Anchoring Speech/Script for Valedictory Ceremony

Here's my anchoring script that I created for the Valedictory Ceremony of my college. I hope it will help.

Dignitaries entering the Hall 

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I request you to please stand as the dignitaries have just entered the hall.

<AFTER THE DIGNITARIES HAVE TAKEN THEIR SEATS>

Thank you ladies and Gentlemen; you may please be seated (If needed).

Anchors’ Intro

“To improve the golden moment of opportunity and catch the good that is in our reach, is the great art of life”

A very warm good evening Galaxy of Intellectuals, Invited Guests, Professors, Students and ladies and gentlemen. I am XYZ of YYY. It is a matter of immense pride to stand here before all of you this evening. 

On behalf of the institution we are delighted to offer a gracious welcome to all of you. 

Escorting the Guests to the Dais

It gives me an immense privilege to invite Mr. _____, Mrs. _____, Mr. ____, beloved Principal to honor the dais. 

Thank You

Invocation

“The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays” - Soren Kierkegaard

I like to call upon Ms/Mr XXX of ^__________  to invoke the Almighty

Thank You, Ms/Mr

Welcome Address by the Principal

“A Pessimist complains about the wind, an optimist tries to change it and a leader adjusts the sails”

The sails for this particular notion were adjusted by a person who is not only a great motivation to all of us but a visionary and the person who gave us the belief to bring together this event. He is none other than our beloved principal.  

To give a red –carpet welcome to everyone assembled here, may I take the pleasure of requesting our respected Principal to welcome the gathering.

Thank You

Chief Guest - Introduction

“The fragrance of flowers spread only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions”.

Ladies and gentlemen we are delighted to have with Ms/Mr ____ as the Honorable Chief Guest of the Valedictory Ceremony. I like to call upon Mr/Ms <speaker> to introduce our Honorable Chief Guest Ms/Mr to all of us. 

Thank You

I Invite Honorable Chief Guest, Ms/Mr <Chief Guest> on the stage to address the gathering.

{Chief Guest’s Address}

Thank you Ma’am/Sir for your influential message, we are charmed by your sharp fluency.

Guest of Honor - Introduction

“Nothing great will be achieved without great men, and men are only great if they are determined to do so”

Ladies and gentlemen we are happy to have with us, Mr/Ms, the Guest of Honour. May I kindly request Mr/Ms (Speaker) to share a few words of introduction about Mr/Ms <Guest of Honor>. 

 

{Guest of Honour’s Address}

 

Thank you very much sir/ma'am for sharing your deep knowledge about_________________ with us .Your words were full of enthusiasm and valuable knowledge.

Prize Distribution for Academic Excellence

Talent and skills are the crops that are nurtured, groomed and given all possible opportunities to grow and bloom.

This is a much awaited event in every student’s life, as it gives the returns to the efforts put in by them throughout their academic endeavour. It is a moment full of joy, a moment about pride and accomplishment, a moment of celebration. It gives a sense of achievement and a sense of responsibility towards fulfilling further commitments. It fills the heart with mixed feelings – fulfilment, anxiety and eagerness.

Following the old tradition of our college now is time we acknowledge and encourage the talent of the students for their academic excellence by Prize Distribution Ceremony, I request Mr/Ms <___> to announce the names of the winners and I request our Honorable Chief Guest Mrs <___> to honor them with their prizes.  

Thanking Guests 

Presidential Address

I now invite Ms/Mr to deliver the presidential address.

Thank You

Vote of Thanks

“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul”

Every celebration is an experience, the external fades away, and the internal lingers and echoes in the most depth of our hearts. We are reminded that events like this one are milestones on the journey of life and reminders of God’s fidelity all through.

As we come to the close of our Valedictory ceremony I invite Ms/Mr <speaker> to propose the vote of thanks. 

Thank You

Closing of the event

The end of a story is the new beginning for many others

On this note let’s conclude a remarkable, memorable and knowledgeable Valedictory session. On behalf of the institution we sincerely thank the dignitaries for being with us this evening and enlightening us with their enthusiastic remarks. I shower my heartfelt gratitude to the professors and everyone of <instituition's> family for their whole-hearted support rendered in the success of this valedictory session. Thank you very much.   

Have a wonderful and fun filled evening.