Student Commencement Speaker & National Anthem Singer

Front Range Community College is excited to invite students to apply for the Commencement 2026 Voices Program, honoring one exceptional student to serve as the Commencement Speaker and one student artist to perform the National Anthem at our Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies.
These roles are a meaningful opportunity to represent the Class of 2026 and help create a memorable and inspiring experience for graduates, families, faculty, and guests.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, applicants must:
Be on track to graduate during the 2025–2026 academic year
Be in good academic and disciplinary standing
Be available to participate in a required commencement rehearsal and the full commencement ceremony
Demonstrate professionalism, authenticity, and pride in the FRCC community

Finalists will be selected with input from the Commencement Committee and will have the opportunity to interview with Front Range Community College President, Dr. Colleen Simpson.
If you know a fellow student who would be a great fit as a speaker or singer, we encourage you to share this opportunity with them.

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* 2. Name

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* 4. Phone

Student Experience & Leadership

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* 5. Please list your current student involvement (Examples may include clubs and organizations, fine arts, athletics, student employment, service, leadership roles, or community involvement.)
Maximum 200 words

Please list your current student involvement

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* 6. Why do you love Front Range Community College?
What has made FRCC a meaningful place for you—academically, personally, or within the community?
Maximum 150 words

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* 7. How has your experience at FRCC shaped your future goals or trajectory?
This might include how FRCC helped you discover a passion, build confidence, overcome a challenge, prepare for transfer or a career, or envision what’s next.
Maximum 150 words

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* 8. FRCC is built on opportunity, access, and community. What does FRCC mean to you, and how has your time here helped prepare you for what’s next?
Maximum 250 words

Strengths & Impact

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* 9. Please describe 2–3 of your strengths and how you have used them during your time at FRCC.
Maximum 200 words

Availability

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* 10. Are you available to attend the entire commencement ceremony in May 2026?

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* 11. Are you able to attend a rehearsal prior to the ceremony?

Role Selection

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* 12. Which role are you applying for?

Additional Requirements
If Applying as Commencement Speaker
  • Prepare a 3–5 minute commencement address
  • Submit a brief paragraph or outline describing the theme and message of your speech
    (Maximum 200 words)

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* 13. Upload a video recording of you reading your speech

If Applying as National Anthem Singer

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* 14. Upload a video recording of you performing the National Anthem
(A cappella or with instrumental accompaniment)

Why Apply?

Serving as a Commencement Speaker or Singer is a distinct honor and a powerful way to give back to the FRCC community. Selected students will help set the tone for one of the most important milestones in their classmates’ academic journeys.
We look forward to hearing your voice and celebrating the talent, leadership, and stories that make FRCC extraordinary.

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