My heartfelt greetings to all of my fellow Ateneans! This
is indeed a celebration! I have never been so excited to share some thoughts to
a lot of people.
First of all, I would like to thank God for giving me life –
a life that I can share to the people I love. Lord, I know that the struggles
we face are just indications of our very own capacity to solve them in the most
efficient and effective manner.
To my family, friends and to all the supporters of my
co-awardees, I thank you for always showing your warmest care and love. There
will come a time that we can repay all the sacrifices you do just to make sure
that we are safe and refined individuals.
To our mentors, faculty staff and school administrators, my
deepest gratitude to all of you for being instruments of change and advocates
of excellent education. You serve as inspiration to us all. Please continue to
guide us so that we may not be able to enter the path of doom. Thank you so
much!
Excellence is a habit. It is not a mere act observed for
just a couple times. It should be demonstrated in our everyday living. It is a
continuous process. We may find something extra-ordinary, but as times pass by,
new things of greater worth emerge for our eyes to see or utilize.
Neither have we settled for less nor for mediocrity. The
world is so vast and dynamic to remain ordinary at the middle of unique
possibilities. Be proactive! Become leaders of your own lives. It is never been
too late to reveal your true self to the entire universe – not for a sheer
entertainment but for a grander purpose. Remember that you were not born to
follow the trend – yes you may do so – but be ready to make innovations by
yourself or with the help of others.
Neither have we settled for what is already present. We are
the advance forms of Earth creations. We are the hope of restoring balance and
social justice to the world. Let us all cooperate in striving for brilliance
that is, quality in everything we do. Don’t be stagnant water, but rather a
flowing current of crystal-clear water. We can make a transformation, even just
a simple one because once all of these simple changes are combined; we can see
a massive sphere of human revolution to betterment. If you have something
worthwhile to say, do not hesitate to speak for our own welfare. Stop being
lazy and use your talents and skills for very satisfactory human progression
and environmental protection.
Overcome your fears and become the fear-remover of others.
You have strengths – improve them; you have weaknesses – try to make them
disappear; threats? – Oh, c’mon! You are definitely bigger and wiser than them!
Exceed your known limits and you will discover that there are more things you
can accomplish. Reach your full potential and accept varying degree of
opportunities for your self-development and self-actualization. Just do not
forget to put God at the center of your lives. Have faith in God that all
things happening to you are according to His divine plan.
Lastly, I challenge every one of you to take a step ahead
and make this world a better place to live in for the next generations to come.
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