ST. ANTHONY COLLEGE CALAPAN CITY INC.

15th Capping, Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremonies

“Nurturing the Nursing Students to Become Compassionate Health Care Professionals”
December 13, 2022
St. Anthony College Calapan City Astrodome Bayanan I, Calapan City

MASTER SCRIPT

I. Part 1

PROCESSIONAL

As a flaming candle is lit, a cap vested and a pin affixed, a student nurse escalates into a much
higher height of his pursuit of quality nursing education; where respect is bestowed and responsibility is
highly expected.

Recognizing the importance and symbolic significance of a cap, a pin and a lamp in the nursing
profession, St. Anthony College Calapan City Inc. School of Nursing celebrates its time-honored tradition of
the 15th Capping, Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremonies with the theme “Nurturing the Nursing
Students to Become Compassionate Health Care Professionals”

Let us all stand for the processional.

Starting with the candidates for Capping Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremonies, Faculty
members, Clinical Instructors, Dean, Administrative officers, Guests and the President/CEO of St. Anthony
College Calapan City Inc.

II. PART II

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM

The 15th Capping, Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremonies will about to begin.
May I request everyone to please all rise for the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and to
be followed by the singing of the St. Anthony College Calapan City Inc. Hymn to be conducted by Karen
Jemenez-Luzon, LPT. Your’s truly.

You may now take your seats.

OPENING REMARKS

Today marks a milestone in the journey of our Student Nurses towards becoming nurses by
profession. It is an honor, that we are all gathered here today to witness and celebrate this occasion with
them. To officially start and welcome us all to this memorable event, may I call on the President/CEO of St.
Anthony College Calapan City Inc. to give his opening remarks Dr. Jamesy I. Reyes.

Let us all give him a warm round of applause.

>>>>>>message

Thank you very much Sir.

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PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES
At this point in time, may we call on Dr. Luzviminda C. Cardiño, Dean, College of Nursing and Allied
Health Courses to present this year's candidates for the Capping, Pinning and Candle lighting ceremony.
*Student Nurses rises as presented.

Thank you very much Dean.

Candidates you may take your seat.

INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER

We are privileged that today, a member of the nursing profession graces this occasion to inspire us
all. And to introduce our speaker for this afternoon, may I invite Sir Jeffrey R. Dangilan, MAEd, Principal of
Basic Education Department and OIC, College of Education.

Ladies and gentlemen, let us all give a warm welcome to

>>>Nurse Daniel Q. Fruelda, MMPA.

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE
Student Nurses stands up in respect to the speaker and remains standing until acknowledged.

AWARDING OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION

The speaker remains on center stage for Giving of Certificate and token

Thank you very much Nurse Daniel Q. Fruelda, MMPA., the message that came across to everyone
today will surely be an inspiration for all future nurses. At this juncture, may we request the President/
CEO Dr. Jamesy I. Reyes and the Vice President for Accounting and Finance, Ma'am Nelida G. Reyes,
MAEd to please come to award the certificate of recognition to our guest speaker.
Allow me to read the content of the certificate, Certificate of Recognition is awarded to…...

PINNING OF NAMEPLATES
At this point in time, may we call on the candidates and their parents for the pinning of
nameplates.
The pin is a sign of reverence and responsibility accounted to those granted membership
to one of the noblest professions & have subscribed to its ideals of service.
Pinning of nameplates will be assisted by our Clinical Instructors may we call on,
Maam Mylene S. Belleza, MAN
Sir Daren G. Linatoc, MAN
Sir Robin T. Acedera, MAN
(refer to a separate Sheet for the list of candidates)
DONNING OF CAPS
At this point. We will be witnessing the highlight of today's event: the donning of caps.
The cap is a symbolical figure that carry deeper and more profound meaning.
The nurse's cap is a symbol of knowledge, wisdom and skills marked by professionalism, discipline,
strength of mind and character. It carries with it personal commitment to the nursing profession.
May we call on,
Dr.Luzviminda C. Cardino, Dean College of Nursing and Allied Health Courses
Our Clinical Instructors
Ma'am Marites G. Dela Vega, MAN
Ma’am Annie F. Dimaano, MAN
Ma'am Glenda M. Prieto,MAN
Sir Mark Laurence O. Guilles, RN
to bestow the symbolic representations on our candidates:
To receive their caps, it is with utmost pride that we present to you our candidates starting off with....

(refer to a separate Sheet for the list of candidates)

You may now take your seats.

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ENTRANCE OF MISS FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
At this point in time, let us all witness the entrance of Ms. Florence Nightingale, Ms. Daniela Marie
D. Manzo BSN IV.
Florence Nightingale known as “The Lady with the Lamp", was a British Nurse social reformer, best
known as the founder of modern nursing. Her experiences as a nurse during Crimean war were
foundational in her views about sanitation. She established St. Thomas Hospital and the Nightingale
Training School for Nurses in 1860. Her efforts to reform healthcare greatly influenced the quality of care in
the 19th and 20th century.
Nightingale made it her mission to improve hygiene practices, significantly lowering death rate at
the hospital in the process. The hard work took a toll on her health. She had just barely recovered when the
biggest challenge of her nursing career presented itself.
The symbol of light came from Florence Nightingale, the Lady with the Lamp, who began the
flicker of hope for Nursing by showing the world what her caring heart and hands can do. Until now, the
lamp remains as a symbol of hope - hope for love, understanding and life.

LIGHTING OF MOTHER LAMP

Ladies and gentlemen, let us all witness the lighting of mother lamp by our President/CEO,
Dr. Jamesy I. Reyes and our Vice President for Finance and Accounting, Ma'am Nelida G. Reyes, MAEd.

CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY

The candle lighting represents the student's acceptance of the essence of the profession by giving
light amidst the darkness of human suffering and pain. The symbol of light from a lamp signifies what a
nurse's caring heart and hands can do. It is a symbol of hope for love understanding, health and life.
May we call on our clinical instructors
Ma'am Annie F. Dimaano, MAN
Ma'am Marites G. Dela Vega, MAN
Ma’am Nerie C. Avecilla, MAN
Sir Robin T. Acedera, MAN
to assist our student nurses in the candle lighting ceremony.

These students will now have the opportunity to make an enormous and positive difference in the lives of
the people under their care.
(refer to a separate Sheet for the list of candidates)

CLASS SONG
As a show of their dedication and gratitude, let us all listen as candidates render and present to us
their first Batch Song.
“Yesterday’s Dream”

Now, let us all listen as our candidates sing their second Batch Song.
“Thanks To You”

MESSAGES
At this juncture, let us all listen to the inspirational messages prepared by parents and students.
>>>>>>>>Parents: May I call on Mrs. Herminia Jamilla for her inspirational message.
.........Thank you Ma’am Herminia

>>>>>>>>Parents: and now may I call on Mrs. Maymah Apostol for another inspirational message.
.........Thank you Ma’am Apostol

>>>>>>>>Students: May I call on Mr. Mike Jobernard Solangon, candidate for his message.
...........Thank you Mr. Solangon
>>>>>>>> May I call on Ms. Eunice Lois B. Faldas, candidate for another message.
...........Thank you Ms. Faldas

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THE NIGHTINGALE'S PLEDGE
To affirm and proclaim their commitment and vow to the Nursing profession. May I call on Ma'am
Jamie Christia G. Reyes, RN to lead the Nightingale pledge.
Ma'am Annie F. Dimaano, MAN

I solemnly pledge myself before God/and in the presence of this assembly,/

Top ass my life in purity/ and to practice my profession faithfully I

I will abstain from whatever is deleterious/ and mischievous land will not take or knowingly
administer/ any harmful drug.

I will do all in my power/ to maintain and elevate/ the standard of my profession/ and will hold in confidence/all personal matters/
committed to my keeping land family affairs/ coming to my knowledge/ in the practice of my calling.
With loyalty will I endeavor/ to aid the physician in his work/ land devote myself/ to the welfare
of those committed to my care."

VIDEO PRESENTATION
As a fitting culmination of today's program, we would like you to witness a video presentation
prepared by our candidates.
Student nurses, this capping, pinning and candle lighting ceremony is just the beginning of a
tomorrow full of challenges of much greater magnitude. As you wear your cap and pin and light your
candle, continue your journey towards professional growth, one step at a time. May you become nurses
who are competent, caring, compassionate, critical thinkers, committed to quality care and anchored in
Anthonian values.
It has been a wonderful and meaningful celebration. Congratulations parents and dear future
nurses.
Congratulations student nurses! Many await your caring hands and do not fail them.

III. PART III

RECOGNITION OF PNLE PASSERS NOVEMBER 2022
Now, we’re down to recognition of our Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination PASSERS batch
November 2022.
Welcome and Congratulations to our dear board passers.
Passers can you all please stand up.
Now ladies and gentlemen let us all give them a warm round of applause.
Once again congratulations Passers!!

You may now take your seats.

Allow me to read the content of the Certificate.

Certificate of Recognition is given to….

May I call on Kim Jasper J. Cuela, registered nurse for his inspirational message.
Thank you so much Sir Kim

CLOSING REMARKSRE
Before we formally end this event, may we call on Dr. Editha M. Mission, Vice
President for Academic Affairs, Research and Publications for her closing remarks.
Thank you Dr. Mission for your very inspiring message.
Thank you all for coming. May God bless us all.

RECESSIONAL- Please all stand for the recessional and exit...

KAREN JEMENEZ-LUZON, LPT.

Master of Ceremony
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