“Hindi po ako makapaniwala pero sobrang saya ko po sapagkat ako po ang nanalo at magre-represent ng ating paaralan.”
This was the statement of Charlaine Laddit, a Bachelor of Agricultural Technology (BAT) 4-CPT student, as she was hailed as First Place in the Regional Kabataang Organic Agriculture (OA)Quiz Bee during the 10th Organic Agriculture Month Celebration with the theme “Kabuhayang OA, Kinabukasang OK: PGS Pinalakas para sa Bagong Pilipinas,” held earlier today, November 4, at ATI-RTC 02, San Mateo, Isabela.
She also shared that her effort and hard work paid off as she bagged the award.
“Every effort and every moment we spent preparing was truly worth it. Congratulations to all of us! We’ve made our school proud! Let’s continue to aim higher and keep inspiring future participants,” Laddit said.
Moreover, this event saw participation from different campuses across various State Colleges and Universities, include; Isabela State University Echague, Cauayan City, San Mariano, Jones, San Mateo, and Cabagan campuses; Cagayan State University Sanchez Mira, Lal-lo, Gonzaga, and Piat campuses; and Quirino State University Diffun and Maddela campuses.
Dr. Julius C. Lagua, Agricultural Sciences Program Chairperson, and Engr. Joamae M. Del Rosario, Agricultural Sciences Core Faculty, coached Laddit and other campus contestants.
Dr. Lagua highlighted the importance and efforts of the faculty in shaping students in their chosen endeavors.
“Ang importansya ng muling pagkapanalo ng Agri program ay pinapakita nito ang katapatan ng mga guro sa pagtupad sa kanilang mga katungkulan bilang educators,” Lagua said.
He also mentioned that the recent achievement is a testament to the quality education provided by the Agricultural Program of the campus.
“Ang ating pagkapanalo at pagiging consistent sa kampeonato, at ang muling pagrepresenta sa National competition ay magsisilbing motibasyon at inspirasyon sa mga kabataang gustong mag-aral sa ISU San Mariano sa kursong Agriculture, dahil dito matatagpuan ang quality education,” he exclaimed.
Additionally, Laddit received a prize of 10,000 pesos and will represent the region in the National Level.
Meanwhile, Chery Anne Lungan, Ranie Planas, Archie Eugenio, and Rommel Salvador also represented the campus in the said activity.
