted GPA of:    96.93 – the Class Salutatorian: Haley Gubitz [Read more…] about New Lebanon Central School Scholarships & Awards 2014

New Lebanon Salutatory Speech

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by Haley Gubitz

Superintendent Whitcomb, Principal Klafehn, Vice Principal Arket, teachers, family, friends and the Class of 2015. I can’t believe we’re finally here. It’s hard to stray away from the corniness of a graduation speech, so bear with me for the next few minutes. These past six years really seem to have gone by in the blink of an eye. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Salutatory Speech

New Lebanon Valedictory Speech

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Thank you to the Lauren Fan Club for cheering me on. Membership is $30, but I’ve heard from testimonials that it’s worth every pretty penny. Now, I don’t intend to give a long speech. Well, because Socrates gave a long speech and his friends killed him. Still, I’m willing to take the off-chance that someone would actually try tackling me as I give this unprecedented lecture. To start off, I think I’ll explain how my senior year ended here. [Read more…] about New Lebanon Valedictory Speech