DWCSJ Crowns Mr. & Ms. DWCSJ 2025 in Grand Coronation Night

In a dazzling display of elegance, talent, and school spirit, Divine Word College of San Jose (DWCSJ) crowned its new Mr. & Ms. DWCSJ 2025 on February 13, 2025 as part of the institution's 80th Foundation Anniversary celebration. With the theme "Celebrating. Trailblazing. Innovating.", the prestigious event took place at the Fr. McSherry Gymnasium, bringing together students, faculty, and families in a night of celebration and excellence. After a highly competitive search, Victoria Marie Z. Panaguiton, a Grade 10 student from the Junior High School Department, and Prince John A. Panopio, a Grade 11 Senior High School student, both representing the Peñafrancia Family, were crowned as Ms. & Mr. DWCSJ 2025. The competition was intense, with outstanding performances from all candidates. The first runner-up titles went to Franchesca Tracey T. Dinglasan (Ms. DWCSJ, Sto. Niño Family) and Aian G. Rala (Mr. DWCSJ, Sto. Niño Family). Meanwhile, the second runners-up were Anne Judiel S. Lahip (Ms. DWCSJ, Peñafracia Family) and Seth Siegfred L. Omadle (Mr. DWCSJ, Manaoag Family). As the newly crowned titleholders, Panaguiton and Panopio will serve as ambassadors of the school's core values: Service, Integrity, and Competence. Their victory symbolizes not only beauty and grace but also leadership, responsibility, and commitment to excellence-values that DWCSJ instills in its students. The Mr. & Ms. DWCSJ 2025 pageant was one of the highlights of DWCSJ's milestone 80th Foundation Anniversary, showcasing the talents and confidence of its students while fostering camaraderie and school pride. The event was met with enthusiastic support from the DWCSJ community, making it a memorable and inspiring evening for all. With the reign of the new Mr. & Ms. DWCSJ now underway, the school eagerly anticipates how Panaguiton and Panopio will embody and promote the values of Service, Integrity, and Competence in their journey as student leaders. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for making this year's pageant a resounding success! (Photo-Geox)