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01/10/2025

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Southland College's Crisis Management Committee (CMC) conducted a post-earthquake evaluation across its six campuses after a strong magnitude strike Kabankalan City on September 30.

The Risk Assessment Team performed thorough inspections and assessments, reporting all campuses are cleared and safe for occupation including pre-school, elementary, junior high, main campus, and one ADV campus.

The institution's prompt action and response to the earthquake demonstrates its dedication and commitment to prioritizing the safety and well-being of its students and staff.

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𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘗𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘺 𝘓𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘢, 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘣𝘺 𝘕𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘯 𝘌. 𝘍𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘻, 𝘔𝘌, 𝘔.𝘌𝘯𝘨

30/09/2025

CLASS SUSPENSION ADVISORY 📢

In light of the recent earthquake, face-to-face classes for ALL levels are suspended tomorrow, October 1, 2025.

👉 Classes will shift to online synchronous mode of delivery. Faculty members will implement online instruction through official learning platforms.

👉 Office operations remain open and employees are expected to report on duty unless otherwise instructed.

Safety inspections of school facilities will be conducted, and the resumption of on-campus classes will be announced once confirmed safe.

Let us stay safe and continue learning together.

30/09/2025

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦

Tonight, September 30—A strong earthquake shook Negros Occidental with varying intensities felt across the province, according to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

The strongest shaking was recorded at Intensity VI in Murcia, while Intensity V was experienced in San Carlos, Toboso, Moises Padilla, San Enrique, and Hinigaran. Meanwhile, Bago, Cadiz, Cauayan, Ilog, Kabankalan, La Castellana, Pontevedra, and some portion of Binalbagan reported Intensity IV, and light tremors were noted in Sipalay and Hinobaan at Intensity I.

Here's a guide on what to do during and after an earthquake to stay safe:

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗼 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲

1. Stay Calm – Do not panic; quick but careful actions save lives.

2. Drop, Cover, and Hold On
• Drop to your hands and knees to avoid falling.
• Cover your head and neck under a sturdy desk, table, or any strong furniture.
• Hold on until the shaking stops.

3. Stay Indoors if You’re Inside
• Move away from windows, mirrors, shelves, or anything that could fall.
• Do not use elevators.

4. If You’re Outside
• Move to an open area away from buildings, power lines, trees, and streetlights.
• Drop to the ground until shaking stops.

5. If You’re in a Vehicle
• Pull over to a safe spot away from overpasses, bridges, and power lines.
• Stay inside the vehicle until the shaking stops.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗼 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗸𝗲

1. Check Yourself and Others for Injuries – Provide first aid if necessary.

2. Be Alert for Aftershocks – These can be strong and dangerous.

3. Inspect Your Surroundings
• Check for fire hazards, gas leaks, and damaged electrical lines.
• Do not light matches or turn on switches until you’re sure it’s safe.

4. Evacuate if Necessary – Leave damaged buildings immediately.

5. Listen to Authorities
• Use battery-powered radio, phone, or official announcements for updates.
• Follow evacuation orders if issued.

6. Stay Away from the Coast – If you’re near the shore, move to higher ground in case of a tsunami.

7. Stay Connected, But Keep Lines Clear.
• Use text messages instead of calls to avoid jamming communication lines.

8. Help Others – Assist children, elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Authorities are closely monitoring the situation for any reported damages or casualties. Stay safe and wait for official updates from PHIVOLCS.

30/09/2025

𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁

In line with Su***de Prevention Month, the Guidance and Counselling Center, Supreme Student Government (SSG), and the League of Information Technology Student Organization (LITS) facilitated a meaningful program on September 30 at the Audio-Visual Hall.

The event brought together students from various organizations to promote mental health awareness and highlight the importance of communication, openness, and support among students.

Cylane Jul Villarma, CHRA, delivered an informative talk on su***de prevention, highlighting the importance of normalizing conversations, practicing transparency, and engaging in active listening as vital tools in saving lives.

Villarma enlighten students with the quote, “Change the narrative and break the silence,” offering a powerful perspective on mental health issues. She encouraged students to seek help when needed and to extend empathy toward one another, and concluded her talk with another impactful quote: “Remember to protect the child within you, who still believes.”

The final part of the program featured a Digital Art Contest themed "Changing the Narrative on Su***de." Participants showcased compelling artworks that reflected strength, hope, and the value of life. Each piece blended creativity with advocacy, creating a strong visual impact and reinforcing the message of mental health awareness.

The winners of the Digital Art Contest were:

Czyra Shayne H. Albay (BS Architecture 3), who won both 1st and 2nd Place.
Jundhel Ray R. Voluntate (BS Radiologic Technology 2), who was awarded as the Champion and also received the People’s Choice Award.

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𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘰, 𝘖𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 | 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 |
𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘢 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘈𝘭𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘻, 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘞𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

27/09/2025

𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 | 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗢 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀

Southland College's very own grade 7 student Miguel Nicolas Fortuna earned a silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle event at the first-ever MILO Inter-School Swimming Championships - Western Visayas, held at the University of St. La Salle, Bacolod, this September 27.

Under the guidance of his coach, Joemabel D. Arangoso, LPT, Fortuna represented Southland in the prestigious regional competition, which brought together young swimmers from various schools across Western Visayas.

Southland College extends its heartfelt congratulations to Fortuna for his hard work, dedication, and exemplary representation of the school on the regional stage.

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𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦 𝘚𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘢, 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳-𝘪𝘯-𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.

𝘗𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘣𝘦𝘭 𝘈𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘴𝘰, 𝘓𝘗𝘛.

27/09/2025

𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

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𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥.
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September marks as World Su***de Prevention Month— a reminder that mental health matters and that every life is worth saving.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 𝟳𝟮𝟳,𝟬𝟬𝟬 people worldwide take their own lives each year— individuals who felt lost, neglected, unheard, and hopeless. This figure is already staggering, yet it only accounts for “reported cases.” In several cultures and communities, su***de is treated as a taboo subject or viewed as a sinful and dishonorable act, which can result in significant underreporting. The true number is likely even higher, as many deaths remain uncounted.

Here in the Philippines this topic is frowned upon. It is seen as the work of an evil entity, but it shouldn’t be seen as such. Our culture takes pride in faith on a higher being and resilience to whatever problems may come, living no room for catering about the mundane hardships of life, when in fact those small things, those seemingly harmless problems could clog someone’s mental state.

There’s no shame in opening up about our insecurities or our losses . These things are a part of life . No one should feel as if they need to hide things in order to feel strong .

𝗦𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼?

✓ Start by checking in on loved ones, listening without judgment, and encouraging professional help when needed.
✓ Educate yourself on the warning signs of suicidal behavior, such as changes in mood, appetite, or sleep patterns.
✓ Support organizations working tirelessly to provide crisis intervention and counseling services.

In this world, we all feel lost, we all feel hopeless that is why we must make it our mission in life to prioritize the well being of our mental health and if we can, let us make it our moral standard to lend a hand to thosNCMH Crisis Hotline Let us make conversations about mental illness common because only by asking, wHopeline PH moreNCMH Crisis Hotline Hotline reliable phone lines for people going through emotional struggles;

𝗡𝗖?Hopeline PHtps://www.facebook.com/ncmhcrisishotline/?locale=hr_HR

𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵: 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀?WVMC-PsychiWVMC-Psychiatry?𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘
(𝟬𝟮) 𝟴𝟴𝟬𝟰-𝟰𝟲𝟳𝟯
https://www.facebook.com/HopelinePH/

𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝘆
𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟬𝟵𝟭𝟳-𝟴𝟵𝟵-𝟴𝟳𝟮𝟳
https://www.facebook.com/wvmcpsych/

Let’s work together to build a society where mental health is prioritized, and everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

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𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘭 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘭 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘨, 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘩𝘦𝘭 𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘝𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦, 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵/𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘭, 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

27/09/2025

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐚! 🖋️✨

You may be new to the team, but you've already shown your passion and commitment to serving the student body through your skills in editing and writing.

While this greeting may come a little late, our wishes for you remain just as warm—may this new year of your life bring you continued growth, fulfillment, and happiness

– From your SQ family

25/09/2025

𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲📢

Due to Severe Tropical Storm “Opong”, all in-person classes for ALL LEVELS are suspended tomorrow, September 26, 2025.

● Classes will continue via Online Synchronous Sessions.
● Offices remain open to deliver essential services.
● The College Acquaintance Party is rescheduled (new date to be announced).

Let us all stay safe and vigilant. 💜

22/09/2025

21/09/2025

𝗢𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻

"𝘓𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘩𝘪𝘩𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘪𝘬, 𝘪𝘪𝘨𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰... 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘵 𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘱 𝘯𝘢 𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘢𝘯."
– Lualhati Bautista, Dekada '70

Nakikiisa ang South Quill, opisyal na pahayagang pampaaralan ng Southland College, sa pagharap sa mga isyung patuloy na lumalaganap sa ating lipunan. Mariin kaming tumitindig sa anumang uri ng katiwalian, panlilinlang, at pang-aabuso sa kapangyarihan, kasabay ang paggunita sa pinakamadilim na bahagi ng ating kasaysayan, ang pagdedeklara ng Batas Militar noong Setyembre 21, 1972.

Hindi na panahon ng pananahimik. Ang kalayaan at katarungan ay hindi kusang dumarating. Ito'y pinaglalaban.

Sa mga kapwa mag-aaral, g**o, at mamamayan, huwag tayong tumalikod, huwag tayong matakot, at huwag tayong manahimik.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗴𝗶. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗯𝗮𝗸𝗮.
Dahil ang kinabukasan ng bayan ay nakasalalay sa ating paninindigan ngayon.

Issued by Althea Marie Sotana, Editor-in-Chief of South Quill, Southland College Official Publication
Photo courtesy: The Flame

19/09/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚! 🖋️✨

You approach every deadline with discipline, respond to every critique with grace, and meet every blank page with courage. Your presence as part of the team goes deeper than your talent on the page, it is your commitment to the craft of writing, openness to grow, and your commitment to being a support and encouragement to others.

May this year bring you inspiration and growth. Keep dreaming up ideas and challenges, and never stop sharing your own perspective with the world. Here’s to another chapter of creation, happiness and endless potential.

– From your SQ family

18/09/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚! 🖋️✨

Your eagerness to contribute and your receptiveness to learning have already made your presence known. We sincerely value your commitment to writing and your fresh perspective.

We hope you continue to grow, be inspired, and succeed in your personal journey as you celebrate this special day.

— From your SQ family