You’re Everyone’s Idol

By Arnel James Rositasi

“The more that you read the more things that you know, the more that you’ll learn, the more places you’ll go”.

An inspiring quote coming from a man who serves as the father of this institution. A man who is very down to earth. A man who is disciplined. A man who serves as a role model to his constituents.

His dream to serve others motivated him to become a teacher. His passion and dedication to work is the key why he became a school principal.

Just like normal people, he faces a lot of catastrophe, but that didn’t stop him from reaching his dreams, instead, he uses those trials as the key to unlock his dreams that are isolated in the agony of forlorn.

He’s been imparting his knowledge and service for how many years and never once he stops even in the midst of tiredness.

“I’ve reached this far. I am what I am now because of difficulties, the hardships that I’ve encountered in life,” these lines of him uplift himself the most to conquer his air castles in life.

In fact, his journey of becoming a school principal was not easy. He faced many challenges and difficulties along the way, but he remained steadfast and persevered in pursuing his goals. His passion for teaching and his unwavering dedication to his work are the driving force behind his success. As a result of his hard work and commitment, he achieved his dreams where he continues to serve with compassion.

When he became the school principal of Calubian National High School, the atmosphere changes. Under his leadership, the school has experienced a significant transformation. The teachers and students alike have noticed the positive changes that have taken place since he took over as the principal. His leadership style is characterized by his down-to-earth personality and his ability to connect with people coming from different walks of life. He is well-respected and admired by his colleagues, students, and parents alike. He was even called as “EVERYONE’S IDOL.”

He is not just an ordinary man. He is a remarkable and inspiring figure that has made a significant impact in the lives of the people he serves. As the principal of Calubian National High School, he has been instrumental in transforming the school into a place where students are not just taught but are also nurtured and molded to become responsible and productive citizens of the country.

This 52-year-old man was born on May 10, 1970, in Caloocan, Metro Manila. He spent his formative years in Carigara, Leyte. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in Social Science at Leyte Normal University, where he also earned his Master in Management degree. He started his career in the Department of Education when he was only 23 years old and has since then rendered 28 years of service. Fifteen of those years were spent in San Isidro National High School in San Isidro, Leyte. Afterward, he served as the school head of Juan B. Delantar National High School in Consuegra, Leyte, Leyte, before being transferred to Pastor Salazar National High School in Brgy. Tabing, Tabango, Leyte, where he served before his current assignment in CNHS.

The man that I am referring to is no other than our ultimate idol, our beloved supportive school principal, Apart from being an excellent educator, Mr. Abejar is also a family man. He is married to Olivia Concordia, a former Miss and now an elementary school teacher. Together, they are blessed with two children who are both doing well in their respective fields. His family serves as his inspiration and motivation to do his best in everything that he does.

Indeed, he is a remarkable individual who dedicates his life of serving others. He is everyone’s idol and his legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of those he has touched.