The Ultimate Synergy

It is near stupid when one fails to understand that thoughts written on paper hold an immense influence in how a society perceive an event. In our community, student publications in particular bare this powerful responsibility in providing unbiased, clear, and as much as possible precise facts. These facts are so crucial because it is where the readers base their perception on issues. Written thoughts also significantly contribute in how a situation would unfold and how it is preserved in history. In a community where the students’ capacity to think independently varies greatly, one who holds the pen bares that immense responsibility to creatively craft his thoughts that even the humblest mind could clearly understand. Ironically, understanding must be followed by questioning for one written thought to play itself to the fullest – making student think critically. But the common denominator in this creative process is to never deviate from the truth. All opinions, reactions and interpretations should spring from the truth and this is where the challenge lies. The truth is solid yet it can be coated or misinterpreted. In this case, it is where the “crusaders” charge. It is their mandate and most especially their moral obligation to protect, promote and extend the truth. Yet I personally believe that it is a shared obligation by all but most especially to the key positions of influence. Articulating truth is just part of the whole creative process, translating truth into actions is another. What I foresee in the coming months is an intimate partnership with organizations critical for the preservation and promotion of truth. Looking in our own backyard, the community of Xavier is not spared from the plague of deceits and corruption. This present evil provides all of us fertile ground to be critical and most especially animate our school motto. Now outside, the unravelling of the web of lies in our government is a wake up noise for all of us. It calls us to serve the truth going back to ourselves, our homes and especially our schools where our ideals take root. Therefore, let us be vigilant and critical of ourselves and our community. Articulate the truth, promote it in any means possible such as writing a blog or painting a picture and tie up with organizations and influence others to also seek and be critical. I think this is what we ought to do as student leaders. We need to synergize our energies and strengths towards a common goal. The Truth!