Valedictorian Medal Symbolism

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Have you ever thought about a symbol that represents your graduation? Well I have, and mine is the valedictorian medal. I’m using this as my symbol because I think it represents the hard work and dedication I have had throughout the years. I love the gold/bronze color of it, the medal means you have graduated with honors, and finally it is something all of my older siblings have received. To begin with, I like the gold/bronze color of the medal. Gold is the color they give you in the Olympics for winning first. By knowing this it’s almost like I am getting first in academics. This makes me feel really proud of myself and like I succeeded. The bronze-ish color of it also looks nice with the blue color of the cap and gown. Next, the medal

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