Speeches: I want to give a speech at graduation. Traditionally, Senior students have had the opportunity to give a short speech during the graduation ceremony. This participation is highly encouraged, though not required. Only prepared speeches no more than 3 minutes in length, which have been run by the student’s Mentor teacher, will be allowed this year. In the event that a student does not wish to prepare a speech, the Mentor teacher will say a few words about the student.