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December Grads: You could be the Graduation Speaker

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A student graduation speaker gives a speech at the podium.You have a story – and it’s worth telling! Central Piedmont’s Graduation Committee is now accepting nominations of student graduates to serve as the student speaker at the December 2023 commencement celebration.

Ideally, you would share a pride in your educational journey, a passion for Central Piedmont, and would be willing and able to share your experience and wisdom during the graduation celebration on Thursday, Dec. 14.

Nominations will be accepted until October 31, through the student speaker nomination form. Check out the remarks to the graduating class from ReDeja Sawyer, a previous student speaker.

Students selected for an interview will be asked to prepare a sample of your speech through a brief written reflection of your college experience. Interviews and selection will conclude by November 10. The selected graduate will receive guidance, rehearsal, and support to prepare your official remarks.

Questions? Email amanda.capobianchi@cpcc.edu

May Graduates: Nominate Yourself to Speak at Graduation

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Evelyn Hill speaking at Commencement, May 12th, 2022

You have a story – and it’s worth telling! Central Piedmont’s Graduation Committee is now accepting nominations of student graduates to serve as the student speaker at the May 2023 commencement celebration. Ideally, nominated students would share a pride in their educational journey, a passion for Central Piedmont, and would be willing and able to share their experience and wisdom during the celebration.

Nominations will be accepted until Wednesday, March 8 through the student speaker nomination form, and interviews will be conducted through March 17.

Students selected for an interview will be asked to prepare a sample of their speech through a brief written reflection of their college experience. The selected graduate will receive guidance, rehearsal, and support to prepare their official remarks.

Check out the remarks to the graduating class from Evelyn Hill, one of the May 2022 student speakers. Please submit the May 2023 Graduation Student Speaker Nomination form to help our selection committee identify top candidates.

If you have questions regarding nominations, please email: jesse.bennett@cpcc.edu.