ALEIA Carlene Hofschneider Santos is the valedictorian while Richard Jesus Mafnas Villagomez is the salutatorian of Mount Carmel School’s Class of 2022.
Santos and Villagomez. along with the other graduating seniors, were honored during a commencement ceremony at Mount Carmel Cathedral on Friday.
Santos also received awards in social science, theology, computer science and speech while Villagomez received awards in English and mathematics.
Also receiving subject awards were Monique Laura F. Duenas for science; Yu Jeong Son, foreign language and art; Jedric Nathaniel Cruz Villar, music; Larry Dean Tenorio Cruz, drama and theater; Jeremiah Jerome Diaz, male physical and health education; and Fiona Mariel Bucalig, female physical and health education.
Honor roll
The honor roll included Bucalig, first honor; Duenas, second honor; Hyun Kyu Park, third honor; Jeremiah Jerome Diaz, fourth honor; Larry Dean Cruz, fifth honor; Christian Felix Guerrero, sixth honor; Vaughn Andrei Mallari, seventh honor; Jeffrey Shue Yue, eighth honor; Robin Kyle M. Alvarez, ninth honor; Hannah D. Lacap, 10th honor; Chris Kim, 11th honor; Richelle Lope, 12th honor; Theresa Rose Cano Schweiger, 13th honor; Jennalyn Rose Travilla, 14th honor; Joshua C. Tenorio, 15th honor; William Nathaniel Ano, 16th honor; Yu Jeon Son, 17th honor; Kiana Propst, 18th honor; Jihwan Ryu, 19th honor; Hyunjun Kim, 20th honor; Christopher Adam Mafnas, 21st honor; Regina Tura Huerto, 22nd honor; Richard Ramone Pico Steele, 23rd honor; and Cory Lee, 24th honor.
For everyone
In her valedictory address, Santos said the award she received “has nothing to do with me.” The award may have been hers because of grades and the average on her transcript, the award may have her name on it, “but the truth is, it does not belong to me, and I wish I could break this award up into however many pieces I need to give to each person who I have had the privilege of meeting and knowing and learning from throughout my whole life.”
She was referring to each of her relatives, friends and classmates.
Helping each other
Villagomez, in his salutatory address, said “the beauty of our class is that we all have our strengths.”
“And for the things that we weren’t good at, we helped and encouraged each other,” he added.
He said although they were neither far from perfect nor free of drama, “I can proudly say that the people who warned me against moving to Mount Carmel were wrong. In fact, there’s a lot that they left out. They left out the part about how supportive MCS students are with each other even when we slipped. They skipped over the part about how we worked toward struggles and strived for excellence. The people here at MCS have taught me a lot about who I am and what it means to be strong.”
Quest for knowledge
MCS Acting President Frances Taimanao challenged the graduates to “continue your quest for knowledge and discover your own unique ways to contribute to society, leave a mark, and make your presence count wherever you go.”
As they celebrate their accomplishments, she urged the graduates to also remember that they are an important part of God’s wonderful plan. “Always make time for Him. No matter what, He is always there for us,” she added.
Mount Carmel School Class of 2022 Valedictorian Aleia Carlene Hofschneider Santos delivers her valedictory address during the graduation ceremony at Mount Carmel Cathedral on Friday.
Mount Carmel School Class of 2022 Salutatorian Richard Jesus Mafnas Villagomez delivers his salutatory address during the graduation ceremony at Mount Carmel Cathedral on Friday.
The graduating seniors of Mount Carmel School’s Class of 2022 turn their tassels.
