VALEDICTORY SPEEECH

JANNA ALTHEA G. LAGAHIT

CLASS VALEDICTORIAN, S.Y. 2023-2024
ADLAWAN ELEM. SCHOOL

To our distinguished guest speaker, Mr. Jared Dave Malbas, to our Cluster Head Ma’am
Elaine G. Namoc, Honorable Mayor Engr. Dionisio Neil A. Balite, Honorable barangay
officials headed by Punong Barangay, Maxilindo Magan, PTA officials headed by Mrs.
Juvelyn Lagare, the teaching force of Adlawan Elementary School headed by Ma’am
Sandra Cahig, guests,parents, fellow graduates, schoolmates…. Ladies and gentlemen
PLEASANT AFTERNOON TO ALL.

Today features another milestone in the lives of graduating pupils like us. It is a day of
happiness and sadness. Happiness, because after 7 long years of acquiring basic
education, we are now ready to move forward one step higher in the ladder of our quest
to greater level of educational heights. Sadness because we are leaving the portals of
our dear Alma Mater which cradled us when we were still little young boys and girls
wanting to be involved in the daily school activities.

Standing here in front of everybody, I have this feeling of pride and happiness. Because I
have proven to myself that I can be the best of what I am only if I will strive hard and
have a sense of determination and perseverance. I am also happy because all my efforts
and sacrifices were well paid off, together with my co-graduates.

First, I would like to thank our Creator for we owe everything to Him, all that we have
and all that we are, it is because of Him, as His expression of indefinite love to His
children. For without Him, all our struggles will be out in vain, sa binisaya pa, wala kitay
mahimo kon wala ang Ginoo. Maong kanunay kitang mapasalamaton Kaniya sa tanang
mga butang nga iyang gihatag sa atua.

To my beloved parents who in one way or another worked hard just to provide for me
and my siblings what we need, salamat kaayo Mama og Papa. Mama og papa, salamat
kayo sa tanang mga effort ninyo para sa atong pamilya, ilabi na para namong mga
igsuona aron kami makaeskwela. Sa tanang pag-antos og kahago aron lang kami
makaeskwela og tarong. Salamat Mama sa kada adlaw nga momata ka og kadlawon
aron mag-andam sa tanan namong panginahanglanon. Bisan paman kahibalo ko nga
kapoy sab imong lawas kay naa sab kay trabaho, imo gihapong gipalabaw ang imong
pagkainahan para namo. Og sa akong papa, nga nagtrabaho isip usa ka panday, dili
nako ikaulaw nga maoy imong trabaho kay ana ta nakasurvive sa atong inadlaw-adlaw.
Bisan pa kanunay kang mabulad sa init sa adlaw, saka diri, saka didto, masa diri masa
didto, dukdok diri dukdok didto, imong giagwanta aron makaprovide ka namo, salamat
kaayo sa imong mga pag-antos Pa. Og sa mga pagsulay nga niabot sa atoa, nagpabilin
mong lig-on ni mama para sa atong pamilya. Dili nako malimtan ang kanunay ninjong
isulti kanamo Mama og Papa, nga bahalag mabuktot injong likod og panarbaho, basta
kay makahuman mi og eskwela tanang igsuon, kay gusto ninyo nga dili mi mapareha
ninyo nga way nahumanan, og nangandoy mo og mas better nga kahimtang para
namo, pero bisan pa sa maong rason, proud gihapon ko tungod sa inyong mga
paningkamot para namo. Ma, Pa, sa tanan ninyong sakripisyo, moabot ra ang panahon
na tanang luha og pag-antos mahulipan og kalipay basta ang Ginoo kanunay nga
magpataliwa kanato. Og sa pagpasensya kanamo kay nay mga panahon nga
magpabuyag mi, sorry ninyo Ma og Pa. Ang tanan nakong nadawat na awards, mao ni
akong gamay nga ganti sa pagkakaron sa tanang sakripisyo ninyo para namo. May I
request my Mama and Papa to please stand and wave to be recognized.

To my Nanay Judy, Titos and Titas, thank you for cheering me up and encouraging me
to continue despite to all challenges I’ve encountered.

To my friends and schoolmates, we are about to part ways to find the right track that
lies ahead. We will forever cherish the memories both laughter and pain we shared
together. But I know deep within my heart we may already part ways after this, but we
will always be there in one accord chasing the impossible dreams that are planned for
us.

To our dear Alma Mater, Adlawan Elem. School, thank you very much for caring us for
seven long years. Now that we are leaving you, we cannot help but to carry with us the
victories we have with you. The Class of 2024 will bid you goodbye but the memories
will linger in our hearts. To our teachers, we are forever grateful for your sacrifices and
selfless services you’ve rendered to us. Knowledge and skills you have taught us will be
our armor and shield in facing the world with heads up high. Thank you very much for
the opportunities you have given us to develop our full potentials and abilities.

To all of you who in one way or another helped us become what we are now, our
heartfelt gratitude.

Because of you, our mentors, we were able to reach this endeavour. And, we can truly
say, “We’ve made it!”

Let’s clapped our hands for all our dedicated teachers.

Congratulations fellow graduates.

Thank you and Mabuhay.