...Isaiah Paolo Atienza Lee’s Graduation Speech I thought that the commencement speech I recently gave before the University of the Philippines’ College of Science graduates (excerpted here last week) was pretty good, but it was the student response given by Isaiah Paolo Lee (BS Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, summa cum laude) — known to his friends and teachers as “Pao” — that blew my socks off. (Pao acknowledges that his sister Jillian helped him along with the speech — hurray for sisters!) I later emailed Pao to say that it was the best student speech I’d ever heard, and asked him for a copy to share with my readers, so here it is, and I hope this goes viral: My name is Isaiah Paolo Atienza Lee, and I am not your valedictorian. I am not the best, I am not the brightest, and I am here speaking to you right now because all the other summas backed out. I’m somehow supposed to talk to you about honor and excellence, so let me start with my story. When I was in first year, I almost got kicked out because of Chem 16. I wasn’t even bad at the class. I just had a habit of scribbling on my forearm during exams, which was—in hindsight, understandably — interpreted as cheating. After an unchecked exam and a lot of stress, I ended up with a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome. On the whole, it was a less than ideal way to get psychological support and an 1.00 in Chem 16, but I didn’t fail the class, I didn’t get dismissed from UP, and I didn’t jump off a bridge. I could have, but...
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...Mr. Arthur Luis P. Florentin, FPM, PMAP National President; Ms. Lina A. Aseneta, FPM, Chair of Chapter Committee PMAP National; former Davao Chapter Presidents; guests; PMAPers; my fellow officers; good afternoon. Speaking in front of an audience is always a tough task, and speaking on behalf of PMAP Davao Chapter, adds pressure to the situation. I must admit, I am not really good at this. But, I feel overjoyed and at the same time relieved - Natapos din ang termino ko! But this is mixed feeling of joy & sadness. At this young age, many have mentioned, I was lucky to take this great responsibility. But, accommodating this position during my unprepared times was not be as easy as a piece of cake. It was a turning point in my life. Without the support from our Past-Presidents, my dear fellow officers, new friends from PMAP, for the love of PMAP, I would have lost the battle. There’s a lot to be thankful for. There was the success of PMAP Mindanao Summit, the 1st Regional Youth Conference that was conducted by our JPMAP Davao, the Performance Management Seminar which was conducted by no less than a PMAP National Director, the ever improving General Membership Meetings every month, and the good image of PMAP Davao Chapter here and out of the region. We learned, laughed, loved, gotten into trouble, and most of all matured together. But today doesn't just concern last year’s events, it's also about looking forward into our future. It is important to realize that, in the Human...
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...Valedictorian Speech Parable of the sower Greeting Conclusion thingy Most of us came in as 3 and 4 year olds, some left through the years, but the ones that have stayed have helped us grow in unity. Although people have left and new ones have came, we have made memories with all of them that will never be forgotten Even though we are going to different high schools, we will all still be one family. Classmates Current Teachers Mrs Iacona Mrs Dewan Past Future Parents Memories Jesus’ parable of the sower and the seeds\ Be the seeds that fell in the good soil. Be the seeds that …….. Sets the example We are the seeds of tomorrow’s flowers http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2013:1-23&version=NIV crows- don’t let anyone change your beliefs and morals roots- don’t let the roots of St annes fall off of you after a short time. Hold onto them forever. Thorns- Don’t let anyone hold you back from further growing. St. Anne’s has taught us many values but they cannot teach us all the values of life in the ten or less years we have been here. Wherever you go Good soil- Remember all that you have been taught and understand it. Many of us started school together in Pre-K. Since then we have grown together and shared many fond memories. Some of these were from making volcanoes explode in second grade to modeling in sixth grade. When we were in class with Mrs. San Diego, we always did many extraordinary things. One...
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...Valedictorian Speech Good evening parents, grandparents, siblings, teachers and most importantly Cedarwood’s graduating class of 2013. Today is Monday June 24th, 2013. Please stand for the singing of oh Canada and a moment of silent reflection. –Oh Canada plays-. Please be seated. The graduates for today are all the students in Mr.Malo’s class, all the students from Mr.Sasaki’s class and the entire grade 8’s from Ms.Schopp’s class. If you are graduating today please come up to the podium for a special something. Today the grade 8’s will be graduating Cedarwood and then in September become grade 9’s. Here are the announcements for today. My name is Sujaniya Kailasapillai and, my name is Vikash Gopal. And what an honour it is to be valedictorians for this year. Dr. Seuss says (change your voice) you’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so… get on your way! Grade 8’s, today is the day we have been waiting for since kindergarten. It seems like just yesterday the girls were in the play house having fake tea and biscuits while the boys were busy running around like Spiderman-wink and put hand to the side of mouth- (more like the Joker) trying to torment the girls. Forward 8 years, we sit on our couches eating a bag of Doritos chips and watching the newest episode of SpongeBob square pants with math homework Mr. Malo assigned us that day. Students, this is just one step into our journey. We have a long staircase to go. We are the leaders of the world...
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...The most significant accomplishment that I have achieved is that I was the valedictorian of my class for three semesters. Valedictorian, or the first in the class, is one the biggest accomplishments that a highschooler can get in the sense that it proves that your at the top of your game and that you have the best grades. I was the valedictorian of my class for my whole sophomore year and for the first half of my junior year. I then dropped back down to second in my class. While being valedictorian was my greatest accomplishment, the process of getting back to valedictorian is my current, greatest challenge. The reasoning that I dropped has everything to do with weight of AP and honors classes. Generally, I tend to do better in the Math and...
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...Just as bustles first came into vogue, older ladies were astounded and scandalized by such a fashion. They felt that the swaying of the posterior would be too provocative and that the slimmer skirt showed too much of their figure. Even though for almost 65 years, the stiffness of clothes that the Victorians wore may not have shifted, the idea of beauty changed drastically in this era. From the silhouette to the colours highlighted by the accessories, they all changed a lot. This innovation effects and inspire our designs for many of our clothes today. 1837 signalled in a new silhouette different from the old bulky style of dress. Suddenly, the clumpy sleeves were slimmer and a boned bodice was worn to emphasize their curves. Every woman...
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...Many high schools in the United States have a valedictorian; however, many disagree that there should be a valedictorian. In “Best in Class” written by Margaret Talbot, the author’s use of evidence suggests that Talbot supports the agenda of those who disagree with naming a valedictorian because of the GPA’s of her students. Talbot uses exaggeration and her persona to get her message across. One way Talbot shows her point of view is by using persona. An example being, “Nobody in college cares about your having been valedictorian”(227). This quote is analyzing how when you get to college so many people have been valedictorian and so many have not; however, that title doesn’t matter anymore. What your professors and deans are now looking at,...
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...How to Become Valedictorian * 201,747 views * 31 Editors * Updated 783 days ago Three Parts:Getting ReadyWorking HardStaying Centered Weird Al Yankovic. Kevin Spacey. Alicia Keys. Jodi Foster. What do all of these celebrities have in common? They were all valedictorians of their class. Though being valedictorian won't make you a supermodel or singer, it can set you on an impressive path that can lead you to succeed in your college career and in the world at large. All you need is to have mental toughness, endurance, and an unbeatable work ethic. So how do you do it? Just follow these steps. Ad Part 1 of 3: Getting Ready 1. 1 Start young. Unfortunately, in most cases, you can't just waltz into your high school on the first day of freshman year and decide to be valedictorian. You'll need to have proved yourself in middle school by taking the most rigorous math and English courses that your middle school had to offer. Some middle schools don't have tracking for their classes, but some do offer Honors courses as early as seventh or eighth grade. Being in these courses will set you on a path to honors courses in high school, so make sure you've laid the groundwork for this. * You can move up in English more easily, but once you're "locked" into a math track, it'll be harder to move ahead. For example, if you're in regular Algebra in 8th grade, you'll have to go to regular Geometry in 9th unless you've really proven yourself. Ad 2. 2 Learn how...
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...SHORT HISTORY OF THE ILOILO PROVINCIAL HIGH SCHOOL The Iloilo National High School (INHS) is a provincial high School located in Iloilo City, Philippines. The history of the Iloilo High School dates back to the later part of 1902 when a school called the Iloilo Normal School was established in a two-storey building in front of and across the street of the present Provincial Building (now Casa Plaza) to meet the future need for Filipino teachers. The minimum requirement for admission was the completion of the elementary education in the old Spanish schools. The first batch of teachers were selected from experienced American teachers. The first principal was Mr. Lutz, who, despite his past sixty years, was a very kind and understanding man. The initial enrolment was about 250 and was divided into 5 sections. By 1903, the school had a very active literary society called Philomathean and had also a strong baseball team. In 1904, Mr. Covell succeeded Mr. Lutz as principal. To accommodate more students, preparatory classes were organized. For the first time Filipino students were selected as government pensionados to continue their studies in the United States. Among those selected were Candido Alcazar, Ambrosio Gison, Delfin Jaranilla, Carlos Lopez, Leon Nava, Balbino Palmares, Graciano Rico, Cirilo Torreblanca and Felix Valencia. In 1905, Mr. Maxson succeeded Mr. Covell as principal. The pensionados then were Geronimo Huising, Isabelo Lagniton, Claro Pendon, and...
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...Every day, the average high school student walks into the most intense academic battlefield; a place where lying, cheating, and being a sycophant has become common resorts for people to finally reach the top of their class. If the student makes all the right moves at the right time, then they may have a slim shot at being valedictorian. Ranking students have been a part of the traditional high school system but in 2006, nearly 40 percent of all high schools had stopped ranking their students (Finder).Since then that number is only climbing. Although class ranking systems offer students an incentive to work hard, it may not be benefiting students because it is detrimental to their health, provides little to no practical assets in colleges,...
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...Even before the promotion started, the atmosphere had already shakened up and became tense. I could not believe I was about to leave middle school and start the mystical world of high school. After fantasizing about my future, I decided to take a peek at the audience that awaited us and munch on my valedictorian exclusive muffin. To my surprise, the place was packed with many different faces that looked very content of to arrive here. I noticed how many parents were proud their children were graduating from middle school. Right at the time when I got tired of observing the parents, the valedictorian coordinators came and told us to get into our positions to sit on the stage. Before a minute or two from the start, my comrades and I gave each other high fives and words of good luck. After...
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...The first major change that need to immediately be put in place in the end of school being an environment that fosters competitiveness. Schools have turned into students putting each other down just to bring themselves up. There has been less cooperation and as a result less learning from peers. One of the major reasons our high schools have become such a competitive field is ranking. High schools rank students, for the purpose of selecting valedictorians and helping the 19% of colleges who find ranks particularly helpful in their selection process, narrow down their candidates. This is the start of the fest of competitiveness among students. Similar to Tohe in No Parole Today, with sharing her stories while in boarding school, a personal story...
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...Personal Information Name Address Ogbara Samuel Temitope A-8-9 PV13, Jalan Danau Suajana 1, Danau Kota, 53300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. +60162710569 ogbara.samuel@yahoo.com Nigerian 13th July, 1986. Male A highly motivated, target driven, enthusiastic and versatile person with an outstanding academic record, good interpersonal skill and an excellent attitude to work. Bright, articulate and numerate with excellent communication skills. A person who achieves and surpasses set targets in a challenging and merit driven work environment as well as enhances and develops professionalism through dedication and hard work. Phone Number Email Address Nationality Date of Birth Gender Personal Profile Education and Training 2011 to 2013 KUALA LUMPUR METROPOLITAN UNVERSITY COLLEGE (KLMUC) Wisma Sachdev,16-2, Jalan Raja Laut 50350 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Field of study: BACHELORS DEGREE In Information Technology (CCNS). CGPA: 3.85/4.00 2002 to 2005 OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA. Field of Study: BOTANY. Employment History 2000 to 2003 TAYELOLU MEMORIAL NURSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL. Position Held: School Teacher Managed a class of forty and five students. Labored to transform their moral and mental wellbeing. Inculcated discipline and integrity into their moral and mental fibre, both within and outside the classroom. EBENEZER POLYTHENE COMPANY NIGERIA LIMITED Position Held: Production Manager Supervised the fabrication and design of quality extrusion machineries...
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...Assessment Essay William Raspberry is from a small segregated town in Mississippi, he left this small town to take a job as a reporter. I do believe that his home town plays a big factor in how he feels about the black Americans being referred to as “black”. He has some really great points of view on the subject and how it affects the black children. There are certain images that come to mind when a person refers to a person as black. As I reflect on the article “The Handicap of Definition”, I am reminded of the town where I grew up, it was a small hick town but over half the population was black Americans. There are several statements made in this article that would make any person rethink calling a person “black” and in this paper I will discuss the most important ones to me. The first statement discusses how “black Americans carry one of the heaviest burden and even black children in particular, have to bare the question what it is meant to be black”. (Raspberry, 1982). A part of me agrees with this statement but another part of me feels that black Americans use this burden as a crutch. People make what they want to make out of their lives, if they want to us it as a crutch not to succeed then they will never succeed. It is all about a person’s desire to be an achiever. On the other hand I do feel that many times a person is labeled by their race. If this is the case the person might have to work harder to prove that they are not to be stereo typed. Where I grew...
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...The main students interviewed are Chasidy, Jeremy and Heather, Jessica and TJ and a subject unknown which name was giving “Bill Joe”. Chasidy was for the integrated prom and was class valedictorian but because she African-American the school does not want to accept it. Jeremy and Heather were an interracial couple who was also for the prom but Heather dad did not agree on their relationship and considered himself not racist. Jessica and TJ are also going to the ingratiated prom. Jessica had said that she has lost friend because she was going and because she was friend with African-Americans. During these stories from the different student’s prom is approaching and many White parents and students decide to make their own and separate White prom only. Many African-American students believed that anyone that went to that prom was a racist. The ingrated prom finally came and African-American and White people showed dup and made history...
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