Best HS Graduation Speech Ever! Weber High Graduation 2015
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Published 2015-05-20
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The theme was "Leave a Legacy" from Tavis Smiley's quote: "The choices we make about the lives we live determine the kinds of legacies we leave."
FAQ:
1. Did you literally title your own speech the "Best HS Graduation Speech Ever"?
- Yes.
2. Can only valedictorians give speeches?
- No. Usually that is the case, however this particular school always has try-outs after which speakers are selected by judges. Valedictorians are generally given preference, but the speaker here is not a valedictorian (:
3. What's his Twitter?
- @AeliosArt, but nobody does Twitter anymore. Try Instagram (@AeliosArt or @ChaseDahlaBillz).
4. Did you really use popular and controversial issues and topics of the time to form hyperbolic jokes about graduating?
- Yes, it was done just like that.
5. Is this really the "best HS graduation speech ever"?
- Yes, probably.
6. He's full of himself, right?
- Oh yes, of course.
7. Is he gay?
- I am straighter than the line of the graph f(x) = x. Thanks for asking, though.
8. Was the title at least in part a social experiment?
- Yes it was.
9. Was the title at least in part a joke for the originally intended audience of the speaker's friends, family, etc., and not actually a shameful attempt to become famous by using a click-bait title?
- Yup, good job. Wow.
10. What have you done since graduation?
- Shortly after this, I left on a volunteer religious mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (you'd probably know them as the Mormons. ...Yup, those guys!) I was assigned for 2 years to Japan. I returned home in Summer 2017. I've attended school for International Business and returned to Japan in Jan. 2020 for study abroad. I am also an artist (see my work @AeliosArt) doing painting, digital artwork, graphic design, etc. That's pretty much it.
#sochase #splendid
All Comments (21)
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I totally did not expect this to blow up! 1 Million views and counting, and I've received hundreds of flattering messages from all over the world! The title was really just a joke but it's amazing to see that what I had to say means something to so many people. Just have to say thank you for all the love and support and humor! #splendid PS for commonly asked questions, check out the video description.
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Who else got this recommended 8 years later?
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He seems like the guy you could borrow a pencil from every other day and he would never get mad
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This guy has been raised well by his parents. His speech is so thoughtful, something that adults can practise. He is wise beyond his years. He will definitely do well in life because he values relationships more than money or fame or anything else. Thank you for those inspiring speech, Chase. You nailed it!
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Who's watching this in 2024🥺
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He is that person who everyone likes and never seems to get old? Yup.
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The dangers in this world today: “Ebola” Corona would like to have a word
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After 7 years, its still the best graduation speech
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Who see this in 2024 😁
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Top 3 unsolved cases: 1: Area 51 Aliens 2: Bermuda Triangle 3: YT Recomendations
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His voice is more mature than how he looks...
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This guy is packed with full confidence, humor and good looks
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شعور غريب أن تتخرج و يمضي 8 سنوات على هذا ، انا حالياً ادرس في مرحلة السادس علمي في دولتي العراق 🇮🇶 أي المرحلة ما قبل الجامعة واشعر بتعب وارهاق شديد ولكن عندما رأيت الڤيديو راودتني مقولة " التعب يزول والانجاز يبقى "
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This dude looks like he never gets angry in his life xD
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Legends says he still likes comments to this day.
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This is the perfect example of how one should deliver a speech. He made the audience comfortable with his jokes and calm yet classy attitude and then started to talk about serious things so that audience could feel more connected and understand every bit of his speech the way he wanted them to. Great speech lad keep it up.
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What this young man knows that most adults don't: when to finish. Nailed it with maximal impact. Not a single wasted word.
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Fun Fact: You didn’t search for this. Dang. 10 thousand likes, no subs 😂
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why everyone looks so much older than the kid from the speech.
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6 years later still repeatedly watching this incredible speech
