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Ever wondered what happens when a valedictorian decides to drop the pretense and tell it like it really is? DJ ESG's graduation speech for Council Rock's Class of 2025 isn't just memorable—it's a hilarious, biting, and surprisingly heartfelt look at what it means to graduate in a post-pandemic world.

The speech immediately acknowledges the elephant in the room: "We only had three years here at Council Rock, not four. We didn't get a freshman year, just a fresh start." From there, DJ ESG takes us on a journey through the trilogy of their high school experience—the wide-eyed confusion of sophomore year ("Welcome to the jungle gym"), the crushing pressure of junior year ("The empire strikes back"), and the chaotic finale of senior year ("End game, Andy's version").

What sets this address apart is its fearless willingness to call out administrative shortcomings while celebrating student resilience. Between decoding "admin speak" (where "We value student input" translates to "Please stop emailing us") and questioning mysterious budget decisions, DJ ESG articulates frustrations that rarely make it into formal ceremonies. Yet beneath the sarcasm lies genuine appreciation for teachers who "actually talked to us like real people" and fellow students who survived everything from standardized tests to "hallway mosh pits."

The speech culminates in a powerful message of empowerment: "We are the class of figure it out, of send it energy with a resume to back it up." It's a reminder that this generation isn't just surviving chaos—they're built for it. Having weathered a pandemic, budget cuts, and "every senior prank that almost got approved," they're uniquely prepared for whatever comes next.

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