Bandilyo Abaknon

April 6 was red-letter day for the students, parents and teachers of Capul Central I as the graduation ceremonies for SY 2010-2011 was held. Despite the scorching heat, everyone flashed sweet smiles as each of them savored that one proud moment in the young lives of the graduates.  Proudest in the lot are the following Honor Pupils: 1st Honor - Kendra Maxine M. Gasid 2nd Honor - Paula Marie S. Montopar 1st Hon. Mention -  Elisha Shammah O. Rebong 2nd Hon. Mention - Cristine M. Dejoide 3rd Hon. Mention - Marchelle Nica D. Saluib 4th Hon. Mention - Floriebelle O. Montopar 5th Hon. Mention - Junibelle M. Calamay 6th Hon. Mention - Faye M. Gaco 1st Achiever - Faye M. Gaco 2nd Achiever - Juffel Jule B. Congzon 3rd Achiever - Ian Harvey B. Congzon Valedictorian Kendra Maxine M. Gasid with proud parents Mr. & Mrs. Val Gasid The happy parents of the honor pupils Salutatorian Paula Marie S. Montopar with beaming parents Mr. & Mrs. Elon Montopar The g...

The Katig Writers Network of Region 8 recently gathered aspiring Abaknon writers thru an activity dubbed as "Writers Consultation and Planning Activity". The activity was spearheaded by Mr. Phil Harold L. Mercurio, NCCA-NCLA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Visayas. The purpose of said activity was to organize writers groups in Region 8 (specifically in Capul), promote arts and culture in Eastern Visayas, and build cooperation and understanding among the people in Region 8.  Courtesy call at the residence of Mayor Bandal in Capul, Northern Samar The new set of Abaknon Literary Arts Guild (ALAG) Writers for 2011  April 9, 2011 at the Municipal Building of Capul during the ALAG Writers Consulation and Planning Activity conducted by Katig Writers  Dr. Francisco Datar ( center), a UP Diliman-based anthropologist, together with Katig Writers of Region 8   With Mrs. Nilda Andarino, the host for the visiting writers.

  The Capul Agricultural and Industrial School, on April 7, 2011, held the graduation rites for Batch 2011.  And from a group of 181 graduates, the following were on the honor roll: Valedictorian - Faith Jirah O. Rebong Salutatorian - Larrielyn S. Pornelos First Hon. Mention -  Mary Ann G. Cabacang Second Hon. Mention - Kim Jay M. Bulan Third Hon. Mention - Hezel C. Bulan With Honors: Juvin T. Tortoles                      Robin O. Banagbanag                      Charlotte Kaye A. Panis                      Cestle Rose P. Catucod                      Floriza P. Ago...

The Capul Central Elementary School (now with a I, for those who are not yet aware) announces the holding of an Alumni Get-Together on July 29, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Under the leadership of Principal Anecita Catucod , the event is in response to the clamor of CCES alumni who have been yearning to walk through memory lane again with the rest of their schoolmates. It aims to gather the bountiful produce the school has had and document its history - which is now in danger of being forgotten. The July 29 gathering will be a prelude to the actual Grand Alumni Homecoming which will be decided on by the Steering Committee to be organized on the said date. A draft by-laws will be submitted to the body for discussion and consideration.   Registration will be done in designated rooms, which divides the graduates by the decade of graduation. Parlor games designed to recall the carefree childhood days will be held, capped by a bingo bonanza in the afternoon. Lunch will be po...