Rev. Fr. Elmer R. Ignacio, School Director; Dr. Remigio R.

Musca, Member of the

Board of Trustees, Mrs. Yolanda D. Piang, School Administrator, Faculty;
Parents; Guests; and fellow members of the graduating Class of 2018.

It is my honor to welcome each and every one of you to our graduation. It’s
remarkable to think that our past two years here at St. James Vocational-
Technical School are coming to a close. Let’s take a moment to think about this
journey that we have taken together. It’s been full of twists and turns and marked
by countless challenges to overcome, whether they were academic or personal.

It is a fantastic achievement for each of us to have made it here today, and I am

proud to share this moment with all of you. But we have not made it here on our
own efforts alone. On behalf of the class of 2018, I’d like to take a moment to
acknowledge those who have gotten us to where we are today, because the truth
is, none of us could have made it here without them.

Our parents are here today to support us, as they always have. Parents, though I
know we don’t often show it, we are truly grateful for all that you have done for
us, and are delighted that you are here to share in this occasion.

Our teachers, too, are here with us today. Their dedication to their students is a
hallmark of our Alma Mater’s tradition of excellence. These teachers do their
utmost to ensure the success of their students, and we are excited to share this
celebration with them. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the
administration that has been vital to our success as well, our director, Fr. Elmer
Ignacio, our principal, Ma’am P, thank you for in you, we always find the
motherly love and care every time we commit mistakes..You have worked
arduously to get our class where it is today.

To our friends and classmates who have been with us through the best and the
worst; the people without whom most of us probably would have lost our minds
by now, and the people who will be our lifelong friends thanks to our shared
experiences here this institution.

As we students know very well from our time spent here, our school is a Catholic
institution that follows in the tradition of St. James the Apostle’s ideals of faith,
service, and community. Our education here is rooted in the gospel values and
teachings of Jesus. In essence, our Jamean education has nourished not just our
minds but our spirits, enriched not just our brains, but our hearts

In this regard, we are here to celebrate the graduation of a formidable class. A

class brimming not only with knowledge, but with compassion and ambition: the
Graduates of 2018. Thank you, and welcome to our graduation.