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school, Yvonne. I am here today in the school cafet

I a

already? For our g

. Thank God that she reminded me about t

tedly answered. Maybe it is really a good time to buy

ates since grade seven, unlike Kate who we only meet this

how she is. Sh

ing worse. I was getting annoyed with her. I am not exaggerating thin

d us. Then Kate screamed aga

waste our time sitting and watching our sch

that we are going to the Mall. I did not bother to tell he

to the Mall.

ad given our gate pass to th

nne immediately sign

ed. We are in a public place for Pete's sake.

I ask

ctorian! Yvon

will migrate or not. I don't want this conversation to continue, I don't have time for petty things and I usually ag

ht? So there's still time for us to bond. And if ever I will migrate abroa

University in Manila. That is where my cousins studie

is day will be on me. I

eling. This will be changed by tall buildings and large establishments. I will be welcom

Yvonne and Kate sa

the two shouted. G

hhhh!

pretty irritated w

ne shouted while pointin

rs of the Batangas Academy Dance troupe. I am not shocked to see them here, we are both fr

? I answ

ow what that means and I know tha

an greet and say hi to them. And

t move. It is uncommon here in the Philippines for girls to do the fi

e two men and they imm

aime! Da

Kate from my peripheral vision.

sked me and he say hi when she

xt week. How about you two? Girl hunting at the mall? I j

ime here. The house is boring.

n asked. There is no reason

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Batangas Academy, our graduati

at's why we don't have any other companies, unlike

d Yvonne and Ka

mpus will be missed, along with my memories together with my classmates, friends, org

ed her camera

th a smile and happ

last when someone

tion feels like? Mixed emotions, you can be happy because finally you finished high sc

asked S

cture together!

ri

res to be exact. This will be my most

ause I am delivering my final speech later. A speech that will tell my journey in Batanga

all in line and

raduates along with their parents

a moment to pos

shouted. This moment wil

mil

gram ha

S.Y. 2007-2008 of Batangas Academy. Give them a big round of applause!!! And the emcee

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fter the significant happenings in

er much has been said and now it's time for me, to d

her valedictory speech! The emcee joyfully called me.

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bed th

estone. Most of us are joyful because we have received many awards, medals, certificates, and trophies but it's not the award that will you receive it's wh

for me. You saw my struggles, ranging from breaking down and not sleeping for a couple of days just to accomplish my responsibilities as a student, as a dance troupe me

w that nothing is permanent in this lifetime. We may lose friends on our way here, we may lose time with our family, we may lose our closeness and bond with other people who are deare

l cherish forever. All of my friends, colleagues, acquaintances, teachers, officers, and schoolmat

ines in the cafeteria, the long lines at the entrance and exit of the campus, the noisy classroo

ed days, the rushed trips, and the hectic schedules, your hard work really paid off. Teachers, thank you for all your efforts and sacrifices. Your students are now moving on to the next l

ou can do it. Always believe in yourself and do not give up. I know that you will all be successful in your chosen fields. Let's see each other in the future, futu

I ended my speech with

This day will be memorable, definitely. It may not stick with my min

d my life a lot. That despite the heartaches,

miss th