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BULUSAN DISTRICT CELEBRATES CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
The
District of Bulusan, Department of Education celebrated its 100th
year Anniversary at Bulusan Central School on March 6-8, 2003.
The
activities included the search for Little King and Baby Queen of the Foundation
Celebration, mass calesthenics and folk dances, academic contests and parade of
the pupils and teachers in the district. Other activities were the exhibits,
symposium with the DTI personnel, the cultural show and the live concert of Ms.
Imelda Papin.
The
affair started with a holy mass concelebrated by Fathers Robert Traballo, the
Parish Priest; Higino Lagarde, the Asst. Parish Priest; and Fathers Domingo
France, Rollin Galindes and Benedicto Furo.
The last three priests mentioned are alumni of the Bulusan Central
School. After
the mass, the blessing of the centennial arch followed.
On
the second day, March 7, there was a parade of the Little King and Baby Queen
joined by the participants of the mass calesthenics and folk dances in their
beautiful and colorful costumes.
The coronation rite for the Little King and Baby Queen was held in the
evening. The
Little King is Ayone Jorge Fontelar, a Grade V pupil and the Baby Queen is
Khristine Frayna, a Grade IV pupil.
Both are from the Central School.
On
March 8, there was the academic contests for all grade levels in the different
learning areas.
Bulusan Central School was declared the overall champion.
There
was also the cultural show on the first day.
This was participated in by different schools mostly from the secondary
level.
The
final activity was the live concert of Miss Imelda Papin on March 8.
Ms. Papin was accompanied by Renz Verano, Joey Piano, Gary Cruz and Jack
en Poy. The
father of Ms. Papin was also present to give support and inspiration to his
daughter.
The
three-day celebration was made a success with the support and cooperation of the
teachers in the district, the pupils and the people in the community.
(Emerita G. Silva)
Vol. XV No. 6 (January-February 2003)
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