0_Apprentice
I hope I am Valedictorian of my graduating class.
1_Wizard
Valedictorian is an academic title of success used in the United States, Canada, Central America, and the Philippines for the student who delivers the closing or farewell statement at a graduation ceremony
0_Apprentice
I'm not sure what kind of grades I'll need.
1_Wizard
valedictorian is often the student with the highest ranking (highest Grade Point Average, or GPA for short) among their graduating class.
0_Apprentice
That sounds like a lot of pressure. I guess I need to work on my speech delivery as well. When did this tradition even start?
1_Wizard
valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony before the students receive their diplomas.
0_Apprentice
Are there other similar honors in case I don't have the highest GPA?
1_Wizard
Wel, mom comes to mind right now.the universities and institutes, the graduation ceremonies are formal affairs, which include an academic procession by both the academic heads and the students. 
0_Apprentice
Sounds like I better get busy and start studying if I really want to do this.