23rd Pilipino Graduation - Ingat Ka Palagi

23RD PILIPINO GRADUATION | CLASS OF 2022-2023

Class of 2022 - 2023

Graduates

Christopher “CJ” James Banawa-Andico

Christopher Angelo Carlos Ongkingco

Edward Encarnacion

Daniella Marie Del Rosario Nicomedes

Alec Jonah Justice

Alicia Evans

Alexandra Angelie Canete Manzon

Candice Joan Viloria Barcarse

Jacob Vitug

James Erwin Avelino Salud

Jalen Chevalier

Ethereal Violet Reyes

Julia Patricia Martin Montgomery

Kayley Marie J. Ong

Kaye Anne Reyes

Jayvin Bakunawa

Rebecca Isabel Isip

Robert Christopher Renzo Baraan Aceret

Rei Jairus L. David

Paulene Patrisha Pare

Sarah Elise “Lazer” Lazaro

Rommel Alcantara

Pilipino Graduation President 2022 - 2023

Robechelle Mina

Welcome to the 23rd Annual Pilipino Graduation!

My name is Robechelle Abelgas Mina, and I am the President for Pilipino Graduation for the 2022-2023 academic school year. This year’s P. Grad board, also referred to occasionally as P. Graddi-E Board, is proud to host this year’s ceremony! Our board has worked hard to continue this celebration of culture and achievement. However, this would not have been possible without our amazing graduates, our advisor, Dr. Pacleb, the alumni, and our members.

This graduating class has lived through multiple forms of academic and college life. Starting prepandemic, to fully online, and back to in-person, each one of them has worked hard to persevere and come back stronger. We acknowledge the dedication and drive you needed to complete your degrees, despite not knowing what the future entails at times. You are admirable and we are proud to celebrate all of your accomplishments. Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

The theme of this year’s Pilipino Graduation is “Ingat Ka Palagi,” which translates to “take care always.” Throughout college and life, challenges and obstacles may be thrown at you which test your limits and capabilities, but through it all remember to make time for yourself and remember your purpose.

To all our graduates, we hope that in whatever endeavors you choose to follow, you succeedwith pride and dignity. The future is bright, and most importantly we hope that you always take care of yourself through it all.

Sincerely,

Executive Board

Robechelle Mina President

Isaiah Pagdanganan Secretary

Elizabeth Woo Treasurer

Marjorie Mae Semsem Public Relations

KEYNOTE SPEAKER WARJAY NAIGAN

Warjay Naigan (they/them) is a queer Autistic disabled FilAm. They grew up in southern Orange County to two Filipino immigrants. They have a younger sister and brother.

They went to Cal Poly Pomona from 2013 to 2018, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering and a minor in Asian American Studies. Warjay was in Barkada & was in various leadership roles including historian, president, and Barkada Entertainment Company Coordinator (BECC). They were also involved in PASK (Pilipino American Studies Kollective), ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers), and CalGeo.

Since graduating in 2018, they began working as an engineer for a local water company and is currently in the process to obtain their Professional Engineer (PE) License. Beyond their day job they have been involved with Lakas Mentorship Program (2018-2020) & Filipino American National Historical SocietyOrange County/Inland Empire (FANHS – OC/IE) Chapter (2020-2021). In 2021 they received a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University.

Currently Warjay is a community organizer with Kabataang makaBayan (KmB), Pro-People Youth, a grassroots organization they have worked with as a student since 2016 and officially joined in 2018. They participate in various activities including Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV), Revolutionary Reads, and Historic Filipinotown tours.

Warjay is driven by values of disability justice, autonomy, and radical liberation. These values have been built and strengthened through their life experiences, and currently inform their actions in walking through life and in building community.

In their free time Warjay likes to play video games, watch anime, cook, and watch YouTube video essays. Warjay is a happy cat parent to three cats: Brownie, Vivi, and Kiki. They cherish them greatly.

PILIPINO GRADUATION 2022 - 2023

MASCOTS

Name: Ana Rivera

Pronouns: she/her

Year: 4th

Major: Music industry studies

Minor: Marketing

Favorite color: Lilac

Favorite filipino food: Sisig

About Me

Hi graduates! How’s it going? I’m Ana and I’m a 4th year music industry studies major with a marketing minor. I love discovering and listening to new artists. My dream is to help independent artists navigate the music industry especially with marketing and promotion!

Name: Byron Lim

Pronouns: he/they

Year: 5th

Major: Apparel Merchandise Management

Favorite color: Brown

Favorite filipino food: Tosilog

About Me

Hey graduates! I’m Byron. I’m a 5th year AMA major and a fun fact is that I’ve switched majors twice. I love watching video essays about pop culture. My dream is to be a successful fashion design who is able to incorporate my culture identity into my art.

This is Kaya! Say “hi” to Kaya.

THE CLASS OF 2022 - 2023

GRADUATES

AlecJon a h Justice

Mechanical Engineering

“It may not be the most direct path to the end, but I still got there. Only took me four years to finally realize that, but I’m grateful I did.”

Personal Accomplishments

• President of Ultimate Frisbee Club

• Member of Sigma Phi Epsilon”

Dedications

• Parents

• Brother and Sister

• Girlfriend

• Professors who told me to keep trying

A lexandraAngel i e CaneteManz o n

Hospitality

Event Planning

“Wherever you go, there you are.”

Personal Accomplishments

• Luck-E Board Historian 2018-2019

• Eskrima Coordinator PACN 29: Huwag Kalimutan

• PASK Public Relations 2019-2020

• Eskrima Coordinator PACN 30: Kailangan Kita

• Infinit-E Board Culture Chair 2020-2021

• Eskrima Coordinator PACN 31 Sonder

• Wrote PACN 31 Sonder : Barkada’s first drive in movie

• Fantas-E Board Co-President 2022

• Eskrima Coordinator PACN 32

• Sportsfest 29 Blue Baller Basketball champions

• Barkada’s Life Time member award 2022

• Marriott Bonvoy Internship Summer 2022

• Historian PACN 33 : Tibayan

• Twitch Affiliate

• Sportsfest 30: Logistics Coordinator “

Dedications

Dedications to the bestiepops you know who you are

Alicia E vans

Biology

“Can’t wait for my garden.”

Personal Accomplishments

• Secretary and Science Council Representative of Pre-Pharmacy Society 2022-2023

• 230 hours on Stardew Valley

Dedications

To my lovely dog who has been my supporter since day 1, Phoebe Bridgers and the great friends I’ve made here! I am grateful for the experiences we shared together :)) love y’all!

CandiceJoan V iloriaBarcarse

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science & Engineering; Food Science & Technology

“Biggest and brightest thank you to my family, friends, James, and my chihuahua for always motivating me to keep chasing the degree! HAVE A JOLLY(BEE) COMMENCEMENT EVERYONE! (o*v*)/.”

Personal Accomplishments

• Mentored students in STARS through research project as Project Learning Assistant & Mentor at CPP INVESTS funded by the NSF

• Completed certificate as member of SWE’s Collegiate Leadership Institute FY22 Program

• Presented internship project to Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. as Ingredients R&D Intern

• Assisted FST Master’s student, Dion Chang, as Research Project & Laboratory Assistant

• Acknowledged with three certificates of recognitions from Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Most Involved in SWE, Member of the Year, - Selection as Vice President of Corporate Relations

• Served momentarily as Social Media Coordinator at Cal Poly Rose Float and Vice President of Corporate Relations at SWE

• Performed duties as Diversity, Equity, & Inclusions (DEI) Chair at SWE, Merchandise Coordinator at Food Science Society (FSS), and Peer - Mentor Chair at FSS

• Aided SWE as member of the External Committee, Internal Committee, Corporate Committee

• Created and led mentorship program at FSS

• Joined Maximizing Engineering Potential’s (MEP) “”Engineering In Your Future”” Summer Residential Program, R&D Team Member at EWB USA”

Dedications

My time at Barkada was short, but I am still very grateful for the fun memories I had at the API Student Center. Furthermore, I wanted to sign off by saying congratulations to everyone else who is graduating and/or who will be graduating in the nearby years to come! Almost there! Tagay sa Barkada at Tagay sa iyo! Cheers to Barkada and cheers to you!”

“Salamat, mama at papa, sa pagdala sa akin sa Amerika mula sa Pilipinas. Sa iyong tulong at suporta, nagawa kong makapagtapos bilang isang major sa Chemical Engineering! Nais ko ring ipakita ang malaking pasasalamat at pasasalamat sa aking kasosyo at matalik na kaibigan, si

James Salud!!! ��

“I hope that after all these years at CPP, I'm at least remembered as a good friend. I'll see you around!”

Personal Accomplishments

• CPP Barkada Athletics Chair '22-'23

• Sportsfest President '22-'23

• Dean's list 2019, 3.00 average GPA '19-'23

• Fulfillment team at Target & Nordstrom '20-'22

• First owned Maldini on Fifa 23"

Dedications

Thank you to Barkada Spic-E Board and general members for the memories. Also, thank you Sportsfest Board, Glenline, and Lifted Line for the love and support. I also a lot of my success to my mom and sister back home! Their work ethic and hustle mentality inspired and got me through to where I am today.

Business Administration Technology Operations Management

Biology

“I believe that Confucius said it best: ‘Every man has two lives, and the second starts when he realizes he has just one.’”

Personal Accomplishments

•

Cum Laude (3.6 GPA)

• Cross Country Athlete

• Graduated high school w/ high honors & distinction

• Can bench 285 lbs

• 5 minute mile runner

• 26k followers on TikTok

Dedications

Special thanks to my mom for always supporting me.

Gender, Ethnic, and Multicultural Studies

Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies

“It’s been real. It’s been nice. It’s been real nice.” - Raven Ramos

Personal Accomplishments

• “Star Artist” from Mrs. Boyle’s First Grade Class

• “Social Butterfly” and “Freshman of the Year” Superlative from Barkada EOTY 2018

• “Parents of Barkada” Superlative from Barkada EOTY 2022

• Been a BTS Stan Since 2014

• Seen BTS Live 7 Times

• Met and Shook Hands with BTS, Niki, and Keshi

• Survived and Escaped Aerospace Engineering

• Finally Reached Platinum Rank in Valorant

Dedications

Daniella would like to thank Russell (her dog), both her lolas, her little sister, her parents, her bb gorl (Aleks), Jung Hoseok, Kim Namjoon, Kim Seokjin, Min Yoongi, Park Jimin, Kim Taehyung, Jeon Jungkook, Nicole Zefanya, her fam line (Yiken Line), her adings (Jerica, Ethan, Christa, and Shaun), her ates/kuya/ pseudos (Roleen, Megan, Nevin, Jeron, Warjay), her kiddos (Frenchesca, Alicia, Robechelle, Andrea, Alyssa, Des, Gabbie), JDM, Steak Squad, VAJGDICK, Fam Bam, The Regulars, Room 40 and everyone she met along this long 6 year journey.

Edward E n c arnacion

Business Administration Marketing Management

“The past 4 years at CPP has challenged me that most as a person. I’ve seen my highest highs and my lowest lows but I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything in the world. I wouldn’t have done this without Barkada and everyone I have met on this journey. From the bottom of my heart, Thank you!”

- Edward Encarnacion aka Deadward aka Rizzward

Personal Accomplishments

• Partnered with Sowing Seeds for Life by creating and implemented a marketing campaign that raised over 10,000 LBS of food

• 2021 PACN Historian

• 2022 Co-Costume Director with my best friend

• First big purchase was buying my car in 2021

• Traveled to 2 new states the past year

Dedications

• My family for being there for me my whole life

• The rave fam, Prodigy Prep, Trifflin Trio, Pogi Boyz

• My whole Barkada fam line

• My cousins and the ones that turned into family

Ethereal V i oletReyes

“Thanks for everything <33”

Personal Accomplishments

• General excellence award issued by the california newspaper publishers association to the poly post editors — June 2021

• Broadcast commentary award issued by the associated collegiate press — Oct 2021

• Best podcast issued by the california college media association — Mar 2022

• Barkada culture chair 2022-2023 <3

• Accepted to receive master of science — MS in digital media management at USC

Dedications

Thank you to Ro and all the dogs in the world for keeping me happy

Communications Multimedia Journalism

Jaco b Vitug

Electronic Systems Engineering Technology [ESET]

“Wherever you go, there you are.”

Personal Accomplishments

• B.S., Electronic Systems Engineering Technology [ESET] - Spring 2023

• “Alfonso” in PACN 33: Tibayan - Spring 2023

• University Housing Resident Advisor - Fall 2020 - Spring 2023

• Engineering Student Council E-Board Member - Fall 2020 - Spring 2023

• Northrop Grumman Space Systems Intern - Summer 2022

• “Professor Payne” in (Zoom) PACN XXX: Kailangan Kita - Spring 2020

• “Barkada’s Got Talent” Performer - Spring 2020

Dedications

I owe the utmost gratitude to my family: Justine Vitug, Arthur Vitug Jr., Cecilia Vitug, Gloria Capati, Nina Capati, Aggie Pangan for always pushing me through and giving me the motivation to work hard.

To all my friends, classmates, project teammates, Barkada family, UHS family, ESC family.

And also to my girlfriend, Yssabelle Valencia, for always rooting for me no matter what and also for always getting me food from the Barkada food runs and letting me use her meal plan :p

Jalen C h evalier

Biology

Pre-Med

“Thank you CPP and Barkada for this amazing college experience. I’ve learned more about myself and people these past four years. Thank you for all the memories and lifelong friends I have created along the way.”

Personal Accomplishments

• Completed 600+ Hours at InterCommunity & Queen of the Valley Hospital

• Volunteered on the Medical Surgical Floor, Orthopedic Surgical Floor, Definitive Observation Unit, Emergency Department, Rehabilitation Unit, Laboratory Department

• Became Projects Coordinator for the COPE Health Scholars Program

• Organized a Care Cart that helped delivered snacks and treats to Doctors, Nurses, and other Health Care Staff during COVID

• CPP’s Barkada Internal Representative 2021-2022

• Will Pursue EMT School in the Summer along with applying to Medical School in the Fall

• CPP Barkada’s PACN Co-Costume’s Coordinator with Best friend 2021-2022”

Dedications

• My Mom

• My grandma and Cece

• Edward and Jayvin

• My Ates & Kuyas, My Co’s, my adings, my grands

• Pogi Boyz & Addy Daddies & Trifflin Trio

• Fantas-E Board”

JamesErwin AvelinoSalud

Chemical Engineering Materials Science & Engineering

“Thank you Barkada and CPP for this wonderful chapter in my life. I’m grateful to all the people I’ve met throughout my time here, especially Candice. I look forward to what the future holds.”

Personal Accomplishments

• Magna Cum Laude

• Engineering Intern at SoCalGas

• Published Article: “”Filter Modified with Hydrophilic and Oleophobic Coating for Efficient and Affordable Oil/Water Separation””

• PACN XXX Tinik Team “

Dedications

I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me in my endeavors through life and college. I’m also very grateful for the memories that I made with everyone in Barkada. A special thank you to my beloved Candice for always being by my side.

Jayvin B a kunawa

Kinesiology

“Thank you to all of the ones who supported me and cheered me along in my short time here at Cal Poly Pomona. To all my family, friends, and acquaintances, thank you for all the laughs and memories we created/ shared!”

Personal Accomplishments

• Associates in Kinesiology

• Business Owner

• Became a Behavioral Therapist

• First gen. graduate in my family

• Business Marketing Coordinator for PACN 32

• Internal Representative for Spic-E Board 2022-2023”

Dedications

My parents/siblings for their never-ending support

Friends who helped me along the way

My girlfriend who helped me study and stayed up long nights with me.

J u lia Patricia M a r tin Montgom e r y

Sociology

Social Work

Minoring in Psychology

“Barkada will forever be one of the best experiences I had at CPP! I’ve experienced a lot of wonderful memories but have also met my forever friends. Thank you for everything <3”

Personal Accomplishments

• Magbiga-I Board 2019-2020

• PFest Secretary 2021-2022

• PGrad Treasurer 2021-2022

• Media Developer 2022-2023: www.cppbarkada.org

• Dean’s List

• 2nd year anniversary of being Gold in Valorant </3

Dedications

• Everyone in Barkada that I have made memories with during these past 4 years!

• Limitless and Slander line!!!! I’m very grateful for my adings: Leanna, Czyrone, Gian and Sammy. I’m also very grateful for my Grands, 2Gs and 3Gs! I’m especially grateful for my Ate Allyra for being one of the most amazing people in my life who I look up to the most.

• My amazing boyfriend Kyle for being by my side for almost 3 years! You are my biggest supporter in life and I love you forever.

• My ride or die and twin flame, Noah and Aidan! I will always treasure ya’ll for being there for me through thick and thin.

• Gojo and Ichiro for being the cutest, chaotic, and the most emotional supporting cats ever

• ACDJJNR, wine night girls, and TSFG you know who you are (,:

• Andrea who has been my day 1 and still continues to be in my life (-: I love you so much and I’m grateful that we’ve been friends for so long

• The craziest roommate ever, Heather! <3

• Spic-E Board for being the craziest and goofiest people I’ve met! I will never forget all the memories we have shared

• My parents and my sister for always supporting me throughout life!

• The Career Center for giving me the opportunity to work with the best peers which made me realize what I wanted to do in the future. Big thank you to my supervisor, Lex, for being super cool and supportive!

• My best friends since high school: Paul, Michelle, and Justin! I love catching up with ya’ll every 3 months c:

• Those who used to be in my life. Although we don’t talk anymore, you still made a very big impact and made me who I am today!

Kaye An n e Reyes

Accounting

“Let your dreams be bigger than your fears, your actions louder than your words, and your faith stronger than your feelings. And so the adventure begins.”

Personal Accomplishments

• Internship at Forvis (Spring 2023)

• Shift Leader at Yogurtland (2022-Current)

• Shift Supervisor at KFC (2022-2022)

• Dean’s Honor List: Fall 2019, 2022-2022

• President’s Honor List (Spring 2020)

• Magna Cum Laude

Dedications

• “God; who guides me throughout my life journey

• Family; my parents my mom & dad; Nenita and Arnold, who sacrificed a lot to give me a brighter future, and have been my greatest motivation, my Lola Peting who guided and shaped me to become a better person, my Lola Lydia for her love and support; my brother Michael, for his love and unending support, and my sister Lizelle Anne, for her love and endless support, advices, time, and for inspiring me to be the best version of myself.

• And for my freinds and other relatives for the support and love

Kayley M a rieJ. Ong

Computer Information Systems Application Development

“Thank you to Barkada for surrounding me with a love for our culture, for creating a support system here at CPP, and for my friends who taught me to study hard but party harder <3”

Personal Accomplishments

• 2019 SPUF Master

• 2019-2020 Pilipino American Studies Kollective Programs Director

• 2020 SPUF Grandmaster

• 2020-2021 Barkada Social Chair

• Customer Experience Analyst Intern at Hot Topic”

Dedications

I dedicate this degree to my family who have gone above and beyond to support me throughout college. My mom, dad, and siblings including my brother-in-law did everything they could to help me get this degree and I wouldn’t be here without them. Thank you for investing in me. This degree does not belong to only me, but to us.

I want to give a special thanks to BHo, Tori, and JP for being my friends through college. College may have seemed unbearable sometimes, but knowing I would be able to see you guys after class made it worth it. Friendships last no matter the distance and I’m very grateful to have come across you guys in my life. Brothers4Life.

Shoutout to my Kuyas Neil and Kyle for always looking out for me and treating me like a little sister.

Thank you to Marian for always being a friend I could be myself with.

Shoutout to my twin Riley for always putting a smile on my face and laughing with me.

Shout out to Michael for everything you have done for me during college and the Evio family for always treating me like one of their own.

Paulene Pa t rishaPare

Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine

“If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.”

Personal Accomplishments

• Vice President of Pre-Optometry Club

• Secretary of Delta Epsilon Mu, Inc. Professional Prehealth Fraternity

• Receptionist, Technician, Administrative Assistant, and Myopia Management Specialist at Bright Vision Optometry

• Management Team at 85 Degrees Bakery & Cafe

• Internship at Loving Hands Animal Hospital

• Tinikling Team, PACN 2023

• Lead Maganda for “”Malakas at Maganda”” PACN 2023”

Dedications

• Thank you to my family for helping me get to where I am today.

• Thank you to my friends for always supporting me.

• Thank you to Delta Epsilon Mu for surrounding me with incredibly driven individuals also pursuing a career in Pre-Health

• Thank you to PACN, Tinik Team, and Traditionalist crew for the experience and the memories.

Rebecca I s abelIsip

Kinesiology Exercise Science

“I wish everyone the best in their future endeavors! Your hard work and determination will not go unnoticed and will pay off!”

Personal Accomplishments

Some of my accomplishments consist of applying/getting into my dream occupational therapy program at USC. Another accomplishment that I have is participating in, getting research published, and being awarded with Research Distinction.

Dedications

I want to thank my parents for continuously believing and supporting me. Without their guidance, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Second, thank you to Rosie Line for always hyping me up and for all the memories. Lastly, I would like to thank all of my friends that I have made during my time at CPP, they definitely made school more fun and bearable.

ReiJair u s L. David

Chemistry

“Thank you to my friends for inviting me along. Thank you to my ate for getting into Barkada. Thank you to my mom for not giving up on me.”

Personal Accomplishments

• Graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in General Chemistry

• College of Science Accepted Senior Thesis on Cyclobutane Carboxylic Acid

• Played Joseph, in PACN 32 Magkita Tayo Muli”

Dedications

• My beautiful mom, for being there to put up with me when I’m being down. Thank you for everything that you do and I won’t stop making you proud.

• My research professor Dr. Osberger for giving me a chance when no one else would. Thank you for seeing me grow and bonding with me over zoom university.

• My ate Audrea for being my first friend at Cal Poly Pomona. Thank you for dragging me into acting auditions and making me play your cousin and also letting me be your ading. I will always be the Rei of Sunshine thanks to you.

• My Sampaguita Marjorie, for always being at my side through thick and thin. Thank you for making me laugh when I can’t do it myself.

• My friend Robert, for being the first to say hi to me in the APISC, thanks for making me feel like I can be myself and nerding out with me.

Christopher RenzoBaraan

Anthropology Applied

“If ‘life is a tale told by an idiot,’ then I hope I’m pretty damn entertaining”

^ but if not then v “See you in the API ;-;”

Personal Accomplishments

• Tinapay I-Board (2018-2019)

• Pilipino Notes (2018-2019, 2023)

• PACN XXIX: Huwag Kalimutan Lead and Dancer (2019 participated in everything on god)

• Voted Barkada’s “”Nice Guy”” (2019)

• Teacher Assistant Jiangnan University (2019)

• Barkada Bougi-E Board Public Relations Officer (2019-2020)

• PACN XXX: Kailangan Kita Lead and Dancer

• 36th Annual Friendship Games Hype Leader (2020)

• Epic Care Medical Screener (2020)

• PACN 31: Sonder Eskrima Suite Coordinator (2021)

• Moreau Catholic High School Retreat Leader, Organizer, & Coordinator (2021)

• Pilipino Graduation Zoom-E Board Public Relations Officer (2020-2021)

• Cal Poly Pomona’s Dean’s List (2020-2021)

• CPP APISC Social Justice Leader (2022)

• Barkada Fantas-E Board Vice President &

• Barkada Fantas-E Board Co-President (2021-2022)

• Peach Mango P-I Board I-Dad/Coordinator (2021-2022)

Dedications

First off, I wanna thank the CLA (rip), the Encinitas dorm & Los Olivos (rip) and of course, to yellow waitlist triangle. But in all seriousness, I want to thank my roommates, past and present for checking in on me all the time. I want to thank Encinitas 101 and Support Prom Bus for remaining good friends throughout the years. Of course, I want to thank Barkada. There’s so many groups to count, so if by some off chance I forget to name you please know that you’re still in here - to the Luck-Es, Bougi-Es, Infinit-Es Fantas-Es, SpicEs, the Barkada Alumni for watching me grow. To Bougi-E Board, Fantas-E Board, & Spic-E Board - I enjoyed every moment. To Drake and his smol men, the Monkeys, to my Ate Minnie, my braincells Ro and Andrea, and of course, Every SummerLine. Lastly, I want to thank my family. To my siblings, thank you for always trying to understand. To Papa, Aya, Papa Al, and Grandma Marci, I love you all so much. To Otis, I really did it buddy! And finally to my Mom and Dad - thank you for letting me fly. I promise no matter where I go, I’ll always love you, and will always remember to come home.

Rommel A lcantara

Communications Public Relations

“Thank you all for letting me be a part of this chapter. For though it feels like the time spent here was never enough, it was. I won’t regret the trajectory that led us here just as I won’t resist the one that’ll lead us away.”

Personal Accomplishments

• CPP Dean’s List

• 3.5 GPA (Cum Laude)

• CPP Barkada Executive Board - Historian(2022-2023)

• PACN 32 Board - Historian(2021-2022)

• PACN 32/33 Cast and Crew

• 50+ miles hiked, College Career

• Gold Nova Master, Peak CS:GO Rank”

Dedications

• For my family who believes love resides anywhere you look.

• For my friends whose memories I’ll keep with me forever.

• For Barkada who gave me a place to call home.

• For everyone whose support kept me grounded.

• For the grass and earth below me.

• For the sky and God above.

SarahElise “ L azer ”Lazaro

Visual Communication Design

“To the stars that listened—and the dreams that are answered, peace out CPP!”

Personal Accomplishments

• ”Dolores”” in PACN XXIX Huwag Kalimutan

• First female singer in Barkada Band

• PNotes Director 2019-2020

• Graphic Artist for PACN XXXII Magkita Tayo Muli

• Dean’s List 2021-2022

• Artwork published in the 2022 LA AAPI Heritage Month Culture Guide

• GRADUATING!!!!”

Dedications

I’d like to give a special thanks to my kuyas Adrian and Kevin for keeping me in check and helping me blossom and flourish in all my successes and failures. To all of my adings (Aresel, Noah, Jayvin, Cabe, Patricia, Queenie, Edward, Jalen and Lauren), who are not only my pride and joy but special people who I see as lifelong friends, and all the rest of my ever growing line, I love all of you so much and can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of us! Selena and Mari who are my greatest inspirations and the greatest people I know. I couldn’t have crossed the finish line without you guys running by my side. And to my best friend and my number one fan, Ethan. I love you homie.

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