GRADUATION SPEECH To Governor Casimiro A. Ynares III, our distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Lee Feliciano, Dr.

Olivia F. De Leon, Officer-in-charge, Office of the URS President, Dr. Demetria A. San Juan, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Dr. Hermy D. Estrabo, Vice President for Research Development and Production, Dr. Renecilla B. Paz De Leon, Chancellor, Cluster II, Prof. Marilou C. Pantaleon, Dean of College of Education, Prof. Jocelyn S. San Juan, Academic Coordinator, Laboratory Schools, fellow students, beloved parents and teachers, a pleasant morning to all. Today, is a very special occasion to all of us, as we have ended the four fruitful years of our highschool days and now are celebrating the graduation of 143 students, who have committed to and succeeded in studying, one of the most challenging modes of teaching and learning. These students, who have committed long hours of hard work and sacrifice, gave evidence to Longfellows statement that: The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upwards in the night I may say that, this day is the highlight of our endeavor. It has been proven that we, URS graduates, can possibly face more challenges that await us. I assure you that we will excel on a much higher education for we were trained and molded to become responsible individuals. At this young age, I can proudly say that we can contribute something. We will utilize our God- given talents to reach our dreams, to be a productive citizen of this country and to glorify God.

Through it all, University of Rizal System has steered us through tumultuous seas, guiding us through the trials and tribulations of our high school years. There will be many great trials in our life; this Alma Mater has brought us to this one, Graduation, the culmination of a dream, the road to success. As we say good-bye, we look back on these last four years with a smile, and we look forward with confidence we have gained here to embrace the changes and challenges of our life ahead. There are new experiences to be had, new visions and people to greet, a new journey is about to begin, and we finally are ready to set sail. It truly has been a privilege to attend University of Rizal System. Again, I welcome you to witness our simple ceremony, as our gateway to success. Thank you, and good morning!