JRMSU-K’s Lights On and Christmas

Party 2022
By: Elsie Gumoc

ChriChristmas was a beautiful festival across the globe on the 25th day of December.
Beautiful Christmas was celebrated with caroling, hymns, food, family, and much more. As
people worldwide participated in health and safety protocols in an effort to slow the spread of the
Novel Coronavirus, many folks were putting back up their Christmas lights and held Christmas
parties in an effort to bring back the spirit of Christmas.

At 6 o’ clock on Thursday night last December 1, 2022, the whole premises of JRMSU
Katipunan campus sparkled with colorful lights embedded with different Christmas decorations.
Right at the entrance, the huge hanging lanterns and the attention-grabbing nativity scene will be
seen. The hallway, the faculty office and the Office of the Administrator were also decorated
with various Christmas decorations. The different departments also did not lag behind in
sparking their talent in bringing up the spirit of Christmas through decorating its towering
Christmas tree according to the theme they drew. The Supreme Student Government
Organization under the leadership of Pres. Lolito T. Bartonico Jr. led the event with the theme
"Family and Unity", Hon. King Edeson O. De Castro headed the Junior High School Department
with the theme “#Family is Love”, Gov. Mc Noah Zooi R. Mueco headed the College of
Education with the theme "#Kindess and Generosity", Gov. Arnel T. Sumangkad headed the
College of Agriculture with the theme "#Family and Prosperity", Gov. Dante L. Quintero headed
the College of Computing studies III with the theme "#Family and Joy", Gov. Conlord J.
Pabutuwan headed the College of Business Administration with the theme "#Family and
Honesty” and Gov. Shimart S. Layugan headed the School of Criminal Justice Education with
the theme “#Family and Peace” had shown off their skills in decorating their Christmas trees
while working hand in hand with their fellow students. In the end, the College of Agriculture
won as Most Creative, the College of Business Administration won as Most Symbolic and the
Junior High School Department won as Most Unique. The College of Education won The
Startstruck Award, the College of Computing Studies won The Christworld Award and the
School of Criminal Justice won the Eco - Friendly Award.

At 8 o’ clock on Friday morning last December 16, 2022, the 13 th Charter Anniversary
Fellowship Night and Christmas Party were held at the covered court of JRMSU Katipunan
Campus. The Faculty and Staff Union with the leadership of the President Dr. Joven E. Perey
organized the whole event. The respected Faculty and the hardworking Staffs of JRMSU
Katipunan Campus attended the celebration with their noteworthy colourful costumes which
brightened and brought life to the celebration and the foods served on the table were truly
satisfying to the eyes and stomach. Everyone’s most anticipated event was the giving of gifts or
exchanged gifts which always brought excitement and fun to all the participants. Truly, it was a
joyous celebration for everyone after working day and night in order to fulfil their duties and
responsibilities.

Indeed, the JRMSU Katipunan Campus Lights On 2022 and Christmas Party 2022 were a
good start after two years full of sadness, fear and suffering due to COVID 19. As what Nishan
Panwar said, “Christmas is a time to reflect on the whole year, A time of renewal and hope,
giving, helping and sharing, but most of all love! Christmas is not for counting the things that
you have lost, but for counting the blessings you still have. Keep a warm heart and spread the joy
around you”.