April, 1987.
Manila, Philippines
We made it. After four years of schooling, we made it to
that day. Earlier that week, we received our diploma. That night was party
night. We all gathered at the ballroom and celebrate. Instead of our white uniform
or scrubs, we were in our best outfit, really to save the world.
As the class president, I delivered a short speech. I do not
remember the whole speech; this is what I remember:
“IF YOU GIVE A PERSON A FISH, HE EATS FOR ONE DAY.
IF YOU TEACH A PERSON HOW TO FISH. HE EATS FOR THE REST OF
HIS LIFE.
Class 87, we were taught how to fish. Now let’s go and save
the world!”
The class cheered and we head confidently into our future.
