A total of 92 seniors from WVCST Laboratory School marched for the Commencement Exercises for this academic year 2013-2014 last Monday, March 31, 2014.

Thankful to what they have achieved, the class Valedictorian as well as the Salutatorian gave honors to the Laboratory School teachers whom they considered as their second parents in school. They emphasized that despite their attitude as teenagers, the Lab School teachers were very patient with them and molded them to be strong individuals ready to go to College, a statement which was also concurred by the commencement speaker, Mrs. Liberty P. Lego.

As an alumna of Iloilo School of Arts and Trades Laboratory School (Elementary & High School), Mrs. Lego, now Principal III of Jalandoni Memorial National High School, believes that graduating from this institution means being academically ready coupled with an extra advantage of having technical and technological skills. She recalled having been underestimated because of the conventional impression that students from WVCST (then ISAT) were only good at skills rather than academics. However, after achieving her dream of becoming a teacher, Mrs. Lego had proven even to her late father that “success cannot be measured by quantity but rather in what the individual believes he could achieve.” “It is in you on how to make your dreams come into realization, but remember, sometimes God has His own plans and that later we will realize that these are even better plans for us. We should know when to embrace it and be thankful.” She also reminded them to stand for whatever decision they make and work hard for it so there will be no room for regrets.

The Laboratory Class of 2013-2014 is led by their Class Valedictorian Diane Rose H. Pagal and Trixie M. Lao, Class Salutatorian. Other students in the honor roll are Marinel E. Ilaya, 1st Honorable Mention; Efren Q. Bartolome, 2nd Honorable Mention; Mary Ella Mae E. Ilustre, 3rd Honorable Mention; Zilfah Denyce R. Lao, 4th Honorable Mention; Carmela E. Escanlar, 5th Honorable Mention; Jason D. Rodrigo, Ruby Anne S. Espino and Nicole Grace P. Condes – With Honors.

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Western Visayas College of Science and Technology held its 80th Commencement Exercises last Friday, March 28, 2014. Congressman Jerry P. Treñas of the Lone District of Iloilo was the invited guest speaker.

Treñas who is the proponent of the Republic Act 10595 or the Conversion of WVCST into ISAT-U acclaimed the school as one of the oldest in the entire country yet it is known for appraising progressive programs and teaching modern courses. He emphasized that once the graduates leave WVCST, they will bear the pride and distinction of a well-educated graduate of the best science and technology school in the Visayas. According to him, the College has equipped them the tools needed to succeed. He assured the graduates that their degree is their passport to the countless opportunities that they will encounter. He added that being a graduate of this College they have the power to improve the life of their respective families.

As a gesture of gratitude to the lawmaker, WVCST presented a plaque of appreciation and a token which was made by the college especially for him.

On the other hand, the total graduates for academic year 2013-2014 of WVCST is 1,058 – 33 coming from the Graduate School, 114 from CEA, 282 from COE, CAS- 193 and CIT – 436. This year, Western Visayas College of Science and Technology has one Summa Cum Laude (BSHRT), 7 Magna Cum Laude from different colleges and 34 Cum Laude.

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C/Supt Samuel R. Perez, Deputy Chief for Administration of Bureau of Fire Protection, National Headquarters was back to his Alma Mater, WVCST, as the guest speaker for this year’s Recognition Day. Perez finished his Secondary Education in WVCST which was then called ISAT, as First Honors.

In his message to the graduates, C/Supt. Perez encouraged them to continue learning new things, to hone their skills and enrich their values and intellect. According to him, it is in this school that teachers taught them how to prepare for the future and not just surviving for one day. Because of this, he also gave reminders to inspire and encourage the graduates to do much better, not just for themselves but also for their families and countrymen.

On the other hand, the institutional linkages that also served as partners of WVCST in achieving their community service, projects and scholarship grants to the studets were also given recognition.

Excellence, Academic & Achievement awards were as well given to the students. The members of the faculty who excelled in their field were also recognized and were given certificates of award.

Meanwhile, this year’s Most Outstanding Graduate Award was given to Tristian Jay Bayotas of the College of Engineering and Architecture who is also a Magna Cum Laude.

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COE Awards Top Performers in Parangal 2014

The College of Education held its Parangal on March 25, 2014 and awarded graduating and non – graduating students who excelled for this academic year.

The achievers were inspired by the message of Dr. Raul F. Muyong, the Campus Administrator of SIPC (Southern Iloilo Polytechnic College), a satellite campus of WVCST, who is also an alumnus of this College.

Dr. Muyong emphasized that poverty is not a hindrance to success for he has proven it himself. He told the students how hard he worked his way to achieve his dreams from being a working student, leaving no time for pleasure but only for studying and earning a living to support his education from elementary until he finished his BSIE course. Through this experience, he challenged the students to take poverty to move and achieve further.” Keep learning and believing in oneself to become an achiever”, he said. According to him, if one wants to become successful in life he has to be determined, has focus and work hard for it.

This year’s Parangal recognized the Outstanding Performance of the Laboratory School students, College students as well as the faculty in the Laboratory School and College of Education. The faculty were awarded for their exemplary work and service for the College.

Evangilyn G. Nombreda, BSE Math is this year’s Magna Cum Laude for the College of Education. Fourteen others are Cum Laude.

BEED
1. Anjelyn T. Osumo
2. Raffy C. Cabinan
3. Jenne T. Cata
4. Gilbert Luis S. Parane
5. Raffy S. Monteclaro
6. JezalieD. Moquite
7. Ella Jean P. Sorillo
8. Rose Ann P. Miro

BSED Biological Science
1. Ma. Yvon J. Amar

BSED Math
1. Vanessa T. Velagio
2. Ma. Catherine D. Cañoso
3. John Ryl C. Terania
4. Mayla B. Bertez

BSED Physical Science
1. Meldred P. Manalon

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                This school year’s achievers of the College of Engineering and Architecture took the center stage as their excellent performance in academics and extra-curricular activities were recognized by the College on March 24, 2014 in Parangal 2014.

                Dr. Russ Allen Napud, Dean, described the Parangal day for the CEA Achievers as the day of jubilation. After all the years of hard work and sacrifices, the time to reap came with flying colors.

                This year’s guest speaker is Engr. Roland V. Latuab, an alumnus of WVCST, ECE Class of 2004 who is now the Station Engineering Head of ABS-CBN.

                Engr. Latuab recalls that when he was studying in WVCST, he had to study very hard to finish the course because he was anxious of what would happen to his future. He commended the top performers and advised them to strive and believe in themselves. Determination and diligence according to him will help them find their way to success.

                Meanwhile, CEA’S Magna Cum Laude and this year’s WVCST Most Outstanding Graduate, Tristian Jay Bayotas, BS Electrical Engineering, gave his appreciation to the faculty of the College of Engineering and Architecture as well as to the parents. For him, as an Engineering student, who had to maintain a scholarship, school life meant a lot of patience, hard work and giving up a lot of things such as leisure time on weekends and even long hours of sleep.  However, he said it is sweeter to reap something that you had worked hard for. With this, he complimented even those who didn’t make it to the top because for him, finishing a course in the College of Engineering and Architecture is not a joke but something to be proud of.

                Aside from Bayotas, there are two other Academic Excellence awardees, namely Je Tweety L. Becera, BS Architecture, Cum Laude and Mark John A. Tiongson, BS Electronics Engineering, Cum Laude.

                Other awards given were Academic Distinction Awards, Professional Organization Awards, Top Performing Students for 1^st and 2^nd Semester, Leadership, Merit, Arts and Culture, Sports, Journalism and Community Service Awards.

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                The College of Arts and Sciences held its Parangal 2014 on March 25, 2014 as a recognition of the four long years of struggle of the students in pursuit of academic excellence.

                This academic year 2013-2014, CAS has produced one Magna Cum Laude in the person of Mae Ann B. Acayang, BS Mathematics. Acayang is also the Most Outstanding Graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences. Four other students were awarded the Academic Excellence award as Cum Laude. They are Charleen E. Aleganza, BS Computer Science, Mary Rose E. Elgaran, BS Computer Science, Maycee V. Baranda, BS Computer Science and Charlyn Jane C. Acosta also from BS Computer Science.

                                Mr. Leonard A. Aranjuez, this year’s guest speaker, is an alumnus of WVCST-CAS BS Math Class 2001. According to him, he reached his position as the Head of the Management Information System of WVSU Medical Center thru perseverance, hard work and love for God. He reminded the students not to waste their time and challenged them to strive harder, be prepared and keep the momentum of excellence because in the real world, life is tougher.

                Mae Ann B. Acayang, this year’s CAS Magna Cum Laude, took the opportunity to thank her parents, teachers, scholarship sponsors and classmates who joined her in her journey towards academic excellence. At the same time, she encouraged the rest of the class to continue pursuing their dreams and be successful in their own way.

                Other awards given during the Parangal were awards for Academic Distinction, Non-Academic, Special Skills, Sports, Cultural, Journalism, Community Service and Leadership Award.

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            Along with their parents, the CIT top performing students for 2013-2014 marched for this year’s Parangal as the College of Industrial Technology acknowledged their achievements on March 24, 2014.

                In his speech, Dr. Manuel A. Sanchez, Jr., VP for Academic Affairs and Campus Administrator, he expressed jubilation that this year’s Summa Cum Laude came from the CIT Department. According to him, this status is not easy to achieve as it requires so much determination, time and hard work. In addition, he said, to be an achiever, one should live up to the expectations of the many, become a role model to other students, younger siblings and the people of the society.  To the other awardees, he posed a challenge on how they are going to undertake and solve their responsibilities.

                Dr. Sanchez also acknowledged the patience, guidance and knowledge unselfishly shared by the teachers as well as the hard working parents who selflessly gave the best for their children.

                This year’s Summa Cum Laude and Most Outstanding CIT Graduate is Carmen F. Once of the HRT Department. Once, who endlessly expressed her gesture of gratitude especially to God, recalled all the hard work she put in order to give back to her parents all the sacrifices they did for her. She also reminded her classmates that graduation means the beginning of a new life and greater responsibilities. So to become successful she encouraged them to continue dreaming and working hard and always be thankful for every achievement they may receive.

                The College of Industrial Technology gave awards to 2013-2014 Dean’s Listers, Extra-Curricular Activities Awardees as well as to those who excelled in Sports.

List of Awardees

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