Graduation day is a roller coaster of emotions for graduates and their families alike. It's a moment of celebration, achievement, hope for the future and reflection on the past.
Last April 01, 2019, a day that may be very ordinary for other people around the globe but it was a day when the Marigondon Elementary School graduates of 2019 finally said that they were officially ending another chapter of their life- the Elementary Level. But it's only just the beginning of their journey as a student.
The event was exciting and momentous. Everybody was furious (especially the Grade 6 pupils) on how they look, how should their togas and hoods be worn. And it's not only that the pupils prepared well for the occasion but the teachers as well. Following this year's dress code, some of them wore very nice black and white casual dresses and gowns and suits, while others looked formal in their own fashion.
One of the nice moments during graduation is when you see the pupils marching on with their parents on the aisle as they will be called for a processional march. It's really a mixed feelings even if you are not related to these young ones and just watching them one by one. Because you know how the parents have sacrificed a lot for their children. You know they really graduated not just because of the smell of the garlands, the smile on their faces, the neatly ironed togas, the fully shined shoes, but also the time when they receive their certificate of diploma which is the highlight of the event or celebration.
Looking and similing at every faces in Hoopsdome (the venue of the graduation rites) was really breath taking. Everyone I knew inside that place really felt glad for being a part of one successful and remarkable celebration.
After the graduates received their certificates and awards, they were all very happy but some of them really cried for some tears of joy as they hugged their parents. Each of the graduates grabbed their co-graduates hand in order to say their warm "Congratulations" to each other which was really inspiring!
Indeed, it's their most anticipated, exciting, and momentous event of the year. A delightful success for each one of us in the faculty and staff. Graduation does not only made the pupils become fulfilled but made their parents even prouder to them. It was edgy journey but hardwork, dedication and sacrifices must come first before you can garner your much-awaited and deserved triumph.