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"I am not dreaming" | Welcome Address (Speech Sample)


Delivered by my niece during the Recognition Program of Bacarra National Comprehensive High School (BNCHS) on April 1, 2019, the same day when she knew she passed the college admission test to where she is currently studying engineering. Because she was and has always been lazy (ha ha), she let me write this speech.

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“Wake me up and tell me I am not dreaming!”

“I said, wake me up and tell me I am not dreaming!”

 

These came from the mouth of a small boy who showed an early interest in flights and airplanes. Before he went to sleep one night, he was joyful in singing with his mom and dad. It might have been “Twinkle, twinkle little star!” He may have been wondered what stars are! Then they had their bed story. And then he fell asleep. Later that morning, he yelled, “Mom, wake me up! Tell me I am not dreaming!” When he was asked, he mentioned with excitement about his dreams. He dreamed that he walks in the moon. Years later, he became a pilot.. then an astronaut .. and later he was the first person recorded to step on the moon. He is the famous… (you said it right) Neil Armstrong.

         

I started my task this morning by sharing to you this brief story I once heard - a small boy who had a dream and then a vision. As we gathered here today, allow me to quote the vision of our beloved school. “Bacarra National Comprehensive High School envisions to produce productive, self-reliant, and globally competitive citizens guided by the highest standards of integrity and culture of excellence, thus, responsive to the challenges and demands of a fast changing and technology advancing society.”

 

Our esteemed Guest of Honor and Speaker, (state speaker’s name);

Municipal, DepEd, and PTA Officials;

Our active and dedicated principal, Dr.Norberto S. Galiza;

Faculty and Facilitative staffs;

Distinguished visitors;

Loving parents;

Fellow students;

Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning!

 

BNCHS is a hallmark of excellence, service, science, and virtue. Another school year has been passed. Another goal has been accomplished. Another dream has been achieved. And we are gathered this morning to celebrate those achievements.

 

Today signifies the culmination of another year worth of friendships, challenges, and opportunities. On this recognition day, may we be reminded to never rest on our laurels. Let us continue to GROW. Continue to be GUIDED. Continue to be GRATEFUL (grateful to our parents and teachers). And Continue to be GOD-FEARING (What we are and what we have is because of Him and all for Him).

 

I am particularly honoured to have been given this opportunity to welcome you all to this recognition day. Welcome everyone present. Thank you and Mabuhay!

 

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P.S. The last part of the speech should have been as follows. But she never had the guts to do it.

When I entered BNCHS 6 years ago, I endeavored and dreamed to excel. (Get a smartphone, take a selfie, and raise the phone with the captured self and the crowd as background) And I woke up like this. TELL ME I AM NOT DREAMING! Good morning everyone!

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