For AUP-ND Batch 2020

Many years had passed,
happy tears that last

Memories added, 

to some of you thought had faded

 

From us your mentors, 

consider not as your terrors

Because your future 

is part of our duties to nurture

 

We’ve watched you learn and grow

And change from day to day

We hope you’ve come to know

The skills that guide your way

 

May our earnest prayer be like ripples

as we send you to where you can learn more

hoping you bring with you the Bible principles

that may keep you endure


By Ruchel Gagarin Oasan (歐善璐)

Location: Silang, Cavite, Philippines

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