The Augustinian Schools Athletic Meet (ASAM) 2024 kickstarts with mass and opening ceremony at the University of San Agustin-Iloilo Gym, October 26.
The ceremony gathered Augustinian students, parents, staff, and administrators who witnessed the parade of the nine participating schools, opening of colors, and opening remarks by Rev. Fr. Arnel S. Dizon, O.S.A., university president and chairman of ASAM 2024.
“[…] Let us also value the opportunity for interaction and experiences of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and mutual respect and recognition of skills,” remarked Dizon.
The program also featured an inspirational message by Very Rev. Fr. Andrew P. Batayola, O.S.A., Prior Provincial, Augustinian Province of Sto. Niño de Cebu; the Oath of Sportsmanship led by Keena Loren Teruel, team captain of USA-Iloilo Women’s basketball team; the Lighting Ceremony; and the Declaration of the Formal Opening of the ASAM 2024 by Rev. Fr. Dizon.
Furthermore, the ceremony concluded with the Unity Dance led by ASAM hiphop participants, which allowed Augustinians to observe Unitas in the form of dance.
