Eighth Grade Graduation Quotes | The Orchard Experience From The Students
From as early as preschool, Orchard students are encouraged to speak confidently in front of their peers and teachers, as well as the broader community.
At the end of each school year, our eighth grade students give a reflection speech in front of nearly 200 people during the graduation ceremonies. It’s wonderful to watch these creative and compassionate children speak with such poise as they reminisce about their educational foundation.
Read below to find out what Orchard means to the students who experienced a progressive education firsthand.
“I want to thank the teachers and staff at Orchard who work night and day to help each kid feel at home here. This school has given me a sort of privilege that some never attain. And this school has given me endless possibilities.”
Grace
“Thank you to my parents for sending me here and giving me the opportunity. Not only for deciding to send me to one of the best schools that they could have, but also driving an hour to school and an hour from school for 11 years—not counting all the sports events and practices that you came to.”
Aaron
“This school in general has taught me more about integrity, morals, and persistence than any other place out there. This place will always be in my heart no matter where I go.”
Liam
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank my teachers for always helping me whenever I had a question or needed help. They truly inspired and challenged me to be a better student. Thank you for preparing me for high school and beyond. I would also like to thank my parents for providing the opportunity to attend Orchard, even though we live right across the street from a public-school option.
Noah
“Orchard composes a community abundant in compassion, kindness, curiosity and harmony. It has provided an ideal environment for me to grow and broaden my horizons as a person.”
Rex
“What I enjoy most about Orchard is the sense of community and tradition we have here. It’s something I can always remember as well as always come back to. It’s my home. The only thing about home is that you must leave it at some point.”
Sawyer
Sawyer
“I would like to thank Ms. Vornberg for not only teaching me how to read and count in kindergarten, but also for giving me a hug literally every single morning when I walk into school and pass her classroom.”
Mora
“Even though I’ve only been at Orchard for three years, I feel like I have enough experience to say that I wish I would’ve came to Orchard earlier. I wasn’t that best at making new friends. However, this school is filled with people who understand what you’re going through and they’re more than happy to help. I want to thank all my teachers, coaches, and advisors who helped me reach my highest potential throughout the year.”
Richa
“I’ve had incredible teachers who’ve helped me grow and who’ve guided me along a path of learning. That will always stay with me. Orchard has been like a home to me. I cannot believe that my time has come to an end here. But I know that not only have I been prepared for high school, but for a lifetime of caring, compassion, and commitment to make the world a better place.”
Samantha
Samantha
“Orchard has taught me how to think, how to study, how to prepare, how to observe, and how to follow my passions. I feel incredibly fortunate and thankful to have been given this opportunity to attend The Orchard School. Thank you.”
Harry
“I can tell you that the class of 2018 if full of beautiful people with so much to offer. I can’t wait to see how we change the world. Goodbye, Orchard.”
Rhiannon
*The average eighth grade speech is around 2/3 minutes. These are quotes pulled from a few of our Class of 2018 members.
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