Diaz College Marks New Era: First Pinning Ceremony
By: Marjun Ramirez
Diaz College made history on July 24, 2025 as the Education Department proudly hosted its first ever Pinning Ceremony, a significant rite for its Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) and Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) students. The event, held at the Diaz College gymnasium, was a poignant recognition of the student’s readiness to embark on their teaching internship, marking a pivotal step from academic learning to practical experience in the classroom.
The air was filled with anticipation and enthusiasm as more than 183 prospective teachers, clad in their finest academic attire, attended with their families, college faculty members, and officials. The Pinning Ceremony is an age-old tradition in most professions, signifying the cross-over from theoretical learning to practice, and its launch at Diaz College’s Education Department was greeted by resounding support and pride.
The program started with an opening prayer and the singing of national anthem, which provide a solemn tone to the proceedings. Ms. Claire Antonette Badon facilitated the proceedings graciously as lady of ceremonies.
Ms. Quency Mae Olis a BSED student, gave the welcome address, highlighting the great responsibility and great reward of the teaching profession. “Today, we honor not only our success in the classroom, but our dedication to molding the minds and futures of future generations,” she said, motivating the students with encouragement and wisdom.
A strong message of encouragement was subsequently given by Dr. Constantina Barbas, Dean of Education Department, who praised the students for having achieved this milestone moment and praised the Education Department for creating this relevant tradition. “She reaffirmed Diaz College’s strong commitment to developing competent and empathetic educators who will play an integral role in national development.”
The topping point of the ceremony was the actual pinning. One at a time, the students went up to the stage, where their respective faculty advisors or mentors pinned on a specially designed badge to their uniform. The pin, which bears the logo of Diaz College’s, represents professionalism, commitment, and ethical standards expected of all teachers. Tears overflowed in the eyes of numerous parents as they beheld their children being handed this symbol of their chosen career, an occasion that usually comes with hand clapping and cheering from the crowd.
After the ceremony, the future teachers together recited the Pledge of Commitment lead by Ms. Judilyn Vargas BSED student, a sacred vow to maintain the integrity of the teaching profession, to keep learning, and to stand by their students with honor and passion. The echoing voice of the students reading their own commitment was a strong confirmation of their choice of career.
The activity ended with a closing address from Mr. Marjun A. Ramirez BSED student, who imparted invaluable wisdom and concrete tips for the students to live by as they embark on their internship. The speaker emphasized the need for resilience, flexibility, and compassion in the ever-changing landscape of education.
The Diaz College Education Department first-ever Pinning Ceremony was not just a ceremonial activity; it was the affirmation of the students’ determination, the dedication of the faculty, and the institution’s pursuit of excellence in teacher education. As these would-be teachers enter their teaching internships, they bear not only the scholarly learning but also the pride and encouragement of the entire Diaz College community, prepared to make their contribution in the noble profession of teaching.
