Hello, so I am writing a graduation speech (kinda like a valedictorian speech except the administration chooses who speaks). Obviously I plan on thanking my teachers, but I’m not sure whether or not I should mention some of my teachers explicitly by name (i.e. the teachers who have had the most profound impact on my high school years) because I can’t list all my teachers and I don’t want to “exclude” anyone. Should I just go with a general thank you or be more specific?
Just go with a broad mention by group-teachers, staff, admin, etc. Write personal notes to those who personally impacted you. dont risk leaving someone out and there may be some you never met who were a shining star for another student. Congratulations on being chosen.