The Office of the Director for Student Affairs of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University recently held the College Recognition Day for AY 2011-2012 at the Campion Lecture Hall, August 24, Friday.
Academic Vice-President Dr. Rebecca V. Fernandez in her welcome address extolled the awardees to uphold the values so cherished by the Ateneo community –excellence, spirituality and citizenship. The similar theme was reinforced by no less than University President Fr. Antonio F. Moreno, SJ in his message, citing the awardees achievements as testament of the holistic formation that is an Atenean trademark.
Ms. Estesa Xaris Q. Legaspi, director of the College Guidance and Counseling Office led in the awarding of the recipients for individual awards in the fields of peace, performing arts, fine arts, journalism and literary works. The names of those who excelled in debate, academic competitions and sports were honored in the awarding segment led by Mr. Conrado Z. Balatbat, director of the Office for Scholarships. Dr. Fernandez conferred the individual awards for student leadership and service. She also concluded the awarding ceremony with the naming of the best performing student clubs and organizations.
The following are the list of individual awardees who received gold medals:
| Ateneo Peace | Tyrone Stevenson T. Chua |
Performing Arts | Alshamir B. Aripuddin |
Eazels A. Cadag | |
Robert J. Oquias, Jr. | |
| Meryll C. Resoor | |
| Fine Arts | Almira Drapiza Robert J. Oquias, Jr. |
| Journalism and Literary Work | Neilson Nick D.Alinsañgan Kelvin J. Culajara John Xyrious Q. Dela Cruz Keith Laurice Arjine T. Demayo Marie Cyndie J. Domingo Keith Joshua Dumpit Everlyn T. Jaji Elimar C. Pingkian Jam Camille F. Quintanes Leyson N. San Juan |
| Proficiency in Debate | Angelica Maria Fidelis G. Camins |
| Academic Competitions | Ma. Rhenette M. Cabañero |
| Athletes of the Year | Tyrone Stevenson T. Chua |
| Student Leaders of the Year | Ma. Rhenette M. Cabañero |
| Leadership | Ma. Rhenette M. Cabañero |
| Service | Aries Jane A. Acosta Ann Loraine L. Tam |
| The following are certificate awardees: | |
| Leadership | Alshamir B. Aripuddin |
| Service | Alshamir B. Aripuddin |
The Ateneo Debate Union bagged the Most Outstanding Award for the fifth consecutive year, in addition to being this year’s Club Management Awardee. Outstanding Organization Awardees include Ateneo Liturgical Society, Association of Blue Eagle and Centennial Scholars and ADZU ROTARACT.
The Community Service Award went to the Association of Blue Eagle and Centennial Scholars and the Ateneo Liturgical Society was awarded the St. Ignatius Award.
