A Man of Action, Not of Words
by Blossom Pearl O. Villorente
Leaders become great not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower other – John Maxwell
Being an SSC President is such a heavy task. The position requires unwavering dedication and great leadership skills. You must have a strong passion and desire to create a positive change not only around the school campus but also by helping other people throughout the community.
Nicanor De Ocampo Jr. also called as “Nong Nick” is a third year college student of CAPSU Burias. As an active President of the Campus, it is his duty to ensure that the students are following rules like attending flag ceremonies, programs and activities held around the Campus. Through his wisdom he came across an idea of giving penalty to those students who miss to attend on any part of the school activities. The idea of making the students pass a set of school supplies in every absent made. This school supplies are given to the chosen elementary school through an outreach program. Here’s everything you need to know about what it means and what it takes to be an outstanding student/ outstanding leader.
Your idea of paying school supplies as penalty is very creative. How did you come up with this thought?
“For me, paying school supplies as penalty is very much creative. As we can see, this penalty was given to those who neglect to follow the school rules of our school like not wearing school uniforms and not attending school programs as well as to those who refuse to be responsible enough in attending the flag ceremony. These problems are the root why I came up with this idea. Through this, we can be able to change the negative attitude of every student but we can also help others because this school supplies as penalty will also be use for the outreach program of SSC.”
In line with the penalty given to students by means of giving school supplies, is it effective to lessen the absenteeism of student?
“Yes, indeed. Base on our records from the very beginning. We can really say that absents of
students was lessen.”
As the SSC President, what is your message to those who are striving hard to finish their studies despite their poor situation?
“As SSC President, my message to those who are striving hard to finish their studies despite their situation, keep it up, never give up, and reach for your dreams. Life may be hard on you today but when you keep on striving, I know that at the end of the day you will reap the fruit of your hardships. Success! “
Helping children must be close to your heart. How does it feel to see the smiling faces of children in your outreach activity?
I love children. I love to be with them and helping them makes my heart happy as well. Seeing
them smile makes me smile too. Even though I will end my term this year, still I will continue to help them.
As SSC President, how beneficial is school supplies for pupils/parents?
School supplies are one of the important things we need in school. These school supplies that
were given to the students is very beneficial as well to their parents. Students who doesn’t have school supplies can avail so that they have something to utilize .Parents can save money too. Instead of spending that money to purchase those school supplies, they can still spend it for food which is a big save.
How important is your role as an SSC President in honing the minds of
young children?
Being an SSC President is not easy. There are so many works to do. Schedules, and meetings to attend. The big responsibility is in my shoulder. I should be the role model to everyone that makes my responsibility heavier. I need to influence them to become more of themselves as well as honing their minds.
Mr. De Ocampo, taught us that when we commit to something, you have to carry on with what you have committed. You deserve recognition for your tremendous service. Indeed, leadership is not about the title. If you want to create impact, make change, leave footprints, influence people, or be an inspiration, do it!
