My congratulations to the academic awardees, completers and graduates of Payao NHS School Year 2021-2022. Graduation and completion mark an important event in the life of every learner. Finishing this challenging school year is remarkable. It has been a school year of extraordinary hard work and dedication not only for the learners but also to the teachers and parents in dealing and coping with the distance learning modality. My dear learners, you have just marked another significant milestone, you are very special in the sense that you will go down in history as graduates and completers during these trying times of pandemic. The hardships and dedication you have gone through had been paid off. Continue to struggle for your education to achieve your desired goal. Wherever you will be, and whatever laudable endeavor you will undertake, always fill your heart with love, your mind with truth and your hand with service. As you leave the portals of your Alma Mater you have our prayers. My congratulations also to our beloved parents, thank you for being cooperative partner of our school, your untiring support is a reflection of your unconditional love for your children. To the hardworking, committed and dedicated teachers and staff, thank you very much for your burning passion to educate and serve our learners. My deepest gratitude also to our Public Schools District Supervisor for the continued guidance and support, the LGU of Santa Barbara, to our PTA Officers, to the Punong Barangay of the school catchment barangay and to the rest of the stakeholders for the unwavering support and services extended to our school. Thank you so much. Once again, congratulations and may God will continue to protect and bless us all.