30/12/2024
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧’ 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲
December 20—The institutional Christmas Party with the theme “The Enchanted Garden” was held at the Olivarez College Quadrangle and attended by administrators, faculty and non-teaching staff of Olivarez College. Highlighting the theme, the majority of the attendees wore extravagant and enchanting outfits along with lively and enthusiastic dance performances that made the holiday night memorable.
To kickstart the celebration, selected faculty and non-faculty, together with the Supreme Student Government, performed an energizing opening number of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Afterwards, the spectacular dance numbers from the institution’s different departments slammed the stage and were made more special by their Mr. and Ms. Santa Clauses. With their unique storytelling and impressive dance coordination, the Student Assistants Society secured their six-year Championship in the competition. The Canteen and Housekeeping Department were awarded the First Runner Up, and the Non-Teaching Staff claimed the Second Runner Up.
Being presented with the runway walk of the Apple of the Eye candidates for the Star of The Night, the majestic voices of the OC Singing Ambassadors, and the dashing dance moves of the OC Street Enomenos, the attendees had a delightful dinner. Portraying the revered spirits of the forest, the Star of the Night was awarded to Mr. Chase Jarred Cuñano from the Marketing Department for Male Category, and Ace Cimini from the Student Assistants for Female Category, who illuminated the night with their festive costumes. On the other hand, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were both won by the Student Assistants Society, namely Cedrick James Baccay and Jessica Segarra.
Hon. Dr. Eric L. Olivarez, EdD, VP for Academics and Services and the City Mayor of Parañaque gave an inspirational message, speaking of the vision of his father in the humble foundation of the Olivarez General Hospital, up to what Olivarez College is today, from competence of its faculty and graduates, growing number of enrollees, up to the institution’s level of accreditation on different courses its offers, as well as on the progress of its new building’s structure and the services it will provide in the future. Expressing his gratitude for a successful year, Dr. Olivarez performed a special dance number for the night. Following the performance, Ms. Evangeline L. Olivarez, MBA, VP for Finance and Administration gave her special Christmas message, expressing her delight in the multitude of the current total employees, as well as in the progress of making the institution a university system – its near future.
John Jacob Sevilla, a first-year Student Assistant, shared his joy in defending the 6-year championship of his department despite joining it for the first time. "Sobrang saya [ko] since sobrang laki ng effort na binigay namin dito so congrats sa ating lahat," he said.
Mr. Renato Protacio, a faculty from the College of Communication, shared his experience with the event, "It was a smooth one, the program was done in an orderly manner," he said. Additionally, he expressed his excitement as he looks forward to the next year in Olivarez College, stating that he’s "looking forward to more activities like this, and more experiences for our students in stations and OJTs.”
Throughout the night, starting from messages and performances, down to dinner and raffle prizes, all the employees are reminded of how grateful the institution is for their contribution to its another successful year, and continue to look forward to more fruitful years.
By | Jericho Gerald C. Baluyot, Rachelle Anne Nazarita, and Chills Danielle Dumdum
Photos | Darlene Barba, Jeoan Naoe, Vince Pines and Kellian Wang
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