Chiang Kai Shek College greeted the new academic year with the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the Honors’ Circle on June 18, 2015, at the Conference Room, CKS College Narra Campus. Now on its third year, the Honors’ Circle is a merit scholarship program which seeks to develop well-rounded achievers in the fields of Business and Accountancy.

The Memorandum of Agreement was signed by Dr. Dory Poa, CKS College president, and Mr. Philip Chan, CKS College Alumni Association, Inc. (CKSCAAI) president. This further cemented the strength of partnership between the two, as they jointly sponsor, support, and sustain the Honors’ Circle program. The MOA signing was witnessed by CKSCAAI officers, CKS College Narra Campus administrators, scholars and their parents or guardians.

In her opening remarks, Dr. Dory Poa expressed the school’s gratitude for the generosity of the CKS College Alumni Association. She reiterated the school’s commitment towards educational excellence and reminded the scholars to stay focused on their vision and strive to make a difference in society. In his inspirational message, Mr. Philip Chan motivated the scholars to persevere and endure in the face of challenges and difficulties.

First batch Honors’ Circle scholar, Ms. Tami Lee Anne Tan (3^rd Year, BS in Accountancy),delivered the response from the scholars. She shared the various lessons that she learned through the Honors’ Circle—exploring opportunities beyond one’s comfort zone, believing in oneself, staying focused on one’s dream, and persevering in the face of trial.

The Honors’ Circle scholars are: Hannah Diane Asana (2^nd Year, BSA), Mikee Marrielle Chua (3^rd Year, BSA), Heather Angelique Co (3^rd Year, BSBA- Marketing Management), Lorraine Dyan de Leon (2^nd Year, BSA), Janelle Dionisio (1^st Year, BSA), Bryann Raymart In (3^rd Year, BSA), Dominic Bryan Kua (2^nd Year, BSA), Ma. Christeen Lo (2^nd Year, BSA), Krizza Gail Monsanto (2^nd Year, BS in Accounting Technology), Wilson Paolo Ng Tahn (2^nd Year, BSA), Richel Anne Placido (3^rd Year, BSA), Kimberly Mae Samson (2^nd Year, BSA), Tami Lee Anne Tan (3^rd Year, BSA), Vanissa Tanlimco (1^st Year, BSBA – Marketing Management), Gladys Ting (2^nd Year, BSA), Alexandra Landry Ty (3^rd Year, BSA), Shendell Mae Vicher (2^nd Year, BSA), and Jasmine Tiffany Wong (3^rd Year, BSBA – Marketing Management).

Also launched this year is an expanded arm of the Honors’ Circle, set up under the educational fund in memory of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tomas C. Siatianun. The two scholars under this program are Lorenz See (1^st Year, BS in Information Technology) and Celine Rose Tangpos (1^st Year, BS in Accountancy).