Diploma award ceremony at the Rákóczi College’s Vocational High School
On July 12th, 43 students of the Ferenc Rákóczi II Transcarpathian Hungarian College’s Vocational High School received their diplomas. The ceremony was held at the Roman Catholic Church in Beregszász.
The event began with an ecumenical service. János Molnár, the episcopal vicar of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Munkács, the parish priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese in Beregszász, Sándor Zán Fábián, the bishop of the Transcarpathian Reformed Church and Szabolcs Virág, Greek Catholic priest delivered sermons.
After the national prayer and the hymn of the college were performed, István Csernicskó, the rector of the Rakoczi College, welcomed the attendees.
“I feel today like a student preparing for an exam, having answered the questions but during the long wait doubting if he has answered everything correctly. Whether the answers are correct will only become clear much later. You, dear graduating students, have answered many questions from your teachers during exams, and since you are here waiting for your diplomas, you have undoubtedly answered most of them successfully. However, the real questions will come only now, after receiving your diplomas, and everyone must find the answers for themselves. This is not easy, but I hope you find your place in this ever-changing world,”
he said, putting his message to the graduates.
Following this, Katalin Soós, the director of the Vocational High School, summarized the past academic year. She highlighted that despite the challenges of the year, many students achieved excellent results in various academic competitions, with 11 graduates receiving honors diplomas, and this year for the first time, teachers were professionally qualified according to the new regulations, with 19 teachers achieving higher qualifications.
“This occasion always holds special significance for us as we look back on the past year and celebrate those who have successfully overcome the obstacles. Today, we celebrate not only the achievements but also the perseverance and dedication. Every student’s and teacher’s work contributed to making this a successful year. I am proud of everyone,”
she emphasized.
Sándor Czomba, Secretary of State for Employment in the Ministry of National Economy of Hungary, in his welcome speech, highlighted the importance of commitment and perseverance. He added that the citizens of Beregszász know where they are headed. According to him, this is a developing community that offers opportunities to young people, and the work of the locals strengthens the Hungarian community here and the unity of all Hungarians.
“The diploma that the students receive today shows that the mission provides direction even in the most challenging times,”
he concluded.
Following this, the Student of the Year award was presented, which this year went to Edina Ádám, a third-year student majoring in preschool education.
After the award presentation, fourth-year preschool education students performed the song “Ilyenek voltunk,” and Júlianna Darcsi delighted the audience with a solo song. On behalf of the graduates, Barbara Lenyó, a fourth-year tourism student, expressed gratitude.
Subsequently, the graduates took their oaths, led by Sámuel Ilosvay, a fourth-year applied mathematics student.
After the general presentation of the diplomas, the graduates received their well-deserved certificates from director Katalin Soós, rector István Csernicskó and president Ildikó Orosz, followed by the student anthem.
Next, the third-year students of the Vocational High School bid farewell to their peers, with Edina Bahus, a tourism student, giving a speech, and Anasztázia Taracközi, a preschool education student, reciting a poem.
“Throughout life, people yearn for safety, stability and predictability of the future. However, life is characterized by instability. During your studies, you experienced that life is constantly changing—first with COVID, then with the war. We may not have been prepared for this, yet one constant in life is change. I hope that over the past four years, your teachers have prepared you to handle change. I wish you success in the world,”
concluded president Ildikó Orosz.
Finally, representatives of the historical churches asked for God’s blessing on the lives and work of those present.
The ceremony concluded with the singing of the Szózat.
Anita Kurmay
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