Thank You

I would like to extend my appreciation to the following persons who gave me my recommendations when I applied for the Barnes and Noble/BASC scholarship (in no particular order):

1. Mr. Mark Gardner of Union Square

2. Dr. John Balikowski

3. Ms. Michelle P. So of Sun.Star Network Philippines

I wouldn't have made it without your help and guidance.

and of course


Mr. David W. Smith


for his encouragement and undoubting trust.

This award is dedicated to my father, Mr. Anito Fajardo Rodriguez, my mother, Erlinda and my grandmother, Leonisa Camento.