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Dr. Froilan A. Pacris Jr.

Message of the Campus Executive Officer

A brand new school year starts today. I know that mixed emotions are swirling around the campus. Many are excited, some are eager to prove themselves and some are experiencing a high level of anxiety. And now that we are back, I am not telling you that it is going to be easy but I am telling you, it is going to be worth it!

My dear students, I am very happy to see you here and for that, I am proud to tell you that you made the right choice. Choosing Cagayan State University as the seat of the intellectual adventure you are about to undertake is just like having a good investment for a lifetime. Thank you for coming here and for trusting this institution as you venture in your chosen field.

On behalf of CSU-Gonzaga family, I would like to welcome you all – the new faculty members, the freshmen students, the transferees, and the old students as well, to the Cagayan State University. The whole staff of CSU-Gonzaga wants everybody to succeed. You, students are the heart of all we do. We are here to assist you in your academics and extra-curricular activities. We are truly dedicated to help each student to be at your best.

This morning, I would like to leave a line of Martin Luther King, Jr. and it runs this way – “Intelligence plus character is the goal of true education”. As we start this new school year, I want this famous line as your motivation to pursue your goals. Make a wise investment of your time while on our campus and develop a more learned, well-rounded individual in you. Perk up your mind with the principle that it is through education that we can build a good life.

My fellow mentors, another challenge starts today, Let us continue practicing or vows for excellence and dedication. Molding these young people is a back-breaking task but I do believe that in all good things done by you, there is a corresponding reward. So, you go on with your journey with a good heart.

My dear students, along the way are challenges in your quest for education. Always be ready, but you must never give up. Remember that your success in education can be attained through your parents, school and you. Let’s us build a team. Our teamwork will get you there!

Good luck everybody as you start this new school.