WORDS OF THANKS

WORDS OF THANKS in behalf of Class 2010
by: Gie-O T. Peralta

Our most-revered commencement speaker, Atty. Ronilo A. Beronio, our dynamic president who is known for his distinct leadership style, Dr. Roberto P. Tubaña Sr., our dynamic administrative officials, honorable members of the academe, very supportive families and friends, visitors, fellow graduates, good morning!

Today is a special event to note in our personal history because it marks a milestone in our long journey through life. Yes, this is an achievement, this is an accomplishment! But more importantly, this significant occasion opens another door for us to start a new beginning. Now, as we take our first step to begin another chapter in our lives, we look back to the years when we entered the gates of our beloved institution, the Abra State Institute of Science and Technology. We perceived a great challenge for us to survive. We accomplished things we never thought possible, we broke boundaries and with caution, we pushed ourselves to the limit just to prove we can. We had classes we loved, classes we hated, days we wished would never end and days we wished had never begun. We laughed, we cried, we dreamed, we hoped. These cherished experiences have shaped what we are today.

The flag of victory is now in our hands ready to be hoisted. Our race to the finish line is over. Despite the insurmountable challenges in pursuit to academic excellence, we have proven that we are strong enough and we have made it after all!


Therefore, it is imperative that we thank the loving people who contributed much to the attainment of success in all our undertakings. Thank you is not enough, but they say “words aptly spoken are apples of gold in the setting of silver.”

In behalf of the graduates of 2010, I take honor to thank our Alma Mater, the Abra State Institute of Science and Technology, for being the perfect venue for quality education. You embraced us despite our weaknesses. Undoubtedly, you prepared us very well for the future. To the administration and support staff, and to our dear teachers, we are very grateful for the efforts you made. Forever, you are carved in our hearts.

Kadakayo nanang ken tatang, mama ken papa, innang ken ammang, mommy ken daddy, napalaus unay ti inkam panagyaman ti naisangsangayan a panagayat yo kadakam nga annak yo. Ado a ling-et ken sakripisyo ti imbubus yo tapno agbalin kami a nasayaat a tao. Ita, isagot mi kadakayo daytoy a ballaigi kas panagyaman mi. Ay-ayaten da kayo unay, unay!

(To you nanang and tatang, mama and papa, granpa and grandma, mommy and daddy, our heartfelt gratitude for you love to us your children. Lots of perspiration and sacrifices you have made for us to be molded as the best individuals. Today, we are giving you this achievement as our thanks giving. We love you so much!)

To our friends and foes who became parts of our lives, we say thank you for the worthwhile experiences we shared. The camaraderie that we established will surely last for a lifetime, wherever we will be.

Above all, we thank God for giving us strength and wisdom to survive. All praises and glory are unto you, Oh God. Be always at our side as we proceed to our endeavor in our chosen career.

In closing, I want to thank everybody who are here today in celebrating with us this most-awaited moment, our graduation day! You are witnesses to our joys and triumphs as we stand on the threshold of an uncertain future. But today it calls for a celebration!

Once again, our sincerest thanks and gratitude to all!