‘Resilience and Perseverance’ highlighted on Grade 6, Grade 10 year-end rites
by Mary Ann Marcellana
After a journey full of hard work and perseverance, Elementary graduates and Junior High School completers were honored during the 8th Moving Up Ceremony and 20th Commencement Exercises at the Seed Dome on Friday, June 23.
The phrase “K-12 Graduates Molded through a Resilient Educational Foundation” was the theme for this year’s graduation ceremony.
“To the graduates, please acknowledge that your accomplishments are not solely your own, they are the results of the unwavering love, support, and belief that others have bestowed upon you,” said Roxanne Abrazado-Kimura of class 2012-2013.
Abrazado shared her story and emphasized that students are not alone and some people have been beacons of light to them to persevere and succeed.
Bishop Victoria Sebastian and Mrs. Cynthia Genon, the school principal, acknowledged the graduates and presented them with diplomas.
John Luis Oblenda, a loyalty awardee, led the pledge of loyalty, followed by the graduates singing the JCA graduation hymn.
The graduates were recognized and awarded medals, while Mr. Sundae Burce, Ms. Julie Baltazar, Ms. Armelyn Alipio, and Ms. Elva Macaraeg received awards for their loyalty and service.
“As read in Romans 8:37, we are more than conquerors… we are receivers of unconditional love of our Lord Jesus. And because we are with Him, nothing can be against us,” said Gabriel Sho Manuel, high honors student, in his commencement speech.
He shared his experience and thanked everyone for helping his class complete elementary school.
The graduates performed the batch song, followed by an audio-visual presentation on their journey.
After a journey full of hard work and perseverance, Elementary graduates and Junior High School completers were honored during the 8th Moving Up Ceremony and 20th Commencement Exercises at the Seed Dome on Friday, June 23.
In her opening remarks, Janelle De Ocampo, a student who finished with high honors, expressed the remarkable achievements they had made as they set off on a new adventure.
Sarah Jane Escosia of batch 2009-2010 presented her address, sharing her life experiences and lessons learned as she encouraged them, highlighting the value of humility, integrity, discipline, and the fact that God is always on time.
“I want to share four lessons I’ve learned: one, humility is the solid foundation of all virtues; two, always choose peace over being right all of the time; three, study hard and persevere; and four, pray to seek guidance from God.”
School Principal Mrs. Cynthia Genon, Bishop Victoria Sebastian, and Mrs. Marife Jagto, the academic head of the junior high, presented and awarded diplomas and medals to the JHS completers.
“Our journey has only just begun. Let us face the challenges that lie ahead with unwavering confidence, knowing that we are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resilience to overcome any obstacle,” said Miguel Lucas Sevilla, a high honors student in his speech.
An audio-visual presentation was then given to reflect on the students’ experience after performing their batch song.
