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Fulltext: • College N..otes • E.C.A. MISSION CHIEF VISITS COLLEGE OF FORESTRY Aug. 20.-Respondin2 to an invitation by Professor Eugenio de Ia Cruz, Chief, Division of Forest Investii;:ation, Dr. Roland R. Renne, chief of the U.S. special technical and economic mission to the Philippines, visited the proposed site of the Forest Products Laboratory ahd the College of Forestry Campus and was the guest of the faculty of said College at a luncheon at the Forestry Mess Hall, today. He was accompanied by Dean Tamesis. He spoke hie;hly of the place. With Dr. Renne were his wife and three children. Joining the luncheon were: Juan Rodriguez, former congressman from Pangasinan; Professors E. de la Cruz, G. Zamuco, C. Mabesa, J. J31ando and A. Maru:a; Mrs. Tamesis, Dr. and Mrs. Jesus Tamesis: Mrs. E. de Ia Cruz; Messrs. T. Orden, C. Galutira and M. Reyes. PRESIDENT TAN INSPECTS COLLEGE Aug. 13.-President Vidal A. Tan of the University of the Philippines, had his first visit of this College, since he succeeded Dr. Gonzalez. He had a brief inspection of the premises and a conference with the Forester-in-Charge, Prof. Harold Cuzner. PROFESSOR ZAMUCO BACK After over 9 months of vacation and observation in the Nasipit Lumber Company's operations in Surigao, Professor Gregorio Zamuco returned to duty as Secretary-Registrar and professor of Management and Lumberine; in this College. He relieved Mr. Cesar Recto, then i\.cting Secretary-Registrar, .last August. 1951. With his wealth of observation and experience, the students will be greatly beneiited m his instruct1on1. MANAGEMENT I CLASS ('50-'51) DONATES TWO STEEL TAPES Through the suggestion of Forester N. P. Lalog, Instructor in Forest Management, the Management I class of last academic year doriated 2 new 10-M (32') circumference steel tapes. The instruments, costing P30.40, were presented on August 15, 1951 to Prof. H. Cuzner, Forester in Charge, on August 15 by M. R. Reyes who was dele2ated by the 56 members of the class. CLASS OFFICERS New officers of the different class organizations are as follows: Senior Class Organization: President, Evangelino Malacoco; vice-president, Likhit Prakongsai; secretary, Juan Ballesteros; treasurer, Aurelio Page 28 Mejia; 1mditor, Alfredo Genio; P.R.O., Tranquilino Orden, Jr.; representative to Senio1· Council U.P., Domingo de Leon and Mario Eusebio. Adviser, Professor Jose B. Blando. junior Class Organization; President, Ambrosio juinio; vice-president, Marcelino Macabeo; secretary, Julian Avellano; treasurer, Jose Meniado; auditor, Ciriaco Galutira; P.R.O., Jose Cruz, representatives to the Junior Council, U.P., Alfonso I. Tiam and Benjamin Almonte; Sgt.-at-arms, Honorato Esteves. Sophomore Class Organization: President, Napoleon Vergara; vice-president, Feliciano Barrer; secretary, Bernardo Agaloos; treasurer, Jose Alop; auditor, Jose Gonzales; Sgts.-at-arms, Lauro Navarro and Francisco Milan. Adviser: Dr. Artemio V. Manza. Freshmen Class Organization: President, Geronimo Falloran; vice-president, Bienvenido Lansigan; secretary, Ramona Gille; treasurer, Generosa Caiieda; auditor; Melecio Lopez, Sgts.-at-arms, Victoriano Ladero and Ulpiano Fulgueras. Adviser: Dr. Artemio V. Manza. ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL The Forestry College Secretary's records show that the following students made top ratings in their classes for the last semester of the academic year 1950-1951: Seniors: 1. Martin P. Lopez ............ . 2. Domingo Lantican ........... . 3. Pedro Salvador Juniors: 1. F. Francia ................... . 2. D. de Leon .................. . 3. M. Eusebio Sophomores: 1. C. Serna ..................... . 2. A. I. Tiam ................... . 3. B. Almonte Freshmen: 1. F. Barrer 1.705 1.825 1.900 1.72 1.76 2+ 2.0 2. A. Lucero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.07 3. N. Vergara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 INTRAMURAL SPORTS; FORESTRY DEFEATS AGGIE SENIORS The extra-curricular- activities of the students started off with the commencing of hostilities in the yearly intramural basketball league. Not to be left behind, the basketball team of the College of Forestry underwent a rejuvenating organization under FORESTRY LEAVES Coach Francisco Rola. With the graduation of basketeer regulars Pete Salvador, Jessie Tadena, Tito Santos and Deo Estrada, the team had to look for replacements among the freshmen ranks. Besides Max Sagrado, Justing Bernardo, Ping Cruz and a few old and tried players, team is now composed of Jop Bautista, a former U.P. Ruralite, Berry Revilleza, Honor Guzman, Mel Lopez, Danny Reyes and Cyrus Prodigo. The team first saw action against the U.P. Rural High team to which they lost the game after a spirited fight to the tune of 28-17. Incensed by their defeat, the team sought to avenge the loss by nosing out the Junior Aggies with a score of 33-28. Determined to prove that they meant business, the "boys from up the hill" went to work and by the end of the first quarter were ahead by ten points. The Juniors tried to rally in the second and third frames of the game but the foresters proved that they were better by ending the game with a convincing 5-point lead, 33-28 in favor of the foresters. The third game was fought against the Aggie Seniors who left the seemingly sluggish foresters trailing behind during the initial quarter but they were surprised with Prodigo's flash-like speed under the basket and Max Sagrado's pinch shooting and half time the now wide-awake foresters were leading, with a 22-13 score. The foresters never let up on the third and last quarters, piling up more points on Justing Bernardo's accurate field goals and Mel Lopez' fancy shots. The foresters also dominated the back board with six-footers Ping Cruz and Jop Bautista on the job. The Seniors tried a belated rally but the lead was great and whistle time ended the game at 39-25, the ball game for Forestry. TWO GIRLS ENROLL For the first time sine!! its foundation in 1910, the College of Forestry this year admitted two female students: Miss Ramona Gille, 20, from Miagao, IJoilo, and Manila-born Miss Generosa Cafieda. Miss Cafieda has been a resident near the Forestry Campus, her father being Chief Clerk in the Division of Forest Investigation adjoining the College. She graduated high school this year from Grinhar College at Los Banos. Miss Gille, who finished high school at Jose Abad Santos, Manila, finds a great change from the crowded city to the all-men and tree-populated forestry campus. Asked if they will not feel uneasy in such an environment, they said "familiarity will soon make us ordinary to our male classmates." Dean Tamesis, during the class opening ceremonies on June 29, greeted and encouraged them to strive to become the first women foresters of this country. In a humorous vein, Professor Eugenio de SEPTEMBER, 1951 la Cruz, adviser of the student body said, "Our forbidden territory is invaded. Now, young men, it will be a great shame if you will quit ahead of them." This year's enrollment in the College is 201. REYES ELECTED STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT The Student Body Organization elections this school year was characterized by a flurry of campaign speeches and pre-election rallies held by the contending parties-the "Progressive Party" whose standard bearer was Domingo de Leon and the "Commoners Party" with Martin Reyes at the helm. For a week the campus was be-decked with election posters and there was a deluge of hand bills that left the freshmen who were still unacquainted with campus politics, perplexed. The election day set, ballots prepared, polling place announced, the student body went to the polls and exercised their right of suffrage without any untoward incident to mar the peaceful election day. Promptly ~fter the polls closed, the ballots were counted and tallied. Two hours later the results were known with the following elected as officers of the first semester: President, Martin R. Reyes; Vice-President, Ciriaco Galutira; secretary, Brigido Balcita; treasurer, Jose Meniado; auditor, Feliciano Gautane; representatives to U.P. Student Council, Tranquilino T. Orden, Jr. (senior) ; Alfonso I. Tiam (junior) ; representative to the board of management Philippine Collegian, Bernardo Agaloos; sgts.-at-arms, Jose Gonzales and Maximo Sagrado; adviser, Professor Eugenio de la Cruz. SMOKERS RALLY WELL-ATTENDED The traditional smokers rally under the auspicies of the Student Body Organization was held at the Forestry Pavilion last July 14, 1951, in the evening. Features of the affair were the induction of the newly elected student body officers as well as officers of the different class organizations, the address of Dr. Winslow L. Gooch, who was the guest speaker and the presentation of stunts and skits of the different class organizations. The affair was mainly held for the purpose of welcoming the Freshmen into the forestry brotherhood. The guest speaker was introduced by Dean Florencio .Tamesis, who remarked that at last, his wish to have a forest products laboratory in this country will be realized with the implementation of the ECA aid plan. Dr. Winslow L. Gooch is the technical adviser to the forest products laboratory to be established here. He talked on his experiences and Rtu<lies and tock occasion to congratulate Misses Generosa Cafieda and Ramona Gille for being the first women to pursue the course in forestry. The frolicsome presentation of the sophomore class won the prize for the skits contest. The number was entitled Page 29 "Pansit Galvanizadd." Dr.· Gooch added a specia1 priz~ of ten pesos to the prize won by the sophomores. Dean and Dr. Gooch were accompanied by Foresters San Buenaventura, Sulit and Aguilar. Master of ceremonies of the affair was Mr. S. P. Fernandez. -B. Agaloos BELO BOYS A new batch of Belo Boys now pursuing their respective courses in the College are as follows: To finish the B. S. F. Course: Tranquilino T. Orden, Jr .. Marcelino Macabeo .... . Feliciano Gautane ..... . Ambrosio Juinio ....... . Segundo Fernandez ....• To finish the Ranger Course: Bienvenido Lansigan .... Teodorico Montojo Luis Paterno Vigan, Ilocos Sur Agusan, Agusan Baguio City Legaspi City Manila College, Laguna Romblon, Romblon Iligan City, Lanao MLC ELECTION The Makiling Literary Club met on August 2 and elected its officers for the year, as follows: Martin R. Reyes, President; Feliciano Barrer, Vice-President; Ramona Gille, Secretary; Basilio Japson, Treasurer; Virgilio Fabian, Business Manager; Napoleon Vergara, Auditor; Bernardo Agaloos, PRO; and Prof. Jose B. Blando, Adviser. Likhit Prakongsai was taken in as a new member. Decided in the meeting was the holding of a benefit dance in September, as a means of raising funds for the Club to finance its activities, particularly a possible donation. NEW CLUB ORGANIZED The "Forestry Pelll!ionado Club" was organized on July 2, 1951 in the College of Forestry, University of the Philippines comprising students enrolled for graduate or advance studies in forestry under a pensionado system by some branch of the government or under private scholarships. Those elected officers are: Tranquilino Orden Jr., president; Ciriaco Galutira, vice-president; Conrado Tadeo, secretary; Marcelino Macabeo, treasurer; Ambrosio Juinio, business manager; Feliciano Gautane, peace officer; Segundo P. Fernandez, press relations officer; Teodorice Montojo, auditor and Forester Teodoro Delizo, adviser. This club was originally suggested by Forester Delizo. Organizer was Mr. Martin R. Reyes, a senior Belo Boy. P.E. CLASSES FROM AGRICULTURE TO FORESTRY CAMPUS Through the efforts of D. A. de Leon, Representative to the Junior Council U. P. last year, the following were accomplished: Page 30 1. Donation of the U.P. 1951 Philippinensian to the library of the College of Forestry for the use of the students as well as faculty members. 2. Holding of P.E. classes in the Forestry Campus, was made possible with J. A. Cruz as the Ass't Instructor with the corresponding pay from the University Fund. Professor E. de la Cruz, UCCSOA member worked finally for the approval of the rhange. A great savings in the form of bus fares, is expected to be realized by the P. E. students. ORDEN COPS U.P. STUDENT COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENCY In the election of officers of the Student Body Council of the University of the Philippines held last July 15, 1951, Mr. Tranquilino T. Orden Jr., Senior Representative, of the College of Forestry was elected as Vice-President of the said. organization. For the second consecutive year, the post of vice-presidency of said council went to Forestry College. ZETA BETA RHO ELECTS, TAKES IN NEW MEMBERS Zeta Beta Rho, Forestry Fraternity elected its officers on July 14, 1951, the following were elected: President ...... . Vice-President Executive Sec. Sec.-Treasurer Auditor ......... . P. R .. O .........• New ntembers: 1. Napoleon Vergara 2. Feliciano Barrer 3. Benjamin Batoon 4. Alfonso Lucero Faustino Francia Mario Eusebio Martin R. Reyes Alfonso Tiam Rodrigo Ardieta Domingo de Leon S. Julio Orantia 6. Jose Gonzales 7. Feliberto Pollisco 8. Florencio Mauricio ACOSTA WINS MEDAL Of 13 participants in the Spanish Declamation Contest held on June 9, 1951 at the Chemistry Building of the College of Agriculture by the Summer Institute Class, Raymundo Acosta of the College of Forestry Class '54 copped the first prize--a gold from Mrs. Bienvenido M. Gonzales. His winning piece was Rizal's "Ultimo Adios." A. Ma. Lazaro got second place with his piece of Hamlet's "Lamentoa"; Adela Santos on Acuiia's "Nocturno a Rosario,'" third; and Isabel Malabanan on Dario's "Juventud", fourth-all of the College of Agriculture. Donors of the prizes were: Mrs. B. M. Gonzales, Prof. Harold Cuzner, Dr. F. Sacay and Foresters P. San Buenaventura, the Manila Times and Mr. Aurelio Mejia. Another feature of the program was the Spanish Conjugation Contest wherein Miss Teresita Blando got the first prize, Mr. Bernardo Burgos of Forestry, second, and Miss Adela Santos of Agriculture, third. (Continued on page 57) FORESTRY LEAVES of Opelika. At a Club meeting he described his plea, told his fellow Rotarians that Lee County needed thousands of seedlings put in its soil. And the work had to be done by machine, he explained. Hand planting would be too slow. Before the meeting was over, Euel Screws had the promise of two machine planters. His Rotary Club had voted $850 to buy them. Recently the Club bought its third planter, and landowners who want to reforest their acres rent the machines at SO cents per 1,000 trees. Thus the program is self-supporting. While we chatted there in the field, Rotarian Screws pointed to the machines making their furrows for the seedlings and then packing the soil around them. "We average about 18,000 seedlings a day with both planters going," he said. "The first Winter we planted 375,000 seedlings, and the next year more than 570,000. The 1950-51 planting totalled 842,225, and for the 1951-52 season we have ordered over one million seedlings." COLLEGE NOTES (Continued from page 30) NASIPIT LUMBER COMPANY DONATES SUM TO U.P. FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP Sept. 10-Confirming its offer of a P6,000.00 donation to the University of the Philippines for a 4year scholarship in the College of Forestry, the Nasipit Lumber Company sent today, through Dean Florencio Tamesis, a Pl,500.00 check to the President of said University to cover the first year's expenses of the student who will be granted the scholarship. This scholarship is entirely different from the other scholarships in the College in that the applicant must be a mechanical engineering graduate. With such a background, the beneficiary after finishing the forestry course will be proficient to handle a key job in the sawmilling and logging work of lumber companies. The forestry course, being primarily intended for training men in the scientific management of forests, does not give specialization in engines and machineries used in lumbeting operations, but proficiency in engines and machines alone is not enough to efficiently handle those operations. Private . companies need trained men in both lines, according to Mr. Juan S. Versoza, General Manager of the Nasipit Lumber Company, and this prompted his company to offer the donation for this kind of scholarship. (Mr. Versoza is an alumnus of the College of Forestry). PENSIONADO CLUB INITIATES SOCIALS IN COLLEGE In spite of the rainy day, the Pensionado Club managed to push through successfully an afternoon SEPTEMBER, 1951 But tree planting isn't the only concern of Euel Screws and his team of foresters. They're doing things about fire control that have reduced costly blazes by about 70 percent. Mobile fire trucks and radio-equipped fire towers help to do the trick. And increased timber yield is being achieved by instructing woodland owners in a forestry practice called selective cutting. In this big job to renew forest lands, Opelika Rotarians see something besides tree planting and fire control. As Euel Screws put it, "We are growing more trees, but we're also creating closer ties among Opelika businessmen and woodland owners." As I departed, I thought of those thousands of seedlings not only as a State's valuable economic resource, but also as sort of living monument to some Rotary enthusiasm, goodwill, and foresight. Yours, THE SCRATCHED PAD MAN From "TRE ROTJ\RIAN", May, 1951; •page 10 refreshment and dance on September 2, 1951 in the park pavilion. It was the first dance in 2 years sponsored by a group of forestry students, hence it was most welcome and well-attended. Main attraction was the presentation of the Muse candidates (see pictorial section) of the club for the forthcoming Forestry Day, they are: Misses Luz Carangal of Calamba, Laguna; Natividad Malacoco (daughter of Sup. Ranger Evangelina Malacoco) of Sta. Cruz, Laguna; Josephine Calma of the College of Agriculture; Ft!licitas Palis of San Antonio, Los Banos, Laguna; and Ramona Gille of Manila (now studying in the College of Forestry). Tranquilino Orden, Jr., President of the Club, took occasion to expound the purposes of the club among which are to work for improvements of the College and the forestry profession. Dean Tamesis and family, Professor and Mrs. E. de la Cruz, Prof. G. Zamuco and C. Mabesa were the distinguished guests. Teamwork and industry of the members, particularly the President, PRO SeguD:do Fernandez, Ambrosio Juinio and Mario Eusebio, made the affair a success. STUDENT BODY ACTS The Forestry Student Body Organization ratified an amended Constitution and By-Laws on August 2; among the important amendments were: abolishing of a fixed date and time of regular meetings, creation of an election body and the position of Athletic Manager, specification of grounds and procedure of impeachment, changing the date of installation of second semester officers, etc. In the Sept. 2 meeting, the date of Forestry Day celebration was set for December 2, and contribution for a sickness fund was approved. Page 57