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Narrative Essay On My Graduation Day

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The morning of 13th October 2014, it was my graduation day. Graduation means more than a ceremony to me. It leads to a new path in life and opens doors to opportunities and the moment for me to chase my dreams. It is time for me to take up the responsibilities and duties of an adult. However, today is the day to celebrate. I have fought the fight, persevered and conquered this obstacle to be where I am right now. The hot morning sun was beaming with pride. It was shining brightly, as bright as the smile on my face. The graduation hall was beautifully decorated all-white. Streamers were hanging across the hallway, balloons of the same colour filled up the space with a custom made banner congratulating graduates. The atmosphere in the graduation hall was bustling with fellow graduates, parents and lecturers. I entered the hall and made my way towards my seat. My fellow …show more content…

Robotically, I marched up the steep stairs towards the stage. My two seconds of fame turned out to be a success but my nerves got the best of me. The screams and cheers from my family and friends seem like a distant memory. Strolling back to my seat, I took a glance up in the stands and saw my loved ones cheering for me. A wave of victory swept over me and I basked in the glory of my reward. “I did it,” I thought to myself. The prize ceremony came to an end and it was time for the last event. The chancellor of our university took the stage and walked towards the microphone. “I congratulate the graduating class of 2017. Now, your valedictorian, Siti Nur’ Aliah, will lead you through the last step of the ceremony.” I took a deep breath and with a composed posture, walked towards the microphone. I proudly stated, “Seniors, turn your tassels!” Loud cheers emitted from the crowd as all graduates turned their tassels on their mortar boards, a symbol of their journey from the past to the future. Before I knew it, the same black mortar boards flew through the air and concluded the

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