Dr. Manuel S. Lo
1936-2008

… The noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands.
Isaiah 32:8

What is the true measure of a man? Most would say that one would know how great a man is by the mark he leaves upon this world.

Dr. Lo is a noble man who puts his heart and soul into everything he did. Unknown to many - he has unselfishly served the school as Board Member and as Chairman ever since its conception in 1976 until he breathed his last breath and be with the Lord early morning of Saturday, June 28, 2008.

He is a strong advocate of education. He has been part of every school’s project no matter how small or big it is. To the TCS faculty and Staff, he is one silent man whose action speaks louder than words.

One notable story shared by Teacher Gas was when he came to school to attend the Opening Worship Service last year, 2007 being the Chairman then of the School Board of Trustees. While passing through the corridor he saw a bunch of fallen leaves carried by the wind scattering along the way. Somehow distracted by the sight, he asked for a school maintenance to sweep the litter. However the janitors were busy adding more chairs to the auditorium. Without fuss, he decided to do the task himself of picking the fallen leaves, fully garbed in his barong Tagalog.

Known to be hands-on and meticulous, he personally supervised the final stages of completion of the Home Economics Building. He brought a seamstress to measure the needed curtains for the windows of the said building. He personally picked the colors of the floor tiles.

In one instance, he even acted as chauffer to some of the teachers by personally driving them to school after they attended one luncheon.

As Haw Tiu said, every building in the campus has his personal touch on it. He is also a strong financial supporter of the new school building.

He was there to give out the plaque of appreciation to Faculty Service Awardees during the 30^th anniversary of the school. It is his second nature to give without expecting anything in return.

And with his passing, he has left a great void in our lives, because he has made such an enormous impact on them. But despite this void, he lives in our hearts and memories, vibrant and full of life.

You will surely be missed but never to be forgotten.

To God be the glory for your exemplary example…

The Toyota Vios at stake as the grand price of the Raffle Draw

The students have been wishing for it, the school administrators have been planning for it and it will be a-dream-come true soon!

Responding to the need for a covered court, the TCS Alumni Association launched its first fund Raising Drive for the school year in the form of a Raffle Draw. Mark Gomez, the incumbent association president, told the crowd of parents and students during the general assembly that it’s high time for the school to have a covered court so that sports activities and practices could not be hampered during rainy season.

In his speech, he emphasized that the school is growing in number, thus the demand to have a well equipped campus to facilitate the needs of the students also grow. He reiterated that more and more students are becoming sports enthusiasts and the existing auditorium could not accommodate all practices during the rainy season. He said that a covered court can alleviate the problem and it can also be a venue to host inter-school events.

The association targets to raise 4 million pesos for the construction of the said edifice.

“We are asking for the benevolent support of the Trinitarian community to buy the tickets priced at P200 each. It may seem a big amount, but think about how your contribution can pave the way for the fruition of this dream” Mark reiterated.

For the grand prize, a Toyota Vios is at stake; 2^nd prize – is a Sony Digital Camera; and there will be 5 iPODS to be given away for the 3rd prize. The Raffle Draw is set on October 29, 2008 during the celebration of the school’s 33^rd year

by Ralph Kevin Genoguin

In this world, there are different people.
Different people have different habits,Different habits determine different goals.
Differences make a difference.

The Supreme Trinitarian Council is an organization composed by duly elected student officers. It aims to serve the student body and the school by spearheading students’ activities during special events in school such as Teachers Day, Foundation Week and Buwan ng Lahi, to mention some.

Every year, the positions for office of the STC are open to those who are qualified to join. The requirements would be: a student must have been enrolled in the school for at least two years and he/she should have no grades lower than 80 in the previous school year. His/Her Habits and Behavior rating should not be less than 85.

The goals of the STC for each school year depend on the plans of the people who are manning the organization. Nevertheless, to become an officer requires commitment and dedication.

The results of the election conducted last July 3 are as follows:

President:
Jeanine Faye Palawar

Vice President
Ralph Kevin Genoguin

English Secretary:
Oliver Fetalvero

Chinese Secretary:
Johannalyn Ong

Treasurer:
Ryan Gabriel Diaz

Auditor:
Kirby Tabuga

Business Mngr:
Van Der Arcenas

P.I.O.:
Kevin Gudia

Governors:

High School:
Ysabelle Ma. Gia Suarez

Grades 4-6:
Caren Therese Jardenico

Grades 1-3:
Ylliana Marie Suarez

Class Representatives:

4^th Year Grace :
Rose Andrea Ballados

4^th Year Perseverance:
Je-Ann Faith Bandiola

3^rd Year Meekness:
Zion Mercado

3^rd Year Compassion:
Jerameel Khia Medel

2^nd Year Initiative:
Rochelle Marri Lao

2^nd Year Self Control:
Leah Bargaso

1^st Year Faithfulness:
Lois Emberr Magallanes

1^st Year Gentleness:
Blanca Joy Lim

by Ma. Joenelle Grace Plotena

Orex John Ong, Olsen John Ong, Timothy James Tan- all elementary students and Ma. Joenelle Grace Plotena, Ostin John Ong and Ralph Kevin Genoguin- from the high school joined in the 2008 Rio Tinto Big Science Competitions held in TCS last June 28, 2008. Though private and public schools of Bacolod City were given the invitation to join the said competition, these Trinitarians were the only participants from the city who dared and took the challenge.

This yearly contest is a 75 minutes-30 multiple choice questions format suitable for students of all abilities. Questions are being designed to test the student’s real ability to think on scientific basis and understanding of scientific principles.

The Rio Tinto Big Science competition has been created by Australian Teachers and Academics to provide a test of real scientific thinking for students.

Held for the first time in 2004 as the Australian Science Challenge, this Science Competition showcases science as an important subject in the curriculum and gives students an opportunity to discover a talent in this area without the pressure of it affecting normal school assessment. It is the “scientific sibling” of the Australian mathematics Competition.

TCS shuttlers Reap Top Awards in Bago Badminton Tilt

Nikki Therese Servando, a sophomore student, teaming up with Christian Crisostomo, a junior student were declared champions in the mixed Doubles event during the 1^st Negros Unity Cup Badminton Tour ‘08 at the New Bago City Racket Sports and Indoor Badminton Center in Bago City.

Servando’s partnership with Carina Crisostomo also earned them the coveted gold medal in the Ladies Double Category.

Mentored by Reganaud Yulo, Alex Borromeo and Karlo Baravio, the TCS players are priming for their next tournament tentatively scheduled in Dumaguete next month.

Both Nikki and Christian are prized players of the school having won numerous awards both in local and national badminton tilts.

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Miss Uy is the New NOPSSCEA Auditor

Miss Esther Jane Uy, the principal of Trinity Christian School is the new Auditor of the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural and Educational Assembly (NOPSSCEA). Together with the newly elected officers and Task Force Commissioners, they were inducted into office during the Association’s General Assembly held at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Gym last June 27, 2008.

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School’s conduct 1^st Worship Service and Parenting Seminar

Trinitarians and their parents, together with the Teachers and Staff attended the First Worship Service and General Assembly for the new school year last June 6, 2008 at the USST Hall. It has been the institution’s tradition to hold such activity in recognition of the need for God’s grace to be upon the students, the school and the families and for Him to make the school year meaningful.

Meanwhile, in line with introducing “something new” for this school year, a talk on Solid Waste Management was conducted by Mrs. Pamela Henares right after the worship service. This is a school project for this school year as a way of responding to the call of helping solve the worsening garbage problem of our city.

TCS lass wins 2 silvers in swimming fest

Hazeline Snow S. Gracilla of Grade 4-Courage collected 2 silver medals in 100M breaststroke and 50M breaststroke event respectively during the 2^nd Monsignor’s Cup Swim Fest held last June 28, 2008 at the Panaad Sports Complex.

Young as she is, Hazeline is slowly making a name in swimming competitions. She has won several medals in the past years and is surely improving her craft as time goes by.

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Red Cross Youth Council Elects Officers

The TCS Red Cross Youth Council, under the Philippine National Red Cross, Negros Occidental Chapter has elected their new set of Officers for School Year 2008 – 2009. They are the following:

Senior Red Cross Youth

President:
Kirby Tabuga

Vice President:
Jak Jenna Francia

Secretary:
Oliver Fetalvero

Treasurer:
Ryan Diaz

Auditor:
Johannalyn Ong

Business Manager:
Thea Tabuga

Editor in Chief:
Ma. Joenelle Grace Plotena

P.I.O.
Modesto Canonero

Sergeant at Arms:
Chezna Nillos
Ed Paolo Gomez

Junior Red Cross Youth

President:
Hannah Jill Yap

Vice President:
Althea Hechanova

Secretary:
Christine Villadelgado

Treasurer:
Ciara Coleen Develos

Auditor:
Jenny Montelibano

Business Manager:
Timothy James Tan

Editor-in-Chief:
Caren Therese Jardenico

Asst. Editor-in-Chief:
Victoria V. Azurin

P.I.O.
Maiian De Los Reyes

Sergeant At Arms:
Tonnievyle Factor
Miko Castronuevo

Tentative Schedule of Activities for the school Year:

June 18, 2008
Election of Senior and Junior RCY Officers

June 21, 2008
Youth Volunteer Orientation Course

July 5, 2008
Leadership Formation Course Part I

July 26, 2008
Leadership Formation Course Part II

August 8 -9, 2008
Overnight Camp (Basic Leadership Training)

October 10 -11, 2008

Overnight Camp (Basic and Advance First Aid Training,
Lecture, Return Demo and Examination

January 9-10, 2008
Overnight Camp – Outreach (Feeding and Toy Sharing)

March 12 – 14, 2008
Overnight Camp (2 nights) and Culminating Activity