Today, as I am writing this (May 4, 2019) I felt a warm joy in my heart, as a parent, I am grateful. Yes, Andreij is in the right place, with the right people, at the right time. He was able to fulfil his dreams, yes! dreams do come true, being a diligent student and a promising Esports athlete of the Philippines at the same time. San Beda College Alabang will always be a part of Andreij's journey in his divine calling to be one of the inspirations of New Generation or Gen Z in Esports and Academe.
The principle in life: "The more you give, the more you are able to receive and still keep on giving." Professor Mr Manny Cagata, Prefect of Activities
Let me acknowledge again, that San Beda College Alabang is the first school in the South to acknowledge and support an esports player like Andreij. We are happy and thankful to the Lions Roar Awards committee for nominating and awarding Andreij in all his marvellous accomplishments locally and abroad that inspire the youth and be higher in spirit. Andreij appreciates all of it and he is very grateful to receive an award at the 12th Lions Roar Awards last May 3, 2019.
Thank you to the Dean Dr Andres Ignacio C. San Mateo Jr. and Vice Dean Dr Ryan Sicat of San Beda College Alabang College of Arts and Sciences for the massive support. All your prayers and support always gift Andreij an extra self-confidence in attending in all his tournaments.
Thank you, to all Andreij's Professor especially to Professor Mr Manny Cagata, and Professor Mr Arnold Aviles.
Thank you, to all the classmates, friends, and supporters of Andreij in San Beda College Alabang.
That in all things, God may be glorified. Animo! "Ora et Labora"
VIDEO: SBCA Lions Roar Awards 2019 (Andreij Albar 0:34mins.)
The Red Lion and The Ancient Red Lion Rampant
The practice of adopting a school moniker became both fashionable and an imperative especially for Catholic schools named after Saints during the 1940s in the Philippines. The American Catholic schools started the rage earlier when the clergy became wary of sports headlines such as “ St. Peter mauls St. Paul 80 – 40”. In the Philippines, headlines of whipping and trashing of schools named after saints drew mixed emotions among the clergy and devout Catholics. “Why would a Catholic saint whip another Catholic saint?”, they would ask.
On July 31, 1940, Fr. Sergio Martinez OSB, inspired by English tradition, coined the moniker “Red Lion” for the school. Red is the colour of courage, of a warrior and a martyr. The lion, on the other hand, represents dominance as the king of the jungle.
"We are Bedans! We are the Red Lions and as a Red Lions, we do not quit and leave the battle. When you feel lost, remember once upon a time you were called Bedan Leader."
The principle in life: "The more you give, the more you are able to receive and still keep on giving." Professor Mr Manny Cagata, Prefect of Activities
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| Dean of CAS Dr. Andres Ignacio C. San Mateo Jr. |
"We are Bedans. We are the Red Lions and as a Red Lions, we do not quit and leave the battle. When you feel lost, remember once upon a time you were called Bedan Leader."
YouTube Video: Awarding Andreij Albar
YouTube Video: Lions Roar Awards 2019 (Introduction)
The practice of adopting a school moniker became both fashionable and an imperative especially for Catholic schools named after Saints during the 1940s in the Philippines. The American Catholic schools started the rage earlier when the clergy became wary of sports headlines such as “ St. Peter mauls St. Paul 80 – 40”. In the Philippines, headlines of whipping and trashing of schools named after saints drew mixed emotions among the clergy and devout Catholics. “Why would a Catholic saint whip another Catholic saint?”, they would ask.
On July 31, 1940, Fr. Sergio Martinez OSB, inspired by English tradition, coined the moniker “Red Lion” for the school. Red is the colour of courage, of a warrior and a martyr. The lion, on the other hand, represents dominance as the king of the jungle.
The principle in life: "The more you give, the more you are able to receive and still keep on giving." Professor Mr Manny Cagata, Prefect of Activities
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| Venue: Saint Maur Building |
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| Andreij with fellow Awardee Classmates |
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| Souvenir Booth (Book Tag) |
