GRADUATION SCRIPT

ERON: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Graduation day is always a day of rejoicing for it marks
the conclusion of an educational journey and commencement of another more uncertain and more
difficult part of man’s quest for a better life and future.

TRISHA: Truly, today signifies the culmination of many years of hard work in the relentless pursuit of
knowledge: knowledge that will enable a person to embrace opportunities and take on challenges
with clear vision and purpose.

ALTERNATE: To our distinguished and highly esteemed members of the academic community led
by our dynamic and supportive directress, Mrs. Tessie T. Latorre, the epitome of empowered man
and a great school leader, our very own school assistant director, Mr. Carmelo Jay T. Latorre,
officials who are with us today, members and officers of the PTA, colleagues, members of the
graduating batch, parents, guardians, visitors, friends, ladies and gentlemen…

BOTH: Good morning and welcome to the 3rd Moving Up Ceremony and 31st Commencement
Exercises of Montessori Learning Center of Isulan, Inc. with the theme “K to 12: 21st Century
Education Portal to Life-long Excellence”

TRISHA: Roll out the red carpet for the graduating class of batch 2017-2018 escorted by their
parents.

ERON: Let us welcome the guests, administrators and the faculty and staff.
BOTH: Ladies and gentlemen, THE PROCESSIONAL
(AFTER PROCESSIONAL)

TRISHA: At this moment may we all stand as we pay tribute, honor and glory to our Almighty God
through an invocation to be led by Janeah Claire R. Sapalaran, the Pre-School Class Salutatorian.
ERON: Let us remain standing as we pay tribute to our national flag through the singing of the
Philippine National Anthem to be conducted by T. Franchette B. Paniagua.
Please be seated

ERON: The month of March is one of the most awaited month of the pupils and students and of
course those parents who for their first time ever see their son or daughter be one of those members
of the graduating class march during the processional. I am pretty sure that It’s been already a
month-long waiting and preparation. Needless to say….. what to wear and what to do. Those feelings
come into reality this day… on this 23rd day of March as we will witness the 3rd Moving-Up Ceremony
and 31st Commencement Exercises of the Montessori Learning Center of Isulan, Inc.
TRISHA : Today, another history slowly unfolds as we come to an end of the school year 2017-
2018.It’s been almost 10 months already that we have witnessed how these little lads and lasses
proved their worth to become members of this year’s graduation batch.

TRISHA : At this juncture, let us all welcome the Grade 6 Class Salutatorian, Arabella Grace M.
Mendoza for her welcome address. Let us give her a round of applause.

ERON: And now, the main highlight of today’s affair is about to unfold in our midst. To do the honors
of presenting this year’s candidates for graduation and completers, ladies and gentlemen help me
welcome our assistant director, Sir Carmelo Jay T. Latorre. This is to be followed by the
acceptance, confirmation, and distribution of diplomas of the graduates.
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ERON: May I request our Asst. Director Mr. Carmelo Jay T. Latorre together with our confirming
officer for the distribution of diplomas to be assisted by our Records in Charge, Ms. Josephine S.
Ibero.
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TRISHA: At this point, let us hear a graduation message to be given to us by Sir Haron B. Kartil,
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*To Sir Kartil: We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our confirming officer, Sir Haron B.
Kartil for sharing your precious time with us today. Your presence is highly appreciated.

ERON: At this point, let us hear our Pre-School Department Head, Ms. Nona Natalie S. Hernandez
as she introduce to us the resource speaker for today’s affair.
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TRISHA: Thank you very much Ma’am Ivy. Indeed, we are blessed that you have graced this
occasion. And for you pupils and students, let her words be an inspiration for your next step in life.
TRISHA: A Certificate of Appreciation is the tangible evidence of being a graduate in a certain level of
education. This is now the fruit of each pupil’s and student’s endeavor. So, to do the honors of the
distribution of certificates of graduation to our young graduates, may we have on stage once
more our assistant director Sir Carmelo Jay T. Latorre and our guest of honor and speaker, Ma’am
Ivy Melsie E. Castillano.
ERON: Let us now proceed to the most exciting and the most awaited part of our program, especially
for the parents, pupils and students because after months and years of hard work and dedication,
graduates, it is about time to reward your commitment towards education. Finally, you are now going
to reap the fruits of your labor. My I call on again our Assistant Director, Sir Carmelo Jay T. Latorre,
together with our Resource Speaker in the awarding of medals and certificates to the pre-school
graduates with distinction and special awards.
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TRISHA: An achievement of a child is a pride to their parents. Let us now hear the Valedictory
Address of our Pre-school Class Valedictorian, Vincent C. Jardiniano.

ERON: Thank you very much Vincent. Truly, you are blessed to have your family. A child is like a
caterpillar for he may not be able to move much, but he can still dream about the beautiful
butterfly he’ll become one day. At this moment, let, us listen to the sweet voices of our Pre-school
completers as they sing their batch song entitled “Butterfly Fly Away”.

TRISHA: Now, the Grade 6 graduates will receive their prize for planting will and determination. Let
us now witness the awarding of medals and certificates to the pupils who carved a name for
themselves. May I call on again our Assistant Director together with our Resource Speaker in the
awarding of medals and certificates to the elementary graduates with distinction and special awards.

ERON: At this juncture, let us listen and be inspired to the words of thanks and inspiration to be given
to us by the Grade 6 Valedictorian, Trixy Devie Faith G. Nacionales.

TRISHA: Thank you Trixy. Needless to say that you will always a delight to your family.
Dreams, whether big or small, can be at hand if we believe in ourselves and say “I can”. Ladies and
gentlemen, let us all welcome the elementary graduating class as they sing to us their batch song
entitled “Go the Distance”.
ERON: Let us now witness the doning of medals and giving of certificates to the Grade 10 students
who performed at the best of their potentials and at the same time shared their talents and abilities.
May I call on again our Assistant Director, Sir Carmelo Jay T. Latorre, together with our Resource
Speaker in the awarding of medals and certificates to the high school graduates with distinction and
special awards.
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TRISHA: Behind every child who believes in himself is a parent who believes first. At this point of
time, may we express our debt of Gratitude to our parents, guardians, and loved ones for their
unfailing love and unending support to their children.

ERON: At this point of time, let us be all ears to no less than the batch valedictorian herself, as she
encapsulates everything that high school life has to offer. A big hand for the Grade 10 Class
Valedictorian, Faith Precious Andre C. Inguillo for her Valedictory address.

TRISHA: Everything is about to change as they face tomorrow and say goodbye to yesterday. A
chapter is about to end, but the stories had just only begun and a page is turning for everyone. With
around of applause, let us all welcome the Junior High School Completers as they sing their batch
song entitled “Hold on to the Memories”.
TRISHA: Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I’ll miss you. Until
we meet again. At this juncture, may I request Bai Annie Bea “Salam” P. Sangki, the Grade 10
Salutatorian to give us her farewell message.

ERON: Music is the expression of the soul. It moves emotions and feels with the movement of time.
Through a song that emphasizes that no distance or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those
who are thoroughly persuaded of each other’s worth. Let us hear the graduates in their graduation
song entitled “Count on Me”.

ERON: To formally end our program. Let us hear an inspirational message to be given to us by
T. Gladys O. Villareal. Around of applause please.

TRISHA: The closing hour has finally arrived. Tomorrow, new challenges and opportunities await our
graduates that will further test their mettle as improving individuals. As they continue with their
journey, may they look back to this stage in their life with fondness and pride.

ERON: But before everyone leaves, let us give pride and honor to our alma mater who became home
to our graduates. Ladies and gentlemen, please stand and join our graduates in singing the
Montessori Hymn.

TRISHA: Goodbye is not an ending, but another step to take new hellos and warm welcomes. Let us
witness the recessional march of the graduates.

ERON: Another achievement has been fulfilled this morning and we would like to say thank you to all
our guests, parents and all the people who celebrated this prestigious and memorable event with us
today. To all graduates, we wish you good luck, good health and may God offer you heaps of
blessing in the days ahead. We are your emcees, ___________________ signing off.

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