JESOMA: The Milestone of 25 Years

December 1, 2023

by: Cresly Joy Sumagang

Jesus Son of Mary Academy celebrated their 25th Founding Anniversary on December 1, 2023, with the theme “Nakikipag-isa, Nakikisangkot, Tungo sa Iisang Misyon." It symbolizes that the school has reached its silver year, which represents a strong sense of stability and warmth. The school prepared a lot of activities that ensured the excitement, happiness, and camaraderie of the Jesomanians together with their parents who were invited to the said event. One of the activities is Family Day, where parents and students play various games, and winners are given prizes. Raffle prizes such as tote bags and umbrellas were also given to selected JESOMA parents and students. In the morning, a parade is held outside the school where Jesomanian students show off their beautiful banners that signify their team’s name. Moreover, each team sang their yells, starting with elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. The second part of the program, the opening prayer, was sung by elementary teacher Ms. Myshell Alinton, and the national anthem was led by Mica Mea Malbog, a Grade 12-STEM A student.

Furthermore, Ms. Divina Oliveros, the school principal, shares her opening remarks, where she says that Rev. Fr. Marty A. Dimaranan established Jesus Son of Mary Academy. JESOMA Got Talent is the latter activity organized by Mr. Arnaldo Retiro. Students from the elementary department to the senior high school department showcase their talents. This reveals how Jesomanian students are talented when it comes to singing, dancing, playing instruments, etc. Kristine Bueno, a grade 10 student who painted the image on Jesoma’s foundation shirt, was also recognized during the ceremony. The founding anniversary program’s masters of ceremonies are Mr. Mark Davin Sarmiento and Ms. Lea Adelle Oliveros. This became more successful with the unity of the administration, family school council, teachers, staff, and students.