Thank you for your interest in serving as the 2025 LSC-Montgomery Commencement student speaker. Applications are now open. Prior to applying for Student Speaker, please ensure you meet and complete the following. Candidates must be:
- Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025 graduate
- In good academic standing with Lone Star College
- LSC-Montgomery campus student
- Available to participate in the 2025 LSC-Montgomery Commencement ceremony which will be held on May 8, 2025
Complete the Student Speaker application by February 19, 2025.
Application Information
As part of the application, please submit a 3-5 minute Commencement speech draft. The draft should include what you would like to speak about at the Commencement ceremony and may include personal stories and experiences, anecdotes, and/or motivational messages for the graduating class. Students may either submit a typed document (Word, PDF, etc.) or a video presentation of their speech.
Submissions should be uploaded to the application by February 19, 2025.
Speaker Selection
Students may be selected for an in-person or WebEx interview. During the interview, students will be asked to present their 3-5 minute “preview” speech. The speech should include your experiences at Lone Star College and words of inspiration and reflection. The speech will be judged on the content (unique perspective, motivational aspects, relevant quotations, and anecdotes), presentation style, and delivery.
Commencement Student Speaker
The 2025 LSC-Montgomery Commencement Student Speaker will:
- Have their photograph and bio information printed in the LSC-Montgomery Commencement program
- Be invited to sit on stage during the ceremony
- Have the opportunity to meet and join the processional (walk-in) with the stage participants (President, Vice Presidents, Deans, etc.)
- Request reserved seating for family members and guests (within limits)
Questions about the application or Student Speaker opportunity may be emailed to: MC-Commencement@lonestar.edu