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PAG Scholarship qualification
NO 0.0 POLICY TAKES EFFECT
Rose Ann Valenzuela
The “no 0.0 policy” for the Performing Arts Group (PAG) is now in effect this school year 2007-2008. The policy states that if a member of PAG gets a failing grade of 0.0, S/He will forfeit his/her scholarship for the next semester.
Balancing academics and artistic expectations
 
Photo by Rose Ann Valenzuela
            Prior to this policy, members of PAG with only one failing grade would still be granted a scholarship given that their attendace, attitude and performance appraisal is outstanding. According to Mr. Michael E. del Rosario, Director of the Student Admissions Office, scholarship is a privilege and allowing some scholars to have failures is unfair to other scholars. Moreover, the office would want the policy to be uniform. He said, “We would want to be fair to all our scholars. In a way we give leeway to performing arts [members], we don’t ask for [a] grade point average [requirement] compare to financial grantees we would require a grade point average, ‘pag performing arts failing [grade] lang.”[more]
PAG's General Assembly '07 Lutchelle Comparativo
To further encourage active participation and interaction among probationary and senior members of the seven performing arts groups, a general assembly was held on September 8, 2007 at the Alumni Multi –Purpose Hall..
Presenting the PAG senior members best dressed nominees.
Photo by Khristian May Co
            The assembly had a “Kiddie Party” theme that promotes a childlike approach to probationary members. Teofilyn Ferido, Chair of PAG’s Council of Presidents said, “The childlike approach is intended to let all the members – probationaries and seniors, [to] reach out and interact well with each other. There should be Charity, Humility, Industry, Love and Discipline (CHILD).” According to Ferido, members should practice these values to have a good relationship with the other members. Members should be able to balance their academics and organization. He adds that, they should keep the love for their craft and that discipline is the key.
            The event includes games and intermission numbers. The probationaries also exhibited their talents guided by what they have learned in their
trainings and workshops.
            Finally, CAO Coordinator Joel Refuerzo stressed that “each member should reach out to all members of different groups. We’re one big family here; let’s value each other’s importance.”
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