22/08/2026
For a moment, the deadlines can wait because the campus has a story to celebrate.
For CRMCians, Founders’ Day is more than just another celebration. It is the time when classrooms are left behind for a while and the campus becomes a place of rehearsals, laughter, friendly competition, nervous moments, and unforgettable memories. Students rush from one preparation to another, practice routines until their feet grow tired, fix last-minute details, and cheer for the people who proudly carry their department’s name. There are moments of exhaustion, moments of chaos, and moments when everyone simply wants to rest. But somehow, those are the very moments that become the stories students will tell long after the celebration is over.
From the first practice to the final performance, every CRMCian experienced the celebration differently. Some take the stage, some compete, some cheer from the sidelines, and some work quietly behind the scenes. Yet everyone becomes part of the same story. The Nadia Catarata Jurani - College of Business Education , College of Teacher Education, Psychology Program, College of Criminal Justice Education, and College of Computer Studies each bring their own colors, talents, and spirit, proving that every department has a story worth telling. And in between the cheers and competition are the little things students remember most - the laughter with friends, the encouragement from classmates, the shared food during breaks, the tired walks home, and the feeling of knowing that everyone is giving their best.
For the first year students, this celebration becomes their first real glimpse of what it means to be a CRMCian. They watch, participate, cheer, and create memories they will hopefully carry through the years. For the fourth year students, however, every moment feels a little more precious. This is their final Founders’ Day as students and the last time they will stand with their classmates, cheer for their department, and experience the celebration from inside the campus they have grown familiar with. And somewhere beyond the gates are the alumni, who may see the familiar banners, hear the familiar cheers, or simply remember the days when they, too, stood among the crowd. A gentle reminder of a chapter they once lived.
Then, eventually, the cheers begin to fade. The banners come down, the performances end, and the campus slowly returns to its usual rhythm. But the memories remain. More than the trophies, performances, and competitions, what stays are the friendships, sacrifices, laughter, and moments that made the celebration meaningful. And perhaps, at the heart of it all, is gratitude. Gratitude to the founder whose vision gave birth to an institution that has stood strong for 79 years, and to every generation that helped carry its name forward.
The story of Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges was written long before today’s CRMCians walked through its gates, but now, we have the privilege of adding our own pages to it. Seventy-nine years of legacy, countless stories, and generations of CRMCians, we continue to celebrate the dream that started it all. Towards more memories, more stories, and more years with you, our beloved Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges.
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