On August 8, 2022, the High School Annual Reading of Honors was held at the HS gym. The event gathered onsite students, awardees and their parents, faculty, administrators, and staff to a celebration of excellence for XSEL school year 2021–2022. Online students were able to view the program through a live streaming on the school’s Youtube channel. 

Ryan Kendrick Lim (XS ’16) was the guest speaker for the event. He was introduced by his formerMath and homeroom teacher, Mr. Ferdinand Aguila (SHS Math Curriculum Leader) who fondly recalled Ryan’s determination in in academics and  active involvement in school activities. The full speech may be viewed here. 

Ryan delivered a very meaningful and relatable speech to both the students and teachers. One of the most memorable parts of his speech was when he said: 

So here I am, just an alumnus, standing in front of you, telling you that it’s too soon. It’s too soon to throw in the towel, to succumb to mediocrity, to waste the time we have here in Xavier. Each year, each day, each second, it’s your chance to be your best – whether it’s to be a friend, a teammate, or a brother. I implore each and every one of you to treat each moment as a challenge to grow whether it’s in your academics, your clubs, your relationships. I tell myself that even just 1% everyday will compound over time. That much, you owe to yourselves. I continued to push and be disciplined until this day because when I graduated UP, I wanted to leave with no stone unturned, without feeling like I could’ve done more, that I could’ve been kinder, that I could’ve said less, that I could’ve tried harder. No regrets.

A copy of the complete speech may be viewed here. 

The following students were awarded during the ceremony: 

After the awarding proper, Mrs. Ma. Theresa Ladrido, High School Principal, lead the oath taking of the Student Council Executive Board, club and committee heads, and class officers. 

The event concluded with a closing message from Fr. Aristotle Dy, School President, who congratulated the awardees and shared his message about the importance of truth, especially in the current times. 

Photos are provided by the XS Media Team. Video recordings of the event may be viewed below.