Memoirs of Bosconians

What makes a Bosconian? Bosconians are smart, tech-savvy, gentlemen, God-centered, and socially responsible, and they always strive for excellence These Bosconians are what keep the school breathing They are the pride and joy of the institution, continuously bringing glory to the name of the school wherever they may go These three Bosconians are students who the school would be proud to call theirs, never failing to live up to, if not surpass the standard set for Bosconians

What defines a Bosconian?

For me, a Bosconian is, first, someone who has God at the center of his life because In Don Bosco, we are taught to be good Christians, and this is what is engraved in our hearts, and it is a quality that we bring with us every day Second is being disciplined because, as Bosconians, we have a lot of tasks that may be academic, technical, or extracurricular To do these tasks, we need to manage our time well, and this is something that I see in a lot of students in our school Lastly is being adaptable to changes because changes are something that we cannot avoid in our lives But as Bosconians, we strive to be better; we should never let circumstances hinder us from achieving the best outcome

What is your favorite experience with your classmates?

My favorite experience with my classmates was our carol fest last December because this was, for me, the first time we worked as a team, and experiencing this made me happy

How do you define your relationship with your teachers?

I would define my relationship with my teachers as friendly because I have never had any difficulties speaking to them or approaching them for any concerns Though I still speak to them with respect, talking to them is as natural as speaking to my friends

What values did you learn from your experiences in extra-curricular activities?

How did the pastoral culture in DB influence you as a person / your core values?

I learned one thing in my extra-curricular activities: never to be afraid to try something out of your comfort zone because, who knows, this might be the answer for you to improve yourself in different aspects The religious culture affected me by strengthening my current values Through the various activities done by the pastoral ministry, like the SAP and Retreat, I have been reminded of what should be done and what I should be as a person This has helped me to engrave my values into my heart, leading me to continue to improve

Where is your go-to place in Don Bosco when you want to think or to be alone?

My go-to place in Don Bosco, when I want to think or to be alone, is beside the football field near the gymnasium The reason for this is that looking at nature or the sky helps me calm down and arrange my thoughts

What are the experiences you want to treasure the most?

The things that I do every day are something that I will hold near my heart, like walking to the canteen or eating with my friends These experiences are something that we hold for granted That’s why it’s important to value them while we can still do them We must value each second that passes by as we never know that the good times have already passed until we’ve reached the end

During stress week, what keeps you sane?

Resting one of the biggest lessons I learned this school year is the importance of rest Giving yourself time to rest and regroup will help you come out better than you were before

Describe the experience of leading your batch in the CDC.

The CDC was the time that I felt the most pressure this year, but I also felt proud that I was chosen to lead all the students in our batch Even though we had just one week to plan and practice, we still came through and brought back the crown A message from Ma’am Cora about leaving our legacy in the record books of the competition inspired me to give it my all in terms of leading the batch This experience gave me a new way of seeing things objectively, and this experience of mine will surely never be forgotten

What can you say about the bonds you’ve formed this S.Y.

Who inspires and motivates you during your last year as a JHS student?

My biggest motivators are, first of all, my family Next are my friends, and, lastly, my teachers They all inspire me to become a better version of myself On my most difficult days, they were there for me cheering me on and helping me get past each challenge I know that I wouldn’t be here without them

This school year created new bonds, but it also strengthened them I became close with people I never expected, and this school year made me feel that I was one with the entire batch The bonds formed this year echo beyond the hallways of our classrooms; even though not everyone will take the same path, I am sure that the bonds created this year will stay with us for a long, long time I will treasure all the relationship I have made this academic year because they honed me to the better version of myself as a Bosconian guided by my friends teachers peers and the institution itself