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Along with the unwavering ‘MalaCASAng’ energy brought by the CASAn Community, the UST-Communication Arts Students’ Association (UST-CASA) successfully wrapped up its Grand Launch last Saturday, October 21 at the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, O.P Building Auditorium.
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In his sharing, he mentioned how his childhood affected his passion for creatives and filmmaking. Furthermore, he narrated his college life in UST and the struggles that he faced while he was on the road to find the flame of his passion.
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Mr. Renomeron Jr. also told the story of how he fell out of love with his passion–the struggles that he encountered in his career and how the pandemic robbed the opportunities that were supposed to be available to him.
For the last segment of his talk, he shared the process of rediscovering himself and his passion for art and filmmaking. Moreover, he shared the learnings that he acquired while going through the ups and downs of his career.
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Kyle Victoria, Timothy Naval, Matt Saez, Allen Naguit, and Ryan Paraboles bagged the victory spot for the CASA Summer League.
For the CASA Freshie Fest, 1COM2 bagged a total of three awards namely: The People’s Choice Award, Best Board Design, and Best Props. 1COM3, on the other hand, bagged the Creativity, Versatility, Redefined, and Loudest and Proudest Award, while 1COM4 was able to take home the Socially Transformative Award.
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This year’s Grand Launch also featured Intermission Numbers from MusiCASA & CASA Footworks, the presentation of the CASA Guilds’ AVPs, and a raffle draw for the CASAn audiences.
Sentiments of CASAn Freshies
Registrations began at 12:00 PM at the entrance of the auditorium where students were welcomed and assisted by the assigned ushers.
Students gave their loudest cheers to MusiCASA and CASA Footworks members, alongside the CASA Executive Board during the showcasing of their spectacular opening performance to Jungkook’s ‘Dreamers.’
The Presidential Address included words of gratitude, the introduction of the CASA Executive Board, and the presentation of the board’s General Plan of Action (GPoA) for the Academic Year 2023-2024. After the address, UST-CASA’s Vice President-External, Erah Laurice Alcaraz introduced the partners of the association which included student organizations from different universities and other major brands.
Julius Renomeron Jr., a graduate of the Communication program at UST and currently an art director, then took centerstage as the guest resource speaker for the event.
He exhibited some of his works such as his film “Heist School,” which won him awards, and the logo of College of San Benildo in Rizal which he redesigned.
Following the endearing talk was the much-awaited awarding of winners for the CASA Summer League and CASA Freshie Fest.
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Mickyla Cassandra Conde, a freshie from 1COM1, mentioned the guest speaker’s sharing.
Yung pinaka-favorite part ko pa rin talaga ‘yung quote na “You will doubt yourself, but always remember your why.” Since as someone din na nag-struggle sa pipiliin kong career in the future, parang magiging part na ‘to ng daily motto ko– na when I doubt myself, aalalahanin ko kung bakit nga ba ako nandito, bakit ko pinili ang Comm Arts, at bakit ko pinili ang UST to study.
Aliana Faye Garcia, also a student from 1COM1, commended the CASA Executive Board for their efforts in constructing their plan of action for the current academic year.
Super makikita mo na ang dami niyang (CASA President, Ranch Ramas) plans for, not only this year, but also for the following years, so I’m very excited for the development of CASA as a community.
