by: Roxanne Novelette F. Cristobal
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy student Carl John C. Dela Cruz, stood out among the 434 graduates after being awarded as the only Magna Cumlaude batch 2019 during the 62th Commencement Exercises held at OLPC-C quadrangle, March 29.
Eight BSA students: Kathleen L. Albano,Daisy Mae S. Allabo, Marieliza M. Calub, Leo Andray E. Dugo, Zyra l. Evangelista, Crystal Fria A. Magusib, Bhea A. Santos, Jazle L. Talosig and 2 from the BSED students: Rosille Kei B. Ramirez, BSED-Math and Jessica J. Gilo graduated as Cumlaude.
Clad in black caps and gowns with colors depicting their courses, graduates celebrated with the theme: “Pillarican Education: Empowering the Youth as Agents in Building Community of Disciples”.
Thirty from Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) including 2( students Major in Pre-School); 45 from Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) (composing of different fields of specializations: 7 Filipino, 10 Biological Science, 1 Physical Science, 18 English, 2 Mathematics, and 8 Values Education with Religious education majors; 48 Masteral students; 31 Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA); 53 Bachelor of Science in Accounting Technology (BSAT); 27 Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim); 120 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) (including 56 students Majoring in Financial Management, 45 in Marketing Management); 19 in Human Resource Development Management, 19 Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management (BSHRM); 26 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), 20 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCOmE), 2 Bachelor of Library and Information Science, and 12 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
JINSP. Bernadette G. Tomas, guest speaker inspired the graduates as she shared her words of wisdom and experiences throughout her journey. She also asked the students to stand and to offer a “salute” to their parents as a sign of gratitude because according to her, if it weren’t for their parents love and support, the students will not be called graduates.
“We may know what we want, but he knows what’s best for us. We may have our own plans, but his plans are far better. We may not understand why things happen, but it’s done with accordance in his will. We may be lost in the dark, but light and hope comes after to those who stayed loyal to them. Life is fair because it’s unfair to everyone. Life is boring when you are not experiencing any kind of trouble. Life is truly challenging. Life is too much to handle at times but believe me there is just one solution to all of that. Always trust our Lord he just wants the best for his children. He loves us all,” Carl John C. Dela Cruz, BSA-IV (Magna Cumlaude) shared in his words of gratitude.