The Executive Chronicle - March 2018 Newsletter

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NEWSLETTER MARCH 2018 EDITION / S.Y. 2017-2018

BA’S HIGHEST ACADEMIC AWARDEE: CRISSA MAE JOAQUINO Written by Carrie Sytiongsa

As the school year ends, it is time for students to end one chapter of their life and start a new one. But before they take a new step into their life, students who worked hard are rewarded for their labors. Here, we give you an exclusive feature on the Batch 2017-2018 Summa Cum Laude, Crissa Mae Alicaya Joaquino and how she reached the award: 1. Where did you go to Elementary and High School? Did you have any awards? Elem: Talamban Elementary School; HS: Cebu Mary Immaculate College Awards: Elem & HS Valedictorian 2. Where are you from? Born in Ormoc City, Leyte but grew up here in Cebu 3. What is your studying style in school? What is your favorite subject and least liked subject? I like studying the night before the exam. I make sure to study before going to bed to help retention of the study material. Favorite subject: English related courses; Least liked: Math related courses 4. Is there an unforgettable experience that changed your life or was a turning point in your life? When I was in HS, there was this debating competition: Verba Logica. It was my 1st time joining a competition that required me to speak out & think on my feet. When the day of the competition happened, I delivered my speech well & even won Best Debater, Best Speaker & Best Interpellator. I realized how much more I could do if I just speak up, how conquering my fears can make me bring out the best in me. Since then, I’ve always tried to use my voice & be more confident in all my endeavors. 5. How does it feel like to be Summa Cum Laude? It feels surreal. For 4 years I have strived just to get high grades just so I could vie for academic scholarship, but nothing could prepare me for this end result. I feel blessed to have come this far. To be called the only Summa Cum Laude of our batch is a huge honor, and I am proud of attaining this title. 6. Aside from studying, what other challenges did you face to reach the award? The road to summa was not easy. Just this last year, I became a student leader. With my stint in SYBEE, SSC, and SBE Council, my days were filled with juggling my time to meet the demands of my organizations and my academic pursuits. All these led to me being physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. I truly had doubts if I could make it. It was grueling fighting for an ounce of motivation when all I wanted was to give up the fight. 7. Was it always your goal to be Summa? Why? Being Summa has never been the ultimate goal. When I entered the university, I went with the flow with the course and major I chose. It just so happened that to help with the expenses, I had to try getting high grades to get academic scholarship. To do that, I had to have a GPA

Crissa Mae Alicaya Joaquino that was in the first honors bracket and be part of the first three names in the list within that bracket. The summa title is a testament to that hard work. 8. Who would you dedicate your award to? (Like who inspired you to get Summa)? I dedicate this award to my mother, Mommy Jessel, who has been working in Dubai and to my father, Papa Rommel, who has been my baon provider, instant motorcycle driver (when I’m running late), and my voice of reason. This award is for Kuya Alexis who told me that I should strive for 1st as he bought me my first college bag, to Ate Yang who has been my role model from day one, to Mama Linda and Lolo Romeo who took care of me since I was young, and to Auntie Lanie who has been my go-to whenever I needed advice. This award is for my gadas who have always been supportive in all my endeavors. To Hillary, Junith, Alciena, Richel, Bea, Gillian, and Jeralyn, thank you for being the best cheerleaders. To my blockmates, Block A Finance, being summa would’ve been out of reach without you, the greatest support system ever. Last but not the least, I dedicate this award to my mentor, Dr. Melanie De Ocampo who inspired me to be a student leader. It was through her teaching that I learned to truly love Finance.

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