Education/Graduation traditions/Valedictorian speech
<|im_start|>user
Hi<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Hello! How can I help you today?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
I'm a high school student graduating soon and I was wondering, what's the origin of graduation caps and gowns?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Graduation caps and gowns originated in medieval Europe, where they were worn by scholars and clergy to signify their academic achievements and status.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
That's interesting. What's the role of the Valedictorian during the graduation ceremony?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The Valedictorian is usually the student with the highest academic achievement in the graduating class, and they give a speech during the ceremony to represent their fellow graduates and share their thoughts and reflections on their time in school.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What's the main purpose of the Valedictorian speech?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
The main purpose of the Valedictorian speech is to inspire and motivate fellow graduates as they move forward, while also thanking family, friends, and teachers for their support throughout their academic journey.<|im_end|>
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