Dearest Teacher Nenette,
I hope everybody is well at SMA and in your household.
I am sending this because I can’t help but think of you and Stella Maris as I noticed that the Debate Team of BulSU-Laboratory High School who won 1st runner up in the 2022 Timpalakan that was held earlier today was composed of SMAers: Naomie Pagapulangan, Zizi Biwit and my daughter, Zeth. (It may not be because Zeth is part of the team but the common denominator is…they were SMAers)
Only SHS students trained them and luckily they were able to land 2nd place in a provincial level contest, I believe that an added factor to their achievement was the foundation they had during their elementary years. (First time that the entry of ours had reached the championship level, as I was told.)
Surely, the training they had from SMA (particularly in Sinagtala Theater Guild and as participants in MACIPRISA) helped them to become independent learners who can confidently strive to become better in their own little way… and I thank God that Zeth regained her confidence, too.
These girls came from different sections but still, they were able to adjust to their indifferences, manage their time properly, practice seriously, and strategize by themselves to prepare for the contest. These, probably are traits that had been developed during their SMA years. (Zeth actually surprised me about her participation to this contest.)
It’s been quite a while since they graduated from the elementary level in SMA and yet they are now in Grade 10.
I did not tell Zeth that I will be sharing this to you. I am simply inspired and thankful for what she’d become today because of you/SMA.
You are true to your mission and commitment. And I will be forever grateful and thankful to the entire SMA Family.
THANK YOU, Teachers, THANK YOU SMA.
Ms. Zeñorina Merida, Parent of a Grade 6-Learner & an alumnus