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A Report on Graduation Ceremony

On the 28th of February 2019 Yamasaki Senior High School held their Graduation ceremony. The students of the third grade that had successfully passed all the prerequisites of the school, finally received their diplomas of completion today. 

With many family members and friends in attendance, the ceremony started with wonderful music provided by Yamasaki Senior High School’s accomplished brass band, with the graduating students entering in fine order. The students and attendees were welcomed and each graduating student was individually introduced. The ceremony then proceeded with the upmost formality and respect that Japan is renowned for. The National Anthem and school song were sung, and this was followed by speeches of encouragement, and recognition for all the students had achieved over the three years.

Student representatives both gave speeches recalling many of the highlights of their time at Yamasaki Senior High School, and many students were moved to tears. Although it is a time of celebration, it is also a time of reflection and an acknowledgment that relationships will change as they all follow their individual pursuits in life. Many students will be attending universities and colleges across the country, while others will begin careers in employment, so there was inevitable sadness in parting ways.