Mel: May we request everyone to assemble at the program venue and find their seats as we are

about to start the program. Thank you.

--------------------------------------------------------------(everyone going to their seats)

Joan: A pleasant afternoon to our distinguished guests, parents, teachers and graduates who are
here to witness the 8th Commencement Exercises of Josephine F. Khonghun SPED Center. I am
Melanie Dela Cruz, and I am Joan Aguilar. We are your emcees for today’s program.

Mel: Graduation day is always a day of rejoicing, for it makes the conclusion of an educational
journey and the commencement of another more uncertain and more difficult part of man’s quest
for a better life and future.

Joan: 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.

Mel: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 8th Commencement Exercises of Josephine F.
Khonghun Special Education Center.

Part I

Joan: My dear friends, let us now witness the entrance of the graduation symbols.

Mel: The Torch, carried by Mr. Dick C. Raguine, Mathematics teacher and coordinator, ICT
coordinator-secondary, symbolizes the enlightenment given to student leaders to serve with
dignity and compassion.

Joan: The book, being held by Mdm. Maria Consuelo Ebilane-Damaso, Grade VI-Shakespeare
adviser, School Paper Adviser of The Breakthrough, and English coordinator-elementary is a
symbol of the knowledge and wisdom our students gained from Josephine F. Khonghun SPED
Center.

Mel: The uniform, which is held by Ma’am Fergielyn Cruz, Headstart adviser, symbolizes
students’ obedience to school and to parents that they become law abiding persons.

Joan: The guitar, which is carried by Ma’am Jeniffer A. Gonzales-Grade II Twain adviser and
ICT coordinator in the elementary level is the symbol of tears and struggles. It becomes a friend
and companion of students in times of difficulties and distress.

Mel: The certificate, medal, and trophy, held by Ma’am Joan L. Garcia, Grade 7-Einstein
adviser, symbolize the fruits of the students’ labor and perseverance.

Joan: The class prophecy , symbolizes the dreams and ambitions of the graduating students and
pupils.
Mel: Tailing next are the other pillars of Josephine F. Khonghun Special Education Center: Mr.
Jimmy Catiquista, the 4th year adviser, faculty president, Ang Haraya school paper adviser, and
Filipino teacher. Mrs. Mary Virgenette Venus L. Soriano, 3rd year adviser, MAPEH and TLE-
Drafting teacher, and Sports Coordinator, Mrs. Lulu Belle Padrique, Grade-8 adviser, Science
teacher, Science coordinator________, Mrs. Cleofe L. Dela Fuente, Guidance Counselor, CBE
and Chemistry teacher, Ms. Richannel Noi Santos, SPED teacher, handling Children With
Disability, Ms. Zyrene Zalavedra, MAPEH, MATH, ICT teacher in the elementary department,
Mrs. Inez Rolls Del Castillo, TLE teacher, and at the same time in-charge of the canteen.

Joan: Right next to them, ladies and gentlemen are our distinguished guests headed by
Hon._______________________________________, with Dr. Merlina P. Cruz, Assistant to the
Schools Division Superintedent/Dr. Zenia G. Mostoles, Schools Division Superintendent, Hon.
Jefferson F. Khonghun, our municipal mayor of Subic, the members of the Sangguniang Bayan
headed by Vice-Mayor Lauro “Boy” Simbol. Let us also welcome Hon. Ian Novales, Brgy.
Captain of Wawandue and the members of Sangguniang Barangay and the GPTA officers
headed by Mr. Wilfredo Napoles.

Mel: and, ladies and gentlemen, the graduates together with their parents!

Joan: May I request everyone to please rise for the singing of the national anthem to be led by
Nathalie Faye Viloria/Janerie Ann Dela Cruz.

Mel: Please remain standing. Let us all feel the presence of the Lord, and be graced through a
short prayer to be led by Micah Jeleinn De Jesus, High School Class Salutatorian.

(Micah, praying)

Joan: To express our love and patriotism for our country, please join us in singing the Awit ng
Rehiyon III Marcha Zambalena, led by the JFK SPED choir!

Joan: To express our love and loyalty to our school, please join us in singing the JFK-SPED
HYMN.

(everbody sings….)

Mel: Thank you JFK SPED choir for singing with us our Awit ng Rehiyon , Marcha Zambalena
and JFK SPED Hymn.

Joan: May I now invite Erika Nicole Tumaca to deliver her salutatory address.

(Erika talks)

Mel: Thank you Erika for expressing a very warm welcome to everyone.
Joan: At this point, may we invite Madam Maylene M. Manuel, the Education Program
Supervisor in Mathematics and Officer In Charge of Josephine F. Khonghun Special Education
Center, to present the graduates, and Madam/Dr. ________________________________,
Assistant to the Schools Division Superintendent to confirm and deliver her message to the
graduates.

(presenting, confirming)

Mel: To lead the class in their pledge of loyalty, May I call on Mark Jester M. Dela Rosa, 1st
Honorable Mention, Elementary.

(reciting the pledge of loyalty)

Joan: Thank you Mark Jester.

DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMA & AWARDING OF MEDALS

Mel: Dear graduates the moment you have been waiting for has finally come. The fruit of hard
work and discipline will finally be reaped. You will now be receiving your diplomas, certificates
and medals as symbols of your accomplishment.

Joan: May I request our Mayor, Hon. Jefferson F. Khonghun

(Distributing)

VALEDICTORY ADDRESS

Mel: Thank you Mayor, sir/madam for your effort. and congratulations on all your
accomplishments graduating students. At this time, May I invite Ernest Cesar Gilvas, Elementary
Class Valedictorian to deliver his Valedictory Address.

(Ernest, talking)

Joan: That was a heartfelt message Ernest, Thank you.

Mel: May I request Patrick Barrozo, High school Class Valedictorian to deliver his valedictory
address.

(Patrick, delidering his message)

Joan: Thank you Patrick, for that meaningful message.

Mel: At this moment, May invite our keynote speaker, our Mayor, Hon. Jefferson F. Khonghun
and the Officer In Charge of Josephine F. Khonghun Special Education Center, Madam
Maylene M. Manuel, together with the GPTA President, Mr. Wilfredo Napoles to award the
certificated of recognition to Mr. & Mrs. Cesar Gilvas, parents of the elementary class
valedictiorian, and to Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Tumaca.

Joan: Sir/Madam, please allow me to read the contents of the certificates,

(Joan, reading)

Mel: Our distinguished speaker, needs no introduction. Nevertheless, a piece of information

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Mapua University.

Prior to his position as the municipal mayor of Subic for his second term, he served as a board
member of the province of Zambales for another two terms: His first term of being a board
member started from July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007; and his second term was from July 1, 2007
to June 30, 2010.

He was also once the manager of his family’s own company, the NDK Builders.

His background and experiences only prove that he is a man of courage and he possesses the
heart of resiliency, which exactly mirrors the theme of this year’s commencement exercises,
“Hindi natitinag ang pusong Pilipino.”

Ladies and gentlemen, we are honored to have in our midst, the man behind Subic success, “
Ang hindi natitinag na pinuno ng bayan”, our Mayor, Hon. Jefferson F. Khonghun.

Joan: Unfortunately our keynote speaker couldn’t make it today for his beloved grandmother has
passed away yesterday. And so we are extending our deepest sympathy to our Municipal Mayor
Hon. Jefferson F. Khonghun’ family. But we are so blessed that despite the distress that our great
leader is going through right now he never have wanted to fail us. So, here with us today as
equally efficient, competent and rising leader, ladies and gentlemen, join us in welcoming the
Provincial Board Member of Zambales, Hon. Jonathan F. Khonghun.

(Mayor, speaking)

Joan: Thank you mayor for those insightful words of wisdom.

(Madam Maylene, speaking)

Joan: Thank you Madam Manuel, it was such a wonderful message. We look forward to hearing
from you again.

Mel: The closing 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. Ladies and
gentlemen, the graduate to sing a song of their own, entitled “ Isn’t Farewell.”

(The graduates, singing)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Joan: May we request Daisy May D. Bernal, Secondary 1st Honorable Mention for the
acknowledgement.

Mel: 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,

Mel: Mrs. Melanie A. Dela Cruz

Joan: and Ms. Joan B. Aguilar

Mel/Joan: SIGNING OFF…

WELCOMING/ACKNOWLEDING OF VISITORS:

Ladies and gentlemen please join us in welcoming

Name:___________________________.

Position:__________________________.

Name:___________________________.

Position:_________________________.

Acknowledging the presence of

Name:___________________________

Position:__________________________

Name:____________________________

Position:___________________________

INVITATION FOR REFRESHMENT:

We would now invite the parents and guests to please proceed to the Grade 6-Shakespeare Room
for refreshments.

IN CASE OF TECHNICAL PROBLEMS:

Let us sit-back and enjoy a video prepared by our creative students have put together to share
with us their journey.