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Valedictorian is an academic title of success used in the United States have you heard about it?
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 (called a valediction).
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Valedictorian
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 (called a valediction). The chosen valedictorian is often the student with the highest ranking (highest Grade Point Average, or GPA for short) among their graduating class. The term is an Anglicised derivation of the Latin "vale dicere" ("to say farewell"), historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony before the students receive their diplomas.
Doctor (title)
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Urpasian
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1_Apprentice
I've heard the term, but don't really know what it is (I'm not from the US originally). Can you explain a bit about it?
0_Wizard
The chosen valedictorian is often the student with the highest ranking among their graduation class
The chosen valedictorian is often the student with the highest ranking (highest Grade Point Average, or GPA for short) among their graduating class.
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Valedictorian
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 (called a valediction). The chosen valedictorian is often the student with the highest ranking (highest Grade Point Average, or GPA for short) among their graduating class. The term is an Anglicised derivation of the Latin "vale dicere" ("to say farewell"), historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony before the students receive their diplomas.
Academic graduation by country
The procedures and traditions surrounding academic graduation ceremonies differ around the world. In India the graduation ceremony is commonly known as convocation. At the universities and institutes, the graduation ceremonies are formal affairs, which include an academic procession by both the academic heads and the students. All the Indian Institutes of Technologies (IITs) celebrate a convocation ceremony. A chief guest is invited for the ceremony. Underclassmen, parents, and teachers are seated first. The vice principal leads in the local officials and special guests. The teachers all stand and bow to them as they enter.
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1_Apprentice
That's a nice way of rewarding someone for their hard work. I think a valedictorian must be similar to what we call a Dux - same principle.
0_Wizard
The term is an Anglicised derivation of the Latin "vale dicere" whiich i find really itneresting
The term is an Anglicised derivation of the Latin "vale dicere" ("to say farewell"), historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony before the students receive their diplomas.
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Valedictorian
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 (called a valediction). The chosen valedictorian is often the student with the highest ranking (highest Grade Point Average, or GPA for short) among their graduating class. The term is an Anglicised derivation of the Latin "vale dicere" ("to say farewell"), historically rooted in the valedictorian's traditional role as the final speaker at the graduation ceremony before the students receive their diplomas.
Valediction
A valediction (derivation from Latin "vale dicere", "to say farewell"), or complimentary close in American English, is an expression used to say farewell, especially a word or phrase used to end a letter or message, or the act of saying parting words whether brief or extensive. Its greeting counterpart is called a salutation. The term is also used to refer to the speech given by a valedictorian at a commencement and to refer to final prayers and remarks at the graveside before a burial. Valedictions normally immediately precede the signature in written correspondence. The word or words used express respect, esteem, or regard for the person to whom the correspondence is directed, and the exact form used depends on a number of factors   In British English, valedictions have largely been replaced by the use of "Yours sincerely" or "Yours faithfully".
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1_Apprentice
Interesting indeed. The term Dux is also derived from Latin. That language sure gets around!
0_Wizard
a lot of words derive from latin it is very common hgahah
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1_Apprentice
I used to have to study latin. Not much fun studying a language nobody speaks. At least, that's what I thought at the time!