Convocation Speech

Hey All,

Wow, what an extreme week!!  My past week was one filled with a multitude of things, I had to write and deliver a speech for the University Convocation, we had the first Student Government meeting, and the homework begins to pile up.  The Convocation speech was definitely the biggest stress. 

Ohhh, well, your probably wondering, what is Convocation?  Well to quote my speech “Convocation is the official beginning of this University year.  Convocation is a fresh start, a time to begin anew, and to set a methodology for the year.”  It is basically where the whole University convenes and holds opening ceremonies, like pre-game. 

As Student Government President I was to deliver an address, Bishop Griffin the President of the University also spoke.  I was kinda taken by surprise, I knew I had to do it, but the week was here before I knew it!!  It took some vigilant thought to decide what I was to speak about, and then once I decided the rest fell very nicely into place, with the help from some friends.  The title of my address was A life of Integrity, A sentiment that I try to live by and wanted to share with others.  It took the help of my friends Phill and Ryan, as well as Mandy Powell from the Student Activities office, for me to have a finished product and work on presentation.  In the end, it came out great.  I was more pleased than I thought I would be, it was a great success with the audience as well, especially a quote when I took off my glasses.

Immediately  following Convocation we had the ground breaking and blessing for the site where we are to build the new residence hall, I am posting that picture as well.  It was fun to wear the hard hats, I even got one to keep!  I have much going on this week as well and I hope to have more variety in my next post.

So, until next time,

Jeremiah