Graduation Ceremony Terms

noun a student typically having the highest academic achievements who delivers the valedictory at a graduation ceremony

• The valedictorian of the graduating class delivered an inspiring speech at the commencement ceremony.
• Did you hear that Sarah was named valedictorian? She must have worked really hard.
• Being valedictorian is no joke, it takes serious dedication and brains.
• In the game of life, strive to be the valedictorian of your own story.

noun a student ranking second highest in a graduating class who delivers the salutatory address at the commencement ceremony

• The salutatorian of the graduating class gave a heartfelt speech during the commencement ceremony.
• I heard that Sarah was named salutatorian of her high school class.
• Did you see that the salutatorian got a scholarship for being top of their class?
• Being named salutatorian was the icing on the cake for all of their hard work throughout high school.