PROGRAMME Part III – CLOSING EXERCISES(immediately after the Thanksgiving

Mass)
Part I – PROCESSIONAL MARCH
(SJS Covered Court to the Church)  National Anthem Eloisa B. Tila
Grade 12 – ABM
Graduates and Parents  Surigao del Norte Division hymn
General PTCA Officers  Bacuag Hymn
SJSAA  School Hymn
Guest Speaker
 CEAP Hymn LCD Presentation
Faculty Members
Municipal and Barangay Officials  Words of Welcome Rico II F. Manliguis
Division Representatives Grade 12 - STEM
Celebrant and Concelebrants  Presentation of the Candidates
For Graduation Jocelyn C. Rivas
Part II – THANKSGIVING MASS School Principal
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Church
 Recommendation of the Msgr. Edito N. Alcala,
(12:30 p.m.)
DCS, VG, MESL
Presider: Msgr. Antonieto D. Cabajog, DD Candidates for Graduation SDSS Superintendent
Bishop of Surigao
 Confirmation and Speech Dr. Nelia S. Lomocso,
Commentator: Mr. Lenito A. Samonte CESE
Grade 10 St. Dominic Class Adviser Schools Division
Superintendent
Readers: Selected Graduating Students
 Cap and Tassel Ceremony & Msgr. Antonieto D. Cabajog,
Choir: Magnificat Choir DD
Distribution of Diplomas Bishop of Surigao
Mass Offerers: Graduates Msgr. Edito N. Alcala, VG, DCS
Grade 7-11 Honor Students SDSS Superintendent
Parents  Introduction of the Mr. Lito L. Wines
Admin, Faculty & Staff
Guest Speaker Grade 11- Class Adviser
Whole Johnian community

 Commencement Address Julieta R. Virtudazo, Ph.

D.
SGOD Chief
Department of Education
 SJS HYMN
 Chorus The Graduates
We love you
 Recognition of the Loyalty Awardees Oh Saint John’s
Temple of our precious souls
 Pledge of the Graduates Arnold G. Deloso We are here for you
Grade 12 – STEM
To defend and fight
 Alumni Oath Engr. Jair E. Balberan
Willingly giving all our lives
SJS Alumni President
Together we shall show you
 School Hymn Hya Shane T. Tejume Our devotion always true
Grade 12 - STEM It’s far from being forgotten
By your faithful sons and daughters

When we from thee depart

Full of knowledge and of arts
We thee forever honor
With all our strength and vigor

Loyal to thee we shall remain

You standard we shall all maintain
We serve thee forevermore
In sadness or in happiness

PROGRAM
 Saint John’s School SPECIAL AWARDS
Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
LEADERSHIP AWARD:
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL PTCA PRESIDENT – JAMERO, RIZ ROJA N.
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE…
ATHLETICS:
MESSAGE BELOY, BRYAN DAVE P.
On this remarkable affair, I wish to convey my warmest
congratulations to our senior grade graduates, proud parents, ARTS:
passionate teachers and dynamic administrators of our beloved CAGAMPANG, VINCE JOIE O.
Saint John’s School. We celebrate this notable event with so
much pleasure and enthusiasm as we come to reunite with our COMMUNICATION ARTS:
family and friends. MANLIGUIS, RICO II F.

SCIENCE:
“Walking with young, setting hearts on fire!” The theme DIMEN, JUN PAUL M.
for the 64th Graduation Rites tells us about the on coming
journey of our children. After the paramounting event they must MATHEMATICS:
have to take another phase of education, and this is the MANLIGUIS, RICO II F.
beginning of a more complicated and challenging tasks ahead.
So, being a parent, it is our obligation to continue giving a never SOCIAL SCIENCE:
ending love and support and most of all to guide them, to DIMEN, JUN PAUL M.
develop their necessary skills and strong integrity, so that
WORK IMMERSION:
he/she will grow to become a responsible member of the
TUTOR, FELIX J.
community, whose life is embodied with Christian Values and
Formation. Thus, paying there way of fulfilling their faih as the RESEARCH/INNOVATION:
hope and future of our motherland if not the whole world. DIMEN, JUN PAUL M.

It is indeed a great day for all of us. Hand in Hand let u

give thanks to God for the continued blessings we have received DEPORTMENT AWARDEES:
everyday, and for this momentous occasion. DIMEN, JUN PAUL M.
GO, LUCY T.
Once again, congratulations and best wishes to you
graduates!

(SGD) CARLOS N. DIMEN

SJS General PTCA President – Senior High
 Candidates for Graduation
SPECIAL RECOGNITION S.Y. 2018 – 2019

FOR SCIENCE:
DIMEN, JUN PAUL M.
STEM ABM
FOR JOURNALISM: BOYS
CAGAMPANG, VINCE JOIE O. BOYS
1) *BALACUIT, DARWIN G.
FOR PERFORMING ARTS: 2) *BELOY, BRYAN DAVE P. 1. *ALAPAG, GLENN I.
JAMERO, RIZ ROJA N. 3) *CAGAMPANG, VINCE JOIE O. 2. *EDJAO, REY A.
4) *CAÑON, BON LLOYD W. 3. GALEON, RAYMART L.
5) *DELOSO, ARNOLD G. 4. NARDO ROLDAN
FOR WINNING 2ND PLACE IN THE DIOCESAN SPORTSFEST BIBLE QUIZ
DIMEN, JUN PAUL M. 6) *DIMEN, JUN PAUL M.
7) *GALINDO, JEDIE BOY M.
8) GALLARDO, JOHN LOYD O. GIRLS
9) *JAMERO, ANTHONY L. 1. ALCASURA, KAREEN R.
GRADE 12 ABM Achievers
10) *LOMOTOS, GIL JR. G. 2. CELESTE, IGILYN D.
1. RIVAS, CHERIE D. 11) *MANLIGUIS, RICO II F. 3. COMANDANTE, JERLYN P.
2. TILA, ELOISA B. 12) REYES, REYNALDO JR. A. 4. DALAGAN, JOYCE L.
13) *TEJUME, HYA SHANE T. 5. *DELA PEÑA, JUNIESSA GAIL M.
GRADE 12 STEM Achievers 14) *TUTOR, FELIX JR. J. 6. GALITO, JOSEPHINE U.
15) *UGAY, GRANT U. 7.* INTAS, AIKA XYRA SHIEY V.
WITH HIGH HONOR
1. DIMEN, JUN PAUL M. 8 MESPEROS, SHAIRA MAE N.
GIRLS 9. RIVAS, CHERIE D.
WITH HONORS 1) *ALAAN, NECA ELOISA M. 10. TILA, ELOISA B.
1. DELOSO, ARNOLD G. 2) *CACHERO, CATHY R.
2. GO, LUCY T. 3) *DAVO, ARIANNE I.
3. LASUTAN, TERRY MAE T.
4) GALINDO, MARILOU N.
4. MANLIGUIS, RICO II F.
5. TEJUME, HYA SHANE T. 5) GALINDO, MARYJOY L.
6) *GO, LUCY T.
Class Adviser Mrs. Joella Rose S. 7) *JAMERO, RIZ ROJA N.
Cabillon 8) LASUTAN, TERRY MAE T.
9) MONTINOLA, YREKA KEENEN M.
 Pledge of the graduates
CEAP HYMN
Isang mundong may bagong anyo
I pledge to God and my country to live a life of honesty, industry,
Isang bansang may bagong sigla
Dahil sa ikaw at ako
integrity, and equipped with Christian Values, to help achieve
Natuto sa prinsipyong world peace, for the prosperity of all.
Communion at serbisyong totoo
Kahalintulad ni Kristo I pledge to my beloved parents and teachers to live up to their
Isang huwarang katoliko expectations and to be faithful in work and to be useful in life.

Pagkakaisa sa dunong at gawa I pledge to my Alma Mater, the Saint John’s School, to hold
Pasasalamat sa lahat ng ala-ala higher teaching of righteousness, endurance, and love of God,
Pagbabago ang misyon sa mundo and neighbors, and to give meaning to the ideas which she was
Magagawa sa biyaya ni Kristo always imparted to us since the beginnings, and to maintain her
standard as long as I live.
Ang kabataan: may hamon at alay
Sa ating bayan paglilikod at tulay
Ng pagbabago sa misyon sa mundo So help me God.
Birheng Maria, ang gabay at ang modelo

Isang mundong may bagong anyo

Isang bansang may bagong sigla
Dahil sa ikaw at ako PROGRAMME
Natuto sa prinsipyong SJS ALUMNI PLEDGE OF LOYALTY
Communion at serbisyong totoo
Kahalintulad ni Kristo
Isang huwarang katoliko
We, the new members of Saint John’s School Alumni
Association, ever mindful & grateful to the knowledge and
Bago! Bago! May bagong anyo! training unselfishly imparted and given to us by Saint John’s
Bago! Bago! May bagong anyo!
School, do hereby pledge now and forever our unwavering
Communio! Communio! Serbisyong totoo
Maging isang huwarang Katoliko
loyalty to our Alma Mater which we promise to make manifest by
actions that will aid in accomplishing her mission to provide
Christian education to all who may wish to acquire the same, in
Isang mundong may bagong anyo
Isang bansang may bagong sigla likewise imparting and giving such knowledge and training to all
Dahil sa ikaw at ako who may come after us.
Natuto sa prinsipyong
Communion at serbisyong totoo
Kahalintulad ni Kristo
Isang huwarang katoliko
 Saint John’s School
Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL PTCA
Officers
Faculty & Staff School Year 2018-2019
School Year 2018 – 2019
PROGRAMME
President Mr. CARLOS N. DIMEN
Vice-President Mr. NILO J. ALAAN
Secretary Mrs. GERLIE M. DELA PEÑA
Msgr. Edito N. Alcala, DCS, VG, MESL SDSS
Treasurer Mrs. LIGAYA W. CAÑON
Superintendent
Auditor Mrs. CECILIA T. MANLIGUIS
Fr. Renato R. Duarte, DCS School
Contact officers:
Chaplain
1. Mrs. RUBILYANETH O. BESANDE
Mrs. Jocelyn C. Rivas School
2. Mr. HERMAN M. LASUTAN
Principal
Mr. Vicente Reden T. Tabacon School Guard
Muse Mrs. JANETTE C. MONTA
Escort Mr. LITO L. WINES
PROGRAMME

Mrs. Joella Rose S. Cabillon Grade 12 Adviser

Mr. Lito L. Wines Grade 11 Adviser
Mr. Lenito A. Samonte Grade 10-St.
Dominic Adviser
Mrs. Richel C. Galindo Grade 10-St.
Benedict Adviser
Mrs. Bregida G. Odtojan Grade 9 -St. Cecilia
Adviser
Mr. Neils Jay G. Lomotos Grade 9-St. Agnes
Adviser
Mrs. Cerina G. Dagondon Grade 8-St. Therese
Adviser
Mr. Noveto Z. Lincuna Grade 8-St. Paul
Adviser
 Graduation song
Saint John’s School
Bacuag, Surigao del Norte

MESSAGE A Million dreams

Hugh jackman, michelle williams
Dear Graduates,
I CLOSE MY EYES AND I CAN SEE EVERYNIGHT I LIE IN BED
THE WORLD THAT’S WAITING UP FOR ME THE BRIGHTEST CPLOURS FILL MY HEAD
Graduation is an important milestone in your life. It marks THAT I CALL MY OWN A MILLION DREAMSARE KEEPING ME AWAKE
the ending of your childhood, which can be a little sad. But do THROUGH THE DARK, THROUGH THE DOOR I THINK OF WHAT THE WORLD COULD BE
not fret, this is just the beginning. High School graduation means THROUGH WHERE NO ONE’S BEEN BEFORE A VISION OF THE ONE I SEE
BUT IT FEELS LIKE HOME A MILLION DREAMS IS ALL IT’S GONNA TAKE
another step towards your dreams. Hence, do not dwell too
A MILLION DREAMS FOR THE WORLD WE’RE
much on sadness. Reminisce the good times you’ve had, learn THEY CAN SAY,THEY CAN SAY IT ALL SOUNDS CRAZY GONNA MAKE
from your mistakes and look forward to a brighter future. Your THEY CAN SAY, THEY CAN SAY I’VE LOST MY MIND
hard work has paid off! However, it isn’t over. You have a few I DON’T CARE, I DON’T CARE, SO CALL ME CRAZY HOW EVER BIG, HOW EVER SMALL
WE CAN LIVE IN A WORLD THAT WE DESIGN LET ME BE PART OF IT ALL
months of respite before you begin another battle to chase your SHARE YOUR DREAMS WITH ME
dreams. ‘CAUSE EVERY NIGHT I LIE IN BED YOU MAY BE RIGHT, YOU MAY BE WRONG
THE BRIGHTEST COLORS FILL MY HEAD BUT SAY THAT YOU’LL BRING ME ALONG
As you go on your journey, do not forget the lessons you A MILLION DREAMS ARE KEEPING AWAKE TO THE WORLD YOU SEE
I THINK OF WHAT THE WORLD CAN BE TO THE WORLD I CLOSE MYEYES AND SEE
learned within the four corners of the classroom. Honor the A VISION OF THE ONE I SEE I CLOSE MY EYES AND SEE
sacrifices of your parents, teachers and loved ones have made A MILLION DREAMS IS ALL IT’S GONNA TAKE
to ensure that you will reach this moment. Appreciate the A MILLION DREAMS FOR THE WORLD WE’RE GONNA EVERY NIGHT I LIE IN BED
MAKE THE BRIGHTEST COLORS FILL MY HEAD
support they have given your throughout these years. And lastly,
A MILLION DREAMSARE KEEPING ME AWAKE
in whatever you do, always remember to put God first. THERE’S A HOUSE WE CAN BUILD A MILLION DREAMS, A MILLION DREAMS
EVERY ROOM INSIDE IS FILLED I THINK OF WHAT THE WORLD COULD BE
Congratulations graduates! Make your parents and WITH THINGS FROM FAR AWAY A VISION OF THE ONE I SEE
THE SPECIAL THINGS I COMPILE A MILLION DREAMS IS ALL IT’S GONNA TAKE
teachers proud! EACH ONE THERE TO MAKE YOU SMILE A MILLION DREAMS FOR THE WORLD WE’RE
ON A RAINY DAY GONNA MAKE
God bless you all!
THEY CAN SAY,THEY CAN SAY IT ALL SOUNDS CRAZY FOR THE WORLD WE’RE GONNA MAKE
THEY CAN SAY, THEY CAN SAY WE’VE LOST OUR
MINDS
I DON’T CARE, I DON’T CARE IFTHEY CALL US CRAZY
ENGR. JAIR E. BALBERAN RUNAWAY TO A WORLD THAT WE DEIGN
SJSAA President
 WORDS OF GRATITUDE
THANK YOU…
SAINT JOHN’S SCHOOL
Dear parents and guardians Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
for entrusting your children to us
and supporting all our efforts and endeavours
to give you the best High School curricular offerings,
and to all of you,
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who have extended to us
your financial, moral, and spiritual support
which make this Closing Exercises a great success,
64 Graduation Rites
MARAMING SALAMAT PO!!!

SJS Admin, Faculty & Staff Theme:

ANNOUNCEMENT “Walking with the young,
Enrolment for grade 7 to grade 12 for the SY 2018-2019 is going on
Please bring the following: Grade 7 – Grade 6 Form 138 (Report
Card) NSO Birth Certificate (Photocopy only)
setting hearts on fire”
Php 300.00 registration/enrolment fee

Grade 7 – Grade 12 Form 138(Report Card)

NSO Birth Certificate(photocopy)-for transferees only March 19, 2019 (1:00 p.m.)
Php 300.00 registration/enrolment fee

Classes begin June 11, 2018

SEE YOU THEN…

(You are cordially

invited)
 Diocese of Surigao Republic of the Philippines
VICARIATEOF SAINT AGUSTINE PROVINCE OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Municipality of Bacuag
Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR
OFFICE of the PARISH PRIEST and School Chaplain
My warmest greetings to all the graduates of St. John’s School for the
MESSAGE school year 2018-2019.
I would like to convey my sincere and warm
My dear Graduates, go forth in life to achieve your dreams, but don’t
greetings to all graduates of Saint John’s School for this forget the reasons and the people who make the journey worth the
school year 2018-2019. trouble. Be thankful to God for giving your life and perseverance in
COGRATULATIONS! studies, to your parents for their love and support, as well as to your
mentors who molded you with knowledge. skills and good values.

My dear graduates you have successfully ended Be proud of yourselves being the product of this noble institution
and complied academically all set requirements which inculcated you with Christian education. Knowledge and
needed in Senior High School. You are now ready to education cannot be stolen from you. But the wisdom from the
pursue your dreams and aspirations in the Tertiary Lord will help you decide which paths to walk through. Keep
Level of Education. I hope and pray that God in His walking by faith for God has great plans for you.
abundant love and mercy showers His blessings to all
Make the most out of the knowledge you learned from school.
of you now and forever. Your accomplishments will take you far. Keep working hard and
thrive to success for soon you’ll reap the fruits of your efforts
As your chaplain, may I remind you now and and hard work.
always please interiorize all the learnings that you have
acquired in your six years stay in your Alma Mater and Congratulations and Happy graduation!
put them into practice. Prayer, Sincerity, Purity of
intention and diligence are tools necessary for Success.

(SGD) FR. RENATO R. DUARTE, DCS

Parish Priest (Sgd.)FELICISIMO C. CEBEDO
Municipal Mayor
 Republic of the Philippines
Always you
(SONG TRIBUTE TO PARENTS)
Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region I’VE BEEN TO SO MANY MOMENTS IN YOU TOOK ME IN YOUR ARMS
DIVISION OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE LIFE AND YOU RESCUED ME FROM THE
WHERE I CAN’T FIND ANYONE TO TURN DARK
MESSAGE TO BUT YOU… AND NOW I’M FINALLY HOME
ONLY YOU…ALWAYS YOU I FEEL SAFE CAUSE NOW I’M WITH YOU
Congratulations on your well-deserved success. It’s your AND WHEN ALL THAT’S AROUND ME
graduation day!!! This is such a wonderful event that comes to every ARE FALLIN’ CAUSE YOU ARE MY LIFE
student and parent’s milestone. But your hard work isn’t over after YOU WILL REMAIN THERE STANDING YOU ARE MY STREGTH
hurdling this journey. It is just a break before you enter to another new JUST FOR ME I CAN’T FIGHT A BATTLE ALONE
battlefield of life. ONLY YOU ONLY YOU I CAN MAKE IT THROUGH WHEN I’M
WITH YOU
This year’s theme, Unity in Diversity: Quality Education for All, IN MY WEAKEST TIMES, YOU WERE SO CAUSE YOU ARE MY SHIELD
serves as your guiding principles. Don’t be afraid of the different STRONG YOU ARE MY SWORD
races, and culture that you may encounter in pursuing your dreams WHEN ALL HOPE IS GONE, YOU CARRY YOU’RE BREATHING LIFE INTO MY
because as Filipino, you deserve to succeed. You have your own talent OWN HEART
as well as that capability to survive and win. KAYANG KAYA NYO YAN! I DRAW MY STRENGTH FROM YOU ALL GOOD LOVE THAT I HAVE COMES
WHEN I COULD NO LONGER FIND ANY FROM YOU
Be strong enough and bear in mind that knowledge and OF IT IN ME.. ALL GOOD LOVE THAT I HAVE COMES
education can’t be stolen from you and the wisdom from the Lord will FROM YOU
help you decide which paths to walk through after you earned your YOU ARE MY LIFE
diploma. Prepare for tomorrow and brace yourself for new challenges YOU ARE MY STRENGTH YOU ARE MY LIFE
you will face ahead. I am positive that you can do magic as you I CAN’T FIGHT A BATTLE ALONE YOU ARE MY STRENGTH
struggle to pursue your dreams. Have the bravest heart to win the I CAN MAKE IT THROUGH WHEN I’M I CAN’T FIGHT A BATTLEALONE
battle of life. WITH YOU I CAN MAKE IT THROUGH WHEN I’M
CAUSE YOU ARE MY SHIELD WITH YOU
Lastly, my heartfelt congratulations also to your parents for YOU ARE MY SWORD CAUSE YOU ARE MY SHIELD
their undying love and support to all your undertakings for without YOU’RE BREATHING LIFE INTO MY YOU ARE MY SWORD
them you might not belong to the group who will be marching this HEART YOU’RE BREATHING LIFE INTO MY
very special day. Of course, to the teachers who in one way or another ALL GOD LOVE THAT I HAVE COMES HEART
have a big part in your success in this second ladder of education. FROM YOU ALL GOOD LOVE THAT I HAVE COMES
ALWAYS YOU FROM YOU
CONGRATULATIONS!!! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU. GOD ALWAYS YOU…………ALWAYS YOU
BLESS… I’VE BEEN LOST IN THE MIDDLE OF NO ALWAYS YOU…………ONLY FROM YOU
WHERE ALL THAT LOVE THAT I HAVE COMES
AZUCENA L. SIMBOL, PhD AND I CAN’T FIND MY WAY HOME FROM YOU
I’M SO LOST WITHOUT YOU ALWAYS YOU
District Supervisor
BUT YOU HAVE PULLED ME THROUGH
Private Schools Division Coordinator