ZSCMST Commemorates Annual Palaro

By: Mary Grace S. Cagay

The Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology successfully held its Annual Palaro last February 25-28, 2009 at the Don Lorenzo Memorial Sports Complex headed by the ZSCMST P.E Department.

The Opening Ceremony was highlighted by a parade presenting the athletes from different colleges; CFST, CFMS, CELA, CMT and the Laboratory High School with their coaches and the teaching and non-teaching personnel accompanied by the ZSCMST Band.

A field demonstration from students of the Laboratory High School filled the ZSCMST ground as they showcased their exhibitions that gained the applause of the crowd. The Dance Sport Competition immediately followed showing the moves and lifts of the dance couples who graced the floor with poise and elegance.

Day two marked the start of the different games scheduled. Despite the changing weather conditions, especially the scourging heat of the sun, you can still sense the desire and determination of the players to win.

On February 28, 2009, Saturday, the College of Maritime Technology (CMT) Crackers showed off a strapping field demonstration which reaped the claps of the spectators. It was indeed an awesome display from the CMT Crackers.

At 3:00 PM, the Closing and Awarding Ceremony was conducted in the presence of Dr. Milavel Depacaquivo Nazario- Acting College President, Dr. Jaime G. Jalon- VP for Academic Affairs assisted by the P.E Department headed by Mr. Rolando Dublado. Unit 4 (seniors) of the Laboratory High School grabbed the overall champion in the High School Category earning 100 points. The College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences swept the pages of ZSCMST Palaro History as it made a successful mark in the recently concluded Annual Palaro after clutching the overall champion in the College Category after earning a total of 99 points followed by the College of Maritime Technology (CMT) with 86 points and the College of Food Sciences and Technology with 83 points respectively.