Viral si Anthonette Alonzo, isang estudyante mula sa Sagayen National High School sa Asuncion, Davao del Norte, na kaga-graduate lang sa senior high school dahil sa dami ng parangal na natanggap niya simula noong siya ay nursery pa lamang.
Sa panayam ng Pilipinas Today kay Anthonette, sinabi niyang dalawang taong gulang pa lamang siya ay mayroon na raw siyang “strong passion” sa pag-aaral.
“Ever since two years old ako, I have always had a strong passion for learning and challenging myself academically po, and of course achieving academic excellence not only validates my efforts, but it also opens doors to opportunities like scholarships, which I know can alleviate the financial burden on my parents sa college years ko po,” sinabi ni Anthonette sa Pilipinas Today nang makapanayam via Messenger nitong Hulyo 14.
Gusto raw kasi ni Anthonette na maging proud sa kanya ang kanyang mga magulang dahil nag-iisang anak lamang siya.
“I also want to make my parents proud po, as their only child. There are individuals din naman po who believe that I am capable of accomplishing more and achieving greater things. Above all else, I aim to demonstrate that through prayer and faith in God makakaya at makakaya mo talaga,” paliwanag ni Anthonette.
Ibinahagi rin ni Anthonette na bukod sa pag-aaral ay aktibo rin siya sa mga extracurricular activities, maging sa mga community service sa kanilang barangay.
“I actively engage in community service through my involvement with the barangay and cooperatives. Also, I participate in pageantry and run an online selling business. I often play the keyboard during Sunday services at the church, and occasionally have the opportunity to deliver sermons po,” aniya.
Historymaker
Kinilala si Anthonette bilang kauna-unahang estudyante sa Sagayen National High School na nagkamit ng “highest honors” na may gradong 99.
“I have gained recognition as the history maker of my school. This is because, for the first time, a student has achieved the highest honors with a grade of 99. It was not an easy feat to accomplish, especially considering that I struggled with anxiety during my Grade 12 days. However, with the help of God and the people around me, I was able to overcome it, I take great pride in the legacy I have created po,” ayon kay Anthonette.
Pero para kay Anthonette, ang pinaka-ipinagmamalaki niya ay ang suportang natatanggap niya mula sa mga taong nakapaligid sa kaniya.
“But actually po if titingnan talaga, what I am most proud of is the current support system I have. It is rare to find individuals who are genuinely supportive. These are the people who have believed in me even when I doubted myself. Their faith in me has given me the confidence to share my achievements putting me to this very moment,” sabi ni Anthonette.
Time management tips
Ibinahagi rin Anthonette ang kaniyang naging paraan upang mabalanse at magawa ang lahat ng kaniyang gawain sa pag-aaral at mga extra activities.
“I prioritize my tasks po by determining which ones are the most important and urgent. Mas priority ko po if it is related sa church, then acads, and d’yan na insert ang mga extras. And to keep track of them po, I create checkboxes in my notes and include the deadline date and time. Once I complete a task, I simply click the checkbox to mark it as done,” paliwanag ng Anthonette.
Mensahe naman ni Anthonette para sa mga mag-aaral na nahihirpan sa mga kanilang pag-aaral, laging ipakita ang inyong “best” sa lahat ng inyong gagawin, at panatilihin ang pananampalataya sa Diyos.
“Always give your best effort in everything you do, as if it is your last chance to showcase your abilities. Afterward, trust in God to handle the rest. However, remember to prioritize your peace and health, as pushing yourself too hard can be detrimental din po.
“Keep in mind that everyone has their own time to shine. Lastly, declare and receive the promise of God that “the Lord shall make you the head, and not the tail”. Ever since po, yan din kasi dinedeclare ko sa sarili ko,” pagtatapos ni Anthonette.