News: CSC launches SIGAW DILAW; TWW Tradition Continues

Last July 22, 2009, the UST Central Student Council (CSC) organized the “SIGAW DILAW Day” in anticipation for the “Aba USTe na Ako” freshmen celebration and the traditional Thomasian Welcome Walk (TWW). The TWW, which was attended by 564 nursing students was conducted last July 24. CSC encouraged the freshmen students to wear yellow on the said day to instill a sense of pride and identity as Thomasian students.

Despite the A(H1N1) scare, the event was pushed through with the combined efforts of the CSC, Office of Student Affairs (OSA), and Office of the Secretary General.

The highlights of TWW were the Eucharistic celebration and the tradition of passing through the Arch of the Centuries. The 5:30 PM mass was led by Rector Fr. Rolando De La Rosa, O.P. It was then followed by the Thomasian Welcome Rites. The event concluded with an evening concert featuring rock bands such as Spongecola, Chicosci, and Sandwich.

By Raphael Louis D. Quiambao