Writer: Rhea Marie O. Jongco
Photographer: Ralph Dale D. Ramirez
The JHCSC Main Campus proudly conducted its 26th Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2025, collectively known as Batch Hiraya, held at the Mega Gymnasium, Provincial Government Complex, Dao, Pagadian City. Bearing the theme “Igniting Innovation and Inspiring Sustainable Growth Towards 25 Years of Academic Excellence,” the ceremony gathered members of the JHCSC Board of Trustees, key college officials, deans, program chairs, faculty, staff, honored guests including Hon. Ex D. Ocapan, Municipal Mayor of San Miguel, graduates, and proud parents.
JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales officially confirmed one thousand forty-eight (1,048) graduates from the Main Campus, as presented by their respective school deans. The conferment covered the following academic programs:
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Major in Animal Science (BSA-Animal Science): 44 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Major in Crop Science (BSA-Crop Science): 45 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF): 47 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES): 103 graduates
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED): 159 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in English (BSED-English): 103 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Science (BSED-Science): 35 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Filipino (BSED-Filipino): 73 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Mathematics (BSED-Mathematics): 8 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE): 26 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT): 83 graduates
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (BAELS): 145 graduates
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BAPolS): 38 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): 78 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim): 61 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Major in Animal Science (BSA-Animal Science): 44 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Major in Crop Science (BSA-Crop Science): 45 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BSF): 47 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (BSES): 103 graduates
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED): 159 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in English (BSED-English): 103 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Science (BSED-Science): 35 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Filipino (BSED-Filipino): 73 graduates
Bachelor of Secondary Education – Major in Mathematics (BSED-Mathematics): 8 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE): 26 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT): 83 graduates
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (BAELS): 145 graduates
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (BAPolS): 38 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Social Work (BSSW): 78 graduates
Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BSCrim): 61 graduates
Mr. Bryan K. Thomas, Co-founder and CEO of Syntegral Global Solutions, served as the event’s commencement speaker. In his message, he inspired the graduates with the words, “Begin every day with a beginner’s mind.” He urged them to embrace continuous learning and added, “With that mindset, pursue your purpose. Discover who you are and develop it.”
A highlight of the program was the address of Ms. Irish Yvonnie G. Mejoy, the first-ever Magna Cum Laude from the pioneering batch of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program. Sharing her journey, she remarked, “Life rarely unfolds as planned, but it is in those unscripted moments that we discover our true strength—and sometimes, miracles.”
The program concluded on a celebratory note as the graduates joined in singing their batch song, followed by a finale performance. With heartfelt farewells and joyful memories, Batch Hiraya stepped into a new chapter—armed with knowledge, resilience, and hope for the future.
Soar high, J.H. Cerilles State College!
“Stronger and Bolder JHCSC for Quality Tertiary Education”