 It is an honor and a privilege to stand before you as the valedictorian of our graduating class. First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to God and to our families who have been unwavering in their support throughout this journey. Your love, encouragement and sacrifices have been the foundation upon which our success rests, to the parents, guardians, siblings and extended family members present here today. Thank you for being our pillars of strength. I would also like to extend my further gratitude to acknowledge the incredible dedication of our professors. You have imparted knowledge, nurtured our talents and instilled in us a passion for learning. Your guidance and wisdom have extended far beyond the confines of the classroom, shaping not only our intellect but also our character. We owe you a depth of gratitude for the countless hours you have invested in our education. We all have our experiences. To describe in one word about my experience at that school would be bitter sweet. I had a roller coaster-like experience both in my studies and other spheres of life. Life brought me in a juncture where I thought of giving up on myself but the constant support from dear ones and my professors made me realize and see my fullest potential. At that school, I witnessed many tough challenges which ultimately led to coming interns with my life. For the record, I was a science student not knowing I would enjoy taking English honors as my subject in the future. I scored pretty well in English papers during my higher secondary while I'm glad that I shifted from science to English arts taking up English as my honors paper. I had my moments of discomfort especially realizing the obscurity of life but now having accomplished this milestone, I can say that I'm content to have experienced all kinds of emotions that has footfully helped me grow. Fellow comrades, today we celebrate not just the culmination of years of academic pursuits but also the development of our individual interests and are also our goal. Our time in college has been a melting pot of experiences, challenges and triumphs. We have learned to overcome these obstacles both academic and other spheres of life. We have emerged stronger and more resilient individuals because of these experiences. Education not being a simple performance of reading and writing, books and exams but also forms of learning and unlearning has proved today to be a multilateral experience. I have gained friendships and I have learned to accept myself from various lenses thanks to the people I call friends. I believe that true success lies in our ability to touch the lives of others, to make a positive impact on our communities, let us strive for excellence not only in our careers but also in our relationships, our compassion and our pursuit of happiness. As we bid farewell to this chapter of our lives, let us not forget to celebrate the journey we have undertaken together, cherish the memories we have created, the laughter we have shared and the bonds we have felt. As we scatter across different paths, let us remember that we are forever connected by the experiences we have shared as a badge. In conclusion my fellow graduates, I stand before you today with immense pride and optimism. We are embarking on a new chapter filled with infinite possibilities and boundless opportunities. As we step into the world, let us be guided by the lessons we have learned, the values we hold dear and the dreams that fuel our aspirations. Lastly, a hearty congratulations class of 2023, dear old pandemic badge. May each of us find success, happiness and fulfillment in our journeys ahead. Thank you so much.