Prom Last Will and Testament Speech by Marie Corsine Honor S.

Marie Corsine Uy
Good evening soon-to-be ladies and gentlemen, teachers, and beloved school director. We’ve all
had an astonishing school year full of mistakes, misunderstandings, laughs, smiles, and other
flotsam and jetsam. There have been many times when we had wished that all time would slow
down to a stop, the reason being for that particular moment not to pass us by, that we could relish in
the endless gaiety of life’s delectations. However, every beginning has its end, every alpha has its
omega, every delight has its downfall; and as it is, every freshman will eventually reach his or her
senior year. We, the seniors, used to be amateur freshmen. After four years of mishaps and many,
many other experiences, we have developed into the seniors that we are now. But, at the present,
we are soon to leave this senior year and set foot in a new adventure, a new perspective of life:
college. We will be leaving the domain of Maternelle Academy in less than two months. Two short,
exciting months is all we have left of this school year. Next school year, you, the juniors, will be
called “seniors” in our stead, which will mean great opportunities, responsibilities, and challenges will
be bestowed onto your shoulders and into your hands for you to mold and shape as you see fit.
On today’s occasion, the JS Prom 2015, we, the Seniors of Maternelle Academy’s Graduating Batch
2014-2015 will soon be departing from our alma mater to a new stage in life. We, the seniors, will be
placing on your, the juniors’, shoulders the task of sustaining the name of the senior class. We know
you will perform this task well, as each batch has their own unique identity. We have the utmost
confidence in you. In this will, we entrust to you our assets; here, we pass them on to you.
If the Chicago Bulls have Michael Jordan, and the Lakers have Magic Johnson, then the seniors
have their own basketball MVP’s, specifically mentioning Christian stian Dave Rostata Daep and
Jonathan Sta. Teresa. With their phantom-like footwork and les parfoises stances no one can predict
their must move on the court. They leave their sweaty jerseys to all of the male juniors.
When boredom strikes during class hours, everyone tries to keep himself or herself from falling
asleep, with a few notable exceptions. Proving that their prowess allow them sleep through multiple
rackets, clamors, and chaos, Joshua Bustamante, Jacob Bustamante, Dhanielle Sanchez, and
Shania Gonzaga, the experts in the art of sleeping leave their sleeping pillows to Ulbert Garces, and
Thirdy Abangan, as well as their sleeping trophies to Jarod Erasmo and Algie Dael.
If “a picture is worth a thousand words”, then more than a million pictures would have already been
developed by Dhanielle Sanchez, Shania Gonzaga, Jonathan Sta. Teresa, Jacob Bustamante,
Joshua Bustamante, Christian Daep, Macky Demecillo, and Ahl Khryss Quiapo. With their
generosity in sharing their knowledge at random times, they leave their last chatters, filters, and
selfies to all the all the juniors.
She can dress up in the most sassiest styles possible, and if there is anyone who takes more care of
her looks than this girl, that person would be having facial surgery. The one and only Shania
Gonzaga, leaves her ability to beautify is passed on to another lover of beauty: Tatyannah Collamat.
The baby is now a lady? That is the question, because though smart yet lady-like, she still has to
grow up. Pretty and K-Dot, she will always be our baby girl – the crème de la crème, Dhanielle
Sanchez, who leaves her prudent, pretty, and astounding looks to all the female juniors.
The Voice divas, otherwise known as the girls with the golden voices, Marie Corsine Honor Uy and
Allyshan Mulet bequeath their 24-karat vocal cords to Benjie Abella and Darla Jugno.
“More Than Words” could not apply to these ladies to be mentioned. They could talk nonstop for
hours. The Queens of Talk, Dhanielle Sanchez and Shania Gonzaga, pass on their scepters of
immortal words to Elvie Alvarez and Tatyannah Collamat.
“White hair is the crown of wisdom and experience.” Now, white hair is not always a sign of old age,
and the evidences would be Dwight Torreon and Marian Zosa, who have lots of them. They may be
our grandparents, our youthful lolo’s and lola’s, but pass on their crowns to Tatyannah Collamat.
With every Pinoy movie, there’s always a love team: Kathniel (Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla),
KimXi (Kim Chiu and Xiam Lim), JaDine (James Reid and Nadine Lustre). But among the seniors,
we have our very own Dwight Torreon and Marian Zosa, whose skinny love never fails to amaze us.
This love team is delighted to pass on their chemistry and history to Anne Zosa and Blithe Jan
Gonzales of the juniors.
As fun as hearing echoes in wide spaces is, it’s even more fun to have a live echo repeating after
your words wherever you go, and even adding a joke or two here and there. Famed comedian
Jonathan Sta. Teresa, passes on his talent to make everything so much funnier to both Mekko
Milliares and Jarod Erasmo.
The class of uniforms is an eclectic whorl of Technicolor. But another world of kaleidoscopes exists,
just not in the way you expect it to be. You’ll see the people who follow this dress code most in a
secluded office writing a thousand sentences repeatedly. Motley-clothed Shania Gonzaga, Dhanielle
Sanchez, Jacob Bustamante, and Joshua Bustamante hand over their no-uniform clothing style to
Thirdy Abangan and Algie Dael.
Don’t you ever get both annoyed and amazed with people who eat as much food as a vacuum
cleaner can suck up dust, yet never gain weight? The seniors have their very own food vacuum,
although she isn’t as lightweight as she was before. Mikhaila Dahil donates all her food to Thirdy
Abangan.
Pinoy number one problem: height. But at a 5’10 stature, Jose Miguel Danao has nothing to worry
about. He would be delighted to pass on his towering stature to all of the juniors, males and females
alike… and hopefully partly to the rest of the seniors as well.
We, the seniors, would like to share and pass on our big hearts to you juniors, for we have every
intention and desire to help you in your progress any way we can, whether it be big or small,
extravagant or subtle.
Juniors, we are handling down to you these assets for a more successful year to come. On behalf of
the seniors, allow me to express my thanks and deepest appreciations to the people who have
helped us become who we are today, and who have helped us reach this high a height of the ever-
ascending stepping stones of life.
Thank you Teachers Jess Cajilig, the seniors’ advisor, who wasn’t able to make it to this majestic
event, Rudlyn Mistula, Raymart Gabutan, Camille Cui, Kaye Satinitigan, Lucille Catalan, Jurren
Lacson, Glenn Bazar, Winnie Labra, Ronel Añosa, Maylene Miral, Joy Semblante, Charise Camay,
Leslie Mulet, Valerie Cui, Sir Ramon Cui, Alfreda Busmeon, Analyn Sinugbuhan, Tiffany Ruelan,
Madeleine Torregosa, Judith Ceniza, and Krisani Guille for always encouraging us to do our best
and give 110% at everything we do and have to do.
Thank you juniors for always sharing your smiles when times seem bleak. Keep up the good work –
both in educational and social aspects.
Soon, we may be walking different paths, most probably away from one another. We are soon to be
at a crossroads. We will soon be required to choose which road to take, which yellow brick road to
reach a beautiful, glittering Emerald City. We can only dream, hope, and pray that one day, fate will
decide for all of us to meet again at the right place, time, and situation. Thank you, and once again,
good evening to you all.
(As requested by Sir Ramon for me to post my speech on this website)
— with Jacob Bustamante and 15 others.
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 29th day of February,
in the Year of Our Lord, two thousand and twelve at Sofitel Plaza Manila, Pasay
City, Philippines.

Peace, Love, Spartans.

Candle Lighting Ceremony

BY Ran-neil Tabanan (IV-Obsidian Class President)

A year ago, we, as juniors lighted the candles that would signify our beliefs for a brighter year ahead. Now, as we turn over the message of love and hope,
we believe that the next batch of seniors will continue the cycle of bonding we have in ourselves.
The coming year wouldn’t be easy and smooth - we got to know that during our stay. You may not always look forward to fun filled days. Fourth year
might be stressful and difficult but in the end that’s not what matters. What matters is that you have in yourselves everything that it takes to make you
surpass the rifts and troubles ahead.
A candle signifies hope. Despite anything, there is always hope for everything. You can never lose as along as you have the hope that you'll win. We seek
to pass that hope to all the juniors who will take our place. Just always believe in yourselves.
We hope that the candles we light today leave a lasting remembrance. May the light from these candles guide you to straight paths in fulfilling your
responsibilities, ambitions and dreams. May they always remind you of the legacy we hope to leave behind. That is the message everything can be achieved
if you stand and believe as one. We have showed a bond we hope to share with you, as we know that it’ll help you go through what we have in the past
traveled. We hope you learn from us - our triumphs and mistakes and with this wisdom, may you have a brighter and fulfilling year ahead.
With these candles, we hope that you will keep alive the things we have taught you. So that next year, you may pass the same legacy we are passing on to
you tonight. We have reason to believe you will not fail us.
Entrusting the key of responsibility
BY Ran-neil Tabanan (IV-Obsidian Class President)

In behalf of the senior class, I, Ran-neil Tabanan entrust you this key of responsibility which symbolizes our deepest endeavors in carrying out our duties
as good students and role models of the Atheneum community. May each and everyone of you find the will to fulfill your goals and commitments.
 …CANDLE LIGHTING…

Francis: Let’s keep the fire burning…… we’ve now come to the candle lighting which presents a

hopeful life that awaits us all. To lead and light the torch is no other than Lady Kemika

Barcelona with Lord Leland Lomerio.

Allaine: A friend is a gift to each one of us. Can I be a friend to everyone?

Francis: Surely! You can be! But you know what? There’s a gift of quiet blessing only friendship

can impart.

Allaine: In that case, I strongly agree with you! A friend shared memento with gentle hands, kind

words and caring hearts.

Both: Now, this is the moment to give your simple token to a dear friend while we let our hearts

be filled with the spirit of togetherness. Unleash everyone’s melodious souls, as the

Juniors and the Seniors render the romantic hymn.

PART II – COTILLION

Marbie: The moment we have been craving for has finally come! The night of the Juniors and the

Seniors wherein they have turned to young adolescent full of love and commitment!
Allaine: I absolutely agree with you Empress Marbie… I believe, “Love is a dance step that never

goes out of style; sometimes you stumble, and sometimes you hurt your partner, but

oftentimes, you learn to survive.”

Marbie: I definitely agree with you Empress Allaine… Well, let us fill the atmosphere with love.

The atmosphere radiates the sound of excitement and magic. How I wish Fairy God

Mother will make our dreams come true and fill this night with love magic.

Allaine: It will happen tonight my dear. Fairy God Mother sends her dancing lovely princesses

and their gorgeous princes to delight us all.

Marbie: Really?

Allaine: That’s true! Fairy God Mother Michelle M. Daniel who trained this beauteous pairs will

grant our wishes.

Both: Fasten your seatbelts everyone! As we highlight the dance floor with the gracious moves

of the Juniors and Seniors royalties. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Cotillion Dancers…

Allaine: Please allow us to introduce to you the dancers of the Royal Court………

Both: Ladies and Gentlemen, once again, the Cotillion Royalty. Let’s give them a round of

applause

(AFTER COTILLION)

Marbie: What a nice and great performance! Congratulations to the trainers – Madam Daniel,

especially Sir Mendoza for their unselfish and untiring efforts in training them.

Marbie: It’s nice to give any amount of thanks to the people who worked together for the

success of this majestic occasion, so this time we call in Lady Jonely L. Ocampo, V-

Pres – Junior Organization, for the acknowledgement.

PART III – DINNER

Francis: We’re already reloaded with a lot of wonderful numbers tonight. Meantime, Ladies and

Gentlemen, let’s take a break first and take our dinner, let us pause for a while for a
 minute of prayer to be led by Lady Rachelle Anne Miranda, before we savor our meal

together.

Marbie: While we’re all enjoying our sumptuous meal, we will be entertained with some musical

rendition by Lord John Martin Enaje and Lady Karen Taopo.

PART IV – SOCIALS

Francis: The night is still young and lively. Let’s come now to the next part of our program – the

SOCIALS. May we request our Honorable Attendees – GPTA as well as her Royal

Beauties, to formally open the Socials tonight.

(WHILE DANCING)

Marbie: Everybody is cordially invited and encouraged to dance.

Both: And once again, good evening! Let’s pleasure the rest of the night!

(Awarding)

Marbie: Finally, Ladies and Gentlemen, may I request to stop the disco ball rolling that heated up

the dance.

Francis: Yes! Because we will be giving you the grandest time!

Marbie: Yes, exactly partner! We have come to the rewarding part, the proclamation of the

winners after those marvelous performances!

Both: So brace yourselves, for the blazing announcement of winners!

 Face of the Night (male)

 Face of the Night (female)

 Debonair of the Night

 Star of the Night

 Best Dress (male)

 Best Dress (female)

 Most Romantic Pair

 Dancing King

 Dancing Queen
 King of Hearts

 Queen of Hearts