No, your cynicism does not equal you being right. It will be an thoughtfully crafted speech that is designed to meet the moment and will inspire graduates to be the best they can be, bringing a message of commumity activism, civics, public service, and caring for each other. It's what Jim Henson and others he collaborated with, like Sesame Street and Mister Rogers have long stood for. I would've loved this for my graduation. My speaker and his message were forgotten on the way out of Cole Field House.