Welcome Address

Think about a star appearing on a clear night sky. Its splendour generates in us a mystery leaving question how it came to be. Intensifying from vast nonexistence, mammoth clouds of gas and dust many light-years away are gathered to form an enormous mass. Now, a majestic thing has emerged and as it begins to glow, we stand in awe of its beauty yes! A new star is born.

Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. Dela Cruz, our School Director; Rev. Fr. Carlo P. Del Rosario, our School Chaplain; Mrs. Dina B. Abariso, our High School Principal; Engineer Zulueta, our guest speaker; our administrators, teachers, mentors, and specially dear parents and loved ones; On behalf of the Paco Catholic School High School 2012 graduates, a magnificent morning!

A star is formed out of cloud of cool, dense molecular gas. In order for it to become a potential star, the cloud needs to collapse and increase in density. But from all those pressure, their dazzling brilliance never fails to stand out and shine across unimaginable distances for myriads of years. Our journey here in Paco Catholic School resembles that of a star. We entered high school with a big goal to graduate with pride and dignity, but full of gratefulness. However, this journey brought about many challenges, like decisions to be made and feelings to be nurtured. Nevertheless, the heavy demands of rigorous academics, never-ending piles of requirements, and inevitable influences of modern society as well as technology, were all necessary elements for us to reach this very day, our graduation. Indeed, Paco Catholic School has always been there to support and to mold us into total persons.

Certainly, the assistance of our friends, family, and teachers has contributed immensely to our success. They will be the inspiration and motivation that will help us continue our journey to the galaxy full of boundless possibilities and new horizons.

Today we celebrate the graduation of 660 students, who have committed to and succeeded in studying one of the most challenging modes of learning. We committed long hours of hard work and sacrifice. And as we step to the centennial year, we have lived the ways of a true Paconian as individuals of faith, love and service. So, please join us as we pay tribute to the exuding efforts of todays stars, the PCS Centennial Graduates. A warm welcome to everyone! Lets all together savour this awaited moment.

Thank you and God bless!

Commencement Ceremony 2012: Celebrating 100 Years of Living Nobility