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Like to get personal as regards the TOSSS awardees? Here are some Quotes from their write-ups....

"I want my school and Passi City to be proud of me. Passi National High School is a school of excellence. It is proper for me to repay it with excellence. As one of the city councilors of Passi City (SKF President), I believe that my being an Outstanding Student of Iloilo awardee will inspire and boost the morale of my fellow youth in the city." - Stephen John B. Palomaria, Passi National High School (Nescel Panes – Coach)

"Being nominated by my school in the most prestigious competition in the province is such a great honor. It makes me proud of my school and also my hard work in the academics and co-curricular activities." - Rosa Lea Baldevarona, University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo (Dominique J. Maquiran, Dolores H. Jardeleza – Coaches)

" Even if I am only sixteen, I believe that I have already achieved the greatest success in my life - and that is to stand as a leader, to inspire, and to motivate other people. It gives me a happy feeling to know that at this age, I have already discovered my purpose - to serve and to touch the lives of other people." - Stella Mariedith Leda, Lambunao National High School (Mrs. Luela L. Almeria – Coach )

" I am a religious person armed with morals and values which are strengthened by the Values Education so strictly implemented in our school." - Paul Vincent Bayona, St. Paul School, Barotac Nuevo (Venus Jasmine S. Bayona – Coach)

"I am not only academically proficient. I am also engaged in sports. I am a member of our school's Basketball Varsity Team." - Cornelius Csar Jude Salinas, Westbridge School for Boys (Mr. Laurence Soteo –Coach)

" My father has been working abroad since I was in kindergarten, so I grew up without a father beside me. But I am sure that my father is doing this for our family. I grabbed the opportunity to join this Search because of my father - for him to know that I value and I appreciate every sweat and blood he had sacrificed for us, his family." - Rose Ann Garces, Guimbal National High School (Mrs. Salvacion T. Sanggalang – Coach)

"Just a month ago, I was voted by my class as 'Class Valedictorian', a.k.a. 'Most Likely To Succeed In Life'. It was really for fun and games - a little gimmick our class adviser thought up to highlight our Christmas Party. But really, I took it seriously!" Stephanie Keiko Enarbia, Ateneo de Iloilo / Sta. Maria Catholic School (Engr. Herman Lagon – Coach)

" To be one of the 10 Outstanding Secondary School Students of Iloilo is my dream." - Quennie Lyn S. Umadhay, Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School (Mrs. Milagros P. Somosa – Coach)

"I have proven myself to be versatile. I was active in joining quiz bees, be it in Mathematics, Science , and History. I became a division champion this year. And I represented our division in the Regional Level." - Beverly Ann De la Vega, Lalandoni Memorial National High School (Mrs. Josefina T. Lindong – Coach)

Maphete Dianne Lustre, MOEP 2008

"Today marks the momentous step in our journey as life-long learners in pursuit of academic excellence. We may be beaming with pride as we accept this prestigious award, but, we are also aware that this honor comes with challenges which we have to embrace. Emerging as the ten outstanding elementary pupils of Iloilo out of the numerous qualified aspirants is indeed a pleasure but it is one that brings duties to uphold and to live up. Now, we are not only responsible for our own self and actions but likewise we have responsibilities towards our peers in this society." - Maphete Dianne Lustre, Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil of Iloilo for SY 2007-2008 (West Visayas State University - Integrated Laboratory School, Ruth Gelvezon – Coach)

Jo Jan Paul J. Peñol, MOSSS 2008

"The Search for Ten Outstanding Secondary Students of Iloilo wasn't easy, but it was fun and challenging. The main challenge was that I had to strive more so that I can give honor and prestige not only for myself, but for the excellence of our school and the nation in general." - Jo Jan Paul J. Peñol, Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo for SY 2007-2008 (Pavia National High School, Julieta S. Jancilan – Coach)

Awarding Ceremony

AWARDING CEREMONY
2:00 pm, March 7, 2008
Monfort Hall, Department of Education Bldg., Lapaz, Iloilo City


I Entrance of colors/ processional .. led by the Pavia National High School Senior Scouts

II Opening Prayer ………………… Ms. Lisa Marie Sira
MOEP 2007

III National Anthem …………………. led by the Kinaadman Dance Troupe and the
Pavia National High School Band

IV Welcome Remarks ……………… Mr. Henry Bueron Caspe
TOSSS 1975; Chairman, OSCI

V Message …………………….….. Dr. Erlinda Gencaya, PhD
Schools Division Superintendent
Dept of Education, Division of Iloilo City

VI Message …………………………. Mrs. Irma Ganela
OIC, Office of the Schools Division Superintendent
Dept of Education, Division of Passi City

VII Special Number ………………… Recorder Ensemble with Maphete Dianne Lustre
Integrated Laboratory School, WVSU

VIII Introduction of the Inspirational
Speaker ………………………… Ms. Ivory June J. Cadete
TOSSS 2007

IX Inspirational Message ………… Dr. Anselmo Tronco
Valedictorian, Tigbauan Elementary School 1971
TOEP 1971

X Presentation of Awardees

A. Elementary ……………… Engr. Dimpna Castigador
Chairperson, Elementary Screening Committee
TOEP 1975

B. Secondary ……………… Dr. Japhet Gensaya – F. de Leon
Chairperson, Secondary Screening Committee
TOSSS 1975

XI Reading of Citation to Schools
And Coaches ……………………. Mrs. Lyn Madera-Bautista
TOEP 1971

XII Presentation of Awards ………… Dr. Raymundo A. Lapating, Dr. Erlinda G. Gencaya,
Mrs. Irma Ganela, and Mr. HenryB. Caspe

XIII Responses

Maphete Dianne Lustre, Most Outstanding Elementary Pupil of Iloilo for SY 2007-2008
Jo Jan Paul J. Peñol, Most Outstanding Secondary School Student of Iloilo
for SY 2007-2008

XIV Impressions on the
OSCI Awards ………………… Dr. Raymundo A. Lapating, PhD
Schools Division Superintendent
Dept of Education, Division of Iloilo

XV Closing Remarks ……………….. Dr. Japhet Gensaya – F. de Leon
Vice Chairperson, OSCI

XVI Recessional

Program Hosts : Frances Pauline B. Leda, TOSSS 2007
Karl Vincent P. Abalajon, TOSSS 2007
Dr. Diadem Pearl Sonza-Equina, TOEP 1975, TOSSS 1979
Engr. Robert David De Leon, TOEP 1979

More comments....

Mam Nescel said...

Hurray for Passi National High School nominee for being ranked 2 in the search for outstanding students circle of Iloilo. To Stephen John Palomaria, congratulations for giving pride and honor to the school, community, family and friends. Keep going, pursue your goals and possess the qualities of a true leader. We will be glad seeing you one day in the limelight of success. Gambatte kudasai!
February 25, 2008 3:38 AM

Anonymous said...

congratulations to all the awardees! what is gambatte kudasai?
February 26, 2008 5:39 AM

MNM said...
I would like to congratulate the ten outstanding students. Keep it up! I just would like to request the organizers if they can post the results of the top ten since the top 11 to 15 results were posted...Thanks a lot!!!
February 29, 2008 11:31 PM

OSCI said...
We would like to adhere to the policy that, for the final 10 awardees, only the final rankings are published. This policy was mentioned during the briefings before the Written Exam, and before the Panel Interview. However, we may change this policy next school year. Thanks.
March 2, 2008 6:09 AM

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