VALEDICTORY ADDRESS
Valedictory Speech of Svetlana Riguera (Grade School Class 2012)
Dr. Marl Ferenal, our President; Ms. Avic Suarez, our Principal; Mr. Paolo Reyes, our guest speaker; the administration, faculty and staff; parents and guests; my fellow graduates; good morning to all of you!
March 30, 2012. I think we will all agree that this day is definitely not ordinary. Today, we acknowledge the people met, the lessons learned, the tears shed, the laughter relished, and the memories made in our six years as elementary students. Today, we show our teachers, our parents, and most importantly ourselves that we’re no longer children. Today we show the world that we are ready to take on the next stage of our academic life: High School.
I’m very honored to stand before all of you today as the Valedictorian of Class 2012, not only because of the awards that I have garnered but more so becauseI’m part of a truly outstanding batch - a batch that has achieved so much, a batch where everyone is talented in different fields. With this, let me thank some of the people who have made my achievements possible. I might not be able to mention all of you by name, but rest assured that I’m infinitely grateful to everyone who has put me on this stage today.
I would like to thank God first and foremost. Without Him, none of these would have been possible. I would also like to thank my parents, Atty. Manny Riguera and Atty. Hazel Riguera. All of my achievements are not only mine, but also theirs, because without their hard work and encouragement, I would not be standing here and speaking to all of you today. Thank you, Dad and Mom, for letting me be, but always under your supervision and guidance. Thank you for giving me the opportunities to explore and to discover my full potential, not only inside but also outside the four walls of Southville.
To all the teachers I have had in my life, thank you. All of you have contributed to who I am today, and although I am far
Dr. Marl Ferenal, our President; Ms. Avic Suarez, our Principal; Mr. Paolo Reyes, our guest speaker; the administration, faculty and staff; parents and guests; my fellow graduates; good morning to all of you!
March 30, 2012. I think we will all agree that this day is definitely not ordinary. Today, we acknowledge the people met, the lessons learned, the tears shed, the laughter relished, and the memories made in our six years as elementary students. Today, we show our teachers, our parents, and most importantly ourselves that we’re no longer children. Today we show the world that we are ready to take on the next stage of our academic life: High School.
I’m very honored to stand before all of you today as the Valedictorian of Class 2012, not only because of the awards that I have garnered but more so becauseI’m part of a truly outstanding batch - a batch that has achieved so much, a batch where everyone is talented in different fields. With this, let me thank some of the people who have made my achievements possible. I might not be able to mention all of you by name, but rest assured that I’m infinitely grateful to everyone who has put me on this stage today.
I would like to thank God first and foremost. Without Him, none of these would have been possible. I would also like to thank my parents, Atty. Manny Riguera and Atty. Hazel Riguera. All of my achievements are not only mine, but also theirs, because without their hard work and encouragement, I would not be standing here and speaking to all of you today. Thank you, Dad and Mom, for letting me be, but always under your supervision and guidance. Thank you for giving me the opportunities to explore and to discover my full potential, not only inside but also outside the four walls of Southville.
To all the teachers I have had in my life, thank you. All of you have contributed to who I am today, and although I am far