page 2 A Closer Look at CCC page 6 Year 2008: Gift to the Community and Nation page 7 Year 2009: Gift to the Church page 8 page 11 Year 2010: Gift to the Triune God Golden Jubilee Interviews GININTUANG Golden Jubilee Edition Vol. 9 No. 3 CCC Turns Golden...but, why Gold? Theme: “Celebrating Golden Jubilee; Faithful Past, Grace-filled Future” CCC at 50... Striving to Improve and Streamline its Mission in Education Fifty years of communion and mission in proclaiming the Gospel Values of Truth, Justice and Love through learner-centered and technologyenabled programs and services with Religion at the core is, indeed, something to puff up with pride. That is why Cainta Catholic College has reasons to celebrate not only to promote its image of “agent of renewed integral evangelization and social transformation in the diocese” but to continually improve and streamline its mission in education as a whole. As the SY 2009 – 2010 started, as I, being the college president, spoke and enlightened the body at the annual General Assembly of the bases of our Jubilee Celebration in the contexts of the Scripture, The Holy Bible, Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter (Tertio Millennio Adveniente), in November 1994, and CCC’s Vision-Mission, 5-Year Development Plan and the 5 Thrusts. Thus: The Bible Says…. “The Jubilee Year always accounted holy and set aside for rest… and was to be kept as a Sabbatical year of special solemnity with the following purposes: 1. Regeneration and Renewal, 2. Worship of God, and 3. Service of community “Tertio Millennio Adveniente” states…. “The term JUBILEE speaks of joy, not just an inner joy, but jubilation… which is manifested outwardly for the coming of God, that is also an outward, invisible, audible and tangible event…” “2000 will then be celebrated with commitment to Justice and Peace.” Pope John Paul II November, 1994 Source: THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Regina Lucis, Vol. 2 No. 1 , page 3 June- October 2009 A SYNTHESIS of BISHOP NEREO ODCHIMAR’S MESSAGE By: Mr. Augusto C. Oraa and Mrs. Leony C. Maranan The blessing of the newly renovated CCC Auditorium which took place last February 15, 2010 has strong significance and relevance. It was concelebrated by the priests of the Diocese of Antipolo and was graced by CBCP President, Rev. Bishop Nereo Odchimar. Bishop Odchimar delivered the message quoting that, “Before a cornerstone is laid there must be a foundation of the building structure, which Jesus Christ redeemed to HIS body as the temple, that was destroyed and built again after three days when HE rose up from the dead.” “To date, it is of several knowledge that the church is the mystical Body of Christ and we, as faithful are the members united in communion and mission making united in communion and mission, making together for a common goal to love GOD and have faith in HIM,” he added. As CCC celebrated its Golden Jubilee, the Bishop further stated that, “It is just right for all the school personnel to worship GOD in songs and prayers of thanksgiving for giving Cainta Catholic College, which in turn serves as an instrument for evangelization and transformation of students as human persons, and there by live as a community of peace and integrity.” CCC, therefore expressed its gratitude to Bishop Odchimar for spiritually uplifting message . It extended its gratefulness to the parents for bringing their children closer to GOD to live their lives to the fullest according to HIS image and likeness. The CCC Auditorium, having been fully blessed, will serve as the landmark of the institution being the center for culture and arts. Illustration by: Celine Mesina 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 1 Cainta Catholic College Golden Jubilee 1960-2010 What is a Jubilee Year? -defined in Leviticus 25:9 as Yovel in Hebrew as the Sabbatical year after 7 cycles of 7 years. The word jubilee is derived from the Hebrew, “Jobel” which means “a ram’s horn”, an instrument in proclaiming the celebration. The Jubilee is a Year of Worship, Service, and Rejuvenation -Excerpt from the Opening Remarks of Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos “General Assembly” CCC Plenary Hall Date: Feb. 23, 2009 7/8/2010 9:34:49 AM 2 News / Feature Ginintuang Uhay “A Closer Look at CCC” Vol. 9 No. 3 By: Jerah Almira B. Pega II-BSBA, Danielle Erika Hill, III-St. Robert Belarmine & Jessica Aldaba, III-St. Albert the Great As Cainta Catholic College is now about to turn to its JUBILEE YEAR it would be nice to take a look on how our dearest Alma Mater came into its existence. history of cainta catholic college The year was 1931. Rev. Fr. Jose Tajon was the parish priest of Our Lady of Light. Since he ran a school at the Manila Cathedral, his former parish, he deemed it wise to open a Catholic school in Cainta so that the children of the town could avail of primary education. From charity money and donations, Fr. Tajon was able to maintain the school free of tuition, but with regularly paid teachers. He indeed established a feat of sorts, as he was able to have this arrangement even during the duration of World War II. Enrollment increased each year up to 1944. The pupils were housed in three classrooms made of nipa and wood. All throughout the prewar years, until the Japanese occupation and the American liberation, classes were continuously conducted. But in December 1944, Fr. Tajon died. And with his death, Cainta Catholic School unfortunately ceased its operation. In 1959, Fr. Daniel Courtens, another CICM priest, was appointed parish priest. Having observed the expenses and the risk the youth of Cainta faced in wanting to have a secondary education offered in neighboring towns, he decided to reopen Cainta Catholic School. SY 1960-1961 began with 74 students enrolled with important emphasis given to religious instruction and moral formation. Special participation in all church activities was stressed as a basis for moral life. Along this line, vocational education was also provided so the youth could be prepared to have a livelihood in the future. Initially the school was housed in two rooms -- one for the boys, and one for the girls. In 1963, a new building was constructed to house eight classrooms, an administrative office, an adequate library, a laboratory and a faculty room. Fr. Courtens kept the cost of the building construction secret, attributing it namely to the Roman Catholic Church and some generous benefactors as sources of funds. In fact, people wondered as to how the school managed to survive with the low fees collected. The year 1964 marked the milestone for CCS. The first batch of 44 graduates received their diplomas. As the student populace kept on growing, there was a need for additional classrooms. The old church building was converted into a two-story edifice. A new building was constructed to connect the main one with the old church structure. Teachers were given land in the subdivision near the parish, now called Teachers’ Village. Fr. Walter de Vilder made this possible as parish priest and school director in 1965. With the assumption to office of Msgr. Alfredo Sta. Ana in 1975, CCS became a two-level school. The elementary level started with Kinder and Grade 1, and grade level was opened each year up to grade 6. He instituted the GAWARASAL and BEC and gave scholarships for the poor and free tuition for employees’ children, all the while continuing Fr. De Vilder’s projects. 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 2 7/8/2010 9:34:56 AM Ginintuang Uhay Golden Jubilee Edition News / Feature 3 Scholarship / Free Tuition Fee BEC For Employees’ Children Basic Ecclesiastical Community GAWARASAL The Pre-Elementary department was opened in SY 1988-1989 through the initiative of Msgr. Mariano T. Balbago Jr., who succeeded Msgr. Sta. Ana as parish priest and school director. By then, the student population had reached 7000. Facilities were improved, additional classrooms were built and old buildings were renovated. K1 and K2 rooms were air-conditioned. The Cardinal Santos building was constructed, and the Adoration Chapel was built. An administrative building was built to house all offices. The construction of the Formation Center began. There was no end to the growth of CCC as it worked for the attainment of its Vision, Mission, goals and objectives. The 1990’s marked more improvements. Computer subject was added to the curriculum of both the Elementary and the High School levels but religion as core of all subject areas was kept alive and strengthened. In school year 1996-1997 pursuing the five-year development plan of the school, a College level was opened offering courses in Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BEED ) and Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education ( BSED ). The Cainta Catholic School became Cainta Catholic College. In September 16, 1997, Fr. Efren C. Villanueva was appointed as the new College President. Believing in the school’s potential for development and excellence, he instituted reforms in an encompassing fashion. In academics, a progressive development of instruction and curriculum was instituted simultaneously with the professionalization of the teaching staff by sending a sizable number of teachers for post-graduate studies at DLSU specializing in different fields. Information Technology and Computer Education were substantially enhanced, introducing state-of-the-art hardware and software to fully automate offices. Laboratories for Science, Computer and Speech, alongside a Home Economics building, were constructed. Human Resource Management and Center for Integrated offices came into existence and were progressively systematized. DLSU POST GRADUATE STUDIES Mrs. Cecilia Cerezo, Registrar Head completed her M.A. in School Leadership at DLSU As the new millennium approached, a new president of the institution was installed in the person of Fr. Paquito G Gallego. The entrance of Fr. Pax into the school in SY 1999-2000 paved the way towards widening the horizons of academic excellence, which the school primarily desired. Academic personnel were encouraged to focus on the curriculum, discipline, the school’s well-being and standard, with special emphasis on the cleanliness of the school. With both Academic and Administrative departments in place, the contruction of the new T.H.E building was realized, the former Accounting and College offices inside the administration building were transformed into classrooms for the College department. Since the Perpetual Adoration Chapel is located outside of the school campus, the former office of the property custodian was refurnished into a prayer room for the spiritual needs of both the students and the employees. As the institution celebrates it’s Tri-fest, marking 75 years as catholic primary school, tenth year of the College Department and closing of the Sapphire Year of the High School Department, Msgr. Arnel Fuentes Lagarejos was installed President of Cainta Catholic College at the same time Parish Priest of Our Lady of Light by Most Rev. Gabriel Reyes, D.D., Bishop of Antipolo. In November 2006, CCC was accorded Level 1 Accreditation by the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission and Accreditation (PACUCOA). Under the administration of Msgr. Lagarejos a variety of management techniques were initiated. The management spearheaded the conduct of staff management audit resulting to well informed management decision. Customer services survey and performance evaluation of school administrator were carried out to gauge the level of satisfaction of student’s and personnel in the services provided by school offices and administrators. These measures resulted in the streamlining of the organization for a more efficient and effective delivery of quality Catholic education. 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 3 7/8/2010 9:35:10 AM 4 News / Feature Ginintuang Uhay Vol. 9 No. 3 The Man Behind: Example of Love and Service By Zandra C. Malubay 2 0 0 7 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 4 Who would have thought that a simple man’s vision, wisdom and dream would come into its fullness and being? It has been four years since this man of powerful voice and compelling military physique had taken his foremost step in the portals of our school not just as an ordinary human being but as the Father of the multitude – Parish Priest of Our Lady of Light Parish and President of our Mother school, Cainta Catholic College. Throughout these years, we are all witnesses of his never-ending service and unfailing concern to all Caintaños. He unceasingly works hard to carry out the mission God has entrusted to him. A servant of the v The tuition and miscellaneous fees were rationalized by lowering the miscellaneous fees as a way to open access to CCC education. Children of employees were granted tuition fee discounts as incentives to their committed service to CCC. Angel Michael Angel Raphael Angel Gabriel Our Lady of Fatima Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of Manaoag Antioquia Betsaida Colosas Emaus Filipos St. Aloysius Gonzaga St. Benedict St. Charles Borromeo St. Dominic St. Ignatius of Loyola Lord, who cares for us, motivates us in fulfilling our goals and restores us to true life. This man I’m referring to is no less than “the man of nobility and CCC’s true pride”, Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos. He has always aimed to do things that would be classified as “big”, that would create an impact. He serves as our guiding star in rediscovering who Christ really is. He adds color to our lives and makes our church and school a better place for our spiritual and intellectual growth. Cainta Catholic College has been undergoing physical restructuring which is coupled with advances and improvement on the educational program that the school offers. Through Monsignor’s dream- ing and working for big things for the betterment of our school, CCC continues to grow as a competitive, Christ-centered and conducive environment for learning. Join me in recognizing the manifold, turning-point changes, Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos effectively accomplished and continues to develop as we formally commemorate the 50th founding anniversary of Cainta Catholic College. To Rev. Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos, CCC family is very much grateful for your coming in our midst. You are another God’s bestowed blessing. The success of CCC would not have been promising and possible without you as our dearest Father. v Cainta Catholic College adopted a revised statement of Vision and Mission and was laid to everyone to foresee its reality and to reflect on. General assemblies and focused group discussions were conducted as means for consultation, cascading, and eventual owning of the vision and mission. v Names of each class sections were amended from the name of places found in the Bible to the given name of the Saints. v CCC Plenary Hall. v OLLP Historical Marker v Renovation of Parish Formation Center v Renovation of comfort rooms and the Pre-School department as well; Lawn tennis court; Digital Timer at the gym. brick v Revived Cainta Catholic College Cooperative v December 11, 2007 v December 21, 2007 v CCC’s Handog Pag-ibig Project “Handog-Buhay…Dugo ay Buhay” in partnership with Our Lady of Light Parish Knights of Columbus Council No. 7844 held the First Blood-Letting Program at the School’s Health Center. v CCC community gathered to initialize the first ever Handog Pangkabuhayan to its partner community. 7/8/2010 9:35:30 AM Golden Jubilee Edition Ginintuang Uhay v CCC offered new courses. From the initial four courses, progressively more title courses were catered. Based on the Ladderized Education Program (LEP) concept, Caregiver and health Care Services (or Practical Nursing) courses can become a ladder towards a BS Nursing degree. The Computer hardware Services and programming courses are ladder towards BS in Computer Science. v Five Educational Thrusts: 1. Evangelization - by promoting spirituality among CCC family, Religion being the core of the curriculum (RCC) and through catechetical instruction 2. Academic Excellence - by developing a dynamic curriculum through revitalization of faculty development 3. Governance - by redeveloping programs, incentives and recognition 4. Financial Sustainability - by strengthening the spirit of ownership and stewardship through students retention and increase in enrollment as a result of extensive marketing and PR program 5. Social Relevance v February 25-26, 2008 v Our father President, Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos, laid down his EDUCATIONAL THRUSTS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2011 – Towards CCC Golden Jubilee and beyond, during the yearly Institutional Planning and Development. v Rev. Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos initiated CCC Faculty Newsletter, Regina Lucis v 2010 v Accepted the offer to join Junior PBA Team and became the adviser & consultant of CCC carrying the banner of Air21 PBA Team. v Construction of Our Lady of Light Groto beside the Parish Formation Center v Construction of the new Grade School Administration Office. v Renovation of the Finance Office v Renovation and Formal Inauguration of Cainta Catholic College Auditorium 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 5 v Putting up Biometrics 2 0 0 8 2 0 0 9 News / Feature 5 7/8/2010 9:35:40 AM 6 News / Feature Ginintuang Uhay Vol. 9 No. 3 year 2008: gift to the community and nation CCC Celebrates 48th Foundation Anniversary By: Mr. Andy Arcilla With the theme, “Celebrating Golden Jubilee: Faithful Past, Grace-filled Future“, activities were lined-up and successfully carried out. As this year’s chairman of the celebration, Mr. Reldino R. Aquino, head of the Finance Department, said, “The theme of our Golden Jubilee Celebration is a very fitting adage which means-Christ’s faithful follower and proclaimer of Truth, Justice and Love, we, at CCC acknowledged in ourselves that so much graces have been poured out in our institution. We invite our graduates to come back home at CCC…looking back after 50 years of continued search for growth and development and fruitful endeavors with innate aggressiveness and thirst for their success. This is the time to enjoy those memories again. I challenge you to share your glorious past to the new generations and fill the gaps that set apart from your beloved Alma Mater. May God’s grace-filled future be upon us. Thank you.” Source: Ginintuang Uhay Vol. 5 No. 3 January-March 2008 2008 Activities General Assembly 2008 Blessing of the Preschool Dept. Handog Pag-ibig Chorale Cocert CCC Spiritual Retreat, Baguio City CCC ALUMNI-Mrs. Omana, Mrs. Morales, Mr. Felix, and Ms. TeruelHandog-Pag-ibig Mass Mass of The Holy Spirit, Antipolo Shrine Mrs. Iligan, DATA ACCESS owner holds the first Yearbook Seminar 48 Foundation Anniversary th 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 6 7/8/2010 9:35:56 AM Ginintuang Uhay Golden Jubilee Edition News / Feature 7 year 2009: Gift to the church Cainta Catholic College at 49 By Pauline Mae E. Hernandez Cainta Catholic College celebrated its 49th Foundation Anniversary from February 11-13, 2009 with only one year from its Golden Anniversary, our beloved institution did not hold back from making the celebration as festive as it should be. Numerous booths and two rides, the Caterpillar and the Ferris wheel were put up, causing the students to wear beautiful smiles on their faces... “We gather this day on a very special occasion for the entire CCC community… our 49th Foundation Anniversary, the mid-point of a 3-year long celebration towards to the Golden Jubilee Year in 2010. We give thanks to God for the 49 fruitful years of much grace. He has poured in our institution for the gift of the CCC community being Christ’s faithful follower and proclaimer of truth and sower of justice and love for the young. A special opportunity to thank you all who have worked with me in making this day’s event a success. Likewise, I would like to thank our college president for the unique privilege and trust he has given me as the chairman of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations. Finally, I rejoice also in the resilient faith and ever-enthusiastic love of the entire CCC community and our partners’ community. If I maybe so bold, I would like to conclude my message by quoting from the end of St. Augustine’s great classic, The City of God. The very words I would like to use next year, they express well my sentiments of gratitude and hope: “I am done. With God’s help, I have kept my promise. This, I think, is all that I promised to do when I began this huge work. From all who and those who are satisfied I ask, not to thank me, but to join me in rejoicing and thanking God. Amen.” -excerpts from the closing remarks of Mr. Reldino R. Aquino Source: Ginintuang Uhay Volume 7 no. 3, Dec. ’08- March ‘09 2009 Activities GS Supreme Student Council Oath-Taking Pres. Cory Aquino’s Interment Handog-Pag-ibig Pangkabuhayan Beneficiary Relief operations after Typhoon Ondoy Reproductive Health Seminar CCC Cooperative Gen Assembly Teachers’ Seminar on Curriculum Design Fr. Catalino Arevalo -Lenten Recollection 2009 (OLLP) 49 Foundation Anniversary th 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 7 7/8/2010 9:36:01 AM 8 News / Feature Ginintuang Uhay Vol. 9 No. 3 year 2010: gift to the triune god This is it, There’s no other…….CCC at 50 Augusto Oraa It’s the Golden Jubilee of CCC, jubilee of jubilee, a time for transformation into an ICON School and a more united CCC community. It is just right to CCC, of CCC, and for CCC. Let us therefore clap our hands and shout forth loud songs of joy; dance for its triumph to the tune of “Shout for Joy”, Let’s Get Loud”, and “This is it”; let’s also pay tribute to CCC’s fruitful past and glorious present. And on the Jubilee Day and onwards, let’s pray to the Lor5d through Our Lady of Light for the school’s brilliant future in the academe. This is it, there’s no other. The jubilee celebration started on June 1, 2009 during CCC’s General Assembly where Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos emphasized the continuous promotion of the school’s advocacy on the Gospel values of Truth, Justice and Love as well as the 5-point THRUST of Evangelization, Academic Excellence, Governance, Financial Stability and Social Relevance. This is the take off of the long celebration of CCC’s Golden Jubilee. This is it, there’s no other. As kick-off activities, a motorcade was held on June 14, 2009 having its route from Cainta Municipal ground to Estrella, Greenland Subdivision, Floodway and Midtown then to De Castro and through Marick back to CCC Campus, where a performing band and dancing majorettes welcomed the parade. This is it, there’s no other. Another activity and the most important kick-off celebration was the Mass of the Holy Spirit held on June 15, 2009 with Most Rev. Gabriel Reyes, D.D. Bishop of Antipolo as the main celebrant for the morning mass for Basic Education where the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit were emphasized. The afternoon mass for the College was presided by Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos. Every after mass, the Jubilee Prayer was recited. This is it, there’s no other. Since Jubilee year is a year of hope and transformation in the hearts, mind and spirit of people particularly the officials, teachers, non-teaching staff and students of CCC. On November 26, 2009 a Holy Mass was celebrated by His Eminence Gaudencio Rosales along with Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos, Rev. Fr. Paquito Gallego, Rev. Fr. Melchor Abutog,Rev. Fr. Blaise Jose E. Garcia, MMHC, Rev. Fr. Tony Gerente and Rev. Fr. Virgilio Lachica as concelebrants for the commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Pondo ng Pinoy where CCC was the second biggest contributor among the schools under the diocese. On this day also, the Cardinal re-launched the Pondo ng Pinoy with presentation of its flagship project , the HAPAG-ASA Integrated Nutrition Program which aims to help the poor and malnourished for the improvement of their health conditions. Likewise, Rev Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos stressed that Pondo ng Pinoy teaches us how to become generous and helpful and it also helps remove greed in hardened society. The mass ended with the recitation of the Jubilee Prayer leaving on the people’s hearts, a flame of love and desire to support the program. This is it, there’s no other. Aside from the major activities, there were other important activities organized by CCC such as: Inter-scholastic symposium on Evangelization, Jubilee Reconciliation, Vigil with a Healing, Seminar on PREX, CCC’s Computer Literacy and Computer Aided Learning; Catholic Teachers Congress; Catechetical Instructions to Public Schools, etc. This is it, there’s no other. Board of Trustees Most Rev. Gabriel V. Reyes, D.D., Chairman of the Board Rev. Fr. Paquito G. Gallego, Vice-Chairman of the Board Most Rev. Francisco M. de Leon, D.D., Member Rev. Msgr. Rigoberto S. De Guzman, Member Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos, SThD, Member Atty. Carmencita P.L. Logan, Corporate Secretary 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 8 7/8/2010 9:36:06 AM Golden Jubilee Edition Ginintuang Uhay News / Feature 9 This is the moment! The much- awaited month of February---- Come now the month of February where the Golden Jubilee was celebrated. The month-long celebration started with literary contests, Math and Science camp and jubilee pilgrimage for employ- ees during the first week. For the second week, there were Book Fair, Jubilee Quiz Bee, Family Quiz Bee, Jubilee Fun Run, and Grand Parade with Street Dancing and Alumni Batch Floats. The third week started with a Thanksgiving Mass followed by the Critique Hour of the Musical Play and Employees Night. On the following day, a Jubilee mass was celebrated followed by the blessing of the newly-renovated CCC Auditorium, likewise where the Jubilee marker was unveiled and as qouted by Rev. Msgr. Arnel Lagarejos during CCC employees’ Christmas Party last December 18, 2009, “This Auditorium would be the landmark of our Golden Jubilee year Celebration.”. Furthermore, he equipped that the rise of the pristine CCC Auditorium also entails it to be the center for culture and arts. One tantamount reason why in the afternoon of February 16, Ms. Pilita Corales took the center stage with her beautiful and heartwarming OPM songs. The third day was opened by Ash Wednesday Masses exclusively for CCC students. Employees and guests witnessed the Musical Play of High School and Grade School. On the fourth day of the week-long celebration were the field demonstrations of Grade School pupils and street dancing by High School students. On the fifth day, field demonstrations of College students and teachers with administration employees as well as the High School and Grade School Teachers were presented. The Gala Night for the Musical Play followed at six o’clock in the evening. And on the sixth day the JS Promenade of the High School Department was held at five o ‘clock p.m. To highlight the Jubilee celebration, the fourth week was reserved for Drama Fest and Parade of Characters and Alumni activities like: Livelihood Program, Legal Opinions on Land Problems, Job Fairs, and the Grand Alumni Homecoming. This is it, there’s no other. Golden Jubilee Activities February 2010 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 9 7/8/2010 9:36:12 AM 10 News / Feature Ginintuang Uhay The Grand Alumni Homecoming O The Process By: Gelly Anne Ciudad n the occasion of its Golden Jubilee celebration, CCC’s Alumni Association Incorporated organized a Grand Alumni Homecoming last February 26, 2010. Graduates from several batches attended the said spectacular event. The reunion kicked off with a Thanksgiving Mass which was celebrated by the institution’s President, Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos. In his homily, he gave emphasis on the Fifth Commandment which is “Thou shall not kill”. He said that the sin against the said commandment includes cursing, hatred and judgment against our neighbor. According to him, hatred is deeper than anger because of our refusal to forgive somebody’s fault; likewise, when we curse other people it means that we are destroying their dignity as a human person. Msgr. added, “There is no perfect relationship. As a Christian, Jesus asks us to make way for reconciliation. Because sometimes, when we hurt somebody we are waiting who will reconcile first”. He continued, “The better Christian should make the first move towards reconciliation. The season of Lent is the best time to reconcile and to patch broken relationship”. In the Prayers of the Faithful, Rev. Msgr. Lagarejos specifically prayed for the success of the said reunion, asking the intercession of the Almighty that the said gathering will give way to further strengthen the Christian bond among the alumni of the institution. The Thanksgiving Mass concluded with Msgr. Lagarejos’ words of gratitude for all who will participate in the Grand Alumni homecoming. The reunion proper began with an invocation led by the Musikainta Parish Youth ministry members, it was followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. In his welcome remarks, Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos, stressed the importance of the said homecoming to the alumni. “Being a part of this institution”, he said, “it is always good to be back home. In this institution, we met our lifelong friends and even our loved ones. Occasions like this, is a good venue to reminisce the memories we had have during our stay in Cainta catholic College, formerly known as Cainta Catholic School”. Welcoming the members of CCC’s growing family, a hand mime presentation led by the some of the graduates of Batch ’74 to the tune of “Welcome to the Family” followed. Mr. Generose C. Gonzaga, Vice president of CCCAA Inc. made the guests and batch acknowledgements starting from the senior most graduates up to the youngest graduates. Atty. Cristino Pablo, Director of CCCAA Inc. made the special citation for the different alumni who made a great contribution for the good of the community. Mrs. Marilou Valencia, the acting College Dean together the President, Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos awarded a 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 10 Vol. 9 No. 3 plaque of recognition to the different outstanding alumni of every batch who in the past years become successful in their chosen field. Of course, any occasion will not be complete without any food to share. A sumptuous dinner followed wherein the different batches prepared different foods of their choice that they shared together. While eating, the diners were entertained by a series of slide shows showing how Cainta Catholic School begun and the people behind it until the present day Cainta Catholic College. Noel Patalinhog of batch ’83 and Jonathan Ramos of batch ’88 serenaded the crowd with their renditions of different love songs. After the dinner, a series of special numbers followed; selected alumnae from batch ’74 presented a series of energetic dance numbers to the tune of different retro music. With their groovy dance moves, they were able to persuade the crowd to dance with them. The CCC Alumni officers also performed another dance number, while the Herald Choir serenaded the ecstatic crowd with their angelic voices. Another performance coming from the selected college and high school students delighted the crowd, as they danced to the booty music of today’s generation. In between the performances, there is a raffle draw wherein alumni will bring home a special prize, courtesy of the different batches who contributed the said prizes which include sacks of rice, appliances, kitchen wares and many more. After the series of performances, Fr. Jerome Marquez,SVD, of batch ’82 delivered an inspiring message, he gave emphasis on the Golden Jubilee of CCC, saying that fifty is a very significant figure. Another touching message comes from Mrs. Segundina Omańa,one of the first teacher of the institution. She is already 85 years old, in her message, she narrated her teaching experiences in Cainta Catholic School. She also expressed her words of congratulations for the institution for reaching another milestone. Her message was presented to the audience via a Movie Maker Presentation. The most awaited part of the celebration is the concert of the singing sensation Ms. Aiza Seguerra and her band. She entertained the audience with her soulful voice as she performed a series of songs. She dedicated every song to the different batches starting from the first graduates up to the last batch. In between her performance, she expresses a few words of congratulations for the institution for reaching its Golden Jubilee. Ms. Aiza Seguerra rendered different songs from different circa some of her renditions were Hard Days Night, Runaway, Ipagpatawad Mo, and the Eraserheads songs such as Magasin, Huling El Bimbo and Alapaap and some of her originals such as Take Me I’ll Follow, Power of Two, and the crowd favorite pagdating ng Panahon. Fruits of Labor Alumni Night 7/8/2010 9:36:19 AM Ginintuang Uhay Golden Jubilee Edition News / Feature 11 “On the hot seat”- Golden Jubilee Interviews Interview with Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos By: Danielle Erika Hill definitely not – that would be too ideal and probably…improbable. But, at least, let’s say we have 300 graduates, and let’s say if 20 or 25% of these will be more persons of integrity, persons who are living the Gospel values, I believe, at least we have done our part. D:Of all the things you’ve done for CCC, what would you say is your crowning glory, your legacy? Danielle: CCC has just celebrated its Golden Jubilee, and all of the past presidents have had their dreams for this institution. Would you say your dream for CCC is fulfilled? Msgr Arnel: To a certain extent I would say yes. You know you cannot fulfill it perfectly, but I believe that to a certain extent we have influenced some of our graduates to become more honest people – I will not say all – Msgr: I believe it’s up to other people to judge that, because it would be too presumptuous on my part. Parang mayabang masyado. When you talk about a legacy, it’s up to other people to say what it is. I believe it’s too proud and presumptuous of a person to go “ah, this is my legacy.” So I refuse to answer that question. D: So if all the past presidents of CCC, from Fr. Tajon to Fr. Pax, if all of them were to appear before you right now, what would you tell them? Msgr:Thank you very much. You have done a good job. And I have done my best to continue with your legacy, because our task is primarily evangelization – we are here to evangelize our students, our teachers. You have done your part, and I would like to say thank you for beginning this, and I have done my best to continue and fulfill your vision. D: Looking towards the future, what are your future plans for CCC? Msgr: Well, I really plan to upgrade our academics, and we are working towards Level II accreditation. My more immediate plan is to upgrade the standard of education by means of all these kinds of training seminars that we are giving our teachers. Msgr: It depends on God’s will. A Message From Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos From the very beginning I have always advocated for the Gospel Values. I always dreamed of CCCians to become people of integrity and examples of honesty and fairness. That is my dream, that is what I’m working for. Let us try our best to live these Gospel ideals, because, you know, we have so many problems in our society already – corruption and all these kinds of injustice in our society. That’s why I give importance to the principles of honesty, trustworthiness, integrity and justice – because I believe this is what the country needs right now. And this is what I dream for CCCians. D: And after CCC? Interview with Mr. Reldino Aquino By: Casey Anne Cruz (Photos: Angellica Castillo) March 30 ’10 Jubilee celebration of our college, how will you rate the celebration from the scale of 1 – 10? “Actually, it’s 10.5, because the result is beyond the expectation, most of the people said. Also we had 2 yrs. preparation and 1 yr. celebration, every year we had the different celebration but this year is the most special one.’’ 2.) Beside your other qualities as a leader, what have you proven after the celebration? Good morning Mr. Aquino, we’ll only ask you some questions for our Golden Jubilee Edition of Uhay. 1.) As the chairman of the concluded Golden “I have proven that a good special leader, with a good followers and hardworking community members at CCC will mean a success. I can’t do that all by myself. Teachers, Employees and Silent Participants are also behind these things like janitors and school guards because they are the one who maintain the cleanliness and orderliness in our institution.” 3.) What were some of the challenges and hindrances encountered by you but made you stronger in handling the event “Typhoon Ondoy, because the climax of the celebration subsided. I have think on how would I take these people and also the celebration back again to the tip of the iceberg, if the focus of everyone is all about how they will bring their houses and families back into normal.” 4.) If ever you’ll be assigned again to handle almost the same task, would you accept it? Why or why not? “Yes. I will, if it will be for good and at the same time for the institution.” 5.) What will be your message to everyone who helped you and most especially in our CCC Institution? “Of all the things that we have accomplished in the past years I truly believe that the most enduring are the things that cannot be seen ... “things of the heart.” Interview with Pilita Corales By: Danielle Erika Hill Ginintuang Uhay correspondent Danielle Hill was fortunate enough to get a quick personal interview with worldrenowned singer PILITA CORALES after she performed her afternoon concert last February 16, accordingly entitled “An Afternoon with Pilita”. It was a fully enjoyable event…..Below is a full transcript of the interview. Danielle: Good afternoon, Miss Corales. Pilita: Please, just call me Pilita. D: Okay then, good afternoon, Pilita. The Golden Jubilee Mass 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 11 P: Good afternoon, good afternoon. D: So, this is what -- a HUGE performance, isn’t it? P: Well, I hope so; it’s my first time here. D: Oh, it’s your first time to perform here in Cainta? P: In Cainta, probably, yeah, at least in this theater. Yeah, first time. And it’s a very nice theater, very easy to sing in. D: Why thank you! So, Msgr. Lagarejos invited you to sing here, right? P: Yes, Monsignor invited me to come here. Although I met him already last year pa. D: Where? P: Through my friend, Evelyn, who is also here in CCC. [Evelyn waves at us from the background.] So that’s how. I met Monsignor on her birthday. D: What made you decide to accept the invitation? P: Actually when he told me it was today, I said, you know, Monsignor, if you can change the date for me, because every Tuesday for this month I’m singing at the Holiday Inn, so I said it cannot be, but since today is actually your fiftieth anniversary… well, that’s what happened, yeah. D: So having now performed in our humble school, do you regret having accepted the offer or are you happy with your decision? P: Oh, no, I’m very happy to have accepted it; I just feel a little bad that I cannot stay long because I have a rehearsal at 6:00 before we do the show [Full House, in which she co-stars]. But apart from that everything is fine. D: So you have performed in other schools before, right? P: Ah yes. Last week-- no-- two weeks ago, I did, like, the homecoming of St. Paul’s College. D: How is CCC different from the other schools you’ve performed in? P: Oh, well, maybe [the other schools are] just a little bit bigger…Like in La Salle we performed in the gym…I think only the size was different. D: Otherwise it’s the same? P: Yes; [here in CCC] the students are so wonderful, they’re so nice to sing to and they appreciate everything you do. D: So supposing we have another event, would you still be willing to perform here? P: As long as I’m available, there’s no problem. At all. D: Any messages for CCC on its 50th anniversary? P: On its 50th I hope they have one hundred and fifty more, and I hope all the students will study well, will all graduate with honors; and I take this opportunity to thank all of you for coming this afternoon and I hope that I will see you again very soon. D: We hope so too. Thank you, ma’am, for your time. CCC auditorium - the landmark of the institution being the center for culture and arts. 7/8/2010 9:36:24 AM 12 Literary Ginintuang Uhay Vol. 9 No. 3 LITERARY PAGE By: Danielle Erika Hill, III- St. Robert Belarmine Who would have thought that such great talent could be found in this humble institution? For so many years now, Ginintuang Uhay has been receiving hundreds upon hundreds of literary contributions, ranging from essay to short stories, and, of course, the ever present poetry. Love is the most common topic, of course, and so is friendship, past experiences and reflections. Much time and effort has been put in each and every single one of these creations by their authors. All are masterpieces in in their own unique way, and their authors truly have something to be proud of. These people, the authors, write in either complex or simple styles, deep and meaningful or light and happy. Each author has his/her own unique style and approach to literature- no two authors are alike in style. No two authors tell exactly the same story. The authors of the works you are about to read, dear reader, are such. They have but one thing in common. They are all writing of and for CCC, in celebration of its Golden Jubilee. Enjoy. Why Gold? By Juliette Michelle Acielo A medal of gold (or something representing gold) is given to first place winners in competitions. The Golden Age, in classical mythology, is the first age of the world depicted by happiness. The “golden years” refer to a period wherein there is general success and prosperity. The fiftieth year is referred to as the golden anniversary. What does gold have to do with it all? Gold, as we all know, is a metallic element with a high value in the market. As beautiful and pricey as it is, gold has some properties which make it worth the money. Not only is it resistant to corrosion but it is strong as well. The fiftieth anniversary of a group, an organization, or an institution celebrates its success and longevity. While it changes as time passes, it endures for a particularly long period of time. Not all establishments reach their golden anniversaries, so the golden celebration is considered toy be an important one. Thus, the year 2010 is a meaningful year for Cainta Catholic College as it observes its fiftieth year of communion and mission. From the renovation of buildings and the construction of the CCC Auditorium, from the Golden Jubilee Fun Run to the Grand Parade, CCCians (students and employees alike) have taken part in the celebration.May CCC continue to mold its students to become wholesome individuals guided by God’s love. Evangelizers Of Truth, Justice And Love Adapted from the CCC Golden Jubilee Prayer Lyrics and Chords by: Mr. Marvin L. Oquendo Golden Jubilee Celebration: “A Time to Look Back” By: Rhoniel Anthony Dc. Brondo-III- St. Albert Golden Jubilee marks the fiftieth anniversary of maybe an establishment or anything that is important. It is the time to give thanks for the ups and down, joyful and sorrowful moments and the like. And of course, always give Him the credit of the success. Cainta Catholic College, my dear Alma Matter, is on its climax. Fifty years of happiness, struggles and pain is the significance of this event. Looking back to the past is the most satisfying part of life because of it, I can appreciate who and what molded me to what I am right now. Different changes have approaches in but still what its aim is to shape and direct lives to the winning path. Many have grown here. Some of them were already flourishing to their chosen road. When a students successes, who are the ones proud of Him/Her aside from their families? Their teachers, aren’t they? And most especially their school isn’t/it will be very rewarding for their mentors once it happens. How about me? As son as I can stand on my feet, I will see to it to visit them always because their lifetime is spent teaching and enlightening young minds. Also the school, itself, plays the largest part of my life. Junior-Senior promenades, field demos. Fun runs, are not the main part of the celebration but what are more important are the values and lessons on the years that have passed. May this year be a good and fruitful year for all of us. GOD BLESS! A Song of Victory By Augusto R. Oraa AM7 F#m7 Heavenly Father, Almighty Father D Esus-E7 We celebrate your gift of life and glory. AM7 F#m7 In the fullness of time, in the fullness of those years D Esus-E7 We celebrate with pride and honor our Golden Jubilee Our hearts rejoice in victory with CCC For thy fiftieth glorious existence A preferred school in the diocese Founded on justice God has brought So with His love that aflame in her And with the truth of light to guide her. Ref.: Blessing and glory and all the power And all the honor and all the wisdom To our dear and beloved alma mater. Refrain: D E7 C#m F#m7 Send forth to us your spirit of communion and mission D Esus-E7 As we walk in the light of Christ our Lord. Chorus: AM7 D7 AM7 We maybe a renewed evangelizer AM7 D7 Bm Proclaiming your Good News of truth, justice and love. DM7 E7 C#m F#m Together with Mama Mary, Our Lady of Light Bm Bm/A G E7 With the apostles and martyrs of every age, we pray… As we rejoice in the mystery of our salvation We pray to Christ, our Lord and Savior. We are hoping, our dear Lord, this year will be time for us, A time of grace, consolation of peace… E7 As Christ-centered school for evangelization Whose mission of truth, justice, and love Is to nurture the hopes of youth and find a place A better place of lasting peace and integrity And a place where they can be competitive And become global citizens of good stature. Guided too by the burning eternal flame Of the Lady of Light as its patronage Continuously spread her incomparable radiance With overflowing grace, chrism and glory Over the whole CCC community Making each one a victor and socially responsive . (Repeat Refrain and Chorus) Bm Bm/A G-G/F-E7 We pray, O Lord for our dear CCC… AM7 Amen! 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 12 7/8/2010 9:36:27 AM Literary 13 Ginintuang Uhay Golden Jubilee Edition CCC… PAARALANG TINITINGALA… ITINATANGI Ni : R. V. Cerna CCC…. TAGUMPAY NAMIN Ni: Allan S. Salazar II-BSED I. O Cainta Catholic College, paaralang sinisinta, Mula sa sawali’t kawayang matibay Itinayo ka ng mga paring banyaga Na sa iyo ay tunay na nag-aruga. Sa kandungan mo, kamusmusan ay kinalinga. II. Sa iyong bakuran, mga diwa’y nahubog, Karunungan, kagalingan, napanday, nalinang. Mula sa aba mong silidna puno ng mga pangarap, Mga kabataang hitik ng dunong, Dumating…umalis…dala ay iyong mga pangaral. III. Ngayon, sa hinaba-haba ng panahon, Ako ay masaya at muling nagbabalik, Dala ang watawat ng isang tagumpay, Sa iyong mga kamay… ako ay humahalik. Paaralan ko…asng anak mo… sa iyo ngayo’ynagpupugay! IV. Sa iyong Ikalimampung Jubileo, Kaming lahat ay buong galak na angkakaisa. CCC…paaralang inagkin, tinitingala, itinatangi, Ikaw ay tagumpay na iwinawagayway… Mabuhay ka Cainta Catholic College, MABUHAY!!! KUDOS TO OUR DEAR ALMA MATER By Augusto R. Oraa You were like a mustard seed sown on a fertile soil Sprouted into a small, firm and strong preferred school Then branching out several building structures For the population increase of students Desiring to get catholic education at CCS So kudos to you beloved, looked-up alma mater. You’ve pruned graduates through a Christ-centered curriculum Enabled by technology with the core values Of truth, justice, love integrating faith and life Thereby transforming graduates into peace and loving humans This made them bear good virtues and fruits of achievements So kudos to thy fruitful past and glorious present You have created a tertiary department To complete the school’s levels of learning Now you are a fully established institution Preferred in the diocese for the evangelization Of students to be spiritually aware So kudos to you loving and caring alma mater These accolades can’t be achieved without the flame Of the Lady of Light that continuously burn Oozing with a different kind of chrism and grace We are then jubilant of these honors and adulations With abundant joy and triumphant songs of praise So kudos to our dear and revered alma mater On your fiftieth years we wish you more blessing, Glory, wisdom, power, honor and strength That God might endow to a precious college That has moved and still will be moving on and on To quality and excellence catholic education So kudos to you, alma mater of integrity From Cainta Catholic School you’ve strived To fully become Cainta Catholic College Where knowledge gained and stored in the students’ mind Can never be hoard just like mere information But can be transferred and shared to those wanting to learn So kudos and keep imparting knowledge to people! CCC pinagpala kang tunay!!!! Nayon ay iyo nang tinataglay ang tagumpay At ang mga mag-aaral na nahasa at nagdaan sa iyong mga kamay Ngayon ay nagagalak at sayo’y nagpupugay Hanggang sumilay yaring liwayway Ang layuning sinimulan upang ikaw ay pagyamanin Ay tunay na namunga at ngayo’y sumasaatin Maging mga pagsubok ng araw, buwan, at taon ay aming susuungin Pagkat aral mo’y sumasaamin Masdan mo kami ngayon, tinitingala ka’t nais kilalanin Gaya ng nakaraan, maging sa kasalukuyan Tanging aral mo ang susundin, Masaya, at lubos na galak ang aming nararamdaman Dahil sa pag-aaruga mo’t pagpapanday sa aming karunungan Kung kaya’t dangal mo ngayo’y aming tangan. Kami ngayon pinakamamahal na paaralan, Ipinagdiriwang kang walang hanggan, Ngayon at ang bukas namin ay malinaw Waring maihahalintulad sa mga ulap sa kalangitan. Aral, Pangaral, maging ang mahirap na nagdaan Mula sa iyo paaralan…….. Aming tangan hanggang sa walang hanggan . CCC Our Dear Alma matter By: Lee Brenciis-III-St. Bernard A building is as strong as its foundation, May it be poorly built, it will sway Even to me lightest of storms But let the foundation be strong, That even tempests can break it apart, even for long A foundation is as strong as the materials used in it, Used wood and cheap stores it would surely collapse But use strong steel and the finest stone it will stand for long. An institution is as credible as its experience. An institution newly-formed, there would still be doubts But an institution that is so strong, that even time can’t break it There is credibility for its experience. Oh, our Alma Mater built by the purest of heart , Our foundation being the triune God, our materials, his lovely people. Our institution ravaged by time and challenge, yet still standing Producing Christ’s faithful graduates, the future leaders of our church & state Oh! Our Alma Mater, who cares and teaches us for decades Yet you still stands to care even more, for Christ flock it holds For the children of God it still serves and it will continue to be May our Almighty Father, and the blessed Mary, Our Lady of Light Still stands next beside us, to hold, to guide, and to care for us, In this world where Satan is the prince, may our school enlightened. Let the blind lead the blind and they will both fall, But let the enlightened lead the ignorant and they will both be in God’s loving hands For the ignorant children will be enlightened from your teachings, Being inspired by the holy Ghost, it would forever be enlightened. As our golden year unfolds, may we not seek blessings first But let us thanks the Heavenly Father for all the blessings he had given May the Holy Spirit continue to inspire, as our Alma Mater continue to enlighten and nurse children of God, that needed spiritual and rational teaching for them to be saved. May this year be not the last, that this year will mark a new beginning. A new start of a new era, a beginning of a new decade Our faith be stronger still, and our inspiration never fade May we not fear the coming years, the things that time will bring. As my glorifying poem uphold our glorious school. May we not forget what God had written, to educate the fool To remind everyone where we all came, all lass and lad, Whatever you do, whether you act or drink, do it all for the glory of God. 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 13 7/8/2010 9:36:31 AM 14 Literary “Ang CCC...Sa Aking Mga Mata” ni Cat Cerna Limang taong gulang nang ako’y nag-umpisa Pinasok ang isang yugtong may halong pangamba Sa aking nagkakaedad na diwa, aking naaalala Isang malawak na kuwartong puno ng mga munting paslit May kanya-kanyang mesa at upuan na kay liit Sa isang sulok ay eskaparateng nag-uumapaw sa gamit, Mga krayola, papel at mga laruang plastik Mula sa harap, nakatayo ang isang babaeng kay amo ng mukha Siya si Titser Rizza, ang unang gurong nagpamulat Sa kahalagahan ng CCS sa paghubog ng aking karakter At paglinang sa mga natatagong talento’t kagalingan Sa paningin ng isang kinder, napakalawak ng paaralan Di matarok kung saan nag-uumpisa’t nagtatapos Ang tinatawag nilang Cainta Catholic School! Subalit, ako muna’y mag-aaral…dapat talagang mag-aral! Dahil sino ba naman ang di magkukumahog kung Ang guro mo ay si Mrs. Odette Mendoza! Sa isang pagkakamali’y may kaakibat na pamalo Minsa’y may pingot pa sa tenga Ilang beses na ba akong pinatayo Dahil sa di ko makuha ang simpleng aritmetik? Isa, dalawa, tatlo…di ko na matandaan Makukulay na alaala ang iniwan sa akin ng Elementarya Una at Ikalawang Baitang – dilaw! Anupa’t walang anumang sandaling kay dilim Lalo na’t ang nakaagapay ay kahalintulad nina Gng. Teresita Fusilero at Bb. Brenda Calapati Kay sayang matuto sa piling ng mga magigiliw na guro Ikatlong Baitang – pula! Kapag naranasan mo nga naman ang tinatawag nilang “Puppy love”! Ikaapat, Ikalima at Ikaanim na mga Baitang – Puti atbp! Aba! Di matatawaran ang aking lubos na pagsaludo Ang puting bandera ng tagumpay ay nagwawagayway Samu’t saring mga patimpalak, mapaukol man yan Sa Akademiks o Palakasan, isama na rin ang Tagisan Sa pag-awit, pagsayaw, pagandahan at kung anupaman Tiyak may iuuwing medalya o tropeo na kadalasa’y ginto Ang mga kalahok na mag-aaral, mag-isa man o grupo Ganyan ang CCS, tinitingala…sabi ng iba, iniilagan pa! Sa ‘king pagtatapos, ang mahal kong CCS ay nagbago Ngunit ito raw ay para sa kanyang ikauunlad Pagtuntong sa hayskul, siya ngayo’y CCC na! Ang tila makulay na bahaghari sa Elementarya Ay nahaluan ng mga kulay na di mawari At ang dating mga musmos ay natuto nang magrebelde Umaalingawngaw pa sa aking mga tenga Ang bulalas ng aming mga guro Kami raw ang mga pinakamagulong estudyanteng Ginintuang Uhay Mayroon ang paaralang ito! Kami na nga ba talaga? Unti-unti, lumitaw ang mga bagong gusali Mula sa dalawang palapag na istrukturang kahoy at bato Kung saan ang lumang kantina’y nasa ibaba Ang silid aklatan at Hayskul ‘Faculty’ nama’y sa taas, Itinayo ang makabagong Centennial Building Ang malawak na espasyo sa hayskul na kilala sa Taguring ‘Saudi’ ay nagkaroon ng basketbolan At naging mataas na Administration Building Ang ‘Brunei’ ay sumailalim sa pag-aayos At naging mga kuwarto ng hayskul at elementarya! IIlan man ang mga mag-aaral sa kolehiyo Sa paglipas ng panahon, ito’y nadagdagan pa Patuloy ang mga pagbabago Naglililok at bumubuo ng pangalang dadalhin Ng mga magsisipagtapos sa hinaharap Vol. 9 No. 3 Upang makatulong sa ating mga mag-aaral Ang dati’y madilim na ‘Auditorium’ na naging Saksi sa maraming mga paligsahan at programa Minsa’y naging pansamantalang kantina pa Ngayo’y binigyang muli ng buhay at sigla! Maraming salamat, Msgr. Lagarejos! Salamat sa lahat-lahat! CCC…sa aking mga mata Ikaw ay mananatiling natatangi, Minamahal kong Alma Mater! Sa aking paglisan sa CCC Upang magpakadalubhasa sa ibang kolehiyo Ako’y tunay na nahapis Adios sa lahat ng narito,naging mabuti man o hindi Paalam sa aking kanlungan ng labindalawang taon! Gayunpama’y may saya rin sa aking puso Sapagkat pinagtibay ako at tinuruan ng lubusan Nakasukbit sa aking leeg, ilang medalya Isa roon ay nagpapatunay sa aking katapatan Taas noo kong paulit-ulit na sasambitin, “Isa akong tunay na CCCian!” Ilang taon pa ang lumipas Sikolohiya ay aking natapos Wala sa ‘king diwa na sa pagdating Ng madaling panahon Ako pala’y muling magbabalik Sa eskuwelahang aking kinamulatan Hindi na bilang isang mag-aaral Bagkus isang empleyadong blangko man sa karanasan Subalit may halukipkip na mga bagong kaalaman Kakatwa mang isipin, mantakin ang kapalaran Heto ako’t naglilingkod at maglilingkod Iba na ngang masasabi Dati lamang kung aking babalikan Limampu’t lima kaming nagtitiis sa init ng silid Ngunit di naging hadlang upang kami’y makinig Ibang guro man ay masusungit Masasabi kong sila’y mga tunay na disiplinaryan Mga pasilidad man ay simple Ngunit para sa amin, ito’y mga moderno na Ngayo’y ‘airconditioned’ kuntodo Mga opisina pati na rin mga silid aralan Iilang moog na guro’y narito pa rin Patuloy na humuhubog ng mga kabataan Mga pasilidad pati kurikulum, ika nga’y ‘level up!’ PLACES By: Pauline Mae Hernandez I walked the halls of CCC I entered through its gates I sat down beneath the shade of its trees and I laughed there with my friends. I studied in its classrooms and read books at its library. I walked up the stage of its auditorium and stayed at its kiosk for CAT. I planted in its plant boxes and stayed at its corridors Sat down to watch a game from the bleachers and sometimes practiced late after class hours. I’ve waited for group mates at the tree house and swiped my ID at the guard house I have entered an office or two and sometimes visited the clinic for an aching tummy or tooth. I took videos at the butterfly garden and played at its grounds I did activities at its labs and here joy I have found. These are just a few places in CCC of the million places and a million spots that I would never forget and always cherish as I say goodbye to the Alma Mater I keep in my heart. 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 14 7/8/2010 9:36:44 AM News / Feature 15 Ginintuang Uhay Golden Jubilee Edition Ginintuang Uhay: Dr. Aladdin de Guzman Mrs. Marilou Valencia Fr. Efren Villanueva THE PAST in FOCUS By: Mrs. Leony C. Maranan and Ms. Cat Cerna We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to communicate with a well esteemed figure in the person of Dr. Aladdin de Guzman, former Grade School Principal and Dean of Education here at CCS/CCC and currently, the College Dean at St. Matthew College in San Mateo, Rizal. Years have passed since the Ginintuang Uhay rose to existence and in a gradual process, has promoted the school through its various articles. Dr. Aladdin de Guzman initiated this and it is similarly rightful to hear the paper's history from him through this written interview. * Kailan po ba nagsimula ang pagpapalimbag ng Ginintuang Uhay? (When did the publication of Ginintuang Uhay begin?) Hindi ko na matandaan pero maaaring ito ay June ng 1991. Si Mrs. Valencia ang maaaring higit na makakaalala sa bagay na ito. (I don't remember but it could be June of 1991. Mrs. Valencia probably remembers this matter way better.) * Sino po ang nagpasimula na magkaroon ng newsletter ang CCS? (Who initiated this for CCS to have a newsletter?) Ako ang nagpasimula na magkaroon ng newsletter. Actually, ang vision ay magkaroon ng isang newspaper na maaaring ipanlaban sa school journalism contest. (I initiated to have the newsletter. Actually, the vision was to have a newspaper that could be contended in a school journalism contest.) * Ano po ang mahahalagang layunin upang gawin ito? (What were the vital aims to make this?) -Magkaroon ng malayang pagpapahayag ng kaisipan at damdamin. -Matuklasan ang talino ng mga mag-aaral sa pagsulat sa iba't ibang genre. -Maging tagapagbalita at anunsyo ng mga pangyayaring nagaganap sa loob ng paaralan. -Mailarawan sa komunidad, sa mga magulang at sa iba pang mga paaralan kung ano ang paaralan natin. (Have freedom of expression of thoughts and feelings.) (Discover the intelligence of the students with writing in different genres.) (Become newsmen and heralds of events occurring inside the school.) Mrs. Diña Rivera (Illustrate with the community, parents and to other academies about our school.) (Do you think this has been an enormous help to the teachers or students? In what reason?) * Sinu-sino po ang mga naging advisers ng Ginintuang Uhay noong panahon ninyo? (Who became the advisers of Ginintuang Uhay during your time?) Mahalaga ang ginagampanan ng isang newspaper sa mga mag-aaral at sa paaralan. Bukod sa ito ay isang malaking promosyon sa paaralan, nililinang nito ang kakayahan ng mga mag-aaral sa pagsusulat. (The newspapaer plays an integral role with the students and the academe. Aside from being an enormous promotion for the school, it enhances the sutdents’ capabilities.) Si Mrs. Marilou Valencia ang alam kong tanging naging adviser nito. Hindi ko alam kung may pumalit sa kanya matapos na mawala ako sa school. Maaaring higit niyang maaalala ang iba pang detalye ng pagkabuo ng pangalang ito. (What I know was that Mrs. Marilou Valencia was the sole adviser of the paper. I don't know if anyone else replaced her after I left the school. She may probably remember well other details about the development of its name.) * Dahil noo'y wala pang kompyuter, paano po isinasagawa ang pagpapalimbag? (Since computers were not yet virtually present at the time, how was the publishing being done?) Mag-aaral, aayusin ng mga editor at pagkatapos ay gagawa ng isang 'dummy newspaper' kung saan ang mga artikulo ay idinidikit ayon sa paraan ng paggawa ng isang newspaper. Ang printing press ang gumagawa ng pag-aayos ng lahat kasama na ang layout. (Like what was to be expected, students will contribute articles, the editors does the modifications and then creates a dummy newspaper wherein articles are pasted according to the way a newspaper is being done. The printing press arranges everything including the layout.) *Ilang issue po ang mayroon sa loob ng isang taon? Magazine o broadsheet type po ba ito? (How many issues were there in a year? Was it in magazine or broadsheet type?) Sa pagkatanda ko ay dalawa. Ang una ay newspaper at pagkatapos ay ang magazine na parang yearbook. Sa pagkaalam ko, matapos na lumabas ang unang issue, nagkaroon ng mga problema sa paglilimbag kung kaya't hindi nagawang ito ay magtuluy-tuloy. (I remembered there were two. The first was a newspaper and then, a yearbook-like magazine.) *Sa palagay ninyo po ba ay malaking tulong ito sa mga guro at mag-aaral? Sa anong dahilan? *Bilang isa sa mga naging haligi ng CCC at mahusay na tagapamuno, ano pong mensahe ang maipaaabot ninyo sa aming mga manunulat at kontribyutors? (Being one of the pillars of CCC and competent administrator, what message would you impart to us, writers and contributors?) Ako rin ay isang manunulat. Sa pagsusulat, nabibigyang laya ang iyong damdaming lumikha ng mga lathalaing hindi naibibigay sa karaniwang tao. Sa pagsusulat, lumalawak ang iyong pananaw at pang-unawa sa mga bagay-bagay. Hindi ka basta napatatangay sa damdamin at emosyon. Sa halip, nagiging mapag-isip at matalino sa mga bagay na nais gawin o likhain. Isang katangian ang maging manunulat. Ipagpatuloy at palawakin ang katangiang ito. Sana ay ipagpatuloy ang paglilimbag ng broadsheet at makasali kayo sa patimpalak sa School Journalism sa iba't ibang kategorya. (I am also a writer. With writing, your emotions are set free to create literaries ordinary people are not afforded to have. With writing, your viewpoints and understanding on various matters diversify. You won't be easily led by feelings and emotions. Instead, becomes more of a thinker and intellectual with things wished to be achieved or bring about. Becoming a writer is a quality. Further continue and enhance this quality. Hopefully, broadsheet publications will continue and you could join in the School Journalism competitions, encompassing various categories.) When Fr. Efren Villanueva became CCC President, he appointed Mrs. Dina Rivera , Dean of College of Education to revive Ginintuang Uhay. These were some of the previous advisers of Ginintuang Uhay who helped mold the shining “gold” in the publication: Mrs. Marilou Valencia, Mrs. Mary Jane Chicote, Mr. Joel Filamor, Mrs. Lulu Cortez, Ms. Cristeta Estrada, and Mrs. Rhoda Legazpi. CCC SCHOOL ORGAN TRAVELLED THE TEST OF TIME... Ginintuang Uhay: Now and Moving On The Ginintuang Uhay steadily continued to develop its facets and moved along with time and by 2008 to present, it flourished to achieve the most awaited recognitions. Last January 15 and 22, 2008 at St. Anthony’s School in Manila, CCC staffers bagged their first 11 awards, competing along with 20 other schools at the first MAPSA Press Conference. With building confidence and fiery passion for journalism, the advisers and student staff pushed further and by February 17 to 18, 2009, they took hold of 14 awards, proud of garnering First place marks in different categories of the competition. Again, headed by MAPSA and held at St. Michael’s Retreat House in Antipolo City. 2010 proved to be another year of cornucopia for Ginintuang Uhay. This time around at La Sallete, Silang Cavite last Febuary 9-11, 2010. Ginintuang Uhay Staff won 11 awards in the individual category and 5 awards in the news category. Behind the success are the consultants namely: Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos and Dr. Joel C. Javiniar and the advisers: Mrs. Leoncia C. Maranan, Mr. Andres Arcilla and Atty. Carmencita PL. Logan working together with the Ginintuang Uhay staff . WITH THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS and SPECIAL PEOPLE, the PUBLICATION is CONTINUOUSLY MOVING ON... for GOD’S GREATER GLORY! Uhay Staff in Action 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 15 7/8/2010 9:36:51 AM 16 News / Feature Ginintuang Uhay Cainta Catholic College VISION A community of Christ’s faithful in communion and in mission and an instrument of the local church, Cainta Catholic College proclaims the Good News of Truth, Justice, and Love, integrates faith and life to form human person, and thereby build a society of integrity and peace. MISSION Under the patronage of Mary, Our Lady of Light, Cainta Catholic College strives to become preferred educational institution and evangelization and religious formation of the Diocese of Antipolo. In a collaborative and committed community of faith, it offers learner-centered and technology-enabled programs and services, with religion at the core to form competent and socially responsible human persons who are faithful stewards of creation. Vol. 9 No. 3 Looking Forward to a Grace-filled Future by: Pauline Mae E. Hernandez Indeed, Cainta Catholic College, in its fifty years of existence, has gone through a lot. Yet, during her transition and development throughout the years, even as she experienced downfalls because of the world war, she remained faithful to the Church and her vow to form a community of Christ’s faithful in communion and in mission. Never did she give up on her struggle. Looking back at the years CCC has endured, we can see that she had lived a faithful past. Right now, CCC is glorious as she celebrates her Golden Jubilee, her fiftieth year. And though her history and her present is a beautiful and colorful one, there is still more to come. Cainta Catholic College is now facing an even more grace-filled future. The construction of its landmark, the CCC auditorium, is just the start of Cainta Catholic College’s transformation. In the near future, Cainta Catholic College may become Cainta Catholic University, offering courses same with the colleges and universities we know today. It will have better and more facilities for teaching. As the school gets better, there may also be a rise in its student population. The school will also adapt more ways to improve the education it provides to its students. More programs, organizations, and clubs may also be started to help hone the skills and talents of the students as well as to provide them with meaningful extracurricular activities. The improvement of our institution will not stop there. The Cainta Catholic College community will continue with its mission of not only serving the Lord but the rest of society as well, especially the ones in need. There will be more outreach programs and activities such as blood-letting, community cleaning, feeding programs, and many others for the employees and students to participate in. As always, it will continue on forming its students into competent and socially responsible human persons that will eventually be the prides of our country. These are the things that we all look forward to and the things that we know CCC will try to achieve. After fifty years of academic excellence, Cainta Catholic College is now looking forward to years of continuing success and excellence. It will celebrate more jubilees in the future, jubilees that will be more joyous and are part of God’s graces to the whole CCC community. MANCOM Rev. Msgr. Arnel F. Lagarejos College President Illustration by: Angelo Encisa Mrs. Cecilia V. Vinluan VP for Administration 2009 11-14 ccc uhay 2nd issue OLD.indd 16 Mrs. Cecilia C. Cerezo Registrar Head Dr. Joel C. Javiniar VP for Academics Mr. Reldino R. Aquino Finance Manager Atty. Carmencita PL. Logan HRMD Manager Engr. Lea D. Canivel RPDO Ms. Aurora C. Arciaga HS Principal Mrs. Lerma S. Fernandez GS Principal 7/8/2010 9:37:00 AM
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