Paracelis schools hold graduation ceremonies

PARACELIS, Mountain Province – Two high schools here recently held graduation ceremonies.

Paracelis Technical and Vocational High School recently held its commencement exercises for Junior High School even as implementation of the K-12 curriculum was met with uncertainty by students, parents, teachers.

They said they were apprehensive on what will happen after pioneer students of the new curriculum will finish their four years education in Junior High School.

The completion ceremony was focused on grade 10 students who completed requirements for Junior High school.

The grade 10 pioneer students were the first to experience changes of the educational system.

PTVHS principal, Lucio B. Banggollay said graduates will realize that after two years additional education, they will be confident to have acquired a specialization in skills development with academic diploma.

This, as Anonat National Agricultural and Vocational High School held its graduation ceremonies with Rep. Maximo B. Dalog as guest speaker. Dignitaries were welcomed by barangay captain, Bonifacio I. Ramos and council members.

The message of the congressman focused on "stakeholders' partnership towards sustainable and development." According to him, investment for quality education for the young generation was worthwhile for future development.

He said he would work for improvement of roads in Paracelis and projects for school development.

Mayor Gavino L. Bucok said he will continue to support the school's educational development.

 Vice Mayor Lorenzo D. Carpio said joint venture of stakeholders was the key to  realization of programs and activities of schools in the district.

Awardees were cited by ANAVHS school head, Dr. Ma. Marissa A. Balao-as for their support and cooperation to academic and significant endeavors of the school.