“FATIMA NHS SHS GRADUATION CEREMONY 2023-2024”

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CEREMONY TO BEGIN

At this moment, may I request the graduates, parents, teachers, and Guests to take their
positions in their respective lines, as we are about to start the Processional March.

INTRODUCTION
Graduation day is a day of rejoicing, for it marks the conclusion of an educational journey
and the commencement of another uncertain and difficult part of man’s quest for a better life
and future. 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. Today we mark an exceptional day in our
calendar as we celebrate the tireless journey of our students. Graduation is not the end it is the
beginning.

PROCESSIONAL MARCH
Good afternoon and Welcome to Fatima National High School “6 th Graduation
Ceremony” with the theme “KABATAANG PILIPINO PARA SA MATATAG NA
KINABUKASAN NG BAGONG PILIPINAS” “FILIPINO YOUTH FOR A STRONG
FUTURE OF THE NEW PHILIPPINES” Ladies and gentlemen, the Processional.
At this very moment, we will welcome the Graduating Class of Batch 2024 with their proud
parents. We also welcome the faculty of Fatima National High School together with the
honored Guest, PTA officials, Barangay officials, and the DepEd Officials.

ENTRANCE OF COLORS
Ladies and gentlemen, The Entrance of Colors.

TRIBUTE TO PHILIPPINE NATIONAL FLAG & INVOCATION

To begin the ceremony, may we all stand to pay homage to our beloved nation as we unite in
the singing of the Philippine National Anthem, to be followed by the Invocation to be sung
by the batch 2024. And please stand still for the singing of the Zamboanga del Sur March.

Thank you. Please be seated.

Today is the day of rejoicing. The day that we all long for. The day that our
sacrifices will be paid off. To our ever engaging and brilliant Schools
Division Superintendent, Dr. Jeanalyn A. Aleman, to our very kind, active
and gorgeous Public Schools District Supervisor, Dr. Juvy T. Empalmado
(ma’am), to our very own loving school head, Sir Ricky P. Rosales (Sir), to
our very supportive Municipal Mayor, Hon. Mayor Ex D. Ocapan (sir), to
our honored guest speaker, Sir Larry Morales (sir), faculty members,
parents, students, friends, visitors, ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant
afternoon and welcome to the 6th Senior High School Graduation
Ceremony of Fatima National High School 2024.

To set the tone for this afternoon’s event, let us welcome Jen Jen S. Clamohoy, With Honors,
Home Economics Strand, to this momentous event.

Thank you, Jen Jen.

PRESENTATION, ACCEPTANCE & CONFIRMATION OF

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
Now, we arrive at the highlight of our ceremony- The presentation of Candidates for
graduation.
To do the honor of presenting this year’s candidates for graduation, may we have on stage
Sir Ricky P. Rosales, School Head, for the presentation of candidates for graduation. After
which, the acceptance and confirmation of candidates for graduation by our Public Schools
District Supervisor, Dr. Juvy T. Empalmado.

MESSAGE OF THE SCHOOL’S DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT

At this juncture, let us be emboldened with the graduation message from Schools Division
Superintendent, Dr. Jeanelyn A. Aleman, CESO V. On her behalf, may we call on Dr. Juvy
T. Empalmado, Public Schools District Supervisor.

DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMA
My dear graduates, the moment you have been waiting for has finally come. The fruit of your
hard work and discipline will finally be reaped. You will now be receiving your prized
diplomas, a symbol of accomplishment. A certificate of Graduation is the tangible evidence
of being a graduate at a certain level of education.
Let us welcome once again our School Head, Sir Ricky P. Rosales, to do the honor in the
distribution of diplomas to be assisted by Dr. Juvy T. Empalmado, PSDS, Dr. Antonio
Ganub, the authorized Division Representative, our Guest of Honor and Speaker, and our
ever-supportive Municipal Mayor, Hon. Ex D. Ocapan. As your name is called, please come
up on stage and, with a paint of smile, gladly accept your diploma. Starting with…

AWARDING OF HONORS/SPECIAL AWARDS

And our recognition of your deeds does not end there because at this strip of hours, students
who strived more, above and beyond what is being required of them, deserve the honors and
accolades. Ladies and Gentlemen. May we call on the advisers of Grade 12. To start with,
may I request Miss Noemi C. Cabusao, Industrial Arts Adviser, and Miss Marena C.
Concepcion, Home Economics Adviser, to call the names of the truly exceptional students.
They will be assisted by Sir Ricky P. Rosales, Dr. Juvy T. Empalmado, Dr. Antonio Ganub in
the awarding of medals and certificates to the graduates with distinction and special awards.

Congratulations Awardees! You deserve what you’ve got, and don’t forget to continue
to do more! Make us all proud, dear graduates!

INTRODUCTION OF THE GUEST SPEAKER

According to Malala Yousafzai: Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams
tomorrow’s reality. Today’s momentous occasion is graced by the presence of our
distinguished guest of honor and speaker. And to do the honor of introducing her to us, please
welcome with a round of applause, Rhena S. Guzon, With Honors.

SPEECH OF THE GUEST SPEAKER

Thank you, Sir, for inspiring our graduates and even every one of us here, Sir!

This time around, we would like to take this opportunity to present this
certificate of appreciation and token to our guest of honor. May we invite
once again our very own PSDS, Dr. Juvy T. Empalmado, and Honorable
Mayor Ex D. Ocapan to hand over the certificate, to be assisted by Sir
Ricky P. Rosales.

WORDS OF GRATITUDE
“If I have seen farther, it is because I have stood on their shoulders.” Such were the words of
gratitude of Sir Isaac Newton more than three centuries ago. Today, on behalf of the Senior
High School Graduates, may I call on Shine Chi O. Sumalpong with Honors for her talk of
Gratitude.

Thank you so much, Shine, for sharing your stories behind this
remarkable success.

TRIBUTE SONG
For a moment of sweetness and a moment to show the passion of love to their parents, we
now give this moment to our graduates to serenade and give flowers and tokens to their
parents. Graduates take this moment and opportunity to hug, kiss, and express your deepest
thanks and love to your parents.

PLEDGE OF LOYALTY
Ada Velez said, and I quote, “Loyalty is the pledge of truth to oneself and others.” To lead
the pledge of loyalty of our graduates, may we call in Estiven M. Famor, With Honors,
Industrial Arts Strand.
GRADUATION SONG
In every memorable moment of one’s life, there are always songs that will
embody inferred emotions. With a round of applause, let us welcome the
graduates for their graduation song.

CLOSING REMARKS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

And to finally close this ceremony, may we welcome on stage the ever-supportive Faculty
President Sir Nelcar V. Tabaniera. A hand please.

Thank you, sir.

FINALE SONG
The closing has finally arrived. Tomorrow, new challenges and opportunities await our
graduates that will further test their mettle as improving individuals. Ladies and
Gentlemen, let us welcome the Graduates for their Finale Dance.

RECESSIONAL
Our dear Graduates, as you continue your journey, may you look back to this stage in your
life with fondness and pride. May GOD fill your hearts with love because that love will take
you further in life. Graduates, congratulations! Ladies and Gentlemen, The Recessional.

CONCLUDING MESSAGE
This concludes the 6th Commencement Exercises of FATIMA NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL with the theme “KABATAANG PILIPINO PARA SA MATATAG NA
KINABUKASAN NG BAGONG PILIPINAS,” and this has been your Host ANIE
ROSE M. PELARIS, saying “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; It is the courage to
continue that counts. GODBLESS US ALL.

PICTORIALS WILL FOLLOW…