Society of Programming Enthusiasts in Computer Science - SPECS

14/07/2026

𝐇𝐞𝐲, 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚! 💚🧡

Welcome to the BSCS family! Get ready to meet your fellow freshmen, learn what to expect this school year, and kick off your college journey at our 𝘽𝙎𝘾𝙎 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙚-𝙊𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 for A.Y. 2026–2027.

This pre-orientation is exclusively for all enrolled BSCS freshmen, and attendance is mandatory.

Venue: 𝙂𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙜𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡
Date: 𝙅𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 (𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮)
Time: 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠

✨ Stay until the end for a special 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙎 𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮, where we'll officially welcome the new set of student leaders and celebrate the next chapter of SPECS da BEST!

Come on time, bring your energy, and get ready to meet your fellow CSama. See you there! 💚

11/07/2026

𝐓𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐒 𝐝𝐚 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐒 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🎓✨

This year, our 𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙣𝙞 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨 are officially moving on from SPECS. It'll be different not seeing you around during meetings and events, but we're glad you're reaching this milestone. 🎉

Thank you for your time and effort in SPECS. Whatever position you held, you showed up and helped make things happen.

You took the time to explain things instead of leaving us to figure it out on our own, answered our questions, and trusted us with responsibilities even while we were still learning.

We'll miss the lighter moments too, the jokes during meetings, the group chat chaos, the small talk that made busy weeks easier. 😂

You showed us leadership isn't just about being in charge, it's also about being approachable. Because of that, SPECS felt more like a team.

Congratulations on finishing this chapter. Thank you for your contributions, you're done as officers, but always part of SPECS.

Good luck on what's next, and maybe we'll see some of you around campus again. 👀 𝙊𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙎, 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙎. 🎓

Congratulations again, from your SPECS family! 🧡💚

11/07/2026

𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐂𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐒 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 🧡💚

From your first "𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙤 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙" 💻 to your final requirements, thesis defenses, and every project that tested our patience and our friendships, you made it. We've watched this batch grow from students who could barely tell a loop from a conditional to graduates who are, genuinely, ready for what comes next. We're proud, and we mean that.

This wasn't an easy journey, and we won't pretend it was. There were errors that took hours to find and seconds to fix once you finally saw them. Requirements that piled up faster than expected. Days where quitting probably felt like the easier option. Some of you doubted yourselves more than anyone else could have. But you stayed anyway. You asked for help when you needed it, tried again when things broke, and slowly turned that confusion into real skill. That kind of persistence doesn't show up on a whim, but it's likely the real reason you're graduating today. 💪

No more late nights chasing down a bug that turns out to be one missing semicolon. 😅 No more group chats going off at midnight because a deadline snuck up on someone. You pushed through all of it, and we know you didn't do it entirely alone. To the professors and mentors who guided you, and no doubt lost some patience along the way, thank you. 🙏

What you're leaving with isn't just a diploma. It's proof that you can figure things out even when you don't know where to start. Hold on to that. And without necessarily trying to, you've left something behind for the batches after you, a standard for showing up and seeing things through.

Congrats, 𝘽𝙎𝘾𝙎 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 2026. 🎉 Thank you for the honor you brought to this organization and to our Gordon College. Whatever comes next, we hope it's exactly what you pictured when you started this degree. 🎓

Thank you for the honor you've brought to the Society of Programming Enthusiasts in Computer Science (SPECS), the College of Computer Studies, and Gordon College. As you begin your next chapter, may you continue to build, create, and make a difference wherever life takes you.

𝙎𝙋𝙀𝘾𝙎 𝙙𝙖 𝘽𝙀𝙎𝙏!✨

04/07/2026

𝙐𝙉𝙇𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙃 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀, 𝙋𝙃𝙊𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙓𝙀𝙎! 🦅🔥

The countdown to Sportsfest 2026 begins NOW! It’s time for the College of Computer Studies (CCS) to rise, unleash our inner athletes, and leave everything on the court. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or looking to make your rookie debut, this is your moment to represent the fiery spirit of the Phoenixes!🌟🏀

We are officially hunting for the next sports icons to bring glory to the CCS department. Show us your grit, passion, and teamwork in the upcoming Sportsfest 2026 Tryouts!👟🏐

Let’s turn those athletic goals into victories and keep the Phoenix fire burning bright. Bring your A-game, give it your 100%, and let's build a championship-ready team together! 💪🏅

Students who wish to participate in the tryouts must complete the registration form through the link:
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/TRYOUT-FORM-2026.

The consent form will be sent via your official domain account; only registered students will receive it.

Tag your fellow Phoenixes, start conditioning, and let's dominate the games! 🧡💚

30/06/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing 3rd Year Representative, Mariah Dano-og! 🎂

Your friendly personality, kindness, and positive spirit make you someone who brightens every room and brings people together. Thank you for your dedication and for representing the 3rd year with enthusiasm and heart. Your SPECS family truly appreciates all that you do.

Keep shining, keep smiling, and continue inspiring those around you. Have the happiest birthday, Mariah! 🧡💚

With respect and admiration,
SPECS Family

30/06/2026

26/06/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to the wonderful Ms. Ma. Cherryl Azucenas! 🎉

Your dedication, guidance, and nurturing presence create an empowering environment where student leaders feel motivated to grow, step up, and pursue excellence. Through your constant support, you instill confidence in everyone around you and continuously inspire the youth to reach their full potential. 🌟

Your passion for mentorship turns every challenge into an opportunity for growth, and your wisdom serves as a guiding light for your student organization. Thank you for your tireless dedication to shaping the future and for being a true source of inspiration to the entire community. ✨

May your special day be filled with endless joy, love, robust health, and many more blessings to come! 🧡💚

With respect and admiration,
SPECS Family

24/06/2026

𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

At Gordon College, we uphold our mission to nurture a community built on 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. We believe that education flourishes in an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported.
In line with these values, behaviors such as 𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙝𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 have no place within our institution and will not be tolerated. Each member of the Gordon College community is called to act with integrity and compassion, ensuring that our campus remains a safe and nurturing environment for all.

Creating a secure and caring community is a shared responsibility. If you experience, witness, or become aware of any behavior that threatens your safety or the well-being of others, we encourage you to report these matters to:
📍The nearest Campus Security Personnel
📍The 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 – 𝗥𝗠 𝟭𝟮𝟮
📍The 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗢𝗦𝗪𝗦) – 𝗥𝗠 𝟯𝟮𝟬

We recognize that college life presents challenges. No student should face stress, anxiety, or personal hardships alone. The 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗥𝗺. 𝟭𝟮𝟱) provides a confidential and compassionate space where students can seek emotional and mental health support. Our counselors are dedicated to helping you build resilience, balance, and success.

By living out our values of Character, Excellence, and Service, the Gordon College community continues to thrive as a place of learning, growth, and mutual care.

𝗔𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 — 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙛𝙚, 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡.

15/06/2026

Happy birthday to our dedicated Business Manager, Shawn Tyrone Rada! 🎉

More than just managing our resources, you are the grounding force of our team. Your practicality, sharp problem-solving, and reliable nature bring a sense of stability and reassurance to everyone around you. You have a unique way of keeping us focused and organized while maintaining an approachable, lighthearted spirit. 🌟

Your presence has a profound effect on the SPECS family—your steady dependability turns chaotic planning into organized success, while your incredible singing talent brings harmony, joy, and a vibrant energy to our team gatherings. Your level-headed perspective gives us the confidence to execute any project seamlessly, reminding us that a strong team is built on trust, coordination, and looking out for one another. ✨

The entire SPECS family extends our warmest birthday wishes to you today! May your year ahead be filled with amazing opportunities, great health, and continued success in everything you do. 🧡💚

With respect and appreciation,
SPECS Family