To our beloved guests (name of the guests), parents,teachers, fellow graduates, ladies

and gentlemen, good morning!

I am greatly honored and flattered to share my speech for this momentous occasion. I'm
going to start this speech with these inspiring words, "Piles of challenges happened not
for us to give up but for us to look for mountains of solutions"

. I’m sure everyone knows what a corn seed is. When you plant a corn seed on a
healthy soil, you don’t get a corn seed but a corn, right? It’s because the harvest is
always greater than what is planted as long as we nurtured them properly. This applies
to what we are right now.

And so, my fellow graduates, we are gathered here this morning to reap more than all
the combined product of thirst, hunger, exhaustion, & sleepless nights we encountered
during our elementary years.

As we happily walk our way up to this stage, excitement and happiness are drawn into
our faces. We have already heard inspiring stories of successful people, and as I have
noticed, failure is the common ingredient that seemed to add flavor to the final dish of
what they have cooked.

Failures made me stronger. The experiences I have encountered didn’t bring me down
because I didn’t want them drag me down. I know there are still a lot of things like this
out there waiting for me, but always remember what Robert H. Schuller reminded us,
“Tough times never last, but tough people do.” Also, remember that “Day always follows
the night as there’s rain after summer.” I managed to survive the rainy season and am
now starting to work on summer.

Today, as you leave with a diploma on hand, remember the encounters, the good times
as well as the bad times you’ve experienced at Cabatbatan Elementary School that
made us a better person. Bear in mind the promises you made to yourself and others.
Keep in contact with those who have touched your lives. Come back and visit our Alma
Mater!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the God Almighty for giving me strength
each day. Everything that we have everyday is such a blessing. I would like also to
thank my family especially for my mama and papa who have shaped me for who and
what I am right now. I may be stubborn most of the time but still, they show
encouragement, unconditional love and support. To my teachers who discussed not
only what is in store in their lesson plan but also the lessons of life. Thank you
inculcating these lessons that can be used in everyday living. Lastly, to my fellow
schoolmates who took part in molding my personality and were always considerate
during difficult times. You've been with through think and thin. Let us also take time
today to thank the people behind the success of this momentous event. Words can't
express how thankful I am for having you all in my life.

Thank you! I am going to miss the days we have spent together. Keep our dreams alive!
And finally, please let me end this speech with a quote from the ever famous Winston
Churchill, “Success is never final. Failure is never fatal. It is courage that counts.”

God bless you all and have a great day!