ANTICIPATION is growing months ahead of the University’s quadricentennial. As Thomasians eagerly await the festivities, some of them could not resist voicing out recommendations for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. The Varsitarian gathered some of the suggestions.
What do you want to see in UST’s quadricentennial celebration?
“Ever since, [UST’s] fireworks displays have been great, but I want [to see] a better one, like fireworks that say ‘400’.”
– Joshua de la Cruz, vice president external Medical Technology Society
“A grand classical orchestra playing songs of the 17th to 20th century.”
– Ralph Bejar, Mr. Thomasian Personality 2010
“Freebies, contests, and live bands! Things like that.”
– Daryl John Tulay, third year, Information Technology
“Victory. I want to see UST as the top university in the Philippines, not just the oldest but the most outstanding. Also, victory in [the next] UAAP Cheerdance Competition.”
– Nagatoshi Ebisawa, third year, Biology
“I want to see the products of UST for the past 400 years—the changes and improvements through the years. Things that will make me more proud as a Thomasian. I want to see Pope Benedict XVI, too!”
– Katrina Coro, fourth year, Tourism
How do you want the Quadricentennial Central Student Council to perform in 2011? What do you want it to achieve?
“I consider the Central Student Council as our dynamic and creative partners in our information campaign regarding the Quadricentennial celebration. I want them to generate participation for our Quadricentennial celebration and, in line with our theme, that they become leaders in building the church, the family and the nation.”
– Giovanna Fontanilla, director, Office of Public Affairs
“I would like to see the CSC spearheading innovative projects that would not only benefit the whole student body but the also the partner-communities of the University, which is line with the Father Rector’s project for the 400th anniversary of UST.”
– Paul Castillo, National Service Training Program facilitator
“I want them to have more effective information dissemination, because we rarely receive information about the happenings in UST at the Beato Angelico Building.”
– RJ Liahona Burgos, managing editor, Vision Magazine of the College of Architecture
“I hope the Quadricentennial student council would do their job and live by the true Thomasian identity and initiate activities to help the University’s mission to instill in the young the values of competence, compassion and commitment.”
– Hanna Joy Viloria, third-year, Legal Management
What do you think about Pope skipping the quadricentennial celebration?
“On our part in the Security Office, we want him to attend UST’s celebration in 2011. It saddens us that he would not be able to come.”
– Joseph Badinas, detachment commander, UST Safety and Security Services
“The papal visit is something that we, Thomasians anticipate. It is sad that [Pope] Benedict XVI will not be able to come anymore. However, with or without the Pope, UST at 400 is expected to be a blast!”
– Rogelio Mariano, Jr., vice president internal, Communication Arts Students Association
“He should not skip the quadricentennial celebration because it is, as of this century, the biggest celebration that UST will hold.”
– Faith Justine Benitez, second year, Advertising Arts
“It will be something more memorable to us Thomasians if he graces our most awaited event. And without his presence, it could be a big loss to us.”
– Anjo Resurreccion, Psychology alumnus, Batch 2010.
