The Class of 2025 – Senior High School Department, comprising 463 graduates, gathered for a memorable graduation ceremony at the Provincial Coliseum on the 2nd of May, 2025. This heartfelt event was filled with gratitude for the past and excitement for the future.
The significant occasion began with a solemn Mass presided over by the School President, Very Reverend Msgr. Oscar A. Cadayona. He offered his blessings to the graduates, encouraging both quiet reflection and joyful celebration.
One of the most emotional moments of the day was the capping ceremony, where parents and guardians had the honor to place caps on their graduates. The gesture left the students with misty eyes, reminiscent of their two years of hard work and perseverance that had finally paid off.
“This isn’t just another ceremony; it’s a celebration of a journey โ a journey filled with laughter, stress, heartbreaks, hope, and growth. Today we stand at the finish line, but also the beginning of something greater.” Quoted Rojen Joie C. Paloma, the class salutatorian, in his Welcoming Address.
As medals and certificates were awarded to the deserving graduates, the atmosphere was filled with pride for the collective achievements of the batch. The sleepless nights, moments of self-doubt, and countless challenges were all part of the journey that made this accomplishment even more meaningful.
“You are capable. You are worth trying for. And you are worth loving. Mistakes don’t diminish your worth โ they help you grow. And yes. You will indeed lose people and things along the way, but you will also gain the ones who were truly meant for you. As they say, God sees what we cannot. So let us trust His timing, His plan, and His purpose.” Shared Rin Jhodel O. Epiz, class valedictorian, in his Words of Gratitude.
The event closed off with joyful tears and the powerful declaration of shouting these words: “We finally did it!”
With proud hearts, we congratulate the Senior High School graduates of Batch 2025. While academic success is already something to be most proud of, it is the values of faith, kindness, and resilience that will truly guide them in their future endeavours as they choose a path to follow that’s best for them.
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Words: Ma. Contesa Ronariese Rufin | The Josephinian
Photos: Dan Rughie Cadano | The Josephinian