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And All My Dreams, Torn Asunder

This is basically my Valedictory Candidacy speech from way back in May '99. I wanted to put this up just after I made the speech and lost to Graham Little, but I kept putting it off. This may not be as entertaining as my other 'essays', but I put it on here just now because I needed to get something done.

        Hi. My name is Will Matheson. You know, we stand in front of the doorstep of the threshold of the entryway to the new millenium. We are the second last graduating class of this millenium, and by golly we are obligated to rub it in!
        I'm running for Valedictorian for several reasons: Firstly, I have a unique perspective of this school and its students. Secondly, I couldn't resist the chance to make a speech again.
        Seriously though, if elected, I will be a positive element of one of the most memorable gatherings of our high school 'career'. The choices you make tomorrow will affect the rest of your lives.
        And well, much as we hate to think about it... high school is almost over. Twelve or thirteen odd years of pain and here we are. We need to look back and reflect, and look forward and plan.
        It's just so overwhelming. It happened so fast. Half a score and two years ago we were yay tall and we were probably thinking "twelve years! I'll be old then...". Even now, the race for Valedictorian is the talk of the old folks home.
        And we've all grown really attached to this place. I mean, think of all the things we'll miss about CPA... our friends, our teachers, the smell of manure reaching your nostrils as you leave the Lobby... I'll bet the memories will bring us to tears if the compost doesn't.
        Well, I just hope we all had fun. Despite rumors to the contrary, the reason we go to school is to have fun. In university or college, on the other hand, the theme is learning. So let's enjoy what we have left to the fullest. Savor the moment. If elected, I'll have a kickin' speech ready that will be somewhere to the left of inspirational and a yard from funny. But probably better than that, even. So let's go Cheetahs and thank you for your time.

Oy, that was the shortest essay to ever go on this page... it gives "The Ideal Practical Joke" a run for its money. =) Remember, the Film and Video script collection will be on its way soon!

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