Seniors' Last Will and Testament

this is my speech during our JS Prom coz i was tasked to deliver the Seniors' Last Will and Testament. :) this had people crying, no joke. =)) i got some parts of it from my previous blogs.

A few months ago, my friends and I watched Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2. I thought I would snivel upon watching the movie but I didn’t. What had me crying and thinking was what the director said during an interview: We always knew we were coming back, and this time we knew we weren't. We can now see the finish line and we are nearing it day by day. You the juniors are to stay, and we, the seniors batch of 2012 of PWU-JASMS, to leave.

Our batch had its ups and downs. We’ve had a lot of struggles as well as blissful moments during our stay in JASMS. We don't know what to do, or what will happen to us. All we know is that we are going to enter a new field, face new battles, and meet new warriors. But no matter what happens - if we fail to win those battles, if it so happens that those warriors become our adversaries - one thing will always be clear and true: we will forever be a JASMITE. And a JASMITE knows how to fight. A JASMITE will somehow find solutions to problems. A JASMITE WILL NEVER GIVE UP NO MATTER WHAT LIFE THROWS AT HIM. We will depart our beloved school full of dreams, hopes and aspirations for the future. There will never be a year like this so now, we hereby declare this as our Last Will and Testament.

With the guidance and advice of our dearly loved teachers; the knowledge and wisdom gained which cannot be replaced, we now pass on to the incoming seniors the talents and interests of our class with the hope that, before leaving, continue those we left unfinished.

As we finish this four- year writhe and mirth in this school, we hereby leave this last will and testament to our heirs… The Juniors.

• The ingenuity and artistry of artists Michelle Lomibao, Ana Antonio, Nadine Dorin, Yanelle Cayabyab, Anthea Ollero, Jazmine Ke, Daniella Celis and Quiarrah Galang.
• The unquenchable athletic enthusiasm of Mike Ubando, Daniella Ramos, Bianca Apuya, Ira Navarra, Patrick Cabigas, Julian Velante, Anthony Estrella and Louigee Capati .
• The accuracy and precision of scientifically minded and the enthusiasm to solve problems and brain wrecking equations of Melvyn Manalo, Hannah De Guzman and Charles Batugo.
• The debate skill of none other than Nelin Armamento and Kim Reyes.
• The unending supply of English words from Mugsy Pascua.
• The ability to do the body rock from Nicole Lara, Jae Bolivar, Albert Patron, Paulo Capistrano, Jezelle De Guzman, Rebecca Abad and Camille Gabol.
• The exuberance of Daniel Santiago, Rolando Bautista Jr. Angelico Cadag, Arthur Domingo, Chino Ligon and Lyra Quinitio.
• The knowledge of HeyLim Yang in speaking her own Korean language.
• The ability of nurturing the MS Department from Lenny Alvarez, Don Raterta, Philip Pantoja, Marvin Inanuran, Ana Barrios, Wilbert Sy and Wesley Sy.
• The motherly care and love of Via Tabayoyong.
• The ability to cook delicious meals of Rodny Protacio, Deanna San Vicente and Denzel Padilla.
• The capability of Rick Dela Rosa and Erwin Ching to manipulate electronic devices.
• The astounding writing skills of Mary Basco, Nico Garcia, Jericho Miranda and Clare Flores.
• The competence of being able to lead a group of Adriel Arguelles, Gelai Aljo and your truly.

To the Juniors, we leave these qualities to your batch. We leave you the responsibility as well as the privilege, the hardships, the laughter and tears, the disappointments and achievements, and all the things we lived by. Seize the day. Don’t ever complain that each day is going by slowly because the next thing you know, you’re graduating from high school. We often don’t realize how fast time flies. Cherish each moment and be grateful for the people you share it with. Be momentous. As what Anatole France once said, “To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.”

To our school, we are forever thankful for allowing us to undergo high school through the visions and ideals bolstered in this institution as well as imparting the lessons from our experiences.

Lastly, we nominate and appoint our beloved principal, Mrs. Diana G. Gutierrez, the administrators, the faculty members, and all senior class advisers to be the executor of this last will and testament.

In witness, whereof, on this memorable Junior-Senior Promenade, I, Jasmine delos Reyes, now affix my signature on this testament, this 29^th day of February, in the Year of Our Lord, two thousand and twelve at Sofitel Plaza Manila, Pasay City, Philippines.

Peace, Love, Spartans.