These two articles were written by students of San Juan National High School after the Leadership Training Seminar (LTS) they went through last September 23-25, 2005 at the Fr. Louis Papilla Formation Center.  The LTS was organized by Xavier's High School Student Council and Pathways for Higher Education Foundation.

XAVIER OPENS LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR TO SJNHS STUDENTS

Paula Arianne C. Ares, San Juan National High School

      Xavier School opened a Leadership Training Seminar to San Juan National High School (SJNHS) students last September 23-25. The seminar was held in the building of kindergarten students of Xavier School . It was sponsored by Harvey Keh of Pathways in cooperation with by Fr. Johnny Go, Xavier School Director. Mr. TJ Agulto, teacher-facilitator and Matthew Cua, head student-facilitator, planned the activities of the said seminar. This Leadership Training Seminar aimed to mold students of SJNHS and of Xavier to become effective and responsible leaders. SJNHS students, accompanied by Mr. Larry Mandali, SJNHS Supreme Student Government (SSG) adviser, joined the said activity.

      The seminar started with a short introduction of the facilitators by Mr. TJ Agulto. He also discussed the rules and regulations while in the premises of Xavier. Mark Gaw, student facilitator toured the participants in the said venue. Then the rest of the seminar was full of activities and interactions which built the personality of participants on becoming a true leader. The highlight of this event was the speech of San Juan Mayor JV Ejercito and former SK Chairman of Little Baguio, Mr. Silvano. Both shared their experiences as leaders, and they also gave advice on how to become effective leaders. There were also activities which were enjoyed by all participants like the race around the school of Xavier and of course the swimming activity. Before the end of this seminar, a thanksgiving Mass was celebrated by Fr. Johnny Go. This was followed by the distribution of certificates to the participants of this seminar.

ISANG PASASALAMAT

Officers of the Supreme Student Government

Delegates from 1st to 3rd year

      Noong unang araw, kami’y nag-alinlangan, sapagkat kami ay nawalay sa aming mga mahal sa buhay. Kasama ng aming mga kaeskwela ay matapang naming sinuong and isang lugar na kakaiba sa a min. Ilan sa amin ay noon lang nakapunta sa Paaralang Xavier. Sa suporta sa amin ng aming punong guro, ay nagtaka kami kung bakit sa dinami-dami ng mga estudyante sa aming paaralan ay kami pa ang napiling ipadala para sa seminar.

      Noong unang araw, nakilala naming ang aming mga sarili at napag-iba ang mga katangian. Ang iba sa amin ay pinunong paggawain at ang iba nama’y pinunong pantao. Natutunan din naming ang importansya ng pagkakilala sa sarili bilang isang mahalagang aspeto ng pagiging pinuno. Natutunan din namin ang iba’t-ibang klase ng miyembro. Dapat ding isaalang-alang ang mga ito sa ikaaayos ng samahan. At upang maging produktibo ang mga gawain ng samahan.

      Na- inspire kami sa talk ni Mayor JV Ejercito. Natutunan naming mula sa kanya kung paano maging isang youth servant . Nalamin din naming bago siya naging mayor ng bayan ng San Juan , ibang klase ng buhay ang naranasan niya. Lalong napalawak ang aming mga kaisipan tungkol sa paglilingkod. Dapat nating isaalang-alang ang interes ng bayan at hindi ng sarili lamang. Sabi ni Kag. Silvano, “ to lead is to serve … we are leaders not to be served but to serve . Dapat sa bawat gawain ay may vision tayo. Matutong magtiwala sa mga co-members at dapat ding tandaan, sa tiwalang ibinigay, may kaakibat na responsibilidad. Dapat tayong maging ehemplo sa bawat isa. Hindi hadlang ang anupamang bagay sa paglilingkod. Kailangan nating sundin ang nilalaman ng ating puso, at kailanman huwag pasisilaw sa pera!”

      Lahat ng ito ay aming dadalhin kahit saan; kahit kailan. Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga itinuro at naibahagi ninyo sa amin!

Leaders for Leaders

Matthew Aligaen Cua, H4F Class President

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