Be Part of the Virtual Ceremony
Auditions for Student Speaker
Wednesday, April 14th, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Zoom Link: https://msjc-edu.zoom.us/j/95391331963
Friday, April 16th, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Zoom Link: https://msjc-edu.zoom.us/j/91804574408
If you wish to audition to deliver a reflection speech, please prepare a 3 – 5 minute speech focused on the theme “Today's Resiliency is Tomorrow's Hope.” A written copy of your speech must be submitted at the time of the audition. Additionally, we ask that you stand during your audition, which will be held via Zoom.
In preparing your speech, you may wish to thank many of your instructors and staff;
however, we encourage you not to include names. We are looking for motivational/success
stories and how your experience here at Mt. San Jacinto College has positively influenced
you as you look ahead to the future. The speech may or may not have humor, anecdotes
from your time on campus, a “moral,” and advice to others, or reflect your life experience
and how you remained resilient through this pandemic including any
hurdles or obstacles you've overcome to achieve success, etc.
The criteria for being selected as a speaker include content, presentation, and adherence to the theme. The speech need not be memorized, but an excessive dependence on reading will negatively affect your presentation. The speech may or may not have humor, anecdotes from your time on campus, a “moral,” and advice to others, etc.
Two students will be selected to participate in the virtual ceremony; one as student speaker and one to lead their class in the “turning of the tassel,” a time-honored tradition.
For more information, please see the attached 2021 Student Speaker Auditions letter.