Jed Magsino, the Council of Student Organizations (CSO) chairperson, was declared as De La Salle Lipa’s (DLSL) Top Outstanding Junior College Student (TOJCS), July 8.
The third year accountancy student expressed in his speech the significance of one’s undertakings beyond mere honor and achievements.
“Lagi nating iniisip, what’s the ideal thing? What do we want? What do others want? What will be a remarkable recognition? But beyond those recognitions, it is our actions, it is our deeds that will stay forever and will touch the lives of many,” said Magsino.
Magsino further highlighted that student leadership is about having an impact on the world and the community, not only being acknowledged and well-liked, “Lagi nating tandaan na mawala man ang recognitions na ito, mawala man ang posisyon, […] ay mananatili kung sino at ano tayo, kung ano ang naibahagi natin sa mundo, ano ang naibahagi natin sa community.”
A Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) secretary turned treasurer of Barangay Bulacnin, Lipa City, Magsino also told the story behind his application for TOJCS in an interview with Lavoxa Online.
“I had no plan to apply [for TOJCS] because I had so many tasks to do […] but then my professors, heads in leadership, and the different offices told me to apply since I have received a nomination letter. So, sinubukan ko na i-comply all the things that I have, all the certificates na ‘meron ako that time,” Magsino said.
Following Magsino, Anne Gwyneth Reyes, vice president for academic affairs of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) DLSL Chapter came in second, with Jan Elaine Baliwag, CBEAM council governor as third.
Announced in the fourth and fifth spots were Martin Angelo Canicosa, president of the DLSL Youth for Christ (DLSL-YFC) and Kirsten Sophia De Jesus, P.R.O. of the Lasallian Alliance of Youth Advocates (LAYA) for Equality, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Violence, respectively.
Meanwhile, the sixth spot was awarded to Adrian Joseph Castillo, JPIA-DLSL’s executive vice president and at seventh was Kharyle Anne Cay, CITE council vice governor.
Furthermore, the eighth spot was awarded to Jenilyn Mangilit, the executive vice-chairman of Les Lasallian Lumieres (LLL), followed by Nadine Gonzales, the CITE Council secretary in ninth and June Rheiben Lanting, the CIHTM council governor to complete the list of the Ten Outstanding Junior College Students.
With over 200 nominations and 28 applications, the top 10 finalists were selected through different evaluation screenings, recognizing their community involvement, extracurriculars and academic performance.
TOJCS is an annual search for outstanding junior students spearheaded by the College of Students Activities Office (CSAO) to honor students who exemplify the qualities of St. John Baptist De La Salle.
Article by Elmia Reese
