𝑱𝑯𝑪𝑺𝑪 𝑳𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝑯𝒊𝒈𝒉 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑯𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒔 𝟖𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈-𝑼𝒑 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

With pride and celebration in the air, the JHCSC Laboratory High School held its 8th Moving-Up Ceremony for the Junior High School Class of 2025 on April 30, 2025, at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur. Carrying the theme “Henerasyon ng Pagkakaisa: Kaagapay sa Bagong Pilipinas” (Generation of Unity: Partners for the New Philippines), the ceremony signaled not just the end of the academic year but also the beginning of new aspirations for the thirty-four completers.

The event was attended by faculty members, staff, parents, and distinguished guests, including Dr. Juvy T. Empalmado, Public Schools District Supervisor; Dr. Starr Clyde L. Sebial, Dean of the School of Teacher Education; and Mrs. Anita S. Abansado, President of the Parent-Teacher Association. Their presence lent honor and significance to the occasion, which served to acknowledge the accomplishments and resilience of the students as they completed their junior high school journey.

Dr. Nimshe Pastrano, Laboratory High School Coordinator, formally opened the program with a heartfelt welcome address. “Today is not only a day of celebration but also a time for gratitude,” she reminded the students. “May you never forget the people who stood by you—your parents and guardians—whose sacrifices made this moment possible.” Dr. Pastrano also led the ceremonial presentation of the candidates for completion, which was officially accepted by Dr. Sebial and confirmed by Dr. Empalmado, followed by the awarding of completion certificates.

Adding inspiration to the occasion, guest speaker Ms. Kathleen Joy E. Bayocot-Padilla shared the story of a young girl who triumphed over life’s hardships through grit and determination. Her message encouraged the completers to stay resilient and hopeful as they prepare for the next chapter of their academic lives.

The ceremony also recognized academic excellence by awarding honors and special citations to outstanding students from Grades 7 to 9, alongside the Junior High School completers. Representing the batch, Jasmine Bella A. Peco, the student with high honors, delivered a message of gratitude, expressing heartfelt appreciation to the parents, teachers, and mentors who guided them throughout their journey.

More than a celebration of accomplishments, the event marked a meaningful transition as the students prepare to enter senior high school—equipped with new knowledge, values, and a more profound sense of responsibility for the path ahead.