February, being the birth month of World Scouting founder Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden Powell, was an active month for CKSC scouts.

Nine scouts, with their parents and scout leaders, joined the Kab Olimpikan’s celebration of the 90th anniversary of Manila Council, Boy Scouts of the Philippines last February 1 to 2 at Hardin ng Postema in Tanza, Cavite. The scouts joined their peers from various public and private schools in Manila. During their participation in the camp, they were taught skills in knot-tying, proper folding of the Philippine flag, and identifying traffic signs. They also did field sports like javelin throw, hammer throw, discus throw, and shot put. A campfire was held on the first night during which the scouts performed. Swimming in the venue’s pool completed their enjoyable weekend at the camp.

 A national gathering of the Messengers of Peace Team Philippines was held at the national office of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines last February 10 to 14. More than 70 scouts and leaders from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao joined the workshop-seminar and, of course, Manila Council was represented well by two CKSC scouts, namely: Jefferson Chua and John Pierce Tubay. Discussants and lecturers were not only scout and community leaders from the Philippines, but also from other Asia-Pacific countries. The participants were clustered into groups with participants from different regions, and each group was tasked to make a project proposal for a project that will have lasting benefit to a grass root community. As part of the activity, the participants also had field visits in community centers around the Metropolis. On the last day of the event, the participants were briefed on their role as local coordinators of the Messengers of Peace projects in the Philippines, and action plans for years 2014 to 2015 were laid down. Truly, the event echoed the basic motto of Scouting which is to be prepared at all times, especially in the service of the nation and fellowmen.

Upon the invitation of the National Historical Institute and the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, 10 CKSC scouts also attended the program commemorating the 142nd anniversary of the martyrdom of Fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora last February 17 at the GOMBURZA Execution Site, Rizal Park, Manila.

Finally, the CKSC Scout Center held its annual Court of Honor Ceremony as culminating activity last February 22 at the Ching Ban Lee Memorial Hall, during which outstanding scouts and scout leaders from each Scouting sections were awarded. Recognized as outstanding scouts were KAB Scout Mark Nelson R. Koengchiat, Star Scout Meryn Pheone L. Tansiongkun, Junior Boy Scout Michael Benjamin C. Morco, Junior Girl Scout Anne Margaret B. CabanatanSenior Boy Scout John Pierce T. Tubay, and Senior Girl Scout Ma. Carmina A. Kho. Best new scouts were also given awards, including KAB Scout Henson Maurice S. Shi, Star Scout Basille Ysabelle G. Lista, Junior Boy Scout Emmett Brahnan L. Di, Junior Girl Scout Abigail Laurice R. Go, Senior Boy Scout Kevyn Brian S. Choco, and Senior Girl Scout Annie Chen Chua.

Young leaders who kept the flames of Scouting burning strong and hot were also presented medals. The best patrol and crew leaders were KAB Scout Aaron Nicolas K. Teng, Star Scout Lezeth P. Lua, Junior Boy Scout Jared Blase D. Sy, Junior Girl Scout Bernadette L. Ocampo, Senior Boy Scout Aldrich Nixon K. Teng, and Senior Girl Scout Christianne Emmanuelle A. Raspado. On the other hand, Jayzel Audrey Y. Catungal was chosen as the most outstanding among senior patrol leaders.

Also given medals and certificates were scouts who rendered long hours of accumulated service to the school and the community during the school year. Gold medals of service went to Angelo Y. Villamora, John Pierce T. Tubay, Harvey Andee C. Co, Cara Abigail C. Co, Christianne Emmanuelle A. Raspado, Ma. Carmina A. Kho, Julianne Clare D. Sy, Jossa Maegan O. Ang, Alyssa Claire G. Uy, Cheska Mickaella V. Co, Jayvee Austin Y. Catungal, Bianca Paulyn L. Yiu, Arthur Lance N. Lo, Kevyn Brian S. Choco, Boom Boom Macini L. Yu, Andrew Brandon L. Ong, Bianca Daphne C. Hong, Jayzel Audrey Y. Catungal, Marjorie Micole O. Ang, James Rey Pacio, Renzo Roel P. Tan, Allyza Jenre D. Ty, Hanns Christian J. Chua, and Lance Vallester C. Chua. These scouts have rendered at least 100 hours of service in different activities and events, in and out of the school, during the entire school year.

Silver medals of service were presented to Jared Blase D. Sy, Ryan Chester J. Supelana, Briant Egwin L. Di, Reign Cristine M. Balajadia, and Anne Margaret B. Cabanatan for at least 75 hours of service during the year. Also receiving bronze medals of service, which was a recognition for a minimum of 50 hours of service, were Razeline Michelle L. Chua, Brandon Willis W. Sing, Aldrich Nixon K. Teng, Weaverly Ann C. Ganipan, Kristine Alexis Uy, Paul Andy L. Yiu, Micaella A. Chong, Adrienne Christabelle A. Raspado, Janelle T. Dy, Michael Benjamin C. Morco, Marybelle S. Tandoc, Clyde Wesley S. Ang, Howard Louie L. Tiu, Angeli Louise R. Go, Robert Angelo D. Martin, Michelle Audrey A. Chong, Jefferson C. Chua, Ze Hong Zhuang Tan, Miguel Ruiz C. Tan, Angelique O. Chua, Johannes Nathan C. Hong, Bruce Jenner L. Sy, Charney Ralene S. Tibay, Annie Chen, and Mari Kriz A. Lim.

As another school year comes to an end, the scouts of Chiang Kai Shek College has once more proven their worthiness of being acclaimed one of the best, if not the very best, Scouting institution not only in the Philippines, but also in the Asia-Pacific region.