Graduation is a momentous occasion that marks the end of a chapter and the

beginning of a new one in the lives of students. It is a time to celebrate

their achievements, reflect on their journey, and look forward to their future.

Good morning/afternoon/evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the

graduation ceremony of the class of 2023. We are delighted to have you all
here to celebrate this momentous occasion with us. Today, we are here to
honor the achievements of our graduates who have worked hard and
persevered to reach this milestone in their academic journey. We are also
here to express our gratitude to the teachers, parents, friends, and well-
wishers who have supported and guided them along the way.

This is a day of joy and pride for all of us. It is a day to reflect on the past,
cherish the present, and look forward to the future. It is a day to celebrate
the power of education, the value of learning, and the potential of each and
every one of our graduates.

We have a wonderful program lined up for you today. We will have speeches
from our distinguished guests, awards and certificates for our outstanding
graduates, and a musical performance by our talented students. We hope
you will enjoy the ceremony and join us in congratulating our graduates on
their success.

Thank you for being here and making this day special for us. Let us begin the
ceremony with a prayer/invocation/national anthem (choose one according
to your preference).

Opening Prayer
We are delighted to have you all here to celebrate this momentous occasion
with us. Before we begin the ceremony, let us bow our heads and offer a
prayer of thanks and blessing to God.

(Prayer)

Dear God,

We thank you for this day that you have made. We thank you for the gift of
life, the gift of education, and the gift of your presence with us. We thank
you for our graduates who have worked hard and persevered to reach this
milestone in their academic journey. We thank you for their teachers,
parents, friends, and well-wishers who have supported and guided them
along the way.

We ask you to bless this ceremony and all who are gathered here today. We
ask you to bless our graduates as they embark on a new chapter in their
lives. We ask you to fill them with your wisdom, grace, and love. We ask you
to guide them in their future endeavors and help them to fulfill your purpose
for them.
We pray that you will always be with us, in good times and bad, in joy and
sorrow, in success and failure. We pray that you will always be our source of
hope, peace, and joy.

We pray all this in your holy name.

Amen.

Thank you for joining us in prayer. Let us now begin the ceremony with a
warm welcome to our chief guest (name and title) who has kindly agreed to
grace this occasion with his/her presence.

Introduce Guest of Honor

Ladies and gentlemen, we are honored and privileged to have with us today
some distinguished guests who have kindly agreed to grace this occasion
with their presence and share their valuable insights and experiences with
us. They are:

(Name and title of the first guest of honor), who is (brief introduction of the
first guest of honor, such as achievements, awards, positions, etc.).
(Name and title of the second guest of honor), who is (brief introduction of
the second guest of honor, such as achievements, awards, positions, etc.).
(Name and title of the third guest of honor), who is (brief introduction of the
third guest of honor, such as achievements, awards, positions, etc.).
Please join me in giving them a big round of applause. (Applause)

We are truly grateful and humbled by their presence and we look forward to
hearing their inspiring words and wisdom. Thank you for being here and
making this day special for us.

Speech from the Chancellor/Dean/Head

of Institution
Ladies and gentlemen, we have now come to the most awaited part of the
ceremony, the speech by our esteemed (chancellor/president/dean/other
official) of (name of the institution). He/she is a visionary leader, a
distinguished scholar, and a passionate educator who has dedicated his/her
life to the pursuit of excellence and innovation in (field of study).

He/she has been instrumental in shaping the vision and mission of our
institution and in fostering a culture of academic excellence, research
excellence, and social responsibility among our students, faculty, and staff.
He/she has also been a source of inspiration and guidance for our graduates
who have benefited from his/her wisdom and experience.

We are honored and privileged to have him/her with us today to share

his/her thoughts and insights on this momentous occasion. Please join me in
welcoming him/her with a thunderous round of applause. (Applause)

(Chancellor/president/dean/other official) sir/madam, the stage is all yours.

Speech from Guest Speaker

Ladies and gentlemen, we are delighted and honored to have with us today a
very special guest speaker who has kindly accepted our invitation to address
our graduates and share his/her valuable insights and experiences with us.
He/she is (name and title of the guest speaker), who is (brief introduction of
the guest speaker, such as achievements, awards, positions, etc.).

He/she is a renowned (profession) who has made significant contributions to

the field of (field of study). He/she is also a (role
model/mentor/leader/activist/philanthropist/etc.) who has inspired and
influenced many people with his/her (vision/passion/courage/creativity/etc.).
He/she has also been a (friend/supporter/partner/etc.) of our institution and
has shown great interest and enthusiasm in our graduates and their future
endeavors.

We are truly grateful and humbled by his/her presence and we look forward
to hearing his/her inspiring words and wisdom. Please join me in giving
him/her a warm and hearty welcome. (Applause)

(Guest speaker) sir/madam, the stage is all yours.

Conferral of degrees and diplomas

Ladies and gentlemen, we have now reached the most important and solemn
part of the ceremony, the conferral of degrees and diplomas to our
graduates who have successfully completed their academic programs and
fulfilled all the requirements of their respective courses of study.

The conferral of degrees and diplomas is a formal recognition of

the academic achievements and hard work of our graduates who have
demonstrated their knowledge, skills, and abilities in their chosen fields. It is
also a celebration of their perseverance, dedication, and resilience in
overcoming the challenges and difficulties that they faced along their
journey.
We are proud of our graduates and we congratulate them on their
remarkable accomplishments. We also acknowledge and appreciate the
support and guidance of their families, friends, teachers, mentors, and well-
wishers who have helped them reach this milestone.

To confer the degrees and diplomas, I would like to invite (name and title of
the authorized person) to come forward and announce the names of the
graduates. (Authorized person comes forward)

(Authorized person) sir/madam, please proceed with the conferral of degrees

and diplomas. (Authorized person announces the names of the graduates
one by one and hands them their degrees or diplomas as they come on
stage. Applause after each name)

Thank you, (authorized person) sir/madam, for conferring the degrees and
diplomas to our graduates. Please give a big round of applause to all our
graduates once again. (Applause)

Graduates, you may now move your tassels from right to left to signify your
graduation. Congratulations! You have made it! (Applause)

Speech from Best Student

Ladies and gentlemen, we have now come to a very special part of the
ceremony, where we will hear from some of our best students who have
excelled in their academic performance and have been selected to represent
their respective batches and programs.

These students have not only achieved outstanding grades and honors, but
have also demonstrated leadership, creativity, innovation, and social
responsibility in their academic and extracurricular activities. They have
been role models and inspirations for their peers and juniors. They have
made us proud and we are honored to have them as our graduates.

To deliver their speeches, I would like to invite (name and title of the first
student speaker) to come on stage and share his/her thoughts and
experiences with us. (First student speaker comes on stage and delivers
his/her speech. Applause after the speech)

Thank you, (first student speaker) for your wonderful speech. We appreciate
your insights and reflections. You have truly captured the essence of your
academic journey and the values of our institution.

Next, I would like to invite (name and title of the second student speaker) to
come on stage and address the audience. (Second student speaker comes
on stage and delivers his/her speech. Applause after the speech)
Thank you, (second student speaker) for your amazing speech. We admire
your achievements and aspirations. You have shown us how to overcome
challenges and pursue excellence.

Finally, I would like to invite (name and title of the third student speaker) to
come on stage and share his/her views and sentiments with us. (Third
student speaker comes on stage and delivers his/her speech. Applause after
the speech)

Thank you, (third student speaker) for your inspiring speech. We

congratulate you on your accomplishments and goals. You have
demonstrated how to balance academics and passions.

Ladies and gentlemen, please give a big round of applause to all our student
speakers once again. (Applause) They have spoken from their hearts and
minds, and have given us a glimpse of their hopes and dreams. They have
also expressed their gratitude and appreciation to all those who have
supported them along the way.

We are proud of our student speakers and we wish them all the best for their
future endeavors.

Closing
Ladies and gentlemen, we have come to the end of this memorable and
joyous ceremony. We have witnessed the conferral of degrees and diplomas
to our graduates who have worked hard and earned their academic
credentials. We have also heard the inspiring speeches from our
(chancellor/president/dean/other official), our guest speaker, and our student
representative. We have celebrated the achievements and successes of our
graduates and wished them all the best for their future endeavors.

As we conclude this ceremony, I would like to take this opportunity to

express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all those who have
contributed to the planning and execution of this event. Thank you to our
(chancellor/president/dean/other official) for presiding over this ceremony
and conferring the degrees and diplomas. Thank you to our guest speaker for
sharing his/her valuable insights and experiences with us. Thank you to our
student representative for representing the voice of the graduates. Thank
you to our faculty and staff for their dedication and support to our graduates
throughout their academic journey. Thank you to our families, friends, and
well-wishers for their encouragement and guidance to our graduates. And
last but not least, thank you to our graduates for making us proud and for
being a part of our institution.
Graduates, as you leave this hall today, you are entering a new phase of
your life. You are facing new challenges and opportunities, new hopes and
dreams, new responsibilities and expectations. You are also carrying with
you the knowledge, skills, values, and memories that you have acquired from
your institution. You are joining a network of alumni who have gone before
you and who will go after you. You are becoming ambassadors of your
institution and your field of study. You are making a difference in the world.

We hope that you will always remember your almamater and stay connected
with us. We hope that you will continue to learn, grow, and excel in whatever
you do. We hope that you will always be happy, healthy, and successful.

Graduates, congratulations once again on your graduation. You have made

it! You have earned it! You deserve it!

Ladies and gentlemen, this concludes the graduation ceremony of (name of

the institution) for the academic year (year). Please rise for the recessional.
The graduates will now exit the hall followed by the faculty and staff. Please
remain standing until they have left the hall. Thank you for your attendance
and participation. Have a wonderful day! (Music plays as the graduates,
faculty, and staff exit the hall)

Inspiring Emcee Script for

2023 Graduation & Moving Up
Ceremonies – Ignite the Future
Table of Contents
  Sample Emcee Script for Moving Up or Graduation Ceremony
 A sample emcee script in the graduation ceremony;
o Entrance of Colors
o Singing of Triple Hymns and Invocation
o Welcome Address by the Principal
o Presentation of Candidates for Graduation
o Confirmation and Distribution of Diplomas
o Message by the Schools Division Superintendent
o Awarding of Honors to SHS Graduates
o Words of Gratitude by Mr. Rain T. Villamonte
o Pledge of Loyalty by the Graduates
o Graduation Song Performance
o Acknowledgment and Closing Remarks by Mr. Ronie T. Milao
o Recessional
 Tips on how to effectively deliver an emcee script for a graduation
ceremony:

Sample Emcee Script for Moving

Up or Graduation Ceremony

A emcee script in the graduation ceremony is quite helpful because all

schools will be conducting or celebrating

A sample emcee script in the

graduation ceremony;
Emcee: A radiant morning to all. Today we mark an exceptional day in our
calendar as we celebrate the tireless journey of our students. Welcome, one
and all, to the 4th Senior High School Graduation Rites of Maria Ana High
School with the theme, ______________.

Emcee: As we commence this significant occasion, let’s honor the

strength of our nation with the Entrance of Colors.

Entrance of Colors
Emcee: Now, let us pay homage to our beloved nation and divine
grace as we unite in the singing of the Triple Hymns, beautifully
arranged by Mrs. Reyna L. Ostana, followed by a heartfelt Invocation
by Mrs. Mina N. Solena. Please rise.

Singing of Triple Hymns and Invocation

Emcee: Thank you. Please take your seats. To usher in this grand
ceremony, we invite our esteemed principal, Mr. Roel P. Antipolo, to
deliver his welcome address.

Welcome Address by the Principal

Emcee: Now, we arrive at the highlight of our ceremony – the
Presentation of Candidates for Graduation. We invite Mr. Roel P.
Antipolo to present our accomplished students.

Presentation of Candidates for

Graduation
Emcee: Our accomplished students will now receive their well-
deserved Diplomas. Confirming them is our Schools Division
Representative, Dr. Reymond M. Villaforte, who will then assist in
the distribution of Diplomas along with our principal and our
municipal mayor, Hon. Miquel T. Delos Santos. Graduates, when
your name is called, please make your way to the stage…

Confirmation and Distribution of

Diplomas
Emcee: Let’s now draw inspiration from a special message by our
Schools Division Superintendent, Dr. Reymond M. Villaforte.

Message by the Schools Division

Superintendent
Emcee: Every battle won deserves recognition. Now, we move to
the Awarding of Honors and special awards to our graduates.

Awarding of Honors to SHS Graduates

Emcee: Every success is built on the support and kindness of
others. Let’s welcome Mr. Rain T. Villamonte, with Highest Honors,
General Academic Strand, to express gratitude on behalf of the
graduating class.

Words of Gratitude by Mr. Rain T.

Villamonte
Emcee: As a rite of passage, our graduates will now declare their
Pledge of Loyalty to their Alma Mater, led by Ms. Richelle Anne V.
Rimones, with High Honors, General Academic Strand.

Pledge of Loyalty by the Graduates

Emcee: Celebrating their achievements and their dreams, our
graduates will now present a lively rendition of their chosen
graduation song, “Fight”. Prepare to be entertained!

Graduation Song Performance

Emcee: Every great endeavor is the result of many hands. Let’s call
upon our FPTA President, Mr. Ronie T. Milao, to acknowledge those
who contributed to making this ceremony possible, followed by his
closing remarks.
Acknowledgment and Closing Remarks
by Mr. Ronie T. Milao
Emcee: And now, as we conclude this significant milestone, we
witness the Recessional. SHS graduates, embrace your journeys
with boldness, optimism, and a relentless spirit. Congratulations!

Recessional