The Parliamentary Group Leader of the Democratic Party, Gazment Bardhi, attended the festive ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the “Aleksandër Moisiu” High School in Kavajë, a school he once attended as a student. In a social media post, Bardhi expressed the special emotions of returning to the school, which, as he stressed, represents much more than a part of his academic education. It is linked to memories of youth, friendships, respect for teachers, and a special bond with his birthplace, Kavajë.
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On the 70th anniversary of the “Aleksandër Moisiu” High School, Kavajë! I gladly accepted the invitation to be part of the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of my high school. A special day, which gave me the opportunity to return to a place where I left behind not only a part of the most beautiful years of my life, but also many memories, emotions and people who have left an indelible mark on my life.
What connects me to the “Aleksandër Moisiu” High School is more than the fact that I was a student there. Three very important things connect me to it, and they are part of my identity: First, my city, Kavajë. A city that for me is a treasure of values, memories and emotions. A city that carries within it the tradition of rare hospitality, civility and nobility that are passed down from generation to generation. A city where roots are never forgotten, no matter where life takes you.
Second, my family. My uncle, Naim Bardhi, a “Meritorious Teacher” and “Honorary Citizen” of Kavajë, taught at this high school for 31 years! I felt a particular pride whenever my teachers spoke of him with respect and extraordinary appreciation. The good name he had left at this school was a precious inheritance, but also a silent responsibility that I felt throughout my years as a student there. It was a special pride to carry that surname in a place where he had left so much respect and so many good memories.
Third, my friends. Two categories of valued people, whom I keep with great love in my memory and heart. On one hand, my teachers, to whom I am deeply grateful. They contributed not only to my academic education but, above all, to my human formation. They passed on to me knowledge, values, kindness and examples that have stayed with me throughout my life. My respect and gratitude toward them never fade. I was immeasurably happy to have the chance to embrace them again in the schoolyard, where they helped shape me as a person.
On the other hand, the girls and boys of my class and my generation, with whom I share the most beautiful memories of those years. I feel truly proud of the journey each of them has made in life, and of their achievements and contributions. It was a special emotion to meet today some of my classmates, who are now teachers themselves at the high school where we were once students together. How beautiful it is to see how time passes, roles change, but the bonds and love for the school remain!
In conclusion, I express my thanks and gratitude to the organizers, the author of the book “Troket peizazhi i 70-vjetorit…”, Mr. Hasan Korbi, the Organizing Board of this ceremony, as well as the Municipality of Kavajë, headed by Mayor Mr. Fisnik Qosja, for their support and contribution in carrying out this event. I wish the “Aleksandër Moisiu” High School many more years of success, continuing to be a hub of knowledge, education and the formation of young generations. Special success to the teachers, students and, above all, the graduating students of this year! I wish that this will be a good year for them, to achieve the best in their lives. There are places where you simply studied, and there are places where you left a part of yourself. For me, the “Aleksandër Moisiu” High School is undoubtedly one of them. Happy 70th anniversary!