Introduction:

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 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.
This has been a year of challenge and change in educational
system due to Covid 19 Pandemic that caused school
closures, remote learning and resources disparities.
However, it is during these times that we unite and
collaborate in meeting the needs of our learners. Despite the
pandemic situation we are all facing, we still see our learners
trying to put their best foot forward in overcoming such
obstacle in their learning.
So to start with, the most awaited event has never been
made possible without the support of the equally and highly
esteemed individuals from the schools division of Surigao
del Sur led by the dynamic schools division superintendent
Dr. Josita B. Carmen, the epitome of an empowered woman
and our active schools district supervisor Maam
Gemmalynda Montenegro, our dedicatedand young at heart
school head l Dr. Maria Elena Morales. To our barangay
officials headed by our very supportive barangay captain,
honorable Russel M. Lavilla. Other distinguished men and
women of the entire community, colleagues, members of the
graduating class;proud parents, guardians, friends, ladies
and gentlemen a pleasant and joyous viewing to all.
Matho Integrated Secondary school proudly presents its first,
virtual Graduation and completion Ceremonies for this
school year 2020-2021. With the theme: Strengthening
Quality EducationAmidst Covid 19 Pandemic.

Behold! the Processional

To begin with, may we all rise for the doxology and put
ourselves in the spirit of Patriotism as we listen to the
Philippine National Anthem and Please remain standing for
the singing of the Caraga and Surigao del Sur Hymn through
multimedia presentation. ( Thank You and Please Take your
seat)

And Now, let us welcome Ms. Nickey Meralles, Grade 12

Honor Student to deliver her welcome message.

And now ladies and gentlemen you are about to witness

virtually the main highlight of todays event. To do the honors
of presenting this school year’s candidates for graduation
and completion, May we have on our screen, our very own
and dedicated school head, Dr. Maria Elena Morales.
At this juncture the recommendation of candidates for
graduation by Maam Gemmalynda Montenegro, Schools
District Supervisor
Now, let us have the confirmation of candidates of
graduation and completion by our Schools Division
Superintendent Ma’am Josita B. Carmen, CESO V

To inspire our graduates and completers, let us hear an

important message from three of the distinguished persons
from the Surigao del Sur Division
Ladies and Gentlemen Schools Division Superintendent
Ma’am Josita B. Carmen, CESO V. Our Schools District
Supervisor Ma’am Gemmalynda Montenegro and Our Very
own School Head Dr, Maria Elena Morales.
Thank you very much for the heartfelt message. Your words
will surely be instilled in our hearts and minds.

At this moment let us have the presentation of the graduates

and completers.
Ladies and Gentlemen the Academic Excellence Awardee…

To express the sentiment of batch 2021, let us hear the

speech of gratitude from Mr. Helmar Adlaw, a grade 12
academic excellence awardee.

Thank you and once again congratulations.

Guest Speaker:
The best way to boast the institutions pride of how it has
molded its students, Is no other than hearing it from the
direct product of this learning institution. Ladies And
Gentlemen, let us welcome Hon. Melbert Diaz, our guest
speaker for this years graduation.

Thank you Sir Diaz, for the meaningful and for touching the
lives of our learners and their parents. Thank you also for
your generosity.
MAY WE TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK
EVERYONE WHO UNSELFISHLY COOPERATED AND
PARTICIPATED IN ANY UNDERTAKINGS OF THIS
YEAR’S Matho Integrated Secondary School 1st virtual
GRADUATION AND Completion Ceremonies. Thank you
and God Bless us all!
Graduation day script
REGISTRATION
You will need to register your attendance at the ceremony with the Graduation department. 
Registration closes __ hours before the ceremony.

ASSEMBLING GRADUANDS
Assemble in processional order. Your seat card will indicate your place in order.
REHEARSAL
Preparation, organization and collaboration are the keys for a successful event.

ARRIVAL OF PRINCIPAL, DEAN, HODS TO THE VENUE

ARRIVAL OF THE DIGNITARIES

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I request you to please stand/rise as the dignitaries have just
entered the hall.
(AFTER THE MEMBERS OF THE PROCESSION HAVE TAKEN THEIR SEATS)
Thank you ladies and Gentlemen, you may please be seated. (If needed).

Ladies and Gentlemen, a very good evening to one and all. It gives me immense pleasure to
welcome you all to the graduation ceremony.

Talent and skills are the crops that are nurtured, groomed and given all possible opportunities to
grow and bloom. Graduation day is the celebration of the harvest of this crop. This is a much
awaited event in every students life, as it gives the returns to the efforts put in by the students
throughout their academic endeavor. It is a day full of joy, a day about pride and
accomplishment, a day of celebration. It gives a sense of achievement and a sense of
responsibility towards fulfilling further commitments. It fills the heart with mixed feelings --
fulfillment and sadness, anxiety and eagerness. Say goodbye to the comfortable and secure life
within college walls. Get ready to march to the beat of the business world.
There's a lot more to come: goals, challenges, and opportunities! Anything is possible when you
just believe in yourself.

(or)

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 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. Welcome to the graduation
ceremony of  *******(college name).

INVOCATION 
To begin this auspicious occasion, may I invite, “……………………………….” to invoke the
almighty. Ladies and Gentlemen, may I request all of you to please stand for the invocation.
(AFTER THE INVOCATION)
Thank you; please take your seats.

ACADEMIC PROCESSION STARTS

The processions will enter Hall in the following order : Graduand procession followed by the
Academic procession (led by members of Governing Authority)  and the Platform party.
OCCUPYING THE DIAS
It is now my pleasure to introduce members of the platform party. With us we have ____.
Please welcome them.

WELCOME ADDRESS & COLLEGE REPORT BY THE PRINCIPAL

To give a red –carpet welcome to everyone assembled here, may I take the pleasure of
requesting our respected Principal to welcome the gathering.
(AFTER THE ADDRESS) Thank you sir

DECLARING THE GRADUATION CEREMONY OPEN BY THE CO-CHAIRMAN

I take immense pleasure in requesting our revered Co-Chairman, the sculptor of determination
and self-confidence who incessantly chisels only the excellence of the individuals to declare the
graduation ceremony open.

INTRODUCTION OF CHIEF GUEST

We deem it a privilege to introduce our esteemed Chief Guest to the august gathering.

GRADUATION DAY ADDRESS BY THE CHIEF GUEST

May I now request our esteemed Chief Guest __ to deliver graduation day address.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES

At this point, may I call _____to present the candidates for graduation to ______ 

ADMINISTERING THE PLEDGE  

May I call on ___ to lead their fellow graduates in reciting the graduate pledge.

CONFERMENT OF THE DEGREES

The most awaited moment- yes, now it is time we acknowledged the talent of our brimming
buddies.The fruit of hard work and discipline will finally be reaped.
You will now be receiving your prized degree, a symbol of accomplishment. May I request ___
and _____ together with our ____ to congratulate our graduates and _____  to assist in the
distribution of certificates.
Candidates receiving the Baccalaureate Degree, please come forward as your name is called.

This concludes the presentation of the Baccalaureate Degrees.

SIGNING THE REGISTER OF GRADUATES

PRESENTATION OF MEMENTO TO THE CHIEF GUEST

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I request …………to felicitate the chief guest …………. with a
memento
(AFTER THE MEMENTO)
Thank you 

DISSOLUTION OF THE GRADUATION CEREMONY

May I call upon _____ to declare the dissolution of the graduation ceremony.

NATIONAL ANTHEM
Let’s all stand for the National Anthem to be led by ___.

ACADEMIC PROCESSION PROCEEDS BACK TO THE ROBING CHAMBER

Congratulations to our Graduates of Batch ****(year)! We are all proud of you.! You worked
hard, you succeeded, and now you should celebrate! This day signifies a new beginning for
each and every one of you. The closing hour has finally arrived. Tomorrow, new challenges and
opportunities await our graduates that will further test their mettle as improving individuals. As
they continue with their journey, may they look back to this stage in their life with fondness and
pride. Enjoy your day of celebration with your family and friends. Thank you, and good luck!

MISCELLANEOUS
The ceremony would be starting shortly. We would appreciate it if you could kindly switch
your mobile phones to silent mode. Thank you.

The manifestation of oratorical excellence is graciously seated on the dais today. The well
known persona is now ready with his weapon of eloquence to make us all spell- bound to his
speech.
 

GRADUATION DAY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cell phones and handy cams are strictly prohibited inside the auditorium.
2. The candidates awaiting the conferment of their degrees shortly, are expected maintain
silence.
3.  Let not your enchantment violate the decorum of the institution in any form
4. Your professionalism is solicited throughout the program.
5. The fresh recipients of the degree are asked to take their respective seats.
6. Some of the instructions to be strictly followed by the candidates assembled here for the
conferment of their degree are;
a. To receive the degree, the candidates are asked to make use of the left side stairs to
reach the stage and climb down the right side stairs while getting back to their
seats.
b. Rise up while the academic procession enters the auditorium and resume standing
until the academic procession gets settled on the dais
 c. Take your seats after all the members of the academic procession get seated on the
dais.
d. When the chairman administers the pledge the fresh recipients of the degree are
requested to stand and repeat the oath.
e. When the chairman confers the degree by the power vests with him, the fresh
recipients of the degree are requested to remain silent.
f. After conferment of the degree, the fresh graduates are asked take up their seats.
g. The fresh graduates are asked to rise up again while the academic leaves the
auditorium after conferment of the degree.

Graduation Ceremony 2013-2014 Script

Posted by Teacher Cel on March 21, 2015

Prelude & Processional Music

HOST:

 Before we begin this ceremony, let me remind you to turn your cell phones to
silent mode and be courteous around you.

 The Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High School and Basak Community
Night High School 2014 Graduate Commencement Exercises are about to begin.

 Good morning everyone. This has been teacher Cel and I’ll be your host for today.
I’m delighted to be here to our 2013-2014 Commencement Exercises.
 You know why I am very delighted? It’s because graduation day is always a day of
rejoicing for it marks the conclusion of our educational journey and the
commencement of another more uncertain and more difficult part of man’s quest
for a better life and future.
 Friends, welcome to the Commencement Exercises of Don Vicente Rama
Memorial National High School and Basak Community Night High School.
 Ladies and gentlemen, will you please stand for the academic procession.

Processional:
(Graduates  enter and circumstance plays)
Leading the processional this morning, we welcome the graduates from Don Vicente
Rama Memorial National High School and Basak Community Night High School with
their advisers.
Starting with…
*St. Augustine with their adviser Mrs. Mary Jane D. Cabiluna and Einstene with their
adviser Ms. Luz  G.Zapanta
Next in line…
*St. Benedict with their adviser Mark Oliver B. Murillo and Newton with their Mrs.
Yelyn B. Uy.
*St. Catherine with their adviser Mrs. Anabelle M. Villaver and St. Michael with their
adviser Mr. Warren P. Verzalez.
Tailing next,
*St. Dominic with their adviser Mrs. Josephine S. Abadiano and St. Nicholas with their
adviser Ms. Juvelyn J. Miasco
* St. Elizabeth with their adviser Mrs. Flora L. Concina and  Athene with their adviser
Mrs. Jacqueline A. Valleser.
* St. Florian with their adviser Mr. Santos A. Sayson  and Bacchus  with their adviser
Mr.  Noel A. Nacorda
*St. Ignatius with their adviser Ms.Amilyn C. Canoy and Chiron with their adviser Mrs.
Naome Regis
*St. Lorenzo with their adviser Mrs. Cherryll B. Dacayana and Socrates with their
adviser Janeth Abanyo
* Plato with their adviser Melagrosa Geslaga  and Aristotle  with their adviser Rita
Aguirre
* Tailing next are the graduates who excel in their academic endeavors,the honor
students with their proud parents.

 Next in line are the Pillar of the Cebu City Division

 DepEd Officials,
 PTA officials,
 Faculty, Administrators
 and Guests.
 Up next, bringing the marking of our identity, we have Mrs. Ma. Laarni B.
Narboada ( the School Registrar (Day) and Mrs. Marcela A. Algadipe (School
Registrar- Night)

 Ladies and Gentlemen, behold the entrance of colors.

National Anthem
Let’s remain standing for the National Anthem to be led by our beautiful and talented
MAPEH teacher, Ms.  Juvelyn J. Miasco.
Invocation

 As we begin our program, let’s give thanks to God and offer this momentous
occasion. May we hear the doxology from Special Program for the Arts.

That was heart warming. Right?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Welcome and Introduction
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.  ~Aristotle That’s why right now
calls for a great celebration of the fruit of your success. And there are also people who
were instrumental of your success that we should be thankful for this morning because
they put you up and suppported you through out this time.
Members of the graduating class, advisers, DepEd officials, Faculty, Administrators, and
guests good morning and welcome to our  Don Vicente Rama Memorial National High
School and Basak Community Night High School 2014 Graduate Commencement
Exercises.
It’s always pleasure to have family and friends of our students visiting our campus.
Welcoming you here for this morning’s event is especially meaningful as we honor our
graduates and celebrate their achievements.
For the information of everyone, Commencement also provides an opportunity to
recognize outstanding faculty and Staff – who are dedicated to providing the highest
quality education and to making a positive difference in the lives of our students.
Would the representatives of faculty rise? (Pause) please join me in saluting our faculty
with a round of applause. (Applause)
We would like to thank DepEd officials, Cebu City officials and PTA officials for their
ever undying support for our school. Let’s give them around of applause please.
Of course, those who deserve the most recognition are those who graduate today.
Those who entered this room as students and who will leave as Don Vicente Rama
Memorial National High School and Basak Community Night High School alumni. Let’s
give them a thundering round of applause.
Lastly, a special thanks to members of the Commencement Committee who spent many
long hours planning this day and to the many others that have helped to organize and
plan this commencement.
(Pause)
Ladies and Gentlemen, to formally open and to give us the words of welcome, it is my
distinct privilege to introduce to you our honorable PTA President, Mr. Nelson G.
Tantano. Let’s give him a round of applause.
Thank you for that warmth welcome Mr. Tantano.
And now, let’s move on to the Presentation of candidates of graduation. Actually,
Commencement is a special time for our graduates who completed the requirements of
graduation. Now, may I call on our dearly beloved Dr. Eileen Irina O. Tayactac, our
School Principal and Mr. Juan Damasceno D. Villaver  the School head, Don Vicente
Rama Memorial National High School Night. And, Engr. Lolito Tolero, School head, from
Basak Community Night High School to present the candidates for graduation.
This will be followed by the recommendation for confirmation of candidates for
graduation headed  by Mrs. Rizalinda Cairo, PSDS OIC -South District 1.
Afterwards,  the confirmation of candidates for graduation will follow. To be given by
our well-respected School Division Superintendent Dr. Rhea Mar A. Angtud.
Thank you so much for that. That was the presentation of candidates for graduation.
Presentation of Certificates & Diplomas
At this juncture, dear graduates the merit you have been waiting for has finally come.
You will receive your prizes diploma and symbol of your success.

 May I request Dr. Rhea Mar A. Angtud, Schools Division Superintendent with Mrs.
Rizalinda A. Cairo our Public School District Supervisor assisted by Dr. Eileen Irina
O. Tayactac to assist the distribution of diplomas.
 I now invite the advisers to call on the names for the awarding of certificates and
diplomas. First on our list, we have Ms. Luz Zapanta from 4th Year Einstine.
 This concludes the awarding of certificates for the Graduates.

And now, we will proceed to the …

Awarding of Honors
It has been said that the quality of person’s life is in direct proportion to his or her
commitment to his excellence, which results to the sweetest fruit of their success,
AWARDS.
Once again, may I request Dr. Rhea Mar A. Angtud, School Division Superintendent to
be assisted by Mrs. Rozalinda A. Cairo and Dr. Eileen Irina O. Tayactac.
Honor Students for Science Class:
Valedictorian, Mae Englie A. Benlot
Salutatorian , Bernil O. Padigos
1st Honorable Mention  Richvan Lemuel V. Abadilla
From Regular Class
Valedictorian, Mark Dizon M. Megio
Salutatorian , Rose Ann P. Ebesa
1st Honorable mention, Nina Joy B. Mag-usara
2nd Honorable mention, Johanna Mari Sayson
3rd Honorable mention Aubrey Jane  Agapay
4th Honorable mention Jecca Mae S. Pejana
5th Honorable mention Kinth D. Hesto
6th Honorable mention Jeyselle Rose D. Calo
7th Honorable mention  Artneo Macalos and James Y. Saludario
Regular Class Night
Valedictorian, Laurice Marie Gabiana
Salutatorian, Reggie Mae Oling
1st Honorable mention, Maria Terisa Romeo
2nd Honorable mention Noemi Grace Canyedo
With Honors , Eldie Egdamen
Basak Community Night High School
Valedictorian , Angelica C. Malinao
Salutatorian , Bernard Joseph P. Sarsaba
1st Honorable mention,  Generica M. Banguis
2nd Honorable mention, Honey Rose M. Baguio
With Academic Distinction from IV Einstein
Capin, Ma. Nilyn M.
Quevedo, Edward
Cabreros, Alexis John
Felisilda , Sheena Mae
Quijote, Lovelyme
Obiedo, Ian Jethro
Ibondo, John Schwarze
Gonzales, Krezia Kyle
Second Batch
Rances, Roseller Jose III
Penyalosa, Dennis Jr.
Vergara, Raven Dave
Calumpang, Patricia Mae
Del Rosario, Blessa
Gargoles, Samuel
Third Batch
Sanceja , April Jane
Rogero, Charisse
Remedios, Gerlyn
Manugas, Jezhiel Mae
Duran, Charline
Mendez, Camille Erika
Navaja, Christine
That ends the awarding of Honor Graduates. Once again, let’s give them a round of
applause.
Now, we will listen to inspirational messages from our Cebu City Parents…

 I am pleased to introduce our unbeatable School Division Superintendent, Dr.

Rhea Mar A. Angtud for her inspirational talk. A round of applause please.

 Now, we may listen to our Cebu City Mayor Hon. Michael Rama for his words of
encouragement.
  Not only our Mayor who loves our graduating class, we have our Congressman to
motivate us to reach our dreams. Please let’s put our hands together for Hon.
Rodrigo Abellanosa.

After the very heart warming messages from our Cebu City Parents, next is the pledge
of loyalty. The Class will be led by our Salutatorian from Special Science Class. Please
welcome Bernil O. Padigos. Let’s give a round of applause.
Thank you so much Mr. Padigos.
At this juncture, this is what we are waiting for. The highly emotional part, the
valedictory speech. There are bound to be a lot of tears to remember the end of high
school. Right?
To express her sentiment first for batch 2014, please welcome The Valedictorian of
Special Science Class, Mae Engelle Benlot
Thank you Ms. Benlot.
To give our graduates arousing valedictory speech, let’s put our hands together for
Laurice Marie Gabiana from Night Session.
Thank you Ms. Gabiana.
Another valedictorian from Basak Community Night high school to remind us to hold on
to our dreams. Please help me welcome, Angelica Malinao.
Thank you Ms. Malinao.
The last but not the least, the valedictorian of Don Vicente Rama Memorial National
High School Regular Class, Mark Dizon Megio, who will move us with his inspiring
valedictory speech, let’s give him a thundering round of applause.

 Tribute to Parents
 “I love you Mama and Papa.”

Thank you Mr. Megio.

Take it from these powerful valedictorians. As they reminded us that graduation is the
end of one chapter and beginning of another. So, embrace their words and your future!
After that heart warming and touching tribute song, I’ll be alright. Another graduation
song that will inspire us to go on. In fact, music is the expression of the soul. It moves
emotion and feels with movement of tears. Through the song that emphasizes that if
you believe, everything you dream, will come true.Let’s all sit back and enjoy as we
watch the graduating class perform to sing, This World is Yours.
The Closing has finally arrived. Tomorrow, new challenges and opportunities await for
our graduates that will further test their meetles as improving individuals.  Ladies and
gentlemen, please welcome our Barangay Captain of Basak San Nicholas, Hon. George
Rama.
Thank you Sir.
Up next to give another closing message Barangay Captain from Basak Pardo, Hon.
Yolandito  Cagang.
Thank you Sir.
Announcement: The enrolment and Brigada possibly will start in 3 rd week of May.
My 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!
This concludes the 18th Commencement Ceremony. God bless and thank you for
coming.
Please rise for the Exit of Colors.
Ladies and gentlemen, The recessional…
Leading in line, Guests, DepEd officials, Administrators, Faculty, PTA officials, Parents
and graduates