hehehehe… HISTORY…
A COLD DEW DROP AND THE DAY
The fog started to recede. A cold dew drop falls from a limp tree onto a warty frog’s head as the sun starts to smile over creation bringing light onto a shadow. Suddenly, as the shadow begins to reveal itself, a glare cut the show and an unusual circumstance sets. A scape of canefields and amidst stand three Lasallian Brothers, namely Felix Masson, Hugh Wester and Dennis Ruhland, the forefathers of the University the name of which is embroidered on my left chest. The University started as a “not so” impressive school of 175 male students of Prep to Grade 5 levels under seven faculty members. However, it came to pass that the school expanded from Grade School to College through the pledges and support of parents, alumni and benefactors which paved the way that in 1966, the College opened its gates for the first batch of female students which in turn made influence and attraction as more and more ladies enrolled in what used to be an exclusive school for boys and gentlemen. The Integrated School,as well, opened its grounds for girls in 1987. Aiming for wholistic development among all its students, the institutions curriculum emphasized on person development - a process of spiritual, social and intellectual as well as physical growth. In 1983 and 1984, the Colleges of Engineering and Nursing were opened, respectively, as additions to the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Accountancy, Education and the Graduate School. On July 5, 1988, the institution was elevated to University Status and in 1993 and 2002, the Colleges of Law and Medicine were opened, respectively. These were only few of the highlights in the growth and excellence of a “not so” impressive school to an esteemed school here in Bacolod City.
In over 56 years of its existence, the university has made significant differences in the lives of its students. Now, as it turns a year older, here stands a Lasallian, firm of his courage and beliefs, renews his vows to continue to give glory and honor, in a way or the other, to the Alma Mater who has taken care of him for more than three years. It was then the DAY – the USLS Foundation Day 2009!
A sudden glare once again covered the ambiance. It was nothing but an ordinary Tuesday but there continued to project a revealing shadow of a Lasallian walking towards the Gate 1 of the University, in errand to catch the bell of his History 2 class under Ms. Jeinz Delgado, in the aim of making his best in everyday to fulfill his Lasallian dreams and goals in life.
