How to Write a High School President Speech

Start with an introduction., Choose 1 to 3 major issues that you want to resolve as class president., Explain why you are qualified for leadership., Explain your differences with your opponents., Close by asking the audience members for their votes.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Start with an introduction.

    Tell your audience who you are, what class you are in and why you are running for high school president. , Make sure that the issues are realistic and that you can deliver on your promises.

    Speak in collective terms.

    Use "we" and "our" instead of "I" and "mine" or "you" and "yours." Tell the audience how you will all work together to achieve your goals.

    Explain what will have changed when you finish the job. , Communicate both decisiveness and openness to input.

    Also, express your willingness to work alongside your classmates to get the job done. , Use facts and avoid distorting the truth with negative speech. , If you've developed a catchy slogan, then use it at this time.
  2. Step 2: Choose 1 to 3 major issues that you want to resolve as class president.

  3. Step 3: Explain why you are qualified for leadership.

  4. Step 4: Explain your differences with your opponents.

  5. Step 5: Close by asking the audience members for their votes.

Detailed Guide

Tell your audience who you are, what class you are in and why you are running for high school president. , Make sure that the issues are realistic and that you can deliver on your promises.

Speak in collective terms.

Use "we" and "our" instead of "I" and "mine" or "you" and "yours." Tell the audience how you will all work together to achieve your goals.

Explain what will have changed when you finish the job. , Communicate both decisiveness and openness to input.

Also, express your willingness to work alongside your classmates to get the job done. , Use facts and avoid distorting the truth with negative speech. , If you've developed a catchy slogan, then use it at this time.

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