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By Ms. Mary Grace Ac-Ac
Second year Tourism students Aga-Dennis Arias and Angeline Padrinao, bagged the Bronze Medal (Third Place) during the TourisMania 2008 Poster and Slogan Making Contest besting other 10 schools.
The contest was one of the highlights of the 3rd Annual Tourism Student Congress held at Olongapo Convention Center last August 29-30, 2008. Displaying the theme “Global Trends and Challenges”, the convention was graced by speakers coming from the different sectors of Tourism industry. Among them were Hon. Mark T. Lapid, General Manager of Philippine Tourism Authority, Mr. Avelino Zapanta, CEO of Southeast Airlines, and Hon. James “Bong” Gordon, Mayor of Olongapo City.
Participants included students representing 11 schools nationwide. Other competitions held in the said convention were Tour Guiding, Cultural Presentation, and Quiz Bee.
SSC-R students were assisted by Ms. Cristina Caluza (adviser), Ms. Joy Era (faculty), and Ms Mary Grace Ac-Ac (area chair, Tourism)
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