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The Speeches They Would Have Given

Photo credit: MD Duran
Photo credit: MD Duran

WMFE has invited valedictorians to share the “speeches they would have given” throughout the month of June. Scroll through the page to listen and watch selected seniors share their words of wisdom for the graduating class of 2020. For more information about submitting your commencement address, See Below.
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Natalie Cabada

Class President at East Ridge High School in Lake County.


Cameron Calloway

Valedictorian at Seminole Virtual School in Seminole County.


Blaine Farrell

Valedictorian at Lake Mary High School in Seminole County.


Milana Mudra

Valedictorian at Oviedo High School in Seminole County.


Brian Gifford

Valedictorian at Hagerty High School in Seminole County.


If you’re a valedictorian graduating from a Central Florida high school as part of the class of 2020, we’d like to hear your speech! Record a video of yourself giving your 2 ½ to 3 minute long speech and submit it to WMFE. Your speech could be heard on air on 90.7 WMFE and 89.5 WMFV and your video featured on WMFE’s YouTube channel and website.

Here’s how to submit your speech:


  1. Shoot a horizontal video of yourself giving your 2 ½ to 3 minute speech on your phone or using other recording equipment.

  2. Upload the video to a Google Drive or DropBox account so you can share a link to the file with WMFE.

  3. Click the submit button below to fill out the survey with your contact information, name of a legal guardian if you’re under 18, and college and awards information.

We should be in communication with you within 24-48 hours to confirm receipt of your speech.
You will be contacted if your speech will air on our station. All videos will be uploaded to our YouTube channel and website.
SUBMIT YOUR VIDEO

Some tips for recording your video:


  • Shoot your video horizontally.

  • Record in a well-lit room.

  • Use a clean background.

  • Avoid shaky visuals.

  • Aim for crisp, clear audio.

  • Do not use profanity or hate speech.

Check out these links for more tips:

12 Simple Tips for Making Your Videos Look More Professional
10 tips for recording better video with your smartphone

We can’t wait to listen to your speeches!