St. Vincent’s Academy, Inc.

Graduation Ceremony
May 30, 2024
8:00 AM

[Pre-Introduction]
MC St. Vincent’s Academy’s Graduation ceremony is about to begin. Before we
begin this ceremony, let me remind you to turn your cell phones to
silent mode and be courteous around you by refraining from talking aloud.
During the presentation of graduates, we encourage you to express
your pride by applauding and cheering.

[Introduction]
MC Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Graduation day is always a day of
rejoicing for it marks the conclusion of an educational journey and the
commencement of another more uncertain and more difficult part of a
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. Friends, welcome to the 7 th
Graduation Ceremony of St. Vincent’s Academy, Inc. with a theme:
Pilgrims of Hope... Moving Forward in Synodality.

[Entrance of Graduates and their Parents]

MC With so much cheer, let us laud the graduands with their proud parents as
they march towards the venue.

Let us also welcome St. Vincent’s Academy, Inc. faculty, alongside our guests
for today. We have Miss Darlynjy P. Paboroquez and Rev. Fr. Carmelo
Pocdol.

[National Anthem]
MC The 7th Graduation Ceremony of St. Vincent’s Academy, Inc. is now in order.
May I request everyone to turn around for the singing of the
Philippine National Anthem.

Please be seated.

[Welcome Address]
MC Members of the graduating class, honored guests, faculty, staff, students,
family, alumni and friends – my name is Mariel Mae Gorres, the
Master of Ceremonies for the 7th Graduation Ceremony. First and
foremost, thank you to the members of the graduation committee who spent
many long hours planning this day and to the many others that have
helped to organize and plan this graduation ceremony. Thank you
maams and sirs, your efforts are well appreciated.

To formally start our Moving Up Ceremony, May we call on Miss Josephine

Ayuno, our School Principal for her welcome address.

[Proper Introduction]
MC Members of the graduating class, honored guests, faculty, staff, students,
family, alumni and friends – my name is Mariel Mae Gorres, the
Master of Ceremonies for the 7th Graduation Ceremony. First and
foremost, thank you to the members of the graduation committee who spent
many long hours planning this day and to the many others that have
helped to organize and plan this graduation ceremony. Thank you
maams and sirs, your efforts are well appreciated.

[Welcome Address]
MC To formally start our Graduation Ceremony, let us listen to our School
Principal, Miss Josephine Ayuno for her welcome address.

[Presentation and Confirmation of the Candidates]

MC Despite the calamities that hit us, completing the required school days was
never a blockade for the 37 students to pursue in completing the
requirements. And now, here they are, with smiles on their
faces, very excited to get their diplomas. So without further-a-do,
may I call on Miss Josephine Ayuno, the School Principal to present the
candidates for graduation to Rev. Fr. Carmelo Pocdol, Cluster 1
– Asst. Superintendent.

MISS AYUNO …..

MSGR. ….

[Distribution of Diplomas and Special Awards]

MC 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 prized diploma, a symbol of accomplishment.

MC May I request Mrs. Novaleen Tortogo, Ms. Catherine Joy Oxina and Mr. Ronel
Mangubat to assist Miss Josephine Ayuno in handing out the diplomas
to our graduates. At this point, may I request our honored guests Rev. Fr.
Carmelo Pocdol, Miss Darlynjy Paboroquez, Sr. Clare Joseph, Rev. Fr.
Alfonso Batiquin and Mr. Joel Celosia for the distribution of diplomas.
[Academic and Special Awards]
MC It is said that the quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to his or her
commitment to excellence regardless of the chosen field of endeavor.
Ladies and gentlemen, let us recognize those ordinary things done
extraordinary well.
MC May I request, Miss Kaye Alcisto, our Academic Coordinator, for the giving of
awards.
MC Congratulations once again to the honor graduates and special awardees. I
bet your parents are indeed so proud of your achievements. No doubt
of that, I’m sure!

[Turn Over of Key of Responsibilities]

MC At this juncture, the turn over ceremony of the key of responsibilities to our
newly elected student body organization will take place. Today marks
a pivotal moment as we gather to celebrate the achievements of our
outgoing council and to warmly welcome the new leaders who will carry
forward their legacy.
To lead the turn over of the key of responsibilities, may I call on our former
SBO President, Miss Jessica Kris Batulan. May I also request our newly
elected SBO officers for the school year 2024-2025, to be led by our new SBO
President Miss Kaye Cheska Langgamon. A round of applause, please.

Thank you! May we all extend our support to our new student body as they
embark on this journey. Together, let us look forward to a year filled
with growth, collaboration, and success.

[Academic Awardee Address]

MC To express the thoughts of batch 2024, may I call on the academic excellence
awardee, Ms. Joyce Marie S. Ochigue. Let’s give her a round of
applause, please.

Thank you Joyce, that was very moving! And once again Congratulations!

[Pledge of Loyalty]
MC We will now witness the Graduates stating their Pledge of Loyalty to St.
Vincent’s Academy, Inc. their Alma Mater, to be led by Kariz Love C.
Ligaray.

[Introduction of Commencement Speaker]

Mc The best way to boast the institution’s pride of how it has molded its
students, is no other than hearing it from our former faculty member
of this learning institution. To tell us more about our Commencement
Speaker for today, may I call on Sr. Clare Joseph Palto-ub, ra.

Thank you Miss Paboroquez for that meaningful and insightful speech and
for that, may I request you to be on the center stage to receive the Certificate
of Appreciation to be handed out by Miss Josephine Ayuno.
[Graduation Song]
MC Music is the expression of the soul. It moves emotions and feels with the
movement of time. Through a song that from a dream and with a
comparable effort everything will become easy to achieve, let us hear the
graduates sing “A MILLION DREAMS’, to be followed by the singing of
the school Hymn.

At this point, may we call on Ms. Josephine Ayuno for her words of gratitude.

May I request the guests of honor and the faculty and staff to be with the
graduates for the picture taking.

[Recessional]
MC The closing hour has finally arrived. Tomorrow, new challenges and
opportunities await or graduates that will further test their courage 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, this concludes the 7 th Graduation Ceremony of St.
Vincent’s Academy. This has been Mariel Gorres, thank you for
coming. Congratulations graduates!