Page 7 - The Regent Digest (Special 2024 Graduation Edition)

HEAD GIRL’S ADDRESS cracked the joke of the century. Litlle did we know We picked this as a reminder not only to ourselves
but to everyone who comes and goes through
we would be sat here today exiting as the head girl
and the esteemed Sports prefect. those blue gates. We all can achieve whatever we

put our minds to. And as Miss Amaka would always
Over the past five years, this school has been more tell us at the end of her motivational speeches at
1898 DAYS, than just a place of learning; it has been a vessel the year assembly, “You are capable.” These aren’t

just words, It is an affirmation that I have told my-
of experiences and a font of wisdom. Guided by
45,552 HOURS, the principles of Respect, Responsibility, and Re- self every day for the last 5 years.
sourcefulness, instilled in us by the ethos of Re-
2,733,120 MINUTES, gent, I have grown into a person equipped to face Before I delve further into my speech, I must ex-

tend my heartfelt gratitude. Firstly, to our beloved
the challenges of the world beyond these walls.
5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS, If you asked anyone to describe the set of 2024 parents, whose unwavering support and sacrifices
have enabled us to receive the finest education in
11 DAYS OF MY LIFE, you would be given words like excellent, well-be- Abuja. Your love and dedication are our motiva-

tion, and our stellar IGCSE results will be our testa-
haved, smart, funny, a little bit noisy and most im-
portantly, lovable. Yes, lovable. You would never ment to your investment in us.
Secondary School Abuja. To each of you gath- meet another set of 84 children who grow from
ered here, I may hold the title of Head Girl, but to being strangers to friends and a big family. As of To my amazing mother, who is my role model and

many, I am also a daughter, a sister, a captain, recent, as part of our graduation rituals, we paint- best friend, thank you for always encouraging me
and a leader. Mr. Arthur calls me “Ginga,” while ed a mural. And we picked a house of balloons. It to believe in myself. To my little sister, who always
Mr. Olawyi fondly refers to me as “Oyinbo.” Yet, is said that a house with balloons represents many managed to cheer me up when school became
throughout my time here, I’ve strived to be more things. Primarily, it signifies the desire to break free overwhelming, thank you, I love you both more
JORDAN OGBETUO than titles; I’ve aimed to be a friend to all. from the constraints of daily life, seeking adven- than words can describe. To my incredible juniors
HEAD GIRL ture and new experiences. Such an image also in the crowd; Christien, Affy, Zhaaf, Imam, Chevon,

Reflecting on our journey, it feels like just yester- evokes nostalgia and memories, as seen in the Yahya, and Azzydeen, thank you for always check-

day that 101 young, eager faces entered the Big movie “Up,” where the house is filled with cherished ing up on me. I will miss you all dearly.
t feels surreal to think back to when we first
blue gates of Regent Secondary School. Each moments and the balloons represent the power of
entered secondary school in Year 7, small and
of us brought with us our unique backgrounds, those memories to lift us up and carry us forward. To my wonderful friends; Umar, Adebola, Sere-
Iscared of what the next chapter would bring.
experiences, and dreams. The orientation ses- na, Gesi, Xavier, Charbella, Audrey, Katya, Denzel,
I remember being so tiny, cautious of passing by
sion on that Friday only hinted at the adventure Additionally, balloons are often seen as symbols Debbie, IK, Leon, Tharah, Busayo, Dara, Fati, Ami-
the seniors and worried they might accidental-
ahead, but the reality surpassed any expecta- of hope and dreams, suggesting that one can na, Iorwen, Deedat, and Homachi and so many
ly step on me. But those days are now a distant
tions I had. achieve their aspirations no matter the obstacles. more, thank you for making school more fun. From
memory.
The whimsical nature of a house floating with bal- dancing and singing in the corridors to panicking
I remember being a young eager year 7 sev- loons further evokes a sense of wonder and the and doing last-minute studying for tests, you’ve
1898 days, 45,552 hours, 2,733,120 minutes, 5 years,
en student, sitting down and listening to the boundless possibilities of imagination. created endless memories with me. I will miss you
2 months, 11 days of my life, that’s how long I have
graduating class of 2021 give their speeches on all so much.
been a Student of the Regent. Good morning, es-
why they should be a prefect. In that moment I Moreover, it illustrates the determination and per-
teemed parents, faculty, SLT, Mrs A, my fellow stu-
turned over to urenna and I told her, thats going severance to pursue one’s goals and dreams, even To my sister, guardian angel, and better half, Uren-
dents and the amazing graduating set of 2024.
to be us one day, and we are going to run and if the means to achieve them are unconventional na, I don’t know what I would have done without
I am Jordan Tosan Ogbetuo, honoured to stand
win. After i said that, we both laughed as if i had or challenging. you. Funny enough, when they announced me as
before you today as the 14th Head Girl of Regent

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