Batch 2011

West Visayas State University

COLLEGE OF NURSING
La Paz, Iloilo City
Capping and Candle
Lighting
MASTER SCRIPT Ceremonies

REMINDERS:
To maintain the solemnity of the ceremony, please be advised of the following guidelines:
1. We request everyone to put off your cellular phones or put them in silent mode.
2. Clapping within any part of the ceremony is not allowed.
3. Only the official photographers are allowed to take pictures.

I. 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 the class 2011 of the West Visayas State University College of Nursing celebrates its
momentous Capping and Candle Lighting Ceremony
Let us all stand for the processional to be followed by the entrance of colors.
Clinical Instructors, guests, parents enter followed by class Johnson.

II. ENTRANCE OF COLORS

III. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ANTHEM

Please remain standing for the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the West Visayas
State University Hymn, to be followed by an Opening prayer to be led by Ms. Charlyn P. Villanueva

IV. WEST VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY HYMN

V. OPENING PRAYER
You may now take your seats.

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 Batch 2011
West Visayas State University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
La Paz, Iloilo City
Capping and Candle
Lighting
VI. OPENING REMARKS Ceremonies
Good morning everyone! Today marks a milestone in the journey of Class Johnson towards
becoming nurses by profession. And it is an honor, that we are all gathered here today to celebrate this
milestone with them. To formally open the capping and candle lighting ceremony of Class 2011, may
we call on, Dr. Pablo E. Subong, University President for his Opening Remarks.
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Thank you very much Dr. Subong!

VII. SIGNIFICANCE OF LAMP, CAP AND PIN

The light, cap and pin are all symbolical figures that carries deeper and more profound meaning.
And to enlighten us with the significance of the lamp, cap and pin, let us welcome Prof. Daisy C.
Villarosa, Chair, Division of Clinical Nursing.
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Thank you very much Prof. Villarosa.

VIII. INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER

We are very honored that, today, a tenured member of the nursing profession graces this
occasion to inspire us all. To introduce our Guest Speaker for this year’s Capping and Candlelighting
Ceremony, may we call on the Dean of the College of Nursing, Dr. Merline S. Posecion.

IX. INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE

Class 2011 stands up in respect to the speaker and remains standing until acknowledged.

X. GIVING OF CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION AND TOKEN

The speaker remains on center stage for Giving of Certificate and token.
Thank you very much Mr. Speaker, the message that came across to everyone this morning will
surely be an inspiration. May we now call on Dr. Merline S. Posecion, Dean College of Nursing, to be

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 Batch 2011
West Visayas State University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
La Paz, Iloilo City
Capping and Candle
Lighting
Ceremonies
assisted by Woody Vic B. Engle, to award the plaque of Appreciation and the token to Mr. Speaker. The
citation reads..

XI. PRESENTATION OF CLASS 2011

Now to present to us, BSN Class 2011, may we call on Prof. Janet Marie Z. Gequillana,
Chair, Division of Nursing Fundamentals.
Class 2011 rises as presented.

XII. CAPPING AND PINNING CEREMONY

At this point, we will be having one of the highlights of this event: the capping and pinning
ceremony. To cap and pin the participants, we have:
♦ Dr. Merline S. Posecion, Dean College of Nursing to be assisted by Ms. Joana Janet
Gorriceta, Clinical Instructor
♦ Dr. Rosana Grace B. Belo, Director of Instructions and Quality Assurance of this University to
be assisted by Mr. Fenan S. Sollano, Clinical Instructor
♦ Ms. Virginia Gubatanga, OIC Nursing Services Office, West Visayas State University Medical
Center to be assisted by Ms. Ma. Emida A. Martinez, Adviser, BSN 2D
♦ Ms. Eliodora A. Beñas, Chief Nurse, Aleosan District Hospital to be assisted by Ms. Danielle
F. Porras, Adviser, BSN2B
♦ Ms. Myrna V. Plantinos, Chief Nurse, Iloilo Provincial Hospital to be assisted by Ms. Rosan
Frances Anselle G. Famatid, Adviser, BSN2C.
♦ Ms. Freida G. Sorongon, Chief Nurse, Western Visayas Medical Center to be assisted by Ms.
Nova Minda T. Tabaosares, Adviser, BSN2A
♦ Ms. Martha Suarez, Chief Nurse, F. Roman Tirador Memorial Hospital to be assisted by Ms.
Josie Lou E. Lira, Clinical Instructor.
To be donned by caps and pins here is BSN Class 2011. (refer to a separate Sheet for the list of
candidates.

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 Batch 2011
West Visayas State University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
La Paz, Iloilo City
Capping and Candle
Lighting
After capping or pinning, students will proceed to their respective areaCeremonies
in the stage/risers

XIII. CANDLE LIGHTING CEREMONY

After the students have been capped, they proceed to the risers on stage. After the last
studentMs. Gubatanga, Ms. Beñas, Ms. Celisio, Ms. Deypalubos, Ms. Marfil, Ms. Plantinos, Ms.
Sorongon, Ms.Suarez return to their seats.
(Lights OFF on stage and front half of hall for effects…)
(Dr. Subong, Dr. Posecion and all four Level 2 advisers prepare for the Candle lighting
Ceremony.)
Refer to a separate Sheet for the Script.

XIV. THE NURSE’S PRAYER

To be lead by Ma. Reylan Garcia

XV. THE NIGHTINGALE’S PLEDGE

To be lead Pia Angelica Perez

XVI. CLASS SONG

XVII. VIDEO PRESENTATION

XVIII. CLOSING REMARKS

It has been a wonderful and meaningful celebration. To formally cap this event, may we call on
Ms. Jane P. Daniel, Adviser of the Level II Curriculum Council for her closing remarks.

XIX. EXIT OF COLORS

Please all stand for the recessional and the exit of colors
XX. RECESSIONAL

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