19 DAUSA Scholars to Get their College Diploma March 9, 2004
March 9, 2004
Nineteen beneficiaries of DAUSA’s Adopt-a-Student Project, all selected from Danao City’s barangay high schools, will receive their college degree diploma at a commencement ceremony, today March 9, 2004 at the Cebu State College - in Sabang, Danao City.
The 19 scholars were supported by DAUSA members Winston/Pat Osmena-Misa, Candy Canga, Manny/Melinda Derecho-Aquino; Ben and Dr. Anita Cal- Jackson and Fred/Nattie Almeda.
They were first to respond when the Adopt-a-Student Project was initiated sometime in year 2000 after a successful medical mission.
Sponsors must support the students’ tuition and other fees until they finish their 4-year bachelors degree.
Below are the names of the 19 graduates, where they came from and their respective degrees: Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED), Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) and Bachelor of Industrial Technology (BSIT):
ANOTHER APPEAL TO KIND-HEARTED DANAWANONS
June 3, 2003
DAUSA President Gemma Montegrande recently received two emailed messages from Dungguan Elementary School Principal Lilia Ramos-Ybanez (apo ni kanhi Panfilo “Pamping Pulis” Ramos. Ed).
In both communications Ms. Ybanez attached a letter signed by Dr. Michael M. Cono, Danao City School Superintendent.
(Dungguan Elementary School is beneficiary of DAUSA Adopt-a-School Program initiated by Mr. Jose Campo of Freeport, TX and who personally donated lots of hard bound books to the school library and some 13 computer desktops and monitors.)
The first letter is an appeal to kind-hearted DAUSA members and other Danawanons living abroad to sponsor deserving high school students.
Candy Canga’s Letter to her Mom
January 16, 2003
This is a personal note from a doting daughter to her mom, but I asked permission to share to our readers Candy Canga’s email to her mom, Rose Canga, Dean of Student Affairs of Cebu State College, Danao City campus.
Candy is a professional registered nurse and currently is Surgical Department Manager of Sutter Memorial Hospital, Modesto, California,
Candy spearheads the DAUSA’s Adopt-a-Student Program since its inception three years ago. She is a sponsor herself to some five scholars.
Likewise, Candy’s mom contacts the barrio high school principals of Danao to send deserving indigent students to apply for scholarship.
Mrs. Canga screens and recommends students who get 4-year free college tuition. At present there are 30 DAUSA scholars enrolled at the Cebu State College, two will be graduating this March and another 20 next year. (Click “read more” to continue)
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Letter from a DAUSA Scholar - NOBEYA COLON
August 23, 2002
To all my kind-hearted sponsors,
It’s me again, Nobeya, I was very happy to receive a letter from you. I want to ask an apology that I haven’t responded immediately. I have been very busy in school and in other activities outside school during the past weeks. Some of these activities include catechism (teaching children the basic prayers, religious songs and teaching them how to go to confession.) I was involved in this activity because I am a member PYCC (Pastoral Youth Coordinating Council) in our parish. Other things that kept me busy is the Clean and Green Program in which I am one of the organizer.
I don’t know how to use the internet that’s why I am writing you, but don’t worry I will try my best to learn how to email. I also want to thank you for all the help that you had given to us all. You know if only we’re near, I want to thank you everyday, but since we are far apart and making phone calls overseas is costly, I’ll just send a letter every month. You know I always pray to the Lord our God that He will keep you and your family safe and guide you in whatever you do.
I always remember you, even if I can’t recognize your face one by one. Sir, I am very inspired by your letter. Thank you very much for the inspiration. I will let my English teacher read that. I am very much excited to see you again this coming September. By the way my parents also wanted to say “thank you” for helping me, together with my fellow scholars. I also am sending you my picture, taken during our trip in Bogo, Cebu. I will stop only until here ‘coz it’s already 12:30 a.m. and I feel sleepy na . . . Once again, thank you and God Bless . . . I LOVE YOU.
Yours truly,
Nobeya
Adopt-a-School Pilot Dungguan Elementary School gets 13 PCs
July 5, 2002
[Note: Originally posted on Kaming Danawanon, Vol VII, No. 5 Oct-Dec 2001.]
There is not a bit of doubt Dungguan Elementary School pupils will be most computer literate among all barrio public schools throughout the country. Thanks to Joe Campo whose heart is bigger than Texas.
DAUSA Board of Director Joe Campo of Freeport, Texas, pioneered the association’s Adopt-a-School Project and started the project in the barrio where he was born and raised.
30 DAUSA Scholars Enroll at CSC-ST
July 4, 2002
[Note: Originally posted on Kaming Danawanon, Vol VI, No. 2 May-Jul 2000]
DAUSA Adopt-a-Student Project Coordinators Candy Canga and Darling Dayondon confirmed that they had remitted the first semester tuition and miscellaneous fees for 30 scholars who had enrolled at the Cebu State College of Science and Technology - Danao City Campus in Sabang.
These DAUSA scholars are entitled to 4-year free tuition provided they pass all the subjects.
Educational Chief Pat O. Misa thanks donors
July 3, 2002
[Note: Originally posted on Kaming Danawanon, Vol VI, No. 3 Oct-Nov 2000.]
Pat O. Misa, Chief of Educational Mission 2000 expressed her most sincere gratitude to all donors, most of whom are her own friends and relatives. Their help enabled Pat to deliver to barangay schools much needed assistance.
LETTERS FROM DAUSA SCHOLARS
July 3, 2002
My dear sponsor
I am Alfredo Tumampos, 20 years old, 2nd year BSEd II majoring T.H.E. I’m living with my sister at Highway, Look in our beloved city.
During my 1st year, I was chosen model student of our school and most outstanding leader as well. I took up summer class and had lots of experience here.
If you still remember, I was the one who spoke on behalf of the scholars. Now I’m the Supreme Student Council President, the highest governing body of our school.
I knew this a hard and tough job. But I believe you are always in my side to support me, morally and financially.
Adopt-a-School Program Started
January 3, 2002
[Note: Originally posted on Kaming Danawanon, Vol VI No. 3 Oct-Nov 2000.]
DAUSA Board of Trustee Joe Campo of Freeport, Texas gave a big boast to DAUSA’s Educational Mission by setting a precedent - adopting Dungguan Elementary School. Joe grew up and learned his abc in Dungguan.