For High Schoolers: Short Messages for the Graduation Anthology — A Collection of Memorable Phrases
A graduation anthology created as the culmination of high school life.
Many of you may find yourselves unsure what to write, even if you’d like to add a short message.
You may have plenty you want to express—resolutions and hopes for the future, words to rally us as graduates—but when you pick up the pen, it’s hard to choose.
In this article, we introduce short, fitting messages for a high school graduation anthology.
Find the one that feels right, and be sure to include it in your graduation collection!
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[For High School Students] One-liners for Graduation Yearbooks: A Collection of Memorable Phrases (11–20)
Stay hungry. Stay foolish.Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs, known as the founder of Apple and Pixar, gave a commencement speech at Stanford University in 2005—did you know that? The entire speech is excellent, but the line that left the strongest impression on the graduates was “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” This phrase is often understood as a message to never be satisfied with the status quo and to keep a spirit of curiosity and exploration.
As you head into the future, carry that mindset with you!
Best wishes for your future!
These words, imbued with the hope that your future will be happy, are often used at milestones like graduation.
By lightly weaving in an English message, you can add a stylish touch to the text.
It’s recommended to include it casually at the end of a sentence, which also conveys that you’re looking beyond yourself and paying attention to those around you.
With a message wishing for everyone’s happiness, it may help your bonds with friends feel even stronger.
Once-in-a-lifetime encounter
These words seem to urge us to cherish each encounter as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Precisely because the expression is simple, the desire to value human connections comes across directly.
The fact that it’s linked to Buddhism and the tea ceremony is also key, as it evokes images of Japanese culture and a spirit of thoughtfulness.
Isn’t it the perfect phrase to express a stance of wanting to expand connections and treasure relationships with others?
Never forget your original intention.
These are words left by Zeami, a Noh performer from the Muromachi period.
Simply put, they mean that you must never forget your inexperienced self from when you first began, recognize that you are still imperfect now, and keep striving.
The phrase is also used to mean “Don’t forget the humble, earnest mindset you had at the beginning.” To all the graduates now setting out on their own new paths: why not include this saying in your yearbook so you won’t forget the person you’ve grown to be so far?
If you can dream it, you can achieve it.Walt Disney
These are words of wisdom left by Walt Disney, the founder of Disney, who created countless masterpieces that went down in history.
They convey the importance of having dreams while also powerfully expressing the determination to pursue one’s goals.
As you embark on a new chapter, why not hold these words close to your heart, renew your resolve to follow the path you believe in, and move forward with strength? Precisely because they are the words of someone who has given dreams and hope to people around the world, they carry a compelling persuasiveness that underscores their importance.
If you try, you can achieve it; if you do not try, nothing can be accomplished.
These are words that Uesugi Yozan, the lord of the Yonezawa Domain in the late Edo period, taught his retainers.
Written in full, it’s a bit long: “If you try, you can succeed; if you do not, you cannot—whatever the matter; what fails is what people fail to attempt.” The first part, “If you try, you can succeed,” is often used on its own.
Summarized in meaning: “If you act with a strong determination to achieve something, you’ll move closer to achieving it, whatever it may be.” It’s a phrase that can encourage you when you’re struggling to stay strong at heart.
[For High School Students] One-liners for Graduation Anthologies: A Collection of Memorable Phrases (21–30)
Have a safe trip.
These words express a wish for a calm and safe path ahead.
As graduation arrives and each person sets out on a different course, many will feel a mix of anxiety and anticipation.
Even on days when things don’t go as planned or in moments of doubt, it’s important to trust the path you’ve chosen and keep moving forward.
This saying reminds us to value not only the result but the journey itself.
Now, as you take a new first step, it’s a message to etch in your heart.
It’s a memorable quote that stands beside graduates at their crossroads as they set out on their journeys.
