{"id":23237,"date":"2024-05-20T02:11:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-20T12:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thefilipinochronicle.com\/backup\/?p=23237"},"modified":"2024-05-20T02:11:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T12:11:10","slug":"hfcs-last-journalism-scholar-lizette-nolasco-graduates-with-honors-from-chaminade-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thefilipinochronicle.com\/backup\/2024\/05\/20\/hfcs-last-journalism-scholar-lizette-nolasco-graduates-with-honors-from-chaminade-university\/","title":{"rendered":"HFC\u2019s Last Journalism Scholar, Lizette Nolasco, Graduates With Honors From Chaminade University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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by Edna Bautista, Ed.D.<\/em>, Journalism Scholarship Chair<\/em>

<\/strong>Lizette Jelena Nolasco of Aiea, winner of the 2022 Hawaii Filipino Chronicle (HFC) journalism scholarship, was honored as Chaminade University of Honolulu\u2019s Outstanding Graduate in Communication.

The award is presented to the graduating senior who has best exemplified academic excellence in the Communication program, is exceptional in his\/her academic work and has demonstrated capabilities of critical thinking through his\/her coursework.Last month, Nolasco graduated cum laude from Chaminade, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a Mass Communication concentration.

\u201cI graduated on May 4th, which is Star Wars Day. I love Star Wars, so this made my graduation day even better. I even decorated my cap with Star Wars decorations and got some Star Wars-themed lei after the ceremony,\u201d she said.

Chaminade\u2019s commencement ceremony took place at the Waikiki Shell, with around 600 graduates in the Class of 2024.

\u201cThe ceremony itself was incredible,\u201d Nolasco recalled.

\u201cI absolutely adored the speeches made at graduation. The speakers talked about using what we’ve learned to better our communities and those in need. They also talked about recognizing our prejudices, understanding others different from us and reforming our thoughts and actions to create a more inclusive and uplifting society.\u201d

Graduation gratitude
<\/strong>Nolasco herself was uplifted when she saw all the people whom she cared about come to commencement.

\u201cMy heart was full of love and support from people who had been with me through every stage of my life,\u201d she said. \u201cMy family attended, and I had friends from elementary, intermediate, high school and college who came to my graduation.\u201d

She wanted to express her gratitude to those who have helped her get to graduation day.

\u201cThere are so many people who have helped me along the way. I want to thank my mom and grandparents for being supportive and encouraging me to pursue anything I set my mind to. They serve as role models and have the most upstanding character and values. Time and time again, they show integrity, strength and kindness, and I am grateful to have them in my life,\u201d she said.

\u201cI’d like to thank my friends for creating a positive and healthy environment as we navigate our early adulthood. I’d also like to thank my professor, Kim Baxter, for her knowledge, refinement of my skills and encouragement to become a better writer throughout the past few years.\u201d

Nolasco reflected on her time at Chaminade, saying she was both excited and sad to graduate.

\u201cI loved my time at Chaminade and felt that it was the perfect college for me. It’s a service-oriented university with strong community values. The campus environment was so inclusive and friendly that I will miss it,\u201d she said.

\u201cHowever, whenever I feel sad about leaving, I think about how lucky I am to have loved my college experience so much that parting would be this difficult. Although I’ll miss university life, I’m excited for a new chapter to start.\u201d

Like many graduates going out into a competitive world of work, she is in the process of looking for a full-time job in a communications-related field.

She admitted, \u201cI have many interests, and there are a lot of interesting jobs out there, so I’m excited about what the future holds!\u201d

Communications experience and cultural connections<\/strong>
Nolasco, the only junior out of the other senior scholarship winners, is also grateful to the Chronicle for awarding her a $2,500 journalism scholarship a couple of years ago

Not only did the program help her financially with her private school tuition and give her practical experience in communications, but it also provided her with an opportunity to discover her Filipino culture.

\u201cThank you so much for all [that] the HFC [has] done to help and assist me on my academic journey. I loved this experience and am so grateful for the growth and knowledge I’ve received through this scholarship,\u201d she said.

\u201cBefore the scholarship, I felt disconnected from my Filipino heritage, and writing for the Hawaii Filipino Chronicle has brought me pride and an understanding of where my family comes from\u2026. It’s allowed me to make meaningful connections and learn about aspects of my culture that I didn’t grow up with but am proud to know now,\u201d Nolasco added.

\u201c[It] provided me with opportunities to connect with my culture through interviews and sharing stories related to Filipinos in Hawaii. It connected me with community members with prominent achievements who uplift and inspire others.\u201d 

Nolasco has learned a lot from her college and Chronicle adventures. The Star Wars fan\u2019s future may still be unknown, but she is ever optimistic.

As Jedi Master Yoda would say, \u201cMind what you have learned. Save you it can.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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