Adamsonians run to support scholarship programs
Date Posted: March 8, 2018 at 01:18 PM
The Adamson University (AdU) community once again stepped into their best running shoes to join the annual marathon dubbed Falcon Run in reference to the school’s official mascot, the Soaring Falcon.
Falcon Run 8 was part of the 86th Foundation Anniversary activities and held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex along Roxas Boulevard last February 17, 2018.
Administrators, faculty, staff, students and alumni trooped early to the CCP complex to take part in an activity intended not only to promote health and wellness but also to raise funds to support scholars through purchase of tickets.
As a pre-run warm-up, a Zumba instructor led everyone in doing an exercise. To add more excitement to the event, the AdU Pep Squad, reigning champs of the UAAP Season 80 Cheerdance Competition, performed awe-inspiring routines. The Adamson Drummers and Yellers Online (AUDYO) hyped up the big crowd with the noise of their drums.
Shortly after, University President Fr. Marcelo V. Manimtim, CM did the gun start at around 6:00 AM, sending the participants running in the designated route.
“First time ko to actually join pero napaka saya ko at ang sarap sa feeling na may makilala kang mga bagong kaibigan at syempre maganda din siya para sa kalusugan,” said Dariecyl Dionisio, a Grade 11-ABM student.
Since the fun run was also a competition, awardees were given medals and certificates. And the winners were:
For the 3K category:
- Basic Education Department (BED), Male: Jiggy Mangol (Grade 10), Nathaniel De Guzman (Grade 10), Jayvee Estrada (Grade 10); Female: Marielle Escalante (Grade 10), Maiko Macatangay (Grade 9), Ariane Gatchalian (Grade 10)
- Senior High School, Male: Ryan Rabago (Grade 12), Josh Carmona (Grade12), Dany Wi (Grade 11); Female: Kristy Poche (Grade 12), Micha De Villa (Grade 12), Christine Genilla (Grade 11)
- Administrator/Faculty/Employee, Male: Rommel Lipata (PFGSO), Raymond Taguitay (BED), Mateo M. Miranda (Physics Department); Female: Leah Lundag (Math Department), Maribel Belleza (SHS Deparment), Judielyn Bundoc (Library)
For the 5K category:
- Administrator/Faculty/Employee, Male: Paul M. Belleza (Senior High School), Atty. Rey Rabago (Accountancy Department), Mark Angelo Purio (ECE Department); Female: Anwarlyn Mohammed (Office of Athletics and Recreation), Liezel Moises (Psychology Department), Ana Mae Caringal (Library),
- Alumni/Parent, Male: Kiko Parreñas (Batch 2017), Johnny Cortes (Batch 2006), Gilbert Tuiza (Batch 2015); Female: Jen Pascua (Batch 2005), Lorna Vejano (Batch 1983), Cecile Perez (Batch 1988),
- College, Male: Rafael Mallari (Bachelor of Physical Education) John Junior Tubian (BA Communication), Adam Jamal Mohammed Saeed Mohameed (BS-ME); Female: Mary Andrea Milca (BS-Accountancy), Dan Anne Domingo (BS-Accountancy), Lyka Llovia (BS-Psychology).
The Office for Institutional Advancement (OIA) manages the annual fun run with the help mainly of the PE Department, Office for Athletics and Recreation and other offices. Mervin Vince C. Lopez
