Around this time of year, students and family members anxiously wait for the announcement of who will give the commencement speech during the spring graduation ceremonies.
In an email announcement, Mason has finally announced that Jonny Sarhanis, a recent star of VH1’s reality show, Ton of Cash, would give the speech
Sarhanis made waves during his rousing exit speech from the show in September 2011. Since then, he’s been turned into a beacon of encouragement and a symbol of how anyone can make it in this country.
To get a taste of what to expect in May, check out the video:
“He’s an inspiration,” said Chad Greager, a graduating senior. “I like to listen to that speech when at the gym or getting hype before an exam.”
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admissns@gmu.edu
LOL what a joke
Aaron Plaat
I lived in LA in 2011 and roomed w/ Jonny. Jonny has a heart of gold and loves every second of his entertainment, albeit interesting, career.
I’ve read through comments on videos and social media, written by people who write him off as somebody who can’t be taken seriously or even having the chutzpah to call Jonny a failure.
What’s the standard of success?
Take five minutes of your day to chat with Jonny, and he’ll tell you that everything he’s ever wanted to be, since he was a kid (see his epic high school video) was to be famous.
Whether it’s Jimmy Kimmel, VH1, Excused, YouTube, or even his own highlight reels, Jonny has entertained millions of people across the world, making them laugh and shake their heads at his outrageous personality.
That’s one of the reasons I have a world of respect and admiration for Jonny. He has stuck to his dreams for decades and loves his life. One of his best qualities is being able to live in a city like LA and remain true to his character and personality without compromise.
Weird as it sounds, Jonny is one of my big inspirations because he’s true to himself and he loves every second life has to offer.
Keep it up, Jonny! You’re way too good for Judge Judy anyway…