Brutally Honest Valedictorian Regrets Being Top of the Class

On May 30th, 2019, Kyle Martin addressed The King's Academy's Class of 2019 as its valedictorian. His speech was entitled "The 16th Second." Kyle has attended The King’s Academy for 14 years and is graduating with a 4.64 GPA, earning him the top ranking in the class.
He was a senior superlative in the areas of Bible, English, musical theatre, social studies, and vocal music. Kyle was the President of the English and Social Studies National Honor Societies, Vice President of the Spanish National Honor Society, Treasurer of the Mathematics National Honor Society, and was a member of the National Honor Society and the Science and Tri-M Music National Honor Societies. He served as Class President for five years and is a member of Key Club. Kyle was an important contributor to the TKA Theatre Company, appearing as a lead in 21 main stage and black box productions, including as Jack Kelly in Newsies.
UPDATE: Kyle is currently studying law at the University of Virginia Law School. He graduated summa cum laude from Palm Beach Atlantic University where he received the Farish Scholarship, a full four-year scholarship valued at $170,000-awarded to two incoming freshmen each year. (FAQ: Kyle can be contacted at [e-mail].)
More information about The King's Academy is available at www.TKA.net.
Copyright, The King's Academy, Inc., 2019. All rights reserved.

[@TKAWPB]

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[@TKAWPB]

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[@jilly4131]

hello

[@openyourmind3763]

He is wise for a young guy...Ted Talks has a speaker about a research project that followed people from thier high school graduation to thier 80s...no matter what they accomplished or how much money they made, the one factor that most affected thier happiness was the quality of thier relationships.

[@BOBBYRIF1]

@@petrcrawthwait9338 JEALOUS MUCH?

[@alexanderdaichendt42]

Petr Crawthwait why care my guy? Don’t rain down on him, if your so much better(not mean in a rude tone, more of a sympathetic and confused tone) compliment him, and be the bigger person.

[@smolboi4735]

This is the meaning of “I’ve won, but at what cost”

[@DMUSA536]

Hasn’t the person who didn’t make it to the top, but struggled to the finish just as successful?

[@DMUSA536]

@Ergo Proxy success is more than a degree.

[@serenitynow85]

@Ergo Proxy lol

[@Sebastian-mx7tg]

Yeeee

[@kokoronatsuki694]

success is when you know you succeed.

[@edwinpaz5623]

To the people complaining about him talking about God, Religion, etc. The King's Academy is a Private Christian School. Have a nice day.

[@herogibson]

i had never heard of it, but after hearing it called the king's academy, and him referencing the bible, i was able to make an inference. i don't think im anything special, intellectually.. but i pay attention. more people should pay attention.

[@jaylen4089]

Idiots

[@explorer4161]

Then say that in the title derp derp derp

[@outcast8223]

All should respect religion. Unless it's based around violence....

[@herogibson]

@@outcast8223 respect what you want to respect. leave the rest for others to respect.

[@dkadkins6545]

There are grown adults who've not yet realized these things.

[@yukisakura9582]

Dk Adkins I know right

[@laughingwizzy5885]

J C I guess you’re one of those grown ups 😆

[@Anybxdy]

@@laughingwizzy5885 can a have a moment of silence to say *APPLY COLD WATER TO BURNT AREA*

[@BenBallin]

Laughing Wizzy Rr

[@Whendramaislife]

Ouch!

[@Birdman953]

I remember our valedictorian at high school in 1970 who achieved full colours for academics in the 10th grade already, and in the final year ended with 8 distinctions when one need only do 6 subjects. She went on to university and committed suicide after two months on campus. To this day, no one could fathom the reason why. Maybe this young man had the answer she was looking for.

[@EMJE272]

wow 😮

[@sarajane330]

wow

[@adelvecchio1029]

That’s horrible. 😢

[@coconutzrule5935]

That took a turn

[@velocitor3792]

We can't know why she did it, but in general too much success untempered by the occasional failure makes one too fragile. She entered a much more competitive environment, when she started college.

[@brandonxia4561]

That’s why he’s the top of class. He thinks differently.

[@zodlord5669]

@Superslav26 Wrong, there are a lot of elements involved besides thinking differently. I don't know inherited wealth for example a lot of rich people in general have inherited wealth. Place of birth, if your parents were smart opportunity etc etc etc all attribute to your success, the only thing I find there is a reason why people succeed is ability to take advantage of opportunities given to you. Everyone thinks differently that's why there are so many different professionals in the world. You can be a math genius but be a failure when it comes to poetry or changing your tires.

[@zodlord5669]

@Superslav26 well my point refers to why people think the way they think. Social class, and a million of other things contribute to the success rates. A lot of times these constructs are almost seemly beyond an individual's own control.

[@TJ-oo5mx]

@@zodlord5669 80% of the wealthy are self made

[@zodlord5669]

@@TJ-oo5mx yes and also a lot of them are white, a lot of them are male, are lot them didn't start at zero meaning they probably started out as middle class and then millionaire.

[@zodlord5669]

@@TJ-oo5mx a lot of millionaires are self made a lot of billionaires on not

[@HerveSiv]

“A lesson learned should be a lesson shared.” Says it all.

[@5starmarri]

Yup

[@adshark_]

Facts

[@Svreign.Studious]

Say it loud, say it hard🔥

[@nobigdeal8078]

Well put.

[@ramoth777]

Never heard anyone say that before. No wonder he's graduating with such prestige! 👍

[@drwood4395]

Grades are letters, GPA is a number, but your character is your life.

[@revolutionaryclown]

but life is always that cruel isn it, that number may perhaps pave a path for you or destroy whatever plans you had for the future

[@RustInsider]

I don’t think ur gpa is just a number because it will tell your future bosses how hard you work which could result them in hiring or not hiring you

[@bro-vf8oq]

Anonymous Dalamatian bro sat score matters way more

[@RustInsider]

@@bro-vf8oq sat score? u gotta be kidding right thats the most useless of them all

[@thiscommentwasposted262]

Words of wisdom. Thank you.

[@angelamarie4137]

He's absolutely correct. I graduated from college with a 4.0 GPA, and with all the accolades you could possibly receive. Yet at the end of it, I felt tremendously empty. The struggle is real for overachievers. I sacrificed so many relationships and life experiences to get there. I ended up completely changing the direction I intended as my future career, and instead focused on family and personal growth . I ended up getting married just three years later and having four wonderful children over a ten year span. I decided to always prioritize my family (which a lot of my extended family thought was completely nuts) and not run the rat race for $$ and prestige. I ultimately became a freelance writer and a missionary. I have never looked back, although my parents have always subtly reminded me that I am a disappointment.

[@VICTORIA-M-A]

Do you what is best for you. I am an excellent student too but just earlier in my carrer I realized that this is not what I want. Although earning not as much as others, I am happy and enjoying simple things in life. Carreer and scholastical achivements are great for our Ego but not for our soul. And wisdom is not taught in schools,it's a lesson from experiences the life itself has given you and made you . It's more personal and much more humane and from that it makes you the best person you could ever be. Now, I have two teens I told them just choose whatever they like to achieve and just be happy.

[@LOLzum101]

The ending is too real. Parents want you to do what makes you happy as long as they are happy 😊

[@Ashley-cr4tf]

Your parents probably believed the path of overachieving was the path for you. To be honest, I think you did the right thing. You should give yourself a pat on the back. Choices like these aren’t easy. But hey, you did it. So proud of ya.

[@colinjoy9375]

you guys are doing great in life. your parents might say u r a disappointment but deep down they know that you achieved what you wanted. go on my brother, do what you're best at.... all my well wishes with you ❤️❤️

[@LOLzum101]

@@Ashley-cr4tf there's no such thing as over achieving they taught me hard work and success and wanted me to do well because they love me. I just took their teachings and put it to something other than studies. I'm still a high achiever and would never strive for anything less. They just don't understand what I do because they are from different times. I still put in my all

[@giotd757]

This dude is natural born leader, so comfortable and in his element up on that stage !

[@wilsonblauheuer6544]

maybe you are a natural-born follower?

[@AC-ir3od]

Don’t let our current politicians get to him.

[@jimda4910]

Your comment is what is destroying our country. The Constitution and the Bill of Rights never used the word leader. Free people don't need leaders. Free people need representation. Imagine for a moment how differently things would be. instead of the government telling you oh, you have to do this and you can't that. You tell the government it can't this and it won't that and it has to do the other thing. you do realize they work for us right?

[@pl4n3t0id]

Jim Da please calm down,, it’s just a KZbin comment💀

[@jimda4910]

@@pl4n3t0id so now you want to be my leader.

[@manuelromero2339]

Can you imagine coming in second to this guy and being all like bruh he didn’t even want this.

[@sietecarpinchos635]

Manuel Romero totally lmao I’m sure that person sacrificed a lot of relationships too

[@expohshappyhour1460]

That's why I don't even try for that crap. It's honestly pointless to sacrifice so much to be recognized for a day or so

[@stage4423]

@0bsidiann lol you don't have to be valedictorian for those schools. A valedictorian from some shitty public school will always get passed over for the yuppy fuckboy in a private school with a 2.5 avg just because his dad is a senator.

[@sietecarpinchos635]

0bsidiann totally agree. You always sacrifice something

[@sietecarpinchos635]

Elmo The Killer why do you even breath then lol

[@brookelucas3365]

He’s 18 and so well spoken. Kid is going far in his life.

[@MuribiFN]

Brooke Lucas 1st reply

[@blinkleblop8996]

Planaid shut the fuck up

[@crazymacedonianboi]

define what “far” is my dude. it’s different for everyone.

[@brookelucas3365]

Oh my god, you guys are a bunch of idiots. Lmao stfu

[@crazymacedonianboi]

Brooke Lucas- that’s why this country will fall in the future.

[@StuberTheUber]

Getting valedictorian is like that feeling of 100-percenting a game, it feels great when you do it but after you feel empty cuz there's nothing left to do

[@replexity]

great analogy. we’re all in pursuit of a fulfilling task.

[@saidimbackinaction]

Smoke weed

[@Miller54K]

@@saidimbackinaction if that's all you do, that's sad. A worthless and lost life.

[@turzilla]

@@Miller54K to you maybe. not to others though

[@Chickaqee]

@@turzilla maybe in moderation, but ultimately if you smoke yourself into 24/7 contentment then you'll never feel motivated to actually go and do valuable things with your life

[@Anthony-uz4lm]

He kept having to catch his breath cause he’s carrying 80 pounds of cords and medals

[@Claytonbeastboy]

He's probably a little nervous in front of that crowd

[@usacycling5949]

@@Claytonbeastboy his talk was passionate and wanted everyone to hear it you can even hear in his voice he has to catch breath because all the words he speaks at once so no he’s not nervous

[@Claytonbeastboy]

@@usacycling5949 ok whatever you say

[@cozyshorts1733]

God loves you

[@JK-ei7wr]

Ikr I was thinking this guy would’ve gotten into an Ivy np but then I read the description and found out he’s going to a glorified community college in the same town…I mean was there really no better options offered? I guess it goes to show how selective the application process is nowadays

[@jpxfrddufjef4941]

This guy has wisdom beyond his years, he didn’t hate on anyone in this speech so idk why u would dislike

[@mclr9941]

Sometimes it’s not about them disliking him, It’s about their dislike of themselves and they’re decisions.

[@TheNocturnal1]

Maybe I just like the thumbs down symbol because of Gladiator?

[@tridinh1011]

because the pushing of his religion

[@TheNocturnal1]

Ricky Bobby12 lol yea ALL religion teaches to be better...

[@iamironman3388]

@@WxddlesHimself I don’t know what your experience with religion is. I don’t know if you happened to met someone who claimed to be religious but was just a terrible person or if you simply base your opinion off of random stuff you see on the internet. But let me tell you that in general religious people (or at least Christians and people who follow religions similar to Christianity since I can’t speak for all religions) are people who strive to a good person and help make the wold around them and the lives of others better. Of course there are bad ones but that should hardly be generalized to all of us. With a clear head and open mind you will likely find that most of the bad things about religious people aren’t even true

[@Rod.Machado]

This man have the hand gestures of a politician.

[@WolfPlayz294]

New President? I'd vote for him.

[@zoe.h.nelson04]

Yep, defo seems like the politician type.

[@anna-lin7432]

The Clinton box

[@flexeduup2676]

I knowwww bro next in lineb

[@DriedJizzSock]

Hull_K0gan And you have the judgement skills of a common Grammar Nazi.

[@lolhai6430]

This young man is a leader. Few people can bring tears to my eyes. This young man knows the word!!!!!!!

[@debrajones4010]

Yes and above all, he has God in his life! So great to see these young folks serving our one true King. Now you can’t tell me when these 16, 17, and 18 year olds commit these horrible acts of violence that they don’t realize what they’re doing because their frontal lobe hasn’t fully developed. I pray more of our youth will find what this young man has found. God bless us all ✝️

[@UltiMate12426]

He ain't stfu

[@KennyKing401]

@@UltiMate12426yooo 😂😂

[@DarkGalaxy1663]

​@@UltiMate12426 you jealous mate?

[@skylerhickman3646]

​@@UltiMate12426lol found the loser

[@nissanghimire9139]

He turned from a valedictorian to my pastor real quick

[@juliettacorona137]

lol

[@WolfPlayz294]

Maybe it's what you needed. Never know.

[@jack_ey798]

Wolf Playz true

[@Hunchowilly]

LMAOOO

[@julianlilly-howe2739]

@@WolfPlayz294 Nope

[@sacredalien8011]

That’s one of the best valedictorian speeches I’ve heard. Wasn’t negative or depressing at all, was real talk and I’m sure everyone in the room appreciated it.

[@junodonatus4906]

It's really nothing new. It may be new to him and those who aren't out of school yet. But, all adults know this lesson well.

[@pacomorales6114]

@@junodonatus4906 nah there are plenty of media personas and others that don’t know this lesson and need to learn it.

[@junodonatus4906]

@@pacomorales6114 Sacrifice of family time and quality of life for standard of living is timeless and well known, just not to kids still living at home.

[@en2-joserivera896]

Hi.

[@justsomeonewholikestostayh4822]

@@junodonatus4906 That's right all the *adults* learn this lesson. But what about the children, teenagers that sacrifice their time to make friends who are clueless about society, have no idea how to interact with others just because for the better grades in hopes that they can get scholarship. Only to realise in later life that their time sacrificed during those days never mattered. Only to realise that the scholarship could be achieved even if they hadn't sacrificed their social life, just through the general steady progression and a bit of time investment near the end. Only to realise that the sacrifice he made was rather weighing him down. Worse when you don't get scholarship, you have no social life, no idea how to deal with society, awkward nerd sitting lonely. That's why, just because everyone learn in later life doesn't mean you have to keep it hidden. Isn't it better to break the cycle so that people are aware and the general life can be better?

[@mickbryanjavonillo1364]

And here i am, 19 years old who's afraid to order in a fast food restaurant alone.

[@vincentalgar8300]

HAHAHAAHAHA count me in

[@nyllegmarcelino9549]

hahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahaha..........

[@sucuajebenryan6776]

You are a filipino. Aren't you?

[@cjharmony]

@@sucuajebenryan6776 why filipino?

[@mickbryanjavonillo1364]

@@sucuajebenryan6776 Yes! Hahahaha

[@seikatsu.]

There was... once a farmer who told me and alot of other people he once told us that "being number one isn't an achievment, its a prison which forces you into dedicating your life defending that temporary position"... rest in peace our king.

[@graceestrada6739]

this valedictorian passed away??

[@seikatsu.]

@@graceestrada6739 Technoblade is our king's name.

[@RetroBlockade]

@@seikatsu. Dammit seikatsu, I haven't cried over that in months and here you are

[@seikatsu.]

@@RetroBlockade I'm sorry my friend...

[@miladlr6758]

You don't understand how much this comment means to me. This is EXACTLY what I needed to read. As soon as I get the highest grade, instead of celebrating, I immediately try to figure out how I can achieve it again. Being first truly is a prison. For me, I also struggle with the feeling that I am disappointing people when I don't do as great as I did before. I also hate feeling that I have achieved less than I did before. I have taken a screen shot of your comment and starred it so that I can remind myself to just not care so much. Thank you for sharing🤗

[@Equipthepan]

You dont regret being Valedictorian. You regret making it your primary goal in life.

[@bleepblarp275]

Thank you Mobamba Freeman

[@alantisgreen7011]

true

[@rainbowstormgaming]

Because Valedictorian is a random title that you can achieve just by scraping by and not through pure dedication. This comment makes less sense the longer you process it.

[@liamhenson3020]

@@rainbowstormgaming It makes perfect sense, I am one and very happy. I did my extracurriculars because I loved doing them, the title was just an icing to the cake. And yes, I am extremely close to my family, have a fiancé and have many friends! I don’t know why successful people like us are always labeled as secretly miserable when it is clearly not the case!

[@rainbowstormgaming]

@@liamhenson3020 Your lack of understanding for a "valedictorian" is comical. The comment I replied to says you only regret making Valedictorian your primary goal in life, and yet look at the effort required to receive the title, your name isn't taken out of a hat, you do have to make it your primary goal. Valedictorian means you have reached the highest level of academic achievement out of all the students in your class, so either you are clueless about what the title you received actually means or more likely you are a liar and never were a valedictorian. That is why the comment doesn't make sense. As for your rambling about happiness, that's completely irrelevant to what was said.

[@tmyofficial1080]

"A lesson learned should be a lesson shared"

[@Chaosgoose72]

I literally read this comment as he said that

[@amberj4224]

HoneyLuv same🤯😂

[@rachelsoto2254]

HoneyLuv ME TOO

[@bryanrivas5897]

I read it as he said it wtf

[@twaflamey7922]

9 or none #ThankyouWoojin same!!!

[@tjbutler2989]

This is the only valedictorian speech we’ve ever listened to. None of us even listened to our own.

[@Jaytrixs]

Tj Butler mines was pretty good

[@kaseyvogl464]

Mines sure you were a valedictorian

[@Jaytrixs]

Kasey Vogl lmaooo Im talking about my school valedictorian

[@GunsNBooty]

shit some folks didnt even graduate lmao but our valedictorian was fine af

[@revelbangtanexo2642]

Mines was quite amazing too, but it was only more of their self message

[@goodlookinouthomie1757]

I am so fortunate to be among the exclusive club of 22 million people who have had this wisdom imparted to them.

[@Itsmesaucekayuchibi]

YES SAME!!!

[@azzu_5856]

Currently reached 23 million!!

[@jjsalcido2305]

Our valevictorian didnt even show up to the graduation. 😂

[@jadefalcon654]

Your valedictorian regrets being valedictorian too 😂😂

[@sergioramirezrecinos2753]

JJ Salcido what a god😂💯

[@Feber2001]

He's too good for the graduation.

[@blackout07blue]

At least he or she didn’t go all Jesus crazy talking nonsense like this one here.

[@elontusk9898]

He had enough of all you plebs. On to bigger and better there is no need to wait around and reminisce.

[@HuskerNinja]

Our valedictorian was just like "I'm as old as you guys are and I don't think I'm qualified to give you advice so I'm just going to read Dr. Seuss's Oh The Places You'll Go instead" and then his entire speech was just reading "Oh The Places You'll Go."

[@goobszn4117]

Lmao

[@mxrcvrii]

i’d do the same lmfao

[@kamomile_tea]

Why does this not have more likes!

[@Faithful.adanna]

Thats really clever!

[@djvoldemort1]

Andy Kaufman would be proud

[@zhizhixoxo]

“have no regrets in the 16th second” that’s amazing.

[@youknowkc2209]

Mak3up Lov3r dude right when I read the comment he said this exact same line

[@marwosougue290]

See y’all in the battle let me know the valedictorian girl side to be his partner kill

[@siriponrunkaputi2796]

I agreed, you worked for your future, youngsters always Remember"never apologize for your honest HARD WORK" you Did it&Congratulations. Stay on your Path and I'm very proud of you.

[@mckenziecunningham972]

Mak3up Lov3r right as he said that i saw this😂

[@stillasol]

Eli Zepeda yeah this is weird

[@commess1]

His parents crying proudly in the audience. You did your job Mom and Dad. You knew the assignment.

[@voidboi4566]

In a nutshell: the most important thing ever is the friends and relationships we made along the way

[@MyDarKnightMareAnims]

Or more accurately: love jesus

[@jest.2486]

@@MyDarKnightMareAnims ?

[@jest.2486]

@@MyDarKnightMareAnims nvm he said that in the vid mb

[@Thats-Akumetsu]

Get of tether use golden gun like a giga chad

[@jairusbarnes7855]

Good joke but in comparison to the work hard and anything is possible meme it’s like the pot calling the kettle black

[@billieechols109]

I am 91 yrs. old, and this is the best speech, I've ever heard. I think you will hear of Kyle Martin in the future! God's blessings to you, young man!

[@jfelt6368]

So even the Gettysburg address wasn’t this good?

[@adrikvilla]

JFelt hahahhahaha nooooo

[@Cody-mz2re]

@@jfelt6368 dude chill out

[@mbokish]

I am 102 years old and I like pancakes

[@bonelessslime7893]

Nahh you got a couple years left of gas at best

[@CriticalMass55]

No one on their death bed ever said "I wish I had spent more time at the office."

[@js_longback2299]

"I actually don't understand deathbeds. I mean, who would buy that?"- Michael Scott

[@alaron5698]

Plenty of people on their deathbed has thought "I wish I had worked harder to achieve my goals and had made something of myself" though.

[@keelanesquivel3854]

Alaron id like to think that they rather regret not being in gratitude for the little they had while they had it.

[@conmanandahalf5165]

Michael Scott did

[@tiernet]

Interesting thought, one point of view, look into the life of Steve Jobs and how he approached death.

[@avzeolla3960]

This kid is wise. He learned a lesson early. Many people don’t learn this until they’re in their 50s and 60s.

[@legionofmusic1209]

My valedictorian literally explained that everyone in high school made them feel isolated and called the high school out for having horrible faculty/student relationships. I think honestly they exposed more truth to me than any teacher could ever now.

[@luizamedeiros5476]

That should be an interesting speech

[@legionofmusic1209]

@@noblehazards9713 I did not say anything about raising them, I'm talking about being good mentors. My school was filled with controversies. Read my message fully and thoroughly.

[@willholloway8590]

noblehazards problem is with your statement is that yes they aren’t meant to raise these kids but they kind of treat them that way. These people command you around telling you it’s for your own good when really looking back , that grade mattered so they got payed. It goes two ways , they faculty is rarely well supported and leads to teacher treating it like a desk job rather than nurturing a future generation. The students are filled with bullshit they will never use and that same construct for about 12 years will lead to you kids who feel like they were wronged by these systems

[@Kaibeast-kv1xu]

@@noblehazards9713 no offense but u sound like an edge lord

[@Kaibeast-kv1xu]

@@noblehazards9713 they are those kids who like wear all black and say something like "my life is useless"

[@LulJey]

Anyone else randomly get this in their recommended?

[@tanman47756]

Yup mine was cars, motorcycles, guns, this dude talking.... wtf lol

[@LulJey]

TANMAN fr 🤣

[@kathleencaparro5485]

Jey He is saying if you don’t believe that Jesus lives, you can consider that He can really change a life. It happened to me.

[@MAC12503]

🤣

[@marcoceci8257]

All my videos are car videos then out of nowhere oop let’s watch a valedictorian speech

[@saud29]

Somewhere in the audience two parents are comparing their kid to Kyle, and wondering where did they go wrong.

[@DM-gy8mm]

LMAO!

[@The_Pantologist57]

This is golden😂😂 cause there damn well is a pair thinking what they did wrong

[@letschatwithjacob4159]

Yea man they really let me hear it when we got home 😞

[@SiddhiKulkarni13]

Epic!🤣🤣

[@malimaru]

their kid watches anime

[@alanrichards3370]

One of if not the best , most honest, encouraging, and hopeful speeches I have ever heard! God bless that young man!!!!

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@britteach]

This valedictorian speaker is not only smart, but he is also very wise. He's absolutely correct about the importance of building relationships. No man is an island.

[@Fabriciuzz]

Is he wise? what fucking universe are you from? if you believe in a god, you have some trouble brewing in your mind, and you limit yourself by that, if you have a religion, you will never be wise, nor one anyone should listen to. He is not wise, he sounds more possesed.

[@clushdelga4831]

@@Fabriciuzz someones mad

[@barrygriffies459]

John don!

[@Tyler-md3wv]

Fabriciuzz mad lol

[@frankegonzalez6549]

@@Fabriciuzz he doesn't believe in 'god', he believes in "GOD" "YHVH" in YesHua The only begotten SON Jesus Christ The Anointed One The Massiah 'SALVATION' come to repentance and be save.

[@kev9617]

don't ever forget the maintenance staff, they the real OGs.

[@sophiatroanska1432]

Kev shout out to every janitor who gave me a dollar when I wanted a snack from the vending machine

[@Commoving_coco]

The security guards too

[@Strongman0307]

@@Commoving_coco where you from? We didnt have security

[@apen8440]

@@Commoving_coco an American I see

[@Strongman0307]

@@apen8440 im from america also lol but no security guardes anywhere near my school

[@liamvirden6230]

Our valedictorian didn’t even realize he had to write a speech until the night before

[@personone1382]

bruh that's just sad... how did he not know?-

[@bomboclaat1919]

@@personone1382 cuz big bank tank lil bank

[@catsniper6974]

@@personone1382 How is that sad?

[@auran_vesdranor]

Well, he doesn't have to write a speech. He just has to deliver it ^^

[@MilnaAlen]

Our school chose the speech giver like a month or 2 before the final grades were back, speech ended up being given by the second best student... Probably good for audience tho, my voice is really weird and awful.

[@quinniehrper9422]

EXCELLENT. Best speech I've have heard from a senior at graduation. Need more speeches like this.

[@VinceMinguito-bi4wu]

I personally agree❤

[@kenny7173]

“To the coffee that kept me up all night studying. We thank you” “To all the girls that didn’t say yes to prom and made me stay at home. We thank you”

[@ernestosanchez6799]

Poems Mobile underrated comment

[@frankem4837]

@@ernestosanchez6799 facts 🤣

[@unknownspecimen9725]

“And we love you”

[@livinglifewithserenity108]

To kidou who made this comment. We thank you.

[@softballjuma2777]

mi74key aww that’s a fat mood 😂

[@ahums16]

"Did you become valedictorian?" ". . Yes." "What did it cost?" "Everything."

[@Lol-zw8ks]

16 likes for the 16th second lmao

[@Marie-bt4oj]

I understood that reference 😂

[@lano3018]

💀💀💀💀

[@musclegaining2058]

Perfect

[@sleazn1269]

I was looking for this comment

[@shylabell8464]

Imagine becoming famous overnight because of your valedictorian speech.. damn

[@najla3370]

did you listen to that speech?

[@valentine3325]

@@najla3370 don't u understand it?

[@welitonsantos8716]

​@@LVDMN-ub6kw relationships with whom you genuinely care about sibling, parents, grand parents, friends he doesnt just mean go find somebody to spend ur life if you trully take in what he has to say and u remove the jesus christ with what ever it is u object ur life to maybe itll stick in ur head all he wants is for you to humble ur self because so many people in this world are selfish bastards and if most people were to be Humbled they wouldnt treat so many people like shit mostly ignorant people that hide behind a screen because they dont know what else to do wit their lives. kindness spreads all that matter, the hardest part is starting it up between a community with so much hate involved.

[@fredflintstone8003]

@@LVDMN-ub6kw good luck with that life perspective there buddy.

[@Zyptic]

Famous? Lololololololol

[@Checkmate777]

You can just tell he’s truly a good person and is willing to admit what’s true rather than what looks best for him in the moment. Most people would’ve been talking about this title for there lives and gloating about it and getting trapped in their ego. This guy immediately threw it all away and stated how he truly feels about it even if the teachers and school faculty looked down on him.

[@jonathannagela2130]

I doubt any teachers or faculty frowned on his speech

[@hannahhill6883]

I love how everyone upset that he talks about God and religion didn’t take the time to research the school. If they did they would see that it’s a Christian school.

[@stevec__]

Literally takes 2 clicks

[@navimajora19]

Good to know that a useless person acknowledges the stupidity of the education system put in place which destroys personal relationships for the goal of getting a job and becoming a functioning member of society. Christian based education huh.......😂😂😂😂😂 Did they teach how the lord created us and everything in 6 days before the word or label or creation of the term "Days" even got thought of? You silly religious people 😂😂😂

[@stevec__]

@@navimajora19 Dude you got a lot of hate and passive aggression in you, I really hope whatever situation you're in gets better. I don't understand why you have to look down on others.

[@willn8664]

@@stevec__ he just needs to get laid. That's all.

[@juanchaparro2258]

Best Genre Playlists same classes, same sats, same ib’s and ap’s. Just a school more focused on god’s rules

[@mrdallas1271]

A valedictorian speech that is actually inspiring for teens and up to the elderly.

[@blackout07blue]

Everything except for the religious bullshit. Everyone with a brain realizes religion is manmade. It makes sense there’s a God or higher power, but religions themselves are fairytales written by random old men.

[@ibrahimk7510]

ScootMagoot46 Nah Jesus, rose from the dead

[@comeatmebro7654]

@@blackout07blue If they're religious, leave them be. You don't have to believe in what they say, but don't degrade their values and shove them underneath yours.

[@ashyymarievlogs]

he's clearly very passionate about his religious beliefs. none of us really know his story but he could've been in a hard spot in his life and found Jesus/God and that community could've helped him and so he wanting his peers to find the same light and love that he found. There is absolutely nothing wrong with him speaking out about his religion and beliefs during his speech

[@swagy880]

Best line: "A lesson learned should be a lessened shared"

[@crazy2wavy276]

Da Royal General exactly wtf

[@jesseadcock8960]

@Nope Nope you must be a bundle of fun to be around.

[@mohmuddhunyare4739]

I didn't get get the joke somebody be kind n explain

[@kuskusforeva]

@@jesseadcock8960 it was a joke chill💀

[@lorcanzo2498]

Da Royal General same

[@steffski1946]

He's got the experience and now a message to share - BRILLIANT!

[@MikeSmith-zo6eu]

He doesn’t regret being valedictorian, he’s saying there’s a lot more important things then just book knowledge, grades and being the smartest. Go do things you love, spend time with friends, family, don’t stress about things that really don’t matter in the grand scheme of things, etc. Don’t waste your time overly obsessed with just 1/2 things. Do it all

[@Accidental26]

If u want to be at the top , then forget about family time and other things that u like to spend, ur statement is contradictory, u can't have both

[@xenbtw9336]

@@Accidental26 true you can’t be the best if you don’t dedicate everything because there is someone out there who will dedicate everything

[@JollyOl]

@@Accidental26In certain cases It’s still possible to spend *time* with the people you love and care for. Dropping the things you like to spend time on could very well lead to a mental burnout depending on the person. It’s more about finding what can properly work for you and adjust that accordingly to aid in reaching goal.

[@RandoWisLuL]

@@Accidental26 thats why the goal is to do something that makes you happy and comfortable, not to "be the best". Unless being the best, dropping family ect is the only thing thats going to make you happy.

[@gigasipke]

"Say Anything"

[@SL33PYLUNA]

"A lesson learned must be a lesson shared" These words hit hard,he's truly an idol

[@dhanajon5528]

honestly was a good speech but when it went religious it just wasnt as impactful and good...

[@KingKongKasper]

No human being should be your "idol"...

[@khajiitimanus7432]

@@dhanajon5528 Precisely. By directing the message towards a certain religion, the target audience changes to match. For those who do not hold the same exact faith, they then feel disconnected. It leaves out everyone else, a little bit.

[@dhanajon5528]

@@khajiitimanus7432 perfectly explained how i felt 👍

[@hutrillz.official]

Jesus is the true idol here and that's what he is exclaiming. He said a lot but meant one thing, find Jesus. He didnt do it without Him and you can't either.

[@CanadianSpaceBoy]

I once heard a wise man say " number one is not an achievement, it's a prison forcing you to dedicate your life to a temporary title." And that's the lesson this man discovered

[@sensulisted3198]

Appreciate the Potato War reference

[@isuapig6705]

While the source is a little unprofessional, the words are indeed wise

[@verbinatorkhanna2635]

@@isuapig6705 I beg your pardon! This is the most professional source of all time

[@MaxEng1492]

_and now, I’m free_

[@doodooinmypants2393]

potato war

[@gailweatherall1215]

No wonder this young man won this award. So bright and God loving. He will go far.

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@liseernie]

Whoa, I wish MY children had written such a speech, and glorified the Saviour, what a young man! All credit to the parents and the Lord of course

[@ampinghard111]

@@liseernie agreed, I didn't realize that Jesus Christ was my true hero and the role model I needed in my life until I was 30... and I grew up in the Church... it actually wasn't until I went back to school 2 years ago at 30 and took a History class in college that I realized that I needed to look to Christ and model my life after him... in my studies I learned that even the Roman Government couldn't find dirt on him to spread, and fabricating dirt on him was so unbelievable because he was that perfect... when I realized this in a History class, I realized just how perfect Jesus was and how I needed to look to him as a role model rather than some sports athlete or public figure... this young man figured this out in Highschool and because of that he will avoid a lot of self-inflicted pain that I didn't avoid, and his inspired millions.. it's no coincidence that so many God-fearing people with strong relationships with Christ accomplish spectacular feats and declare their love of Christ.

[@khylhearttuanquin5466]

"A lesson learned should be a lesson shared." "Have no regrets in the 16th seconds." Hands down men 🙌🙌🙌

[@kerodfresenbetgebremedhin1881]

Hands up emoji*

[@smiles9882]

This dude is the protagonist of every high-school teenage show.

[@Pengtropica]

*13 reasons why intensifies*

[@johnjohnfofohniam]

Disney: We can make a religion out of this

[@superbooster2636]

Not in this day and age, he'd be written as the villain

[@deadlineuniverse3189]

*Me, an average Anime enjoyer*: Actually...

[@RandomiZerr]

@@deadlineuniverse3189 he later found a notebook on the floor that day

[@rousseau327]

This guy's public speaking skills are amazing.

[@conrad463]

I'm glad I'm not the only who was thinking that. He's about as natural as they come. It was like he was talking to you and not a group.

[@ianfrisch2626]

Lmao it was really really good until it ended with “in conclusion” no way they let a valedictorian get away with that

[@Martin-id1ri]

that's what happens when you speak about the relationship about Jesus Christ!

[@Isa-qz9mb]

Well he is an actor

[@l.bi.9721]

Thank you so much for your brilliant and honest thoughts. Just 4 days ago, I graduated being among the top 5 of my class and instead of celebrating, I was completely down because of the price I had to pay for this and the sacrifices I've made. It felt almost as if I betrayed my values and myself for this accomplishment and I'm having such a hard time to make my family and friends understand what I am feeling and that it is not a bad thing but rather a moment of clarity and sincerity I never felt before. So thank you again, your speech gave me hope!

[@danielgallego6096]

Same here, had I heard this speech two years ago, I would not have committed the same mistake he is saying. Yet I would also not have experienced the lesson. The wise man is not the one who avoids every hurdle and challenge, but he who after falling down, reevaluates his situation, gets back up and learns from his mistakes.

[@danielgallego6096]

When I felt that feeling of betrayal, I literally started sobbing in front of my friends. It happens to the best of us, stay strong L.

[@hardyleeorias9019]

Looking forward to his book entitled “the 16th second”

[@Kevin-zq3wy]

“entitled” isn’t used correctly there. (I know stuff like that, I’m going to be the middle school valdectioan.)

[@user-vr5zk9ox8d]

Kevin Valedictorian* buddy

[@woobzy1781]

3 lmao

[@baileylesko9800]

happy to be your 1k like :D

[@boxfox4879]

Just watch his speech and then read the bible. It'll enough to pretend like there is a book

[@umbra2367]

This guy's public speaking skills are so good, he could be president.

[@arcadicus_ezevius]

Tasty Health tf?

[@brandonlesco8738]

@@junesanders5017 if if if if if if if if if if if if if if if if okie doke

[@heywhatsup9900]

@@junesanders5017 well yeah, this year's candidates are equally garbage. The debate is good enough proof lmao

[@owendaulton9316]

Here in America, that doesn't seem to be a necessary qualification

[@actual_tangerine]

shan overqualified..

[@johndoe37431]

No standing ovation? This was one of the best valedictorian speeches ever

[@tashmdizzle]

Jeremy Wilson I think this video doing so well on KZbin is a pretty cool standing ovation

[@realitymuzic357]

One of the best on the internet

[@dmitryivanov4883]

Guess hes classmates hate him. We had that nerd guy in our life

[@eddiezepeda6288]

N Alex maybe he included Jesus because it’s a Christian private school 🤔

[@christosssss]

N Alex it’s a Christian private school lol

[@ejbpraise]

As an Christian Educator, THAT was good! Well done Kings Academy, well done mom & dad! This is something many people learn late in life! Well donw!

[@parampreetsingh8768]

In the future people will say, "A wise man once said ' have no regrets in the 16th second'".

[@andifarrela.p323]

Can you please tell me what 16th second is?

[@UncarteD]

@@andifarrela.p323 he was saying that he had 15secs of happiness for what he's achieved,but after those seconds,"the 16th second" is when you realize what you've sacrificed and that is important to not have any regrets at this point. I hope I made myself clear,lol.

[@jaysahunter256]

Scribbles why not?

[@lilshortyhm]

Andi Farrel A.P watch the speech lol

[@stormyphillips251]

I’m writing that down to keep as a reminder, honestly. It was so good.

[@jasonmiles2819]

No one looked this up, but everyone needed this.

[@merizalderestrepo1773]

I looked it up cause i saw it incomplete on Instagram and i needed the rest

[@_Order66]

•OTR• comics you’re the 1% lmao

[@merizalderestrepo1773]

@@_Order66 proudly 🤘🏻

[@elpanylaleche7839]

Ngl same happened to me I unfollowed that account and looked it up

[@morganolfursson2560]

I didn't. I have better things to do in life than listen to preachers, or i'd be theist by now.

[@KarlOlofsson]

Man, hitting this level of emotional maturity that young is like getting a cheat code to life. Well done bro! :)

[@Venusstar22]

His cheat code is the Bible

[@五郎明里朱里朱莉]

yeah reminds me of 21 jump street tbh not sure how tf that kid could be like that

[@kamdaddypurp69]

@Jake Donovan what got didled

[@bernardomartins5893]

@Jake Donovan you don’t have to be religious to follow Jesus. He himself wasn’t religious. Life teaches you for sure, but once you have god in your life you can have a deeper understanding of things. The spiritual world is more real than the materialistic one, from there we started to exist and for a very short period of time. So believe you me ... God’s words can bring you a deeper understanding of relationships and attitudes. I love you brother, Stay with Jesus! ❤️

[@brotherjoll1802]

Absolutely

[@helenrumsey2015]

This speech is not where I thought it would go! WOW!!! So proud of this young man for speaking about Jesus. He doesn't hold back to speak up for God where most lack! May the Lord bless him in his life to come.

[@dr.strangelove5320]

Now we understand why he is the Valedictorian.

Turns out his wisdom far exceeds his book learnings.

[@boots6110]

Exactly

[@rolphwartieda2707]

"Reflections of my life" Oh how they fill my eyes ..

[@anandsuralkar2947]

Lol

[@RC-bs6eb]

@@peterandreadakis3851 what is wrong with you?

[@salsberi]

He needs to trademark that phrase....”no regrets in the 16th second” Seriously

[@natashacamacho8222]

I think he just did

[@JimBobe]

@@anon0268 No. Your last name is Lee

[@JimBobe]

@@anon0268 you have no way of proving that, tota LEE

[@dp4225]

Tota Lee one of my best friends the same last name, and his first name is the same as a character from Mario (I don’t wanna say it cause I don’t wanna blast his name on KZbin)

[@micropens]

@@anon0268 I know so many people with that last name you must live in nowhere

[@1375chelsea]

Yes so true. “Never get too busy making a living that you forget to make a life”

[@VirjScarlett]

😞

[@Kimbap_Lin]

@Shlok Chitnis You always have a choice, but the best ones aren't usually the easiest to make, that all.

[@aka3927]

1375chelsea all about balance

[@cheerioss-9121]

BrysontheGhost Gaming To become rich you have to do, give back, or provide something. The rich are the ones that provide the jobs, businesses and opportunities for the poor. It’s the poor that are selfish they aren’t contributing near the amount of stuff or intelligence that help people thrive in this economy. I’ve never heard someone come up with the idea of a smart phone or be the creator of Facebook and say “man why am I still struggling”

[@philfajilago]

@@cheerioss-9121 boi i just typed a whole paragraph of explanation and just deleted it. Point is what you're saying is obnoxious and clearly you've never worked before. Show what you typed to your friends or someone wise and tell them what was wrong with your statement then revise it. The poor are selfish? really? you've misused the word selfish and associated it with the word "poor" when the word selfish is arguably defined to all humans. Selfishness is part of human nature. You've never heard someone say "why am i still struggling" cause you've never talked to those kinds of people. Everyone is struggling to survive. Everyone has struggles/problems. Gave you my 2 cents and its up to you how to use them.

[@jannwilkins5631]

What a Smart young man. This is probably the most rewarding speeches that I have ever listened to in my life. I will always remember the 16th second speech forever. I am a little older than 50 but not to old to learn. Thank you and I know you're parents are very proud of you. God bless you for putting God first!❤️

[@KnowThyself619]

And...another one.

[@justmai2476]

Something something about relationships being essential, most meaningful, etc. And I'm here, VERY CONTENT about having a restricted number of relationships. I'm JUST fine with my 5 friends, 1 long term partner and many beloved pets and animals. Lol.

[@jimmyfallon2484]

Google Andrew Yang

[@RiAS___]

first off, introverts always slay it, bitch.

[@kuif234]

@@RiAS___ cringe... And I'm an introvert...

[@RiAS___]

@@kuif234 iT'S a rEfeReNcE tO rIck AnD mOrtY, QuEeN

[@batou1468]

If anyone is bashing this kid because of the religious aspect of his speech, they are a tool. This is coming from an athiest. The sentiment and lesson learned of his experience, and thoughtfulness of sharing this to help others is something anyone can take to better themselves regardless of their religion or lack of...

[@txgrizz6176]

Same and I am an Atheist too. Kids here are giving us a bad name.

[@guioaca7]

hello guys...thanks for showing respect... however, id like to ask, what makes both of you aethesit? im a believer and in no way would wanna start a nonsense argumentative conversation...im just curious...thanks

[@hydroxyl5130]

@@guioaca7 wasn't forced into any religions growing up and formed opinions about them as an adult 👍

[@aozorashi]

That's cool. As someone living in a religious country, everyone was basically Christian and kids grew up to be one. Not that we were forced but it's so tightly ingrained to our culture that you're almost missing out on everything if you weren't in that religion. I grew up to be a curious kid and naturally had a lot of questions in life, and the answers of the adults just saying "Leave it up to God" (I can't translate the phrase properly but I can assure it doesn't sound as irresponsible as that) didn't really satisfy me. So eventually I became atheist, but currently in hiding, which is sad because people don't take it too well here.

[@panda4247]

Just a thought: I liked the overall message of the speech, but since he included that part, I can't share it with my friends. Also, isn't it kind of hypocritical to say "don't aim for money, career, etc at the expense of relationships" only to includethe religious part as the goal instead?

[@DiaryofNomad]

I'm shocked to find out he's a HIGH SCHOOL student. This was one of the most Honest speeches i've heard, and I wish i heard this during my Bachelor graduation. Hope you go far Kyle! Congrats.

[@joelmiller2601]

Sandra Leyriya Wow this is high school? I thought this was university. Nevermind.... HS is a cake walk if you work hard enough.

[@jeerz8051]

Joel Miller it’s not a cake walk for everyone. It’s possible to work hard enough and not succeed but you know that already.

[@gerardomunoz5241]

Joel Miller look up the school this kid went too, you’d be surprised

[@kylefrank638]

Lol, I didn't know this was high school. That makes it even funnier. If you're exiting high school talking this assuredly, you have no idea how ignorant you will sound in a few short years.

[@The3DancingBananas]

Kyle Frank lmao thats the truth.

[@ChickenBoneNews]

I'm 59 years old and i really needed to listen to this. God bless you young man 🙏🙏🙏

[@paulagonzalez212]

So basically, accomplishments only give your the satisfaction of a moment. FRIENDS make you feel accomplished.

[@stillhere95]

But the source of your sense of accomplishment should never be external.

[@Mr.rukus1]

Paula Gonzalez anybody can make a friend (granted you aren’t autistic). Not much of an achievement.

[@hdkrismazz9153]

His point was that being a valedictorian wasn’t really an accomplishment, and relationships like one with Jesus matter eternally because it is only by his blood that he can wipe away your sins btw, no one else, he said make a relationship with Jesus because it’s eternal not a mere waste of 15 seconds that he had to grind for

[@Quigglessish]

nononono, JESUS makes you feel accomplished.

[@gold7153]

not friends make you feel accomplished but relationships that allow you to impact lives.

[@jacobtorres6098]

Most adults won’t be able to get this good at public speaking in their entire life. Great job young man

[@ziormintvlogs9456]

Same I still stutter sometimes HAHAHAHHA

[@randykindle6313]

100% a boy scout

[@baboom1235]

@J3WLS 9k Most people have fear of public speaking

[@IAmJustSaying6]

Because most adults were educated in the socialist-unionized failed public schools.

[@roccossr6912]

Betas

[@guccisteppa3551]

usually when people are having speeches like this i start losing interest a couple minutes in but this is something that everyone needs to hear very well spoken

[@samson.s7228]

extremely relatable 🙌

[@dummyartist4413]

@Marceline lmao

[@24scraig24]

@Marceline lol same

[@bruhreally9289]

I'm your 1000th like

[@bigmak9059]

@Marceline that’s really pathetic to admit lmao

[@juliegryga5415]

What an amazing speech. Well done young man. Your Parents did a great job raising you. 🎉 he is going to do great things. This right here is our future

[@superb00p]

Imagine being a 50 year old in that audience attending a graduation and walking away with an existential crises

[@evqa06]

*crisis

[@superb00p]

@@evqa06 Well you're not wrong. Plural nouns came for me that day

[@jameshurlbut4374]

Holy shit, I'm dead! 😂😂😂 And also deeply shaken by this guy's words.

[@Jocsan.101]

Walter White

[@rhonielregacho1104]

If you're 50 and have heard a rightful calling, then consider yourself blessed - coz if you're still alive, then you still have time to turn things to righteousness.

[@Wolf-re3eq]

This guy was born to be a politician. He just gave a flawless speech in front of an entire auditorium of people. I would’ve choked on my spit 10 seconds in.

[@crazymacedonianboi]

the next Pence. 😂😜 and Pence is a piece of shit.

[@guacamoli7]

I wouldn’t even be up there in the first place 😂

[@carwashsoap]

No, he's too honest to be a politician

[@anlu4043]

Yeah, no. He’s “brutally honest”, which makes for a lousy politician, which by nature bullshit A LOT.

[@Gdesign959]

He’s the opposite of a politician. He’s a leader with integrity.

[@Xavierpng]

"I know this is a depressing speech, but I don't care." Honestly, yeah, that's need to be said now again more often

[@donroxitheoverthinker]

OFF COURSE ITS DEPRESSING HE IS TALKING ABOUT RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST...ARE U ARETARD ???

[@butterflai6152]

You're everywhere

[@walfiee]

@@butterflai6152 No, he is Xavier

[@junry6326]

I was about to say this too.. lmao! he's like in every comment section of every KZbin videos.. oh boy i spend too much time on KZbin..

[@demonicmeliodas2258]

ohhh the legendary Xavier

[@sdprescott324]

That wisdom came from God's heart and is a signpost for all that hear him. Humble and courageous young man ! His parents must be thoroughly blessed. Well done !!

[@nemesister5109]

It is exactly what I needed to hear, right at this moment. I prayed for guidance on a job choice decision, no contest now, although almost double the money was very inticing-clouded my vision for sure. Thank you father, In Jesus name. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lovelyjustine4ever100]

someone at my graduation plagiarized this speech im dead

[@NoNo-cz3un]

How'd it turn out for them?

[@lovelyjustine4ever100]

@@NoNo-cz3un lol at graduation everyone clapped and cheered yet the next day everyone realized she took the speech from here and called her out on it

[@NateRiver5454]

@@lovelyjustine4ever100 wow that is very funny but also sad in some ways

[@McRingil]

This is so sad lmao She could have just said I have no idea what I'm supposed to say, all true creativity is an extraordinary gift of God

[@shrutiisinhaaa]

Lol Thats sad

[@branonmack]

A good teacher will share their mistakes. A poor teacher has never made any.

[@emr1d341]

"The master has failed more than the student has tried."

[@vaduvarazvan4685]

'The greatest teacher failure is.'

[@kenycharles8600]

This is the first time I have read that. I like it. I know where to use it. Thank you very much.

[@ieshabrown4155]

Well I'm so sorry I just realize it was going on I was lost for over a month an was begging not to lose hope cause I was so busy worring bout what I was going through an had no body to fall on an pride eliminated the ones I probably could have talk to with dat I almost didn't here the spirit til I got to the last nerve an I heard the Holy spirit speak out over my music an I felt God presence an he took my memory to a cupple months ago while I was praising him he told me I was bout to face somthing but it want be what it looks like an it want last long an the key thing that stuck out was you are not alone iesha an one more thing let me no God was moving he told me back when coronavirus first hit look around the nation I am doing somthing in yo on day you wouldn't beleive even if some one told you an that was in the begining of this journey but I was in my bibles but I was fallen back from my study's everyday or only read a scripture or 2 when I usually read till I get full on time always

[@justinchristoph3725]

My mother once told me that she would never vote for a politician that has a perfect record. Because that means they have never took a risk and played it safe all their lives... Then when they hit real problems they can't avoid, they won't know what to do.

[@malibuluv209]

this is why this young man is at the top of his class. very intelligent and wise beyond his years.

[@reikaratnam]

That isn’t intelligence, that’s indoctrination, highly doubt he has much experience enough to be wise as he has only lived in a world for the spoilt brats

[@Thomas48484]

@@reikaratnam How would you know that.

[@steel7468]

@@Thomas48484 assumptions

[@neoamp9888]

@@reikaratnam his achievements alone at description already shown his hardships or, are u perhaps trolling? or maybe ignorant?

[@danielcillie1856]

@@neoamp9888 I wanted to get a little triggered by that above comment as well but im just gonna let it go, not everybody realises the garbage they spew when they make comments like that.

[@BuckScrotumn]

Never in a million years could I achieve a tenth of what this guy has, but I can somewhat relate because I was someone who was expected to do very well by my family. After about a year and a half of community college with no goal whatsoever in mind, I decided to stop lying to myself and just stopped going, and instead pursued my dream of playing in a band. What followed was the greatest 7 years of my life. What was a huge disappointment to my family was the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. Those days are over now and I’m back to a meaningless, depressing existence. For any young people watching this video, don’t let ANYONE decide your future for you. Do what your gut is telling you, regardless of anyone else’s opinion. Whatever social or financial status you gain from pursuing the career you’re “supposed” to pursue will never, and I mean NEVER fill the gaping void of regret left by giving up on your dreams. It will eat away at your soul every time you close your eyes to go to sleep.

[@ketchupOW]

what happened to the band? why did you stop playing?

[@AidenTykeUrielGreenwood]

Hey man i hope youre doing better and found another goal to strive for i wish you the very best

[@Azogues1]

Legend has it he is still thanking the school staff, teacher, coach, friend’s mom, friend’s dog, the corner store guy, and etc.

[@profilosondaggi2518]

Ahahah true af

[@dennisbrown2106]

Nope you didn’t watch the whole video clearly you watched the first 00:30 seconds to 2 minutes tops.

[@bigbousepouse2532]

@@dennisbrown2106 woosh

[@Angora69100]

Big Bouse pouse No. Just no.

[@norvouschimwendo2750]

Great gesture

[@mattmcintosh4337]

“For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul”

[@eavyeavy2864]

Then it is not about profiting "a man"

[@jennasdead]

When he said that I could only think of the lyrics to tobymacs "lose my soul"

[@tropical9913]

@@jennasdead my life be like, oooooh aaaah

[@jennasdead]

@@tropical9913 now that songs stuck in my head smh

[@ariyoajibulu7622]

Eavy Eavy it’s a bible verse and you read it wrong not trying to be rude.

[@Sfxfreestyle]

The fact that he understand this at this age, really shows how important this generation is

[@alexanderthegreat1270]

Older generations continuously undercut the fact that Gen Z were the first generation to grow up with the Internet as an enormous and natural tool. We have been engrossed in the greatest education then any other point in human history.

[@jamssy3409]

@@alexanderthegreat1270 and older generations who make fun of Gen z because of tiktok when the gen z's there are mostly teens still growing up just means how insecure they are

[@mynameis4555]

@@jamssy3409 the old generations always were insecure. They fought through wars but think growing up with how we did it so bad when they won the war for us to grow up this way. They lost sight of everything, good judgement being one of them.

[@monkeybandit222]

@@mynameis4555 at least they grew up without phones, they could operate by you know… playing outside.

[@brando8728]

@@monkeybandit222 speak for yourself a lot of kids our age go outside what are you talking about 😂

[@Howdidwegethere11]

Wow! This young man is amazing. He had the best speech I have ever heard. GOD FIRST. He made me cry. Thank you for sharing Jesus with your entire class. I'm so very proud of you as if you were my son. God bless you young man. Your parents raised an incredible human being. 💙

[@woahhey2579]

He’s public speaking is excellent. He’s wise. I’m marrying this boy.

[@yas3957]

He's mine!

[@behshtaa]

MINE!!!!!!!

[@livingtoinspire5678]

woahhey 😂❤️😂 Can you imagine him writing you a letter “dear my wife, today I’m writing this letter to let you know you are appreciated it😁! Thank you for cleaning the house, feeding me everyday, doing Laundry, and being my strength. Know that you are loved.....” oh boy!

[@annomaly751]

y’all too much 😂

[@caribaez5711]

Boy..?

[@kaylee7654]

This is the best valedictorian speech I ever heard.

[@cantfindx]

Apparently you've never Seen Rhinos from LoveLiveServe.

[@ARedVelvetBunnie]

Love how he didn’t say “remember the time we were struggling with our lockers 🤪💀”

[@reymond.yeahhh]

Cus it seems like this is the only speech youve ever listened to

[@mraaaaaaa]

Well, all the respect I developed for the guy vanished in seconds once he started to babble out religion shit.

[@karlchristianbognot1842]

I bet he's going to write a book called "The 16th Second"

[@faruqyusuff26]

error idk I gave the 16th like

[@valarmorghulis8562]

Not sure about 'making' a book, but he might write one!

[@doppelgunner]

Or a movie that lasts 16 seconds

[@nvrgvupsoldano]

I’d buy it.

[@carliself6725]

carson tanner you telling the answer to your joke makes it 10x worse. Not that it as good in the first please

[@elainemurphy2115]

This was by far the BEST SPEECH I EVER HEARD IN MY LIFE!!!! Wise beyond your years!! no doubt your parents are beaming. They are so proud of you. I know I am. Your speech inspired me so much that I still share it. God bless you young man. Keep up the good work.

[@chrishardee8487]

Whoever this kid is, he has an immeasurable amount of wisdom at such a young age. I’d love to see where his life has taken him since giving this speech…

[@NickFallap]

He went into computer science in 2019 give him another 5 years hell be a wealthy software engineer somewhere.

[@ManiyaVinas]

Funny how you call this 18 year old a kid, but an 18 year old hoar starting of is ok because she is an adult.

[@dinosauce4829]

his no kid to me after this

[@RosemaryN78]

I graduated in 2019 as well. We are almost the end of a great generation

[@davisatdavis1]

Found this when searching for him up- "As a transfer from Los Medanos College in 2021, I am a full-time honors student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to graduate in 2023 with a degree in Microbiology to achieve my goals of becoming a doctor in the future."

[@bkelly821]

The crowd didn’t react like I thought they would. That was a great speech

[@tashae.denise]

Brendan Kelly right!!!

[@brenthebeast7388]

Brendan Kelly bro no way my name is Brendan Kelly too not even joking

[@brenthebeast7388]

And spelled the exact same way

[@beholdjesusiscomingsoon8238]

Brendan Kelly most probably becoz they werent even paying attension

[@helens-d1773]

It could be that we can't hear them because the crowd doesn't have microphones on them

[@richardm7181]

His parents have the right to feel proud at having raised such a fine young man

[@damia.5974]

fr!

[@Kanekex]

Yessir

[@willywonkaconfidential]

His parents are probably the reason he had to sacrifice so much, feeling pressure. I have learned the same lesson as him for a long time, but I still can't break free because of the pressure. All I can do now is hope that it will work starting from scratch (relationships) when I am 28 after I finish stupid university

[@mysteretsym]

He probably doesnt want his family to be proud of him

[@damia.5974]

TWrecks why would u say that?

[@lukec6202]

I must watch this video at least once a month for motivation and inspiration. This speech really moved me and this kid will go far in life. Thank you for your kind words and a well written speech.

[@TiffanyRusell]

8:04 min long speech and not a single “ah” or “um” MAN CAME PREPARED! 👏🏻 ^^

[@hinareiru9803]

Ah um, he's reading..

[@thetop10reviewer90]

hina reiru some people to tend to add in um or yeah, while they are delivering their thought process while reading the speech.

[@btbtbts7653]

Omg Tae stan 😍😍😍😍😍

[@ingezurkirchen3304]

Being an experienced actor probably helps.

[@princess-jp8xq]

people can still be prepared and have fillers like "ah" or "um". he's simply a ridiculously good speaker, that ALSO came prepared. instead of "fillers" he takes a deep breath, or he pauses. :-)

[@kermithesavage4283]

This the only valedictorian speech i ever watched, this ain't cringey at all. He can be a public speaker

[@Vladrafael14]

Actually a president possibly

[@jernyx9139]

The speech was great, but a little bit cringey for me

[@Haleyncasey]

@@jernyx9139 It was almost righteous or something. Like, it was too confidently given. Like he wasnt willing to be as vulnerable as the message contained in his speech.

[@gabecasselman3979]

The speech was great and he speaks very well, especially for his age. However, he lost me a bit at the middle/end with the message about a relationship with jesus christ being essential in some ways. I can see how for some it’s very touching, whereas others like myself find it slightly cringe because it seems preachy and unneeded for his main message.

[@evanoeva89]

I watched reaction time, they inserted admission ceremony speech from Georgia ??? (i forgot the college name). that was very energetic speech tho

[@Gabi-wm7yk]

I wasn’t a Valedictorian, my TWO older brothers WERE. I always saw them as an example. I studied harder to get into medical school, later to get into residency after 17 years of studying and not having life… I feel empty inside, no friends, no boyfriend or family of mine, no hobbies… This year is a new beginning for me. I learned this in my 30s and I am changing my job into another medical field. My focus was always to be the best (my mother’s words) Now I change my mind. I don’t care what my family will think. My new life is just beginning now.

[@smade62]

Wow you just changed my view in a couple things. May god bless you in your new journey

[@Confractus_]

I'm just a stranger but I'm proud of you. I'm a forensic scientist and maybe you'd like to give it a try. Medical knowledge is a valuable thing here. 🤍

[@usturoi621]

Like said in the other comment, I'm also proud of you, you are brave for wanting and changing. May I humbly recommend you to exercise your faith and start doing sports if you didn't yet, our health is a gift, it can be in the gym or anything. Wish you all the best in life, take care.

[@chuckskinny1]

Still 30? You’ve accomplished so much, but remember to stay humble and don’t compare your accomplishments with people you meet because it will set a burden on your relationships. I find it hard for myself being a workaholic and not having any input from outside work when entering conversations. I feel so lame 😂. It’s so hard to burst that bubble as you get older. Anxiety kicks in because there are instructions to follow, I knew how to do this back in the day before work, but now I feel like I’m outside looking in. I feel clueless 😂 🤦‍♂️

[@pencilbender]

Bro just be the best _you_ The rest is background noise.