Junior and Senior High Graduation Celebration at Harapan Bangsa School, Modernhill

School graduation is an occasion that students, parents and teachers alike have been anticipating. It is an important moment in educational life, which marks the achievement of students in completing a certain stage in their education. School graduation is not just about putting on a toga and receiving a diploma, it is also an important marker of the transition to a new chapter in a student's life. School graduation is an event that has a deep meaning. First of all, it is a moment that commemorates years of effort, hard work, and dedication of students in completing their education. This is a time to celebrate their academic accomplishments, personal achievements, and progress in personal and social development.

on June 7, 2023, Harapan Bangsa School, Modernhill, held a graduation procession for the junior and senior high school levels. Taking place at the Harapan Bangsa School Facility Building, the graduation ceremony began at 9:00 AM. For this academic year, the number of graduates from Harapan Bangsa School, Modernhill, Pondok Cabe is 64 graduates, with details of 43 students from junior high school level and 21 students from high school level. This year's graduation ceremony was attended by Mrs. Indra T. Honoris, Deputy Chairman of the Yayasan Pendidikan Harapan Bangsa Indonesia, Mr. Purnawan Sutiono, Vice Deputy Chairman of the Yayasan Pendidikan Harapan Bangsa Indonesia, and school principals from other schools under the Yayasan Pendidikan Harapan Bangsa Indonesia..

After opening remarks from Mrs. Indra T. Honoris as Deputy Chairman, Mrs. Melany Kusumawati Gigir as Head of School and principal of Harapan Bangsa Modernhill senior high and Mrs. Sisilia Juni Arianti as junior high principal, the procession began. There was a bit of a surprise from this year's graduation, the introduction of Mr. Agustinus Joko Purwanto who will serve as principal of Harapan Bangsa Modernhill senior high replacing Mrs. Melany Kusumawati Gigir who will only serve as Head of School at Harapan Bangsa Modernhill School. Ms. Asih Yuniastuti as the representative of the parents of the graduates gave a speech thanking Harapan Bangsa Modernhill School for its partnership in educating their children.

As is tradition, the graduation ceremony also included the announcement of the best academic achievements of the graduates in English, Mandarin, and academics. In the junior high school level, Nethania Latisha Anjani from 9A class received the award for best academic achievement. The best English achievement went to I Made Adrian Wisnutama, and the best Mandarin achievement went to Michelle Chairul. In the senior high school level, the best academic achievement in the social program went to Zefanya Greecia Mandey. Angellyn received two awards: best academic achievement in the sciences program and best Mandarin achievement. The best English achievement at the senior high level went to Gerald Adrian.

The graduation held by Harapan Bangsa School marks the transition from one phase of education to the next. Students leave the school institution where they have learned, grown, and created memorable memories. Graduation cements their steps into a future full of potential and provides inspiration to face new challenges in the wider world.

In addition, the graduation at Harapan Bangsa School, Pondok Cabe offers appreciation and recognition to students for their achievements. The experience of seeing students walking on stage and carrying out processions in toga robes strengthens their sense of pride and success and provides motivation to continue to grow and achieve success in the future. Not forgetting the graduation of Harapan Bangsa Modernhill School, Pondok Cabe also provides an opportunity for students to express their gratitude and pay respects to the teachers and school staff who have accompanied them on their educational journey.

Despite the various shortcomings that exist, the graduation of Harapan Bangsa Modernhill School, Pondok Cabe is a meaningful and important moment in the student's educational journey. This is a moment to celebrate achievements, reward student and teacher dedication, and provide inspiration for other students. School graduation strengthens the bond between students, teachers and parents, and reinforces educational values ​​in society. As an event that is celebrated with great pride.

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Anton Fitrianto.