09/04/2026
The 9th Graduation Ceremonies of San Julian National High School was successfully conducted last March 31, 2026, at the SJNHS Gymnasium with the theme “Filipino Graduates: Prepared to Lead with Competence and Character.” The event marked a significant milestone in the lives of the graduating learners as they celebrated their academic achievements and prepared to embark on new journeys beyond secondary education. The ceremony was attended by school officials, teachers, parents, confirming officials, and distinguished guests who came together to honor the graduates’ perseverance and success.
The graduation program formally began with the processional led by the Guest of Honor and Speaker, school principal, teaching personnel, and the proud graduates together with their parents. This was followed by the preliminaries, which included Philippine National Anthem through drum and xylophone corps led by Mr. Janseen D. Junio, audio-visual presentations of Prayer, Asean Hymn, Bagong Pilipinas Hymn, Region 1 Hymn, Pangasinan Hymn, SDO1 Hymn and Malasiqui Hymn. The ceremonies officially began with the Opening Remarks delivered by Dr. Celso P. Soriano, SHS Teacher VI, who warmly greeted the attendees and highlighted the significance of the graduates’ academic milestone.
The presentation of candidates for graduation was led by Mr. Joffrey C. Estrada, Master Teacher I, followed by the acceptance, confirmation, and message from Dr. Lamberto L. Ferrer, Jr. A meaningful highlight of the ceremony as the donning of sablay to the Grade 12 graduates. The Guest of Honor and Speaker, Ms. Sheila L. Frias, Teacher I, Rivera Village Elementary School, was formally introduced by Dr. Cynthia R. Lopez, Teacher VI, and delivered an inspiring graduation speech before being awarded a plaque of appreciation.
The ceremony proceeded with the conferment of diplomas and the awarding of medals and certificates to the graduates, facilitated by the class advisers, school administrators, and the Guest of Honor and Speaker. A heartfelt Appreciation Message delivered by Ms. Cherry E. Crisostomo of Grade 12-St. Catherine followed by a solemn Pledge of Loyalty was led by Ms. Grezielyn P. Sapitula of Grade 12-St. Lawrence. The graduates sang their graduation song, Saranggola by Ben and Ben symbolizing gratitude, hope and achievement. The program concluded with closing remarks by Mr. Joffrey C. Estrada, Master Teacher I, and a recessional led by Mr. Janseen D. Junio and Mrs. Jackelyn M. Ocampo, Teacher VI respectively, who served as the Masters of Ceremonies, formally marking a successful conclusion of the Graduation Ceremonies.
Video: Mrs. Ilyncris S. Neduasa
Photos: AC Production