"Yes We Can"

Civics and History Week '09
"Save our History, Save our Nation"

At the opening ceremony of this year's Civics and History week, the Afternoon School conducted a talk about Youth Empowerment. Mr. Dave Romano, a friend of Mr. Chock Encabo, was invited as the speaker. He's talk was entitled: "Yes I Can". He started his talk my by asking the students the five important questions. Unknowingly, it was an activity to test their level of confidence. He mentioned to the boys that, as the task or responsibility is getting bigger their level of confidence started to deteriorate. This is expected from the boys of AS. They are afraid of taking the risk. They are not that confident yet in taking bigger responsibilities. They all have the capabilities but they are all afraid to try.

"Yes I Can!!!"
A word quoted by Kuya Dave from the present president of the United States of America. A very strong word of confidence from a man who confidently won the election of being the president of the Land of Opportunity. Though he's not a pure American, though he's black, though his young, though his bloodline were not politician he still manage to convince the whole America that "Yes He Can". A strong words that became a great motivation for the Afternoon School students of Southridge to persevere more and aim high.

At middle of his talk ha had some activities were the boys are to answer some questions regarding decision making. Many questions were asked. The boys actively participated in the activities. The talk was very alive and interactive. I can see from the students that they're enjoying and at the same time learning a lot from the talk. One of the tips given by Kuya Dave, and has a very good impact to the boys, was about having a "compelling goal". Through this, the boys realized that everything ispossible, everything is achievable, everything is reachable...

Kuya Dave mentioned at the beginning of his talk that his talk would basically run for four (4) hours and more. But he only have one (1) hour. Though limited but it was worthy enough for the students of SR Afternoon School. Every minute of his talk is priceless, every word he uttered is meaningful. Indirectly, this causes the boys to revisit again their goals in life and to start anew. It was a very meaningful talk that really empowered the students of Southridge Afternoon School.

As to end this, I would like to thank our speaker Kuya Dave Romano for the empowering talk he gave to the students. It's a previlege to have you in our school.

"Yes We Can"