NMCFI celebrates 23rd Founder’s Anniversary
Negros Maritime College Foundation, Inc. celebrated its 23rd Founder’s Anniversary last Aug. 4-7, 2017 with the theme “Committed to achieving excellence towards world-class Maritime Education and Training.”
The Founder’s Day celebration was highlighted by Donning of Shoulder Board to cadets and cadettes of the college. These are composed of new enrollees of the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT), Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE) and, Grade 11 Students of Senior High School held on Aug. 7, 2017 at Bethel Guest House, Dumaguete City.
The parents and guardians of the cadets and cadettes laid the shoulder boards to their sons and daughters on said occasion.
Chief Engr. Rodolfo Q. De Guzman, the Dean of NMCFI Maritime Education challenged the newly installed cadets and cadettes.
“Instill in your minds that every time you will get out from the premises of our school, you are bringing with you NMCFI”, de Guzman said. “You are bringing with you the core values and standards of our school as we hone your knowledge, skills and not leaving behind your attitudes. Therefore, we are expecting the best in you.”
He added, that as what was started by the then NMCFI President, Capt. Edith A. Vera, PCGA, her legacy must be continued by the present and in the coming generations.
Meanwhile, 1997 NMCFI Alumnus, Chief Engr. Junar Tuvalles gave his inspirational message as well. He shared about his rich experiences when he was still a student of Negros Maritime College, and the realities of mariners now that he is on board.
Prior to the Donning of Shoulder Board a Thanksgiving and Birthday Mass was celebrated in commemoration of the birthday of the school’s founder, Capt. Edith A. Vera, PCGA.
Present during the affair were NMCFI Board of Directors headed by College President Dr. Zeth dela Cruz-Fopalan, Dr. Mark Anthony A. Vera, Capt. Jundith V. Arnaez, Hon. Maria Cristina C. Lavarejos, and Hon. Genalyn A. dela Cruz.
Other officials headed by VPAA 2/M Sanny Vic D. Tagle of the College, faculty and staff, and other guests, were also present during the occasion.
Likewise, officers of Maritime Noble Society for the school year were inducted.