Valedictory Speaker (Noun)
Meaning
The student with the best grades who usually delivers the valedictory address at commencement.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The top student in the class was chosen as the valedictory speaker at the graduation ceremony to express gratitude and bid farewell to fellow students.
- Rachel was the valedictory speaker of her class and inspired her peers with an impassioned speech on perseverance.
- During the college commencement, the valedictory speaker reviewed the most memorable moments of their academic journey.
- Oliver, as the valedictory speaker, praised the resilience of his class in the face of adversity and encouraged them to pursue their dreams.
- Elected by her peers, Emily became the valedictory speaker and delivered an emotional address that reflected the bittersweet nature of graduation.