Russel H. Niebres, graduate of The Lewis College Nursing Assistant Course, flew to United Kingdom (UK) on May 11, 2009.
With a big smile, Russel checked in at the Cathay Pacific terminal in NAIA for his 5:15 pm flight to UK. His parents and other family members gathered to send him off, along with TLC nursing assistant coordinator Mutya Acebron. When jokingly asked if he will cry there Russel said, "I'm going there to study and work hard Mam, not to cry." Russel applied for and passed the screening of the Work-Study Sandwich Program of Wave Training in Birmingham (www.wavetraining.co.uk). After qualifying, the UK Embassy issued a three-year study visa to him last February 2.
As a student in UK, Russel will undergo hands-on training at The Promenade care home and will also receive some allowance for his assistance to the patients inside the care home. This new experience will enhance his skills further and prepare him for a bright future in the medical field.
From your family and The Lewis College community, blessings and Godspeed!
Russel with his dad and sister
Russel's mom, fiance and other family members with TLC coordinator Ms. Mutya.
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.
Another historic occasion for The Lewis College was the formal Inauguration of the preschool building, aptly named "Jean and Carolyn Fugett Building". Gracing this event was Mrs. Carolyn Fugett herself, along with TLC founder and president Atty. Loida Nicolas Lewis, as well as TLC treasurer Mr. Francisco Nicolas, Jr. with his wife, Mam Ching.
Mrs. Fugett briefly addressed the crowd about her belief of how important it is to lay the right foundation for children and thereby admonished the teachers to teach and mold the preschool kids properly.
The Garcia Family: Front (L-R): Tito, Reinerio, Nene Rear (L-R): Eppie, Elisea, Nimia, Wivina, Tierry, Montserrat, Silverio, Nining
"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).
Russel H. Niebres, graduate of The Lewis College Nursing Assistant Course, flew to United Kingdom (UK) on May 11, 2009. 
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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)
Another historic occasion for The Lewis College was the formal Inauguration of the preschool building, aptly named "Jean and Carolyn Fugett Building". Gracing this event was Mrs. Carolyn Fugett herself, along with TLC founder and president Atty. Loida Nicolas Lewis, as well as TLC treasurer Mr. Francisco Nicolas, Jr. with his wife, Mam Ching. 
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,