Deaf students garnered awards during the Lasallian Earth Pageant 2015

Two (2) Deaf students garnered awards during the LaSallian Earth Pageant 26 February 2015 held at La Salle University Arts Center Ozamiz City. The pageant was participated in by the different units in the university. The official candidates were from the College of Teacher Education, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Architecture, College of Nursing, College of Business and Economics, College of Accountancy, College of Computer Studies, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Integrated School, Night High School, Brother Martin Simpson Laboratory School, and the School for the Deaf. Deaf candidates YEDDA ATHEA ABERGAS garnered Most Facebook Likes award and REYNALDO MOLEJON garnered awards as the Most Cooperative, God of Water, and the Mr. Lasallian Earth 2015. The costumes of the candidates were from the used recycled materials for the Recycled Fantasy Attire Water and Recycled Fantasy Attire Air. Two (2) SpEd students from the College of Teacher Education Jerick Ted Alfanta and Janet Palanas served as the sign language and voice interpreters during the question and answer portion. It is indeed a great pride in the School for the Deaf community. TRULY THE DEAF CAN....ANIMO LA SALLE!!!

Deaf Students’ Christmas Party 2014

It’s the yuletide season: a season of loving and a season of sharing. To celebrate the coming of Christ, people nowadays, Christians and even non-Christians, hold gatherings or a party. As a tradition, Filipinos hold gatherings not only with their families and relatives or friends but also in their workplace, church, school and other organizations they belong to. The Deaf Lasallians in Ozamiz City celebrated the Students’ Christmas party on December 18, 2014. It was started with a lantern parade and a Mesa de Gallo held in the Arts Center early that morning. Hours later, students in primary and secondary level in their respective school and classrooms namely, BMSLS, IS, NHS, and SFTD enthusiastically prepared for the party itself. Before I went to school, I was wondering what it would be like. I know it’s going to be different from last year and I’m sure that’s what the other students thought too. Surely, the younger students were more excited about receiving gifts and the foods. When I arrived in school, my classmates and schoolmates already started playing some parlor games in the care of Ms. Yamie Fiestada along with the other LSVP volunteers. Among the games played were Trip to Jerusalem, Newspaper dance and others. As I looked on to watch, I also met some of the alumni and old friends. There were also parents and visitors. After the fun games, we headed back to our classroom to continue the program hosted by Ms. Rosevie Samarista. There were short and cute dance presentations rendered by the elementary, high school and some college students then after that, we prayed for the abundant meal we had at the table. I can say that the deaf students were really disciplined and well-mannered because they formed an accordingly line. There were no pushing and shoving. The foods were really plenty so, the students came to the table to grab some more again and again. Shortly, our teachers in Science and Math arrived. They were entertained by Ma’am Marecel Aljo and Ma’am Sarah Talibong. After everyone was full, we started our exchanging gifts. It was also fun and filled with joy because we had to describe our manito and manita in a Filipino Sign Language (FSL) manner. Some students had the same manito from last year, some were best friends, some were ex-lovers and some were enemies but you see, that was overlooked because it’s a time for them to reconcile, make amends and have peace between them. After all, we should “Give love on Christmas day” right? When the students’ exchanging gifts was done, we also gave our volunteer teachers gifts as a sign of our gratitude towards them for willingly teaching us. The program was ended with a prayer by Mr. Franzlin Banua. The teachers and LSVP volunteers went to the Arts Center at noon for their Teachers’ Christmas Party-but that’s another story. While they were away, we started cleaning the classroom. When it was already cleaned, we exchanged hugs, goodbyes and warm greetings for Christmas. We’ll surely miss each other because we won’t meet again for the next 18 days. Some of us stayed for a while to catch up with some friends then went home safely. - Ana Dominique Amores Limbaring (Deaf Writer) –oOo-

6th Deaf Week 2014 held

La Salle University Ozamiz City School for the Deaf celebrated its 6th Deaf Week with the theme "Healthy Ear: Advocacy and Responsibility", November 16-22, 2014. The activities conducted were: Holy Signed Mass at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Fun walk and Fun games at Gaisano South Wing, Poster Making contest, Deaf master chef 2, Games, Sign Language Instruction to hearing students of the Integrated School (IS) and Brother Martin Simpson Laboratory School (BMSLS), Deaf Got Talent 3, Seminar on Deaf Leadership, Deaf Fear Factor, and Search for Mr. and Miss Deaf Week 2014. The Deaf students showcased their talents during the Deaf Got Talent. Also, a group of deaf students together with the four Lasallian Volunteer Program (LSVP) volunteers: Yamie Fiestada, Basil De Leon, Rochelle Corrales, and Rosevie Samarista conducted the Sign Language Instruction at the IS and BMSLS. The highlight of the week-long celebration was the Search for Mr. and Miss Deaf Week 2014. In celebrating this year’s 6th Deaf Week, LSU School for the Deaf not only pays tribute to Deaf individuals who despite their hearing and other impairments but also endeavor to have access to education for the Deaf community. The School for the Deaf has urged everyone to support every effort to bring Deaf students into the mainstream, where they too have a rightful place, and help them gain access to opportunities to become productive members of the community. Thank you to the teachers, volunteers, and most especially to the Deaf Lasallians who contributed much effort to the success of the 6th Deaf Week celebration. TRULY THE DEAF CAN!!!

LSU Deaf students on completion

Three (3) Deaf students completed the 2-year Certificate in Computer Operation and Multimedia Technology at La Salle University Arts Center Ozamiz City, 18 October 2014 composed of Jamaica Cabanlit, Charlyn Compo Quilo, and Joeriz Virel Quimson. These Deaf students passed the NC 2 HARDWARE SERVICING conducted by the TESDA assessor on October 20, 2014 at Agro Industrial School Oroquieta City. CONGRATULATIONS Deaf Lasallians. Truly THE DEAF CAN.

LSU School for the Deaf celebrates International Deaf Day 2014

Thirty-four (34) Deaf people convened at Ozamiz City Hall grounds for a yearly celebration of International Deaf Day, September 20, 2014 with the theme "Strengthening Human Diversity". Deaf people from Pagadian and Iligan also joined in the celebration. Br. Toby dela Cruz FSC also graced the occasion and gave his inspirational message to the Deaf who were in attendance. There were different group games conducted. The activity was also sponsored by B-Meg, McDonalds, Jollibee, Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. Carlos Bernad.

SPORTS FESTIVAL 2014

Sportsfest is a yearly activity that the specialized schools community on September 15-19, 2014 in La Salle University Ozamiz composed of the Night High School, the School for the Deaf, and the Brother Martin Simpson Laboratory School all are delighted to have. To boost the talents of the students, to develop sportsmanship and to foster camaraderie are the focus of the event. The search for Mr. & Miss Heritage Icon is one of the highlights of the week-long activity. Also, performances of the Deaf students in the field demonstration folk dance PANDANGGO OASIWAS and cheer dance competition are displayed. CONGRATULATIONS to the two (2) Deaf students YEDDA ABERGAS, winner Heritage Icon 2014,Voters Choice Award, and Best in Professional Attire; and REGIE QUIMNO, 2nd Runner-Up and Voters Choice Award during the search for Mr. and Miss Heritage Icon 2014. Indeed, everybody in the specialized schools is equal. The students are given the opportunity to show off their talents whether they are with disabilities or not. ANIMO LA SALLE!

NDPR 2014 held

The School for the Deaf in La Salle University Ozamiz City joined in the local celebration of the 36th National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation (NDPR) week with the theme "Talino at Paninindigan ng Taong may Kapansanan: Pasaporte sa Kaunlaran", 14-18 July 2014. The week-long celebration was started with a Eucharistic Celebration at Immaculate Conception Cathedral officiated by Rev. Fr. Sean Martin, SSC. A motorcade from the Cathedral Ground to Barangay Catadman Hall followed after the Mass. The opening program was participated in by the different local Persons with Disabilities (PWD) sector composed of the City Social Welfare and Development Office, the Strategic Alliance for Networking on Disabilities (STAND), the Pedaling to Live and Green Shelter Inc., the Ozamiz City Central School SpEd Center, and the Deaf students of La Salle University School for the Deaf. The activities conducted during the event were drawing contest, parlor games, basketball on wheels, medical check-up for PWDs at Ozamiz City Health, and accessibility audit at public malls and government offices of Ozamiz City spearheaded by the PWDs concerned. The week-long celebration was culminated at La Salle University Covered Court Heritage Campus.