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 true to your original intention.
In English, it becomes “Carrying out your original intention.” Since “carry out” means “to accomplish,” the overall meaning is “See through what you first decided to do.” Whether in English or in kanji, it’s a phrase brimming with courage that can serve as a motto for people of any country.
There are many great figures who have stuck to shoshi-kantetsu (carrying through one’s original resolve) and achieved great success.
No matter what twists and turns arise, what matters is that you reach the goal in the end—please pair this phrase with that kind of flexibility as well.
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?
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.
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 Yōzan, the lord of the Yonezawa Domain in the late Edo period, taught to his retainers.
In full, it’s a bit long: “If you try, you can succeed; if you don’t try, you won’t—whatever the matter; when something doesn’t succeed, it is because people did not try.” The first part, “If you try, you can succeed,” is often quoted on its own.
Summed up, it means something like: “If you act with strong determination to achieve something, you’ll get closer to accomplishing anything.” It’s the kind of saying that can encourage you when you’re having trouble staying strong-hearted.
[For High School Students] One-liners for Graduation Anthologies: A Collection of Memorable Phrases (21–30)
Words of thanks to my familyNEW!
At this milestone of graduation, why not try telling your family the words you don’t usually say? Family are the ones closest to you who cheer you on and support you.
While that’s reassuring, the closeness can sometimes make their presence feel bothersome and lead to arguments.
Even so, deep down, you must feel grateful.
If saying it out loud feels embarrassing, try writing your feelings in the class anthology.
As you think back to your childhood, remember anew your family’s warmth and kindness.
Surely the last word of your piece will naturally be “thank you.”
