𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | Academic, extracurricular achievers honored at Recognition Rites

SUCCESS SMILES. Alessandra Guiterring, a student recognized for both her academic excellence and her achievements in extracurricular activities, including journalism and mathematics, smiles as she receives her awards during the recognition rites ceremony at the VDTNHS Multipurpose Hall on April 12.

by Harold Areola

IGUIG, Cagayan—Vicente D. Trinidad National High School (VDTNHS) celebrated the outstanding achievements of its Grade 7, 8, 9, and 11 students at a Recognition Rites ceremony held on Friday in the VDTNHS Multipurpose Hall.

The event highlighted both academic excellence and the dedication of students involved in various extracurricular activities. 

Parents, teachers, and fellow students gathered to applaud the hard work and perseverance demonstrated by these young achievers throughout the school year.

The Multipurpose Hall was filled with pride as students, parents, teachers, and school administrators celebrated and honored the academic awardees for the school year 2024-2025.

The ceremony commenced with an invocation and the singing of the national anthem, followed by inspiring opening remarks delivered by each Grade Level Head Teacher: Mrs. Florites Liquigan for Grade 9, Mrs. Emerita Marzan for Grade 8, Mr. Christopher Perez for Grade 7, and Mr. Christopher Masirag, the Senior High School Coordinator.

Grade by grade, students with exemplary academic records were called to the stage. Their achievements included the distinction of "With Honors," awarded to students who achieved an average grade of 90-94%, and "High Honors," recognized for those who reached an outstanding average of 95-97%.

Beyond academics, the Recognition Rites also celebrated the diverse talents and skills of students who excelled in extracurricular activities. 

Awards were given to students who demonstrated exceptional performance in areas such as Sports, Clubs and Organizations, Boy and Girl Scouts, and Journalism.