By God’s grace, and through the faith of our Principal and the strength of belief, a dream that my ten-year-old self once saw has finally become a reality.

Through this journey, I discovered what it truly means to lead, to serve, and to belong. It taught me that leadership is not about thinking of oneself, but about showing up every single day — carrying the hopes of many on your shoulders.

The true essence of our prestigious Institution lies in its people. It lives within each of you who carry its spirit forward every day.

So, my dear Anthonians,
Each one of you holds within you a universe of potential. Never shrink your dreams to fit the world; instead, expand your world to fit your dreams. You already have within you everything you need to become whoever you wish to be.

The opinions of others may echo around you, but remember — at the end of each day, the only conversation that truly matters is the one between you and your own soul.

Follow what brings you joy, not what the world expects of you. And most importantly, look beyond yourself — to your school, your city, your country, and the world — and ask, “What can I do to make this better?”

As I leave these corridors, I pray that we all keep the Anthonian Dream alive in all its glory. May we walk forward with grace in our hearts, courage in our stride, and the unyielding belief that we were born not just to exist, but to make a difference.

Because once an Anthonian, forever an Anthonian.