WESTERN CANADA HIGH SCHOOL
MASTER OF CEREMONIES APPLICATION FORM
GRAD 2015
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
The Master of Ceremonies will guide the program at the WCHS Grad Banquet.
CRITERIA:
 Member of the 2015 graduating class, (receiving diploma this year).
 Must submit a brief one minute speech, describing yourself, along with your
application.
 Able to present your one minute speech during your audition.
 Answer questions asked during your audition.
 Able to supply three short (3) teacher references completed by Western staff
members in at least two (2) separate areas of school life (e.g. academics,
athletics, club involvement, etc.) emailed to Mr. Smith. bgsmith@cbe.ab.ca
EVALUATION:
Presentation
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voice (audible, clear)
eye-contact
tempo
fluency
presence (posture, poise, confidence, etc.)
NOTE:
1. We will work with you to polish your presentation once you have been
selected as Master of Ceremonies.
2. The speech need not be memorized.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO MR. SMITH IN ROOM 070 BY
FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH 2015 AT 2 PM.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES APPLICATION FORM
GRAD 2015
Name(s)______________________________________
1. In your opinion, what is the role of the Master of Ceremonies at the Graduation
Banquet?
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2. What important qualities do you possess that would make you a good Master of
Ceremonies?
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3. What previous experience do you have that may assist you in being a successful
Master of Ceremonies?
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4. As Emcee, how would you go about getting the attention of 1800 people in order to
return to the scheduled program?
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Student Nominations:
Please print the names of five (5) graduating Grade 12 students who would nominate you and
give a brief written endorsement as Master of Ceremonies. They must print & sign their names,
as well as write a short commentary.
Print/Sign Name
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Commentary
Teacher Recommendations:
Name of teachers completing recommendations:
1.
_____________________________________
2.
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3.
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CLASS SCHEDULE:
Period
Class
Teacher
Room
AM
1
2
3
4
PM
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO MR. SMITH IN ROOM 070 BY
FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH 2015 AT 2 PM.
WESTERN CANADA HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2015 Graduation Committee
Teacher Reference Form 1
ALL REFERENCES ARE CONFIDENTIAL
The student named below is interested in representing the Class of 2015 as Class Emcee,
Historian, or Toastmaster. If you can support this student’s application, please comment
extensively on his/her work ethic, citizenship qualities and on his/her ability to represent the
Class of 2015. Only one reference is required per student.
Student:
Referring Teacher:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Check position(s) student is applying for:
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Emcee Speaker
Class Historian
Student Toast To Teacher
Student Toast to Parents / Parent Toast to Graduates
How long have you known this student? ______________________________
How has this student demonstrated work ethic & commitment?
What is your overall impression of this student?
Please comment on this student’s ability to represent the Class of 2015.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this reference.
Teacher’s Signature: __________________________________
TEACHERS
DO NOT RETURN TO THE STUDENT. PLEASE LEAVE IN MR. SMITH’S MAILBOX
STUDENTS
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO MR. SMITH IN ROOM 070 BY FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH,
2015 AT 2 PM.
WESTERN CANADA HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2015 Graduation Committee
Teacher Reference Form 2
ALL REFERENCES ARE CONFIDENTIAL
The student named below is interested in representing the Class of 2015 as Class Emcee,
Historian, or Toastmaster. If you can support this student’s application, please comment
extensively on his/her work ethic, citizenship qualities and on his/her ability to represent the
Class of 2015. Only one reference is required per student.
Student:
Referring Teacher:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Check position(s) student is applying for:




Emcee Speaker
Class Historian
Student Toast To Teacher
Student Toast to Parents / Parent Toast to Graduates
How long have you known this student? ______________________________
How has this student demonstrated work ethic & commitment?
What is your overall impression of this student?
Please comment on this student’s ability to represent the Class of 2015.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this reference.
Teacher’s Signature: __________________________________
TEACHERS
DO NOT RETURN TO THE STUDENT. PLEASE LEAVE IN MR. SMITH’S MAILBOX
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO MR. SMITH IN ROOM 070 BY FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH,
2015 AT 2 PM.
WESTERN CANADA HIGH SCHOOL
Class of 2015 Graduation Committee
Teacher Reference Form 3
ALL REFERENCES ARE CONFIDENTIAL
The student named below is interested in representing the Class of 2015 as Class Emcee,
Historian, or Toastmaster. If you can support this student’s application, please comment
extensively on his/her work ethic, citizenship qualities and on his/her ability to represent the
Class of 2015. Only one reference is required per student.
Student:
Referring Teacher:
___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Check position(s) student is applying for:




Emcee Speaker
Class Historian
Student Toast To Teacher
Student Toast to Parents / Parent Toast to Graduates
How long have you known this student? ______________________________
How has this student demonstrated work ethic & commitment?
What is your overall impression of this student?
Please comment on this student’s ability to represent the Class of 2015.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this reference.
Teacher’s Signature: __________________________________
TEACHERS
DO NOT RETURN TO THE STUDENT. PLEASE LEAVE IN MR. SMITH’S MAILBOX
STUDENTS
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO MR. SMITH IN ROOM 070 BY FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH,
2015 AT 2 PM.