by Peter Jhon Alido
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| Alayon | Valerio |
A total of 306 candidates from the undergraduate and ladderized programs were confirmed graduates, with two finishing cum laude, during the 13th Commencement Exercises, March 27.
The graduates this year satisfactorily completed the requirements in their respective programs. From the total number of graduates, 16 were AB English; 10, BS Food Technology and Entrepreneurship; 53, BS Office Administration; 45, BS Computer Science; 113, two-year Computer Programming; 41, two-year Commercial Cooking; and 28, one-year Food and Beverage Services.
Graduating at the top of their batch and hailed cum laude were Erika Alayon from the BS Food Technology and Entrepreneurship, and Jemmalyn Valerio from the BS Office Administration.
The affair was graced by Deputy Speaker and Representative of the Second District of Capiz Hon. Fredenil H. Castro who was this year’s commencement speaker.
The key officials of the University headed by Dr. Editha C. Alfon, University President, were also present. This was the first graduation exercises of Dr. Alfon as CapSU chief executive.
Being the graduate with the highest GPA, Ms. Erika Alayon was given the privilege of delivering words of gratitude on behalf of the graduates.
On behalf of Alumni Association President Dr. Stephanie S. Pimentel, Mr. Leo B. Pula initiated the induction of the new graduates to the CapSU Mambusao Satellite College Alumni Association.
The president of the Senior Class Organization, Mr. Arvic E. Ebagat, led his fellow graduates in their oath of loyalty to Capiz State University.