SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION SCRIPT

-GRADUATION CEREMONY-

OPENING

EMCEE 1: The program is about to start any minute from now. Before we begin this ceremony, let me remind
you to turn your cellphones to silent mode and be courteous around you by refraining from talking loud. Any
concern with the documentation, we have an official photographer to take pictures all throughout this event just
visit on our official page: Holy Cross of Caburan, Inc. Official. Thank you for your understanding and support!

I. PROCESSIONAL

EMCEE 2: Ladies and gentlemen! Let us all welcome, the candidates for Graduation 2024-2025, with their
parents/guardians…followed by the Faculty and Staff, Carmelite Missionaries, School Administrator, PTA
Officers, and Guests, for their Processional march…

Ladies and gentlemen, the Processional.

II. PRAYER and PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM

EMCEE 1: To formally start today’s ceremony, let us seek divine providence through a prayer to be led by
Ms. Dailene Rose Badal. And please remain standing for the singing of the Philippine National Anthem to be
conducted by Ms. Angel Mae D. Tanggo, a faculty member.

Please be seated.

EMCEE 2: “ The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”

Graduation Day is the culmination of all the hard work and a year of study. It is the day when students can say
“I’ve done it!”

EMCEE 1: Today, marks another milestone in the life and in the history of the school, Holy Cross of Caburan,
Inc., as we gather and celebrate the success on this Graduation day for the school year 2024-2025 with the
theme: “Holy Cross Carmelians: Pilgrims and Agents of Hope.”

To our dearest, hardworking school principal, Sr. Ella Ann F. Bantigue, CM; to our guests;
to our humble and deeply motivated members of the Faculty, Staff, and Carmelite Missionaries;
to the proud and loving parents, visitors, friends, our dear students!

Both: Ladies and gentlemen! A pleasant morning to all of you!

III. WELCOME ADDRESS

EMCEE 2: “A journey of a thou

sand miles begins with a single step.” This is a much-awaited event in every students’ lives, as it gives the
returns to the efforts put in by the students throughout their academic endeavor.

Ladies and gentlemen, let us all welcome and listen to the welcome address to be given to us by one of
the graduates, Ms. Preciousa Shakirra R. Llena, let us give her a resounding applause…
IV. INTRODUCTION OF THE INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER

EMCEE 1: Thank you very much. At this juncture, ladies and gentlemen, to introduce our esteemed
Inspirational Speaker, let us all welcome Ms. Princess Athena Modisse C. Piastro. A hand please.

V. INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE

EMCEE 2: Thank you for your words of inspiration, Sir Jem.

VI. GIVING OF CERTIFICATE AND TOKEN TO THE INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER

Despite limitations, some of our graduates have proven that excellence is never impossible with hard
work and determination. This time around, we would like to take this opportunity to present this certificate of
recognition and appreciation and the token to our guest of honor (inspirational speaker). ( read the citation)….

May we invite Sr. Ella to hand over the certificate.

Thank you very much.

VII. PRESENTATION OF THE SHS CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION & CONFIRMATION OF

EMCEE 1: And now the most significant moment in every graduation ceremony has come. May we call on Sr.
Ella Ann F. Bantigue, CM, our school principal for the presentation of the candidates for the graduation. To be
followed by the confirmation of the Senior High School Graduates by Mr. Aldrin G. Bueno, Public Schools
District Supervisor, District I of Jose Abad Santos.

Thank you so much. May we request Mr. Aldrin G. Bueno and Sr. Ella Ann F. Bantigue, CM to
please remain for the awarding of diplomas to the graduates.

Please be seated.

VIII. DISTRIBUTION OF DIPLOMAS

EMCEE 2: Today marks another milestone in our graduates’ academic journey. At this juncture, the graduates
will receive their diplomas.

With this, may we invite Mr. Aldrin G. Bueno to award the diplomas to be assisted by Sr. Ella Ann F.
Bantigue, CM.

Thank you so much, Sir Aldrin and Sr. Ella.

IX. TRIBUTE TO PARENTS

EMCEE 1: And now ladies and gentlemen, let us all gather together as we are about to witness our dear
graduates who pay homage to their parents for all the sacrifices and love shown to them. Let us give them a
round of applause for their tribute song entitled “Sagot sa Dalangin” by Maricris Garcia.

Please be seated.

X.. PLEDGE OF LOYALTY

Please stand.

Thank you very much.

XI. ACCEPTANCE TO THE HCC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

EMCEE 1: Since you are now already confirmed as graduates. At this moment, to accept the official new
members of the Holy Cross of Caburan, Inc., Alumni Association. To lead the class for the oath taking, please
welcome on stage Hon. Ermelita G. Malaki, HCC Alumni President.

Once again, a round of applause to our Graduates, Class of 2024-2025!

XII. AWARDING OF MEDALS AND CERTIFICATES TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDEES

EMCEE 2: “Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate.”

(Reading of awards’ citation)

At this moment, we are gathered to pay recognitions to the ones who have done very well and have been
perseverant in their studies. And will move forward to the distribution of awards.

May we request Mr. Jemaxires O. Aragoncillo, PhD. To give the award to the outstanding graduates
to be assisted by Ms. Vanessa T. Limbudan.

XIII. MESSAGE

EMCEE 1: At this point in time, let us hear words of gratitude from one of the graduates, Ms. Kiarah Lean
M. Osorio. Let’s give him a round of applause.

(after the message)

Thank you so much for sharing your stories behind this remarkable success.

XIV. VIDEO PRESENTATION

EMCEE 2: And now, let us take a moment to reminisce and celebrate the journey of our graduates through a
special video presentation.

(Video Presentation)

XV. CLOSING REMARKS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

EMCEE 1: To give us the closing remarks and important announcements, let us welcome Sr. Ella Ann F.
Bantigue, CM, our school principal. A round of applause please.

Thank you so much, Sr. Ella.

XVI. GRADUATION SONG

Please stand…..Please be seated.

XVII. HCC HYMN

EMCEE 1: And now ladies and gentlemen, let us all hear together as we are about to witness our dear
graduates singing the Alma Mater Hymn.

Please be seated.

XVIII. RECESSIONAL

EMCEE 2: Before we officially conclude this ceremony, we would like to convey our sincerest felicitations to
all those who in every way have made this occasion a success.

To our esteemed guests, thank you for gracing this momentous occasion. Your presence is in itself an
inspiration.

To our dear graduates, we salute you for you have survived the challenges. We hope that your education
coupled with commitment, passion, and hard work will propel you to greater heights of success.

EMCEE 1: Once again, congratulations on your graduation and good luck on your future endeavors.

EMCEE 2: We would like to request everyone to please stand for the exit of the Faculty and Staff, School
Administrators, Guests, and Graduates…

Thank you.

Both: Ladies and gentlemen, the Recessional…

This is Ms. Joy Mae Lopez..

And Mr. Edwin D. Tanggo Jr., your Masters of Ceremony.