“Having a goal gives you the reason to wake up every day”
-Atty. Allan B.
Barcena
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| Photo by: Mrs. Myrnalita Abad |
Another year of excellence, another year of public service
and another year to remember. Ilocos Sur National High School celebrated its
177th foundation day last March 1-2, 2019. Colorful flags, paper
fans, bamboo drums and paper flowers are shouting for the highlights of the
celebration. Before that an inspiring message from Atty. Allan B. Barcena was
delivered.
He told us about the 4 values to success, first is HOPE. It
is the ability to look positively, he also mentioned “Having a goal gives you
the reason to wake up every day.” We should start setting our goals, our
objectives. He gave former US President Barack Obama as an example of it. In
the history of United States of America, he was the first black ever elected
for the position.
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| Photo by: Mr. Ryan Villanueva |
Second, HARDWORK. He mentioned that talent is not enough,
you also have to work hard to achieve something. Here, Kung Fu was given as an
example which means time and effort. It is also overcoming barriers and those
struggle can create strength which can build our skills and talents.
Third in the list was being HONEST. It is being real with
yourself and others. Because of honesty, people will trust and respect you.
Abraham Lincon is said to be the foundation of characters, he is one on the
honest president of United States.
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| Photo by: Mr. Ryan Villanueva |
HELP others. We can help others through our talent, time,
and sharing our skills. Helping others is a universal value or virtue. Atty.
Barcena also mentioned that helping others lower the risk of dying. In here,
the story of the two patients was given. The blind patient who was lying beside
the window tries to cheer up the other patient beside him. He tells the other
patient that beyond the window is a paradise-like scenery. The other patient
believed because he was unaware that the patient was blind. To top it all, the
blind patient showed the virtue of helping others without asking for anything
after.
Year level and teaching and non-teaching staffs’
presentations were performed after the speech. Wherein, both grade 8 boys and
girls grabbed the crown.
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| Photo taken by: Mr. Ryan Villanueva |
This year’s high school day was quite emotional for me
because that might be my last high school day together with my classmates and
friends. Weeks from now, we will soon separate ways. But the important is, we
enjoyed the celebration and we gave our best in the performance.
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