10 Memorable Quotes Every High School Graduation Student Can Share

If you are asked to give a speech at your graduation, it is always best to share inspiring quotes that can guide fellow graduates in their journey toward higher learning. It is important, however, that the quotes you give are suitable for parents, mentors, and guests to remember by the occasion. 

If you are not goint to deliver any speech at your graduation ceremony, you can use the below quotes to give to your classmates as parting endowments:

1)      The fireworks begin today.  Each diploma is a lighted match.  Each one of you is a fuse. 

—By Edward Koch, the congressman-turned political commentator  

2)      Graduation is only a concept.  In real life every day you graduate.  Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life.  If you can grasp that, you’ll make a difference.

—By Arie Pencovici, popular author

3)      [I]t is clear the future holds great opportunities.  It also holds pitfalls.  The trick will be to avoid the pitfalls, seize the opportunities, and get back home by six o’clock.

—By Woody Allen, the notable American director of drama films and screwball sex comedies

4)      Hitch your wagon to a star.

—By Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist and poet who led the Transcendentalist movement

5)      The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after. —By Newton D. Baker, American politician who served as Secretary of War during 1916 to 1921

6)      Life is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors.

—By Louisa May Alcott, author of the book “Little Women” and other popular novels  

7)      If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.

—By William Arthur Ward, author of famous inspirational maxims, poems, articles, and medications 

8)      If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.

—By Milton Berle, comedian and host of the Texaco Star Theater of NBC

9)      All our dreams can come true . . . if we have the courage to pursue them.

—By Walt Disney, famous producer of best-loved fairy tales

10)  A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that “individuality” is the key to success.

—By Robert Orben, professional comedy writer for magicians

To buy a present for someone who is graduating, or to order your graduation cap and gown, I would recommend the online store that I use: http://www.americancapandgown.com because you will not be disappointed.

  

Today's Graduation Quote - 12/18/2010

While visiting http://www.quotegarden.com/graduation.html this evening, I found this delightful quote that I thought you'd enjoy.


"A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that "individuality" is the key to success."  ~Robert Orben

Measuring Yourself for a Proper Fitting Cap and Gown Graduation Ensemble

The graduation cap and gown increases the distinctiveness of every event because aside from the fact that you are only bestowed the right to wear this ensemble during your graduation, you also get to wear seven different graduation attires depending on your school and degree program. 

Regardless whether you opt to rent or buy the cap and gown, there is the need to ensure their perfectness. Selection of the ideal cap and gown starts with taking proper measurements. Here are the steps to ensure proper fitting of your cap and gown:

1)      For your graduation cap. If you can visit the shop where you will rent or purchase the square cap, they already have ready-made skull caps. You can choose one and have it fitted around your head. The part to be sewn is then marked based on your head size. Another option is to use a chart to find out your cap size. Place the tape measure one inch above one ear, passing over your forehead, over the other ear and encircling the back of your head. Use the measurement to determine your cap size. For instance, people with a head circumference of 22.75 to less than 24 inches need a hat size of 7–7 3/8. 

2)      For your graduation gown. First, put on the whole of your graduation attire including your shoes. For accuracy, you will need the help of another person to take your measurements. Stand erect with your back against a wall. Measure from the top of your head to the edge of the heel of your shoes. Use a gown chart to determine which size you will be needing. For example, a height of 3 feet 6 inches to 3 feet 8 inches will have to obtain a size 30 gown. Take the measurement of your chest and sleeve sizes as well.     

If you complete all educational levels from kindergarten to doctoral studies, you will have graduated seven times. However, even attending these many commencement exercises does not diminish how special each one is. This is because the experiences, expectations, and effort put in per level is different, making each distinct. Thus, no matter how many times you graduate there is still the desire to make each special. 

For graduation caps, gowns, tassels, cords, and stoles, my recommendation is to search for a company with good customer service, excellent color choices to suit your preferences, and great prices. The online store that I purchased from is American Cap and Gown. Their store is located at http://www.americancapandgown.com