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Medford High Faculty Speaker: ‘But First, Let Me Take a Selfie’

English teacher Dave Ambrose took this memorable selfie before his speech at Medford High's graduation Wednesday.

Before English teacher Dave Ambrose addressed Medford High’s Class of 2014 at graduation Wednesday, he paused and said, “But first, let me take a selfie,” quoting the popular song, “#SELFIE.”

The result was the above photo with Ambrose and the Class of 2014.

Ambrose was the high school’s first ever student-selected faculty speaker, and he didn’t disappoint.

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Katherine Timmins, @kittykatt_meow: @misterambrose is by far one of the most amazing people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. You're speech was truly inspirational

Tommy Calautti, @TCalauttis: Great speech by @misterambrose miss you as a teacher and so proud of what you just said #GreatTeacher #Thankyou

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Caroline Daly, @carolinedaly 18: Shoutout to @misterambrose for absolutely killing it!

Trisha MacLean, @tmac35_: @misterambrose gave by far one of the best speeches I have ever heard.

Ambrose tweeted this after graduation:

Thanks for all the love, @Medford_High class of 2014. You guys are the best. I'll definitely miss you all a lot.


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