Challenges are part of our everyday lives. No matter how big or tiny, few or numerous they may be .

It is
good that we reflect on the essence of experiencing these challenges.As I requoted "Embrace each
challenge in your life as an opportunity to self-transformation."

We have faced many challenges as trailblazing graduates due to the demands and expectations in the
overhaul of our educational system as well as the escalation of the COVID 19 pandemic.However , we
have been equipped with knowledge and skills, hence honed, nurtured, and developed so to deal with more
challenges and struggles in our lives hereafter.

To Dr.Rommel R.Jandayan ,oic-Schools Division Superintendent of Davao de Oro,Our Public School

It is without a dought that this academic year is unlike the thing that we have experienced before .Our
usual activities and interactions have been thrown to disarry by this global outbreak and everyone was
gravely affected.Cases of covid increase ,face to face learning was prohibited , livelihood were closed and
communities were locked down.As an encoming grade 12 student at that time ,I was pretty sure that was
not how we envission our last year of high school to become.But it is definitely an experience and
memories that we will never ever forget.Having been able to experience modular learning , online
examination,creating video presentation for our performance task specially in physical education were
great memories that we can tell.This pandemic did not only brought despair but also lessons and
memories that taught us how to deal with ourselves and the world.Despite of this pandemic,the
unpredictable and unconventional year we all had ,we can all proudly say we pushed hard and hard
strived ,and finally made it.

Today, we will harvest the fruits of our tears, hardworks and determination .At this moment let us just sit
back ,enjoy and celebrate the culmination of all our efforts. As we savour our last day being senior high
school students, Let us remember many memories that are worthy to be cherishrf and be grateful for .We
are all assembled , much older and wiser and are therefore very prepared to face any obstacles that may
arise in our lives. My heart is filled with range of feelings as I stood in front of you all , including joy,
enthusiasm, nostalgia, and even melancholy. My vivid memories of the past years we've been through
seems rushing back today. During our time in senior high school, we undergone a lot of adjustments and
struggles, which helped us to become who we are today. I am very honored to express our gratitude and
appreciation to all those who have extended their support, hope, guidance, courage, and direction as we
celebrate this milestone.
To our parents, thank you for guiding, encouraging, loving, and supporting us .We are grateful for having
you all helping us to be the best versions of ourselves.Back when we we're still children, when we
stumbled into the ground you help us stood up.Up until today you still help us to stand strong despite of the
downfall that we have experienced. We appreciate your patience and hard works just to give us a bright
future even though we are occasionally unreasonable with stubborn behavior .In behalf of my classmates
we would like to thankour parents who never stop on believing us,we want to express our gratitude for
having parents like you by bestowing upon you this distinction and recognition that we have received .

To my dearest classmates,You guys have made each of us stronger in everything . Thank you for believing
in me during those times I couldn’t even believe in myself. For senior high, you have influenced me a lot
to strive harder in my studies, leading me to reach this goal. Thank you for being there through thick and
thin.I owe you a lot. I have learned through out this journey a lot lessons from you guys.I have developed
my self-confidence and learned to adapt to different kinds of people . I will surely miss you all guys , surely
will. Without you, my senior high school life wouldn’t be complete and enjoyable.

To all our teachers and advisers, thank you for believing in us, and for serving as our inspiration to pursue
our dreams. Even if we may not always remember the formula, theories, rules,concepts you've taught us ,
we will always remember the way you have shared your knowledge and experiences with us .You all have
helped us see that there’s more beyond the four corners of our classroom.Despite of this raging pandemic it
never stop you to bring us in to where we are right now.We appreciate your patience with us, being our
second parents, and being friends despite the fact that we can be pretty stubborn at times .All memories
you’ve shared with us will be forever treasured in our hearts, wherever and whenever we go .

Our gratitude goes also to our dear Alma Mater, for honing our skills and talents to make us better
individuals. We will treasure all the beautiful experiences and times we had while attending this
institution. May you continue to help your students in and pursuing their dreams to fulfill your mission of
giving quality education.

Above all, I give my deepest gratitude to the Lord who stood by us during the trying times in our lives. He
gave us the fortitude to endure any adversity, instilled courage and hope in our hearts, and never
abandoned us through our darkest moments. Glory to you forever, Our Lord!

High school is said to be the most memorable and most precious phase of someone’s life . Remembering all
the katawa ,mga kulitan,mga sungogsungog moments makes me happy and sad at the same time. Who
would ever forget all the tampuhan ,awayan moments in every group activity or project we had? The nights
that we’re cramming just to finish our modules and school works?Sa pagkuha sa module ug pag uli ,Sa
paghangyo kay ma'am ug sir nga i extend ang deadline?Sa paghimo ug video presentation task sa P .E?nga
bisag gahi ug lawas musayaw jud? Ug sa pag chat sa atung mga classmate mangutanag," naa namoy
answer guys? This place witnessed our failures and success as students , carving a mark in our hearts
forever.

We have learned all the life lessons and determination helped us all to remain stead fast in our academic
progress.The class of 2021-2022 will be remembered not as the class that missed out,but the class that
came together and exceeded despite all the things that were thrown to us We have pushed through against
the lack of motivation and self doubt and came out on top.

As this chapter of our lifes ends a new page of life our is slowly starting.We all know that our future is
uncertain but I want you all to know that it is okay to be scared ,lost and confused,we must put in mind
that one day this anxieties will be inconsequential. After this event, we will part our ways and that may
lead us to hundreds of directions. I do believe that in every ending there is also a new beginning . You must
keep in mind, fellow grads, that with or without medal finishing senior high school is already a significant
accomplishment. Let us never let our life's accomplishments lull us into the comforting arc of
complacency. This is my way of motivating you to do your best always .

As I end this message, fellow graduates,If there one thing that I learned from this pandemic aside from
dancing on tiktok and watching kdramas and animes,is that life is too short to dwell on the what ifs and
should have been.We need to be resilient, get back up,be fearless, and never give up on our dreams .
Enhance, adapt, and have faith in yourself! Explore opportunities to challenge yourself , look for adventure ,
impart your knowledge, encourage others, and share your wisdom. Although it appears to be done,a fresh
and challenging journey lies ahead. Enjoy both your plans and your life, forge new routes , and live it up to
the fullest!And if storms may come your way and you stumbled down ,remember this day and me being in
the same spot where I am right now, telling you to "Hang in there, I believe that you can do it! " .
"Congratulations, batch 2021-2022.

Thank you and God bless us all!