Commencement Guest Speaker Speech Novels & Stories

Sumasabay ito sa bawat galaw na ginagawa nng aking katawan at pagkuwa'y saglit a titigil kasabay nang pagkalma nang aking dibdib. "I feel like, a guest speaker in a graduation ceremony instead of a speaker giving a speech in front of you people with that speech, you see," I shrugged my shoulders at patuloy kong sabi habang ang mikroponong aking hawak-hawak ay nanatili sa aking mga palad at sabay na gumalaw ng kaunti nang aking galawin ang aking braso. Nakatayo lamang ako sa ibabaw ng stage kung saan kitang-kita ko ang kabuuang ganda ng reception hall ng bagong tayong EXellenne Royale.

So the speech ended? "...But above all, we would like to welcome our dear guests today for being here with us despite their busy schedule. To Eng. Lemwell Baltazar, to Dr. Andrew Lopez, to Ms. Rebecca Chua, to Mr. Eduard Navarro, to Dr. Lim Ko, to Ms. Daniela Mondragon and to Eng. Xeno Mañuz, , good afternoon, sir, ma'am. We hope you'll able to enjoy this event with us today." "Gosh partner, ang hirap mag englis. Hahahaha. Anyway, are you ready Arithorianians?! Can't hear you! Are you ready Arithorianians?!"

— tumayo si Sir Richard at naglakad papuntang stage, palakpakan naman ang mga studyante. "Good evening to all the faculty and staff of the university, also to the SCO of this university and to all the students. As the school year will end and the students will graduate, there's a lot of memories that you guys build in our university. I witness everyone's weaknesses, happiness and fears. But behind of those emotion you guys stand up in your feet and face the unfairly world of education. You become brave in every possible way, this party is a despidida for all of you who became part of the university and to those who will bead a goodbye. So tonight, let's enjoy and party until it lasts. Thank

Namamagitan lamang ang maliit na sala. Napapasilip ako sa silid niya dahil umalis na ako kanina lang. Hinatid ni Leon sa aking silid ang mga files na matagal na naghihintay sa pirma ko. Whether accept the invitation or reject it di naman talaga kailangan ng appearance ko. “Master Sean, your Academic institutions want to gladly invite you as their speaker for thier incoming Commencement. They are in different dates.” “I decline. May isang graduation lang akong pupuntahan.”

They gave inspiring speeches for us, graduates. “We have to apologize but our third special guest can’t come because of hectic schedules,” saad ng emcee. “But Mr. Kramer wishes you all the best and a bright future ahead,” I heard disappointment gasps from some of the students. I got confused. Bakit, sino ba ang Mr. Kramer na ‘yon at disappointed sila na hindi ito nakapunta? “Sayang, akala ko ngayon ko na siya makikita ng personal,” rinig kong bulong ng block mate ko.

“CONGRATULATIONS, graduates! Graduate na kayo sa mga exams, quizzes, recitations, pero, may karugtong iyan na pero. Congrats kasi tapos na ang paghihirap natin sa school pero ito pa lang ang simula ng tunay na pagsubok. Ayaw kong sabihin na welcome sa samahan ng mga unemployed but I want all of you to welcome in the world of hope, the stairway to success.” Black toga—ito lang naman ang pinakamagandang regalo na ilang oras lang sa katawan namin pero malaki ang impact sa future. Hapon sinimulan ang programa. Para pagkatapos ay diretso na sa party mamayang gabi. At ito nga, nagbibigay na ng kanyang speech ang speaker. Matagal-tagal din ang ceremony sa dami ba naman ng estudyante.

Ngiti sabay lingon sa gilid ng stage ang kasabay ng sinasabing ‘yon ng host. "Before we begin," nakangiting sabi ng host, glancing toward the side of the stage. "I would like to invite our guest speaker for today, who has just arrived from another engagement. Despite her busy schedule, she graciously accepted our invitation to join us. She is a renowned veterinarian in Australia, an entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for animals, Ms. Charmaine Lazaro."

They all clapped and just nodded before I went down from the podium. Thank you so much for the heartwarming message Doc Gwy. It's an honor for us to be with you today. "the host greeted. " Everyone, let's give another round of applause to our guest speaker, our very own Summa Cum Laude and top 1 for Physician Licensure Examination, Dra. Myra Gwy Valderamos!"

Bumaba kami sa stage at matapos ang bigayan ng mga diploma ay tinawag na si Xander sa stag para magbigay ng kanyang speech. Everyone was silent at lahat ay nakikinig sa anak ko na ismarteng nakatayo sa harap ng lahat. Matapos niyang batiin ang school administration, ang mga magulang at mga guests pati na ang fellow graduates niya ay nagsimula na siyang magsalita.

Napangiti ako lihim na humugot muna ako ng hangin bago mag-umpisa. “Good evening everyone,” Bahagyang pumalakpak ang audience. “Bago ko umpisahan ang speech na ito. Gusto ko lang magpasalamat sa taong nagsabi sa akin anim na taon na ang nakalipas na matatanggap ko ang diploma na ito bilang summa cum laude, pero alam niyo ba hindi ako naniwala sa kaniya,” May ilang nagtawanan at s'yempre kasama ako mahina akong tumawa at tumingin sa asawa ko bumulong ng ‘thank you’. Siya ang nagsabi noon sa akin bago ako bumalik sa college.