CatSU Lab Schools celebrate 52nd Commencement Exercises, 8th Completion Rites
StudentsThe Catanduanes State University Laboratory Schools (CatSU-Lab Schools) concluded its 52nd Commencement Exercises and 8th Junior High School Completion Rites on June 9, 2023, at the CatSU Gymnasium.
A total of 177 graduates and completers were honored during the ceremony, which carried the theme "Batch 2023: Celebrating Perseverance, Embracing Opportunities, Shifting Perspectives.” Professor Ditas T. Manlangit, the Principal of the Laboratory Schools, presented the candidates for graduation, including 31 Grade 6 students, 87 Grade 12 students, and 59 candidates for completion.
During his address, CatSU President, Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, expressed his message of support to the students and their proud parents. He highlighted the importance of addressing mental health issues among the youth and emphasized the crucial role of parents in guiding their children as they navigate through life. Dr. Azanza also encouraged the graduates and completers to maintain an optimistic outlook and seek help when needed.
“Never mind the negativities, just focus on being optimistic because after all is said and done, we are on a journey, and that journey leads us to only one thing- and that is our God,” Dr. Azanza said.
The ceremony featured Engr. Charlyn Gurrobat-Primero as the honored Guest Speaker. Engr. Gurrobat-Primero, a CatSU-Laboratory Schools Batch 2003 Valedictorian, and presently the Quality Management Representative of Orthopaedic International, Inc., shared inspiring anecdotes and stories of perseverance from her time as a CatSU student.
She commended the graduates and completers for their resilience in overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. Engr. Gurrobat-Primero also recognized the efforts and commitment of CatSU in providing quality education even amidst the global health crisis, acknowledging the university's recent achievement as one of the top three universities in the Bicol Region.
“Carry that spirit of resilience with you as you embark on your future endeavors and couple it with faith. You are neither just graduates nor completers, you are beacons of hope,” she said.
Meanwhile, the 52nd
Recognition Ceremonies, held on June 7, 2023, featured Prof. Arjay V. Abichuela,
Medical Technologist IV at the Philippine Heart Center, and Mr. Joshua O.
Tadoy, HR Manager at Acquire BPO Philippines, Inc., as guest speakers for
Cluster 1 and Cluster 2, respectively.
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