Valedictorian SelectionThe LA Matheson Valedictorian Selection Committee is now accepting applications for the role of Valedictorian of the Graduating Class of 2022.
If you are interested in being considered and putting your name forward, please read the rest of this page carefully for the criteria and requirements. |
The following dates are important to keep in mind:
- Monday, March 28th - application with video speech video due. Submit to Ms. Puri in Counselling by 2:55 via email [email protected]
(see details in application components below this date section)
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- Wednesday, March 30th - Valedictorian committee meets via TEAMS to discuss applications/compositions and create a short list of applicants.
- Wednesday, April 6th - short listed applicants will be videoed with their short (1 minute) speech explaining to the Grad Class why they should be chosen as the valedictorian
- Friday, April 8th - Voting online by members of the Grad Class (link to be sent out via surreyschools message)
- MondayApril 11th - Valedictorian announced to the school
Valedictorian Selection (Please Read Carefully)
If you are shortlisted, you must adhere to the policy of no open in-person or on-line campaigning to gather support for yourself or decrease support of others.
If you wish to be considered for the role of Valedictorian 2022, you must fulfill the following: (Application deadline is Monday, March 28th)
Submit a resume (point form/ maximum 3 pages) outlining your suitability as the class Valedictorian.
Due Monday, March 28th to Ms. Puri ([email protected]) |
Criteria: During your years at LAM, you must have:
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Submit a typed composition:
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Submit a video of you giving your Valedictorian Speech
Due Monday, March 28th to Ms. Puri ([email protected]) |
Create a video of yourself giving the valedictorian address, this should be between 3 to 5 minutes.
Selection Committee will short list candidates. PLEASE NOTE: The Selection Committee is comprised of teachers, administrators, and one counselor. The process is designed to be objective in selecting the most suitable/deserving candidate(s). The decision of the Committee will be final. There will be no appeal process. |
Short listed candidates videoed for Voting Webpage
Wednesday, April 6th Voting online by Grad Class
Friday, April 8th |
Announcement to School
Monday, April 11th |
Valedictorian will be announced to the school via electronic communications: app, website, email.
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