Student speaker to encourage 2021 graduates 6 hours ago Chan Creswell from Griffin to speak at Commencement ceremonies May 13-15 Chan Creswell wants the class of 2021 to know: “You’re valuable. You matter. You’re not alone.” Creswell, a graduating senior majoring in political science from Griffin, will be the student Commencement speaker May 13 through 15, speaking all three nights. He hopes to bring a little more joy to the day—even if the looks a little different this year. “I wanted to give the speech because people need encouragement right now,” he said. “Life is tough, and graduation should be a joyful experience.”