December 7 marked the "Founder's Day", celebrating the life and legacy of Mr. Reginald F. Lewis, late husband of The Lewis College president Atty. Loida Nicolas-Lewis. An early mass was held for Mr. Lewis at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Cogon, Sorsogon City. Great was the appreciation and gratitude felt by everyone for the legacy given by the Lewis and Nicolas families to the community. The Lewis College Family also enjoyed fellowship and good food afterward in the school canteen as teachers, staff and students mingled to thank the Lord for his blessings.
On October 26, 2009 Ephraim D. Anonat left the country on an early morning flight to begin his duties at Southern Cross Healthcare Group in Gloucestershire, London. He is now the third nursing assistant graduate to have been given the chance to study and work in UK. In his recent updates, Ephraim reports that he has adjusted well to his new surrounding and is grateful for having several Filipino caregivers with him in their care home. He enjoys free meals in the home as well as good accommodations.
Interested in joining their ranks? You can also achieve your dreams of going abroad! Enroll now for the second semester of Nursing Assistant Course. Enrollment is still ongoing. Call (056) 211-3446 or 211-3845 and look for Mutya for more details.
One hundred eleven students from the elementary, secondary and tertiary levels graduated last April 3, 2009 at the 6th Commencement Exercises of The Lewis College. Graduation ceremonies were held at the newly constructed TLC Covered Court. This memorable event was attended by around two hundred parents and guests.
With the theme, "TLC Graduates as Global Citizens", the special Keynote Speaker was no other than Mrs. Carolyn E. Fugett, who came all the way from Maryland, USA. Now in her eighties, Mrs. Fugett is the mother of the late Reginald F. Lewis. Her rousing message encouraged the crowd that indeed the Filipino can be global citizens through hard work and perseverance.
After this, TLC president and founder, Madame Loida Nicolas-Lewis also gave an inspiring message about how her husband, Reginald Lewis, was greatly influenced by Mrs. Fugett. She also admonished the graduates to work hard and to trust in God in order to gain true success.
Other special guests were TLC Vice President Ms. Imelda Nicolas, DepEd Education Supervisor-1 Mr. Wilfredo Gavarra, and CHED Supervising Education Program Specialist Dr. Belen D. Azul.
The Garcia Family: Front (L-R): Tito, Reinerio, Nene Rear (L-R): Eppie, Elisea, Nimia, Wivina, Tierry, Montserrat, Silverio, Nining
Update: Because of the generosity of the Garcia family, the loan fund helped the following students who complete the nursing assistant course and are now in the process of securing jobs for a better future. Indeed, these students are truly grateful for your support!
1. Ma. Victoria Arevalo (with kids but low income family)
2. Jacqueline Berenguer (single mom with children)
3. Mary Ann Dolosa (single mom who finished high school only)
4. Mylene Geronimo (breadwinner of family)
5. Bernadette Jayona (single mom with a child)
6. Hansel Raquel (only male in family, helping widowed mother)
"Thank you very much for your generous contribution to The Student Loan Fund in memory of your forebear, Dr Silverio Garcia. You will enable poor but ambitious Sorsoganons to complete their college education and pursue their dream of a better life." -- Atty. Loida Nicolas-Lewis, President
Contributors:
1. Sofia Garcia-Buder, M.D.
2. Tierry G. Garcia
3. Manolo Montes, M.D.
4. Phillip Garcia Espina
5. John Garcia Espina
6. Michael Garcia Espina
7. Buddy and Tess (M.D.) Galoso (In loving memory of their father and father-in-law,Atty. Anastacio Espina Galoso, a native Sorsoganon)
National daily Manila Bulletin featured The Lewis College on the front of their Schools, Colleges and Universities Bulletin section (E1), To see the online version of this article, click here (this opens a new window/tab).
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One hundred eleven students from the elementary, secondary and tertiary levels graduated last April 3, 2009 at the 6th Commencement Exercises of The Lewis College. Graduation ceremonies were held at the newly constructed TLC Covered Court. This memorable event was attended by around two hundred parents and guests. .JPG)
National daily Manila Bulletin featured The Lewis College on the front of their Schools, Colleges and Universities Bulletin section (E1), To see the online version of this article,