Perfect for junior high graduation yearbooks! A collection of funny topics and writing ideas

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Wondering what to write for your graduation essay? The graduation collection that wraps up your middle school life can be written seriously, but many of you probably want to go for something funny that will stick in your friends’ and teachers’ memories! With a twist on your future dreams, some classic “classroom clichés,” and a few clever ideas, you can create a page that really shows your personality.

In this article, we’ll share plenty of unique ideas and writing tips perfect for a middle school graduation essay.

How about leaving the best memories with a graduation piece that makes everyone chuckle?

Perfect for junior high graduation yearbooks! A collection of fun topics and writing ideas (21–30)

If wishes could come true

Do you have any wishes you want to come true? With that in mind, I suggest the theme “If a wish could come true.” Writing about goals you want to achieve after graduation or your dreams for the future could boost your motivation.

Or you could explore more fantastical wishes, like “I want to use magic” or “I want to fly,” which is also recommended.

As you go, the conversation will naturally expand with thoughts like “I want to do this” and “I’d like to try that.” As for the design, using motifs like a magic lamp could be a good idea.

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favorite school lunch

If you want to make your graduation anthology stand out with a unique angle, writing about your favorite school lunches is a great idea.

You could passionately talk about your favorite menu items, or write about what makes your school’s lunches distinctive, the events that happen during lunch period, or memorable experiences you had.

It could also be fun to dive into a more niche approach—like the best ways to enjoy certain dishes or why they taste so good.

Start with school lunch as your theme and keep expanding your topics from there.

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Perfect for junior high school graduation yearbooks! A collection of funny topics and writing ideas (31–40)

Ambitions for my high school life

Do you have any goals for after you graduate from school? Writing them in your graduation essay might boost your motivation.

You could also take this opportunity to set some goals.

Your goals can be related to high school life, like “I want to work hard in my club activities” or “I want to achieve good grades,” or they can be about your hobbies, like “I want to learn to play the guitar” or “I want to master gaming.” Once you set your goals, think about what you’ll do to achieve them.

Then read them again later and check whether you accomplished them.

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What I want to tell the teacher

Is there a teacher who helped you during your school life? Many of us feel grateful but haven’t had the chance to fully express it.

If that sounds like you, try writing a message to your teacher in the graduation anthology.

It lets you take your time to put your feelings into words, and later you can both look back on it and feel warm inside.

You could also write questions you want to ask your teacher, things you kept secret, or things you couldn’t say before.

Use “A message to my teacher” as your theme and start expanding your ideas.

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Favorite things

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How about putting your passion for what you love into writing? If someone relates, it can bring you closer; even if they don’t, it might give them a good laugh.

The key is to face your feelings honestly and express what you sense in plain, straightforward language.

Rather than only describing how you feel now, consider including how you hope to engage with those feelings in the future—doing so can give your writing even more power.

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Quote lines from anime and manga

There are many people who love anime and manga, right? So here’s an idea: quoting lines from anime and manga.

The concept is to use signature lines from works as the title of the graduation anthology or as a closing line at the end.

Fellow fans of the same series would probably really enjoy it.

It can also serve as a trigger to remember the anime, manga, and characters you loved during your school days.

First, let’s list a few memorable quotes from your favorite works as candidates.

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Quote lyrics from your favorite song

For those who have a favorite artist, I recommend quoting lyrics from songs you love.

The idea is to tweak parts of the lyrics to fit yourself and write them down.

When you look back later, you’ll be able to feel the passage of time—“Oh, this song was popular then,” or “Right, I used to like that artist.” Another option is to subtly weave lyrics into your writing without making it obvious.

In that case, you can reveal the reference afterward and have some fun with it.

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