It was a sunny morning at Pasay City National Science High School (PCNSciHS) as the PaScian community gathered to send-off the outgoing principal, Mr. Rouell Santero, and welcome Dr. Mark Anthony Familaran as the new school leader.

In accordance with Schools Division of Pasay Memorandum Circular No. 0957, Series of 2024, Dr. Familaran officially assumed the role of the 8th school principal of PCNSciHS on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Formerly serving as Principal I of Rafael Palma Elementary School, Dr. Familaran succeeds Mr. Santero, who has been reassigned to lead Pasay City East High School (PCEHS).

The welcoming ceremony began at the school gates at 10:30 a.m. The transition continued in the school’s quadrangle, with the faculty, non-teaching staff, the School Parents-Teachers’ Association, and selected PaScian Senior Scouting Movement participants eagerly gathered to meet Dr. Familaran.

A small feast was provided during the event for all attendees, including both the incoming and outgoing principals.

In his bittersweet speech, Mr. Santero expressed his hopes of being an inspiration to the community and motivating them to strive for excellence. He encouraged everyone to uphold the positive initiatives initiated under his leadership and to embrace the changes Dr. Familaran may bring.

“All the good memories that you gave to me will be in my heart and in my mind. The words “thank you” alone is not enough for everything that you gave me,” he stated.

As Mr. Santero departed from PaSci, he was accompanied by members of the School Parents-Teachers’ Association and both teaching and non-teaching personnel to PCEHS.

Meanwhile, Dr. Familaran took his oath with his family as he assumed the principalship.