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The Varsitarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« on: June 27, 2007, 06:03:08 AM »
An icon of the student paper for almost 50 years, Dr. Bernardita Castillo Cortes, was honored last night, June 26, by the staff and past editors of The Varsitarian as she retired from the academe.

Ma'am Bern, ever since anyone could remember, served as English consultant and then as Technical consultant of The Varsitarian, the official student publication of the University of Bohol.

A fierce defender of the publication's autonomy and independence, she has endeared herself to the "Varsians" both then and now whom she helped mold to become what they are today.

Ma'am Bern started as Literary editor of the Rafael Palma Collegian (the precursor of the Varsitarian when UB was then known as Rafael Palma College), circa 1960s, with Erico B. Aumentado (who later became Bohol Governor) then as chief editor. At that time, her fellow Varsi staff included Board Member Dionisio Balite and City Councilor & Past PCL Pres. Urbano Lagunay.

Past editors-in-chief of the student paper who gave tribute to Ma'am Bern with their testimonial and presence were Judge Jorge Cabalit, Atty. Handel Lagunay, Ediliza Macalandag and Kit Bagaipo. Paul Vistal, past editor-in-chief of The Word, official student publication of Holy Name University (formerly Divine Word College), was also in attendance. Ma'am Bern's cousins, Carmen Mae and Gloria Castillo were the surprise guests for the honoree.

Escorted by her husband, Boy, Ma'am Bern gave her response recounting the challenges the paper has went through and overcame all the years and expressed confidence that the Varistarian will continue to be in good hands with her chosen successor, Mrs. Emilita Cresencio-Lim (BS MassCom, Silliman University, 1981).

Ma'am Bern's two sons, Jasper and Cromwell, are working in Thailand. Jasper was also a past editor-in-chief of the Varsitarian and a prolific and profound writer just like his mom.

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Re: The Varistarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« Reply #1 on: June 27, 2007, 06:12:03 AM »
Thanks, Delaguna, for this article. I haven't seen Jasper since I came to Thailand. He lives far from my place.

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Re: The Varistarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2007, 10:14:25 PM »
Ma'am Bern Cortes was my Speach teacher in UB .... wala gyud ko ka absent bisan usa kay puro interesting ang iyang mga session... she teaches with passion.... I am very grateful...

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Re: The Varistarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2007, 12:03:21 AM »
isug man na dagway si maam bern uy!

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Re: The Varsitarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2007, 02:00:44 AM »
Murag baka nga manungag....hehehe

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Re: The Varsitarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2007, 02:03:59 AM »
kahinumdom ko 1st yr college pa ko ni exam ko para varsitarian unya wala ko nitiwas sa last day kay nahadlok ko ni maam bern...ehehehhehehe

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Re: The Varsitarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2007, 10:32:13 AM »
She can be your worst enemy but she can be the most supportive friend and adviser.  I'm lucky to have known her. She's a very thoughtful mother, too.Her son Jasper is my bestfriend.

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Re: The Varsitarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« Reply #7 on: July 03, 2007, 10:46:13 AM »
She can be your worst enemy but she can be the most supportive friend and adviser.  I'm lucky to have known her. She's a very thoughtful mother, too.Her son Jasper is my bestfriend.

Hello, Snowhite! I think I know you. Welcome to Tubag Bohol! I'm glad you're here.

Jasper is such a nice person. Super lingaw ikakuyog. Walay undang bungisngis and chikka.

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Re: The Varsitarian pays tribute to Dr. Bern Cortes
« Reply #8 on: July 03, 2007, 11:02:33 AM »
kahinumdom gyud ko anang kit bagaipo ug jasper sa una nagsinumbagay na sila este nag binirahay diay ug buhok! ehehehehheheheh!

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