The month of March has always been a symbol of academic endeavor in Philippine education. The month is always associated to an active verb, which is on a process. March turns into 'marching'. Marching is also resembled to the military walk of our soldiers. And that walk signifies dignity and honor. Such then is the way that March is closely associated to graduation.
In Recoletos School of Theology, Mira-nila Homes, Quezon City, three of my Augustinian brothers had achieved another milestone in their life as religious as they had complied all the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Major in Sacred Theology (STB).
Along the graduation, I happened to wonder and look at the different symbols of triumph and glory. They are symbols that stand as the proof of arduous journey in achieving a degree. These symbols give us honor and dignity and at the same time identity in the society. However, we are reminded, that these symbols are not justifiable rights to be bragged and to be proud so much. Most of what has been presented in the confinements of a classroom are theories and concepts. We may have dealt with them greatly but nobody can't deny that the greatest struggle lies from the facts and realities outside the classroom.
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| Medals |
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| Diploma of the University of Sto. Tomas |
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| Corsage |
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| Toga |
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| A western tradition of throwing the togas up in the air as sign of jubilation and freedom. |
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