The Zenith Special Graduation Issue

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As this year's commencement speaker, VP Sara Duterte connects with SHS Graduates with her inspiring speech.

VP SARA TO GRADUATES: Never let go of your dreams

By Dominic R. Comia & Julliene Trisha O. Casulla

n a momentous graduation ceremony, the Secretary of the Department of Education and Vice President of the Philippines, Honorable Sara Z. Duterte delivered her inspiring speech, filled with wisdom and encouragement to the audience eagerly listened to the words that resonated with hope and motivation. The Honorable guest first greeted the graduates, families, and faculty members by congratulating them on hosting its 8th Annual Graduation Ceremony held at Allen National High School and the graduands' first step on their new chapter of their lives. Vice President Sara "Inday" Duterte shared that she didn't attend her own graduation ceremonies except when it was her high school graduation because her teacher told her that she can't move to college if she didn't attend the graduation ceremony. The reason was that graduation ceremony take so long that she had to wait to be called after 399 of 400 students. But she now regrets her decision in the past and realizes that graduation ceremonies are not only for the graduates but also for the parents and teachers who have supported and educated them She also encourages the graduates to attend such ceremonies as it is meaningful to their love ones and giving a sense of fulfillment.

She had a childhood dream and envisioned of becoming a pediatrician when she was 4-6 years old. She pursued this dream in medical school but faced many challenges and found it difficult. Feeling the pressure to have a diploma that everyone expected her to have, she felt she couldn't return to her

province of Davao without it. She then gave a lesson that she learned in life

She expressed, "Sometimes, instead of aspiring for the impossible, we should follow paths that lead us to a place where we can reach our full potential. It is in this place that we become excellent individuals, capable of serving others, our communities, and our nation with excellence. Politics was not the garden I cultivated while growing up. I never dreamt of becoming the Vice President of the Philippines. Instead, I dreamed of becoming a doctor. However, God had a different plan for me. God's plan is something we cannot change or fortify; it will simply unfold.

Nevertheless, we should never diminish the value of dreams, no matter how late in life we may find ourselves in situations that break our hearts and spirits

She also told the graduates that while they are young, aim for the brightest stars and never give up. "Even if it seems impossible to reach, seek opportunities that align with your values and allow you to contribute to something greater than yourself. Never let go of your dreams..", she said.

Nearing her closing remarks, the DepEd Secretary and Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Z. Duterte, surprised the graduates and the teachers by giving each one of them a one thousand peso as a gift by achieving this milestone and for fulfilling all the requirements in their academic year.

WHAT'SINSIDE

NEWS

ANHS holds it's 8th commencement exercise . . . on page 1

OPINION

Children of Tomorrow : Molded through the K-12 Program . . . on page 4

FEATURE

To you . . . on page 4

SNAPSHOTS

Graduation Day Highlights . . . on page 5

Allen National High School is abuzz with excitement as the Class of 2023 which encompasses 591 graduates bid farewell to their high school years and embarked a new chapter in their lives as they participated in the 8th Commencement Exercises held at Allen National High School Multipurpose Hall, Allen Northern Samar, July 13, 2023

Themed “K to 12 Graduates: Molded through a Resilient Educational Foundation,” this year’s graduation ceremony aims to celebrate the resilience and accomplishments of the graduates who have overcome numerous challenges throughout their educational journey.

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ByDominicRComia&JullieneTrishaOCasullaALL SMILES! SHS Graduates excitedly put on their big smiles on cam as the ceremony gets started.

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"Do not be afraid to fail, because the light inside you is stronger than your failure."

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CELEBRATE! School heads and DepEd Officials congratulate academic excellence awardees as they receive their medals and certificates

It started with a procession of the graduates,parents,facultymembersand esteemed guests and was followed by the commendation of grandaunts who have achieved academic excellence awards. 65 Accountancy Business and Management (ABM) graduates, 37 generalacademics(GAS),251Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMS), 75 Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM), 163 Technical Vocational Livelihood Track (TVL) who came from different barangays of Allen and nearby municipalities marched their way to receive their diplomas symbolizing the completion of the graduates’ high school journey and the commencement of a newphaseintheirlives.

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John Albert C Vistan, this year’s valedictorian encouraged his fellow graduatesinhisspeechtobecomelikea diamond, the most precious gems in the earththatcanharnesspressuresastime goes by. He also pointed out that fun is an investment of one self but do not forgettohavebalanceinallundertakings asastudentandasateenager.

Present also in the event was the Municipal MayorofAllen,Hon.JoseArturoD.Suanwho congratulatedallthegraduateswhoalways strived for excellence and teachers who helpedthemtopersevereandmoldthemto whattheyarenow.

One of the highlights of the graduation ceremony was the presence of the distinguished guest, the Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) and Vice President of the Philippines, Hon. Sara Z. Dutertewhereinherpresenceaddedasense of honor and prestige as she graced the eventmakingitanunforgettableexperience forthegraduatesandattendees.

The entire Allen NHS community extends their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for a bright and successful future of ourdeargraduates.#

INSPIRE! John Albert C. Vistan, STEM with high honors gives his inspiring valedictory speech about life, love and hardships throughout his academic journey

'TheShowMustGoOn' NgayongGraduation

Written by: JUSHUA B VETONIO

Nanaig pa rin ang galak sa puso ng isang mag-aaral nang natuloy ang paggawad ng parangal sa kanya sa tulong ng Schools Division Superintendent Gaudencio C. Aljibe dahil hindi umano narinig ng kanyang magulang na siya ay tinawag na sa entablado

Si Sarahlyn L Baldoza na nabibilang sa seksyonDenmark,namulasaHumanitiesand SocialSciencesStrand(HUMMS)aynagtapos nang may karangalan ngayong araw Siya ang naturang mag-aaral na sinuotan ng medalyaniSDSAljibe.Lingidsakaalamanng nakararami, hindi siya nasamahan ng kanyang mga magulang dahil sa hindi sila umanonakarinignangsiyaaytawaginupang tanggapin ang kanyang medalya sa entablado Gayunpaman, siya ay umani ng masigabong palakpakan ngayong araw, Hulyo13,2023,saMataasnaPaaralanngAllen para sa pangyayaring makapagpapatunay na“Theshowmustgoon”

Ang kwento na ito ay naghihimok sa mga indibidwal na hindi dapat mawalan ng pagasa sa harap ng mga pagsubok sa buhay Sana’y mapagtanto ng bawat isa sa atin na kung ikaw man ay dumating sa punto na pakiramdam mo’y naiwan ka na sa ere o wala na ang taong aagapay sa iyo, pakatandaan natin na sa kabila ng lahat ng ito ay may ibang taong darating para umagapaysaiyo “Masmaigingmag-isipng

KAGALAKAN! Isang masigabong palakpakan ang ipinagkaloob ng kapwa gradweyt sa isang mag-aaral matapos itong sabitan ng medalya ni SDS Aljibe.

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Herwillingnesstobevulnerableandtransparent aboutherownstrugglesnotonlyhumanizedher as speaker but also offered a source of inspiration and hope to those facing similar challenges Her powerful narrative served as a testament to the transformative power of educationandthedetermination,hardwork,and perseverancerequiredtoachievesuccess.#

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SAGLIT NA SANDALI! Schools Division Superintendent Gaudencio C. Aljibe nagsilbing magulang sa isang mag-aaral sa maikling sandalihabangiginagawadangparangal.

MEETANDGREET! After her speech, VP Sara Duterte engages and congratulates the graduates for their impeccable achievement forthisacademicyear2022-2023.

Children of Tomorrow:

MOLDEDTHROUGHTHEK-12PROGRAM

WRITTEN BY: GIAN AIRIE F VILLACORTES

At last, the end of the school year has come. For graduating students, to properly bid farewell to the school, a graduation ceremony is held for them. Thisyear'seventwillcenteronthistheme, "GradweytngKto12:HinubogngMatatag naEdukasyon(Kto12Graduates:Molded through a Resilient Educational Foundation ). This theme is present in every school's graduation ceremony in the Philippines. The theme was said to be made in mind to specially honour the rough path prepared by the Philippine Educational System that the Filipino studentstooktoreachtheirachievement.

The Department of Education (DepEd) expressed that the reason for this theme wasthatitemphasizesthat,graduationis not only a celebratory milestone but also asymbolofresilience,agency,andgritof Filipino learners honed by a solid basic educationsystemthatisresponsivetothe changingneedsoftime.

The theme suits the journey of the students very well. It embodies the challenges and obstacles the graduating students went through to stand on their current stage. It shows that their journey throughtheK-12programiswhatshaped them to become deserving of their current achievements. The theme showcases how the Philippines' Educational System makes the most of the potential of Filipino students. This kind of success and improvement would be unreachable without the help of the K-12 program

And now, these successful graduates from the K-12 program is out to reach their dreams and gain more success in the world. With the resilient educational foundation, each graduating student went through, they are now ready to face future challenges with ease This year ' s graduation theme sums that all up. It is theperfectfittoshowhowmuchtheK-12 program can help a student to achieve success.#

To You

WRITTEN BY: FIONA VENICE VETONIO

Whilereceivingadiploma,itcanbeasign of an end For some people, it also represents an entirely new beginning. Once you have finished your basic education, you will be equipped with life skills, including 21-st century skills, nourished self, and tenacity. Regional Director Evelyn R. Fetalvero, CESO IV feels that it is important to recognize the value of a strong education system while also celebratingtheselifeskills.

Thepersonificationofawomanwho values leadership, professionalism and a passion for her job in the Department of Education is RD Evelyn R. Fetalvero CESO IV Her abilities and knowledge to convey aspiritedandwisemessagetothebatch of2022-2023arebeyondquestion.

In her message, she emphasized that K-12 curriculum must necessitates that pupils be taught with 21st-century competencies. This is made up of skills in technology, innovation, life, career, communications, and information media. Students can adjust to the changing world as it continues to rotate with the helpoftheseabilities.

GRADUATION DAY 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

To You

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Settingprioritiesandtakingcareofyourselfcan benefit you in the long run since it will benefit both you and the community you live in. A better future, attitude, mind, and path for you mayarisefrompursuingthis

Your dreams are yours to fulfill. Thus, being tenacious is crucial to embody in this situation. There is always the opportunity to give up, but this does not always have to be your decision The hardest challenges in life can occasionally come your way, but if you don’t let yourself get discourageeasily,youcanovercomethemall.

All in all, these skills just prove that education can change us in any aspect. As you take further step to a new chapter of your life, you have these skills to accompany and guide you throughout your new found journey This new journey may be bumpy ride to success, but surelyitwillendupwiththefeelingoffulfillment and gratitude. Receiving your diploma always validate your interest in education and the pursuit of your knowledge and growth Again, congratulationsgraduates!#

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EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF

FELICITAS

(WORDS OF GRATITUDE)

WRITERS:

CARL SALDY L. MANAOG

GIAN AIRIE R. VILLACORTES

JULLIENE TRISHA O. CASULLA

DOMINIC R. COMIA

FIONA VENICA A. VETONIO

JUSHUA B. VETONIO

LAY-OUT ARTIST:

ANGELLICA JULIE R. ORBASE

PHOTOJOURNALISTS:

AUBREY Z. ALMAZAN

ALEXA NOELLE C. LAGUE

ADVISERS:

AUBREY JANE BATILES

ARIES AMPUAN

CHRISTIAN SAMPAYAN

NESSIN ARCEGA

MELANIE PADILLA

On behalf of Allen National High School , we express our heartfelt gratitude to the following stakeholders in making this event a successful one.

office of the vice president

Mayor Jose Arturo d. suan

Vice Mayor Christan Lao

LGU-ALLEN

543rd Engineering Construction Battalion brigade

804th Infantry Battalion

1st Northern Samar Police Mobile

Allen MPS

Allen MDRRMO

43rd IB

AMOEC

TESDA

803rd IB

Seaside Villa

CONGRATULATIONS!

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