{"id":37691,"date":"2022-06-08T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T16:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insagrado.sagrado.edu\/?p=37691"},"modified":"2022-06-20T20:46:29","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T00:46:29","slug":"the-definition-of-achievements-according-to-alumnus-antonio-fornaris%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insagrado.sagrado.edu\/en\/the-definition-of-achievements-according-to-alumnus-antonio-fornaris%ef%bf%bc\/","title":{"rendered":"The Definition of \u201cAchievements\u201d according to Alumnus Antonio Fornaris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The voice actor was the guest speaker at Sagrado\u2019s 2022 Awards Ceremony.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Antonio Fornaris<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Integrated Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice actor and Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n University alumnus, Antonio Fornaris<\/strong>, addressed the graduates of the 2022 Solidarios Class yesterday as a guest speaker at the Awards Ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Antonio graduated from Sagrado in 2005 with a bachelor\u2019s degree in Multidisciplinary Studies: Telecommunications, Journalism, and Business Administration. He then went on to earn a master\u2019s degree in Recording Arts at Full Sail University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, he is a broadcaster, poet, and sound engineer. His works include advertising campaigns for companies such as AT&T, Amgen, Honda, Popeye\u2019s, and Hard Rock Caf\u00e9, among others. He is also the voice of TU94.9, a radio station in Miami; The Enrique Santos Show, and SiriusXM (in Spanish).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to his talent and determination, he won a Grammy Award for a production for musical group Black Guayaba. In addition to being nominated for the Voice Arts Awards (SOVAS) seven times, he has won three awards as director and audio producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no doubt that Antonio Fornaris is a source of pride to Sagrado, and has the ideal aptitudes and career to advise our graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is his message:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat is an achievement, if not the sum of all those small actions carried out towards the realization of a dream? An achievement is our intention come true, our purpose embodied, performed with tenacity and enthusiasm and lots of willpower.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an achievement, but evidence that our failures are not in vain, that the difference we want to see in the world is possible? Achievements are like an oasis hidden among the dunes of uncertainty, doubt, and rejection; and we are that pilgrim who never gave up. <\/em>There is a phrase attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi that says: \u2018Start by doing what is necessary; then, what is possible; and suddenly, you will be doing the impossible.\u2019 We know well that nothing is impossible!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An achievement is our good faith rewarded, and today we gather here (at the Emilio S. Belaval Theater) to celebrate and honor the effort, the sacrifice, and the journey that brought us to this Awards Ceremony at our Alma Mater, Sagrado Coraz\u00f3n University.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I send my love, respect, and admiration to all the students, faculty, administration, family, friends, and everyone present here. It is an honor for me to address you, since, not long ago, only about 20 years, I was sitting right there where you are. They say that time is relative, until life begins to take its toll and you start feeling all achy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was right here, in the theater, where I was awarded the <\/em>Portico Medal<\/em><\/strong>, which, to this day, remains at the top of the awards I have received along the way. It was unforgettable too, because it was the first time my parents heard me declaim in front of an audience.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The serendipity of receiving such a valuable honor could not have come at a better time in my life. They were very difficult and challenging times, those in which we feel out of breath, where we do not see the light at the end of the tunnel. But even so, we continue, faithful to our intuition, conscience, and intention.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Receiving the Portico Medal for my social work was that oasis, that breath of fresh air I was missing, the confirmation that my compass always pointed in the right direction. Many times we will find ourselves surrounded by darkness and without a light to guide us. It is at that moment that we hold on to our faith and realize that the light we have always sought has never left us, it has always been within us. Let\u2019s be that light, let\u2019s be agents of change. Hitting rock bottom is the best way to propel ourselves up. Remember: life amps up the pressure just when we are going to make a momentous change. It is its way of testing us to see if we are ready for what\u2019s coming next.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to all the graduates honored today. This is just beginning. Life is the process of getting to know ourselves by getting to know life. May today serve as validation and reference for the rest of your lives.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

God bless everyone here with the gifts of the spirit. May your lives be a celebration motivated by gratitude, love, honesty, kindness, and generosity. May you continue to enjoy health and youth. May you live in abundance and prosperity. Live boldly, be tenacious. May awareness, discipline, consistency, and commitment never be lacking in your daily practice. In life, as in art, an artist can only reveal what was always there to begin with. The artist owns only the process, because when the work is finished, it ceases to be an individual act and become part of the world, part of a collective consciousness. This is how it has been for me: \u2018From so much walking, the wayfarer made his way and fulfilled his destiny so that others would do the same…\u2019 May your lives become your masterpiece.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a meditation, this phrase came to my mind: \u2018Keep your sight in front of your eyes,\u2019 as a reminder to always be present, in the here-and-now, because there is nothing else. Everything else is a memory or a promise. As Soren Kierkegaard would say: \u2018Life can only be understood looking backwards, but it has to be lived moving forward.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before concluding, I dedicate this poem to you:<\/em>
Keep your sight in front of your eyes,<\/em>
moving stillness,<\/em>
peace in uncertainty,<\/em>
the fulcrum of balance.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust in your arms,<\/em>
lull the anguish and<\/em>
et her sleep<\/em>.
The past does not define you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your legs are strong,<\/em>
you made the mountain your home,<\/em>
now rest on her lap.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tomorrow, you will be the breeze that<\/em>
sighs the truth to others,<\/em>
but today, you have to live.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I remember going up the hill to go to Sagrado every morning and coming across this phrase: \u2018To whomever gave me wisdom, I will give glory…\u2019 Glory to you, glory to us, glory to this institution, and glory to Puerto Rico! Glory be to God!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fornaris was joined by student Sarelis Torres, who sung an invocation titled \u201cFidelity,\u201d by Christine D\u2019Clario; and the Sagrado Choir performed the piece Campanitas de Cristal<\/em> (\u201cCrystal Bells\u201d), by Rafael Hern\u00e1ndez, as well as the university\u2019s anthem. In addition, Madeline Ortiz, Dean of Student Affairs; Anuchka Ramos, Vice President of Academic Affairs; and Gilberto Marxuach-Torr\u00f3s, president of Sagrado; offered messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI urge you to celebrate your triumphs and reflect on your journey up to here. And also, remember this instant in moments of impossibility because, on that hill where the Sacred Heart of Jesus is, there will always be a community ready to receive you,\u201d said Ramos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marxuach-Torr\u00f3s added: \u201cNever forget what brought you here. Also, do not forget the satisfaction and joy that your achievements brought you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The awards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2022 Awards Ceremony served to recognize graduates in the following categories: Portico Medal, Highest Academic Achievement, Second highest GPA, Academic Distinction and Academic Excellence Awards, and Sacro Corde Scholar Medal \u2013 Alumni.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Portico Medal<\/strong>
For Leadership
Gabriela Santiago
Rub\u00e9n A. Burgos Cruz
Thayma S\u00e1nchez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Effort and Self-Improvement
Lyangie Mart\u00ednez Rivera
Naomi Rivera Rivera<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Personal Development
Rafael Camacho Figueroa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Citizenship, Leadership and Effort and Self-Improvement<\/em>
Adriana A. Gotay Flores
Jes\u00fas Ortiz Lorenzo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Highest Academic Achievement<\/strong>
Business Development<\/em>
Pamela Gonz\u00e1lez Betancourt

General Business Administration<\/em>
Carlos Rivera-Bustamante<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Education<\/em>
Camila M. Rodr\u00edguez Estrada<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Justice Systems<\/em>
Ronnie Garc\u00eda Rosado<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nursing<\/em>
Elenora L. Capannelli Speranza<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Work<\/em>
Valeria Ortiz
Anna L. D\u00edaz Neil
Yamalis Gonz\u00e1lez Cotto<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animation, Visualization, and 3D Interactivity<\/em>
Javier A. V\u00e1zquez Cuevas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography<\/em>
Valerie G. Aponte Monta\u00f1ez
Natalia N. Rodr\u00edguez Gonz\u00e1lez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Music<\/em>
Leobadis Gonz\u00e1lez Rodr\u00edguez
Alejandra P\u00e9rez Quevedo
Natalie D. S\u00e1nchez V\u00e9lez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theater<\/em>
Angeliana S\u00e1nchez Marrero<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourism<\/em>
Brayan J. Garc\u00eda V\u00e1zquez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Communication<\/em>
Natalie Marcano-Torres<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Studies<\/em>
Kelly A. Leal Esquinca<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journalism<\/em>
Stephanie Torres-Ruiz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital Production<\/em>
Adrianna N. Bonilla Gonz\u00e1lez
Arianys K. Casiano Ortiz
Alejandra Gonz\u00e1lez Cardona
Sara E. Men\u00e9ndez Cruz
Shakelly Pastrana Solo
Soraya M. Qui\u00f1ones Romero
Omaryliz Rodr\u00edguez Negr\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advertising<\/em>
Alejandra M. Cuevas Pedraza
Glorimarie Mat\u00edas Rivera
Marina A. Soto Fern\u00e1ndez<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Relations<\/em>
Miriam A. Oquendo Del Valle
Nicole O. Quesada D\u00edaz<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Second Highest GPA<\/strong>
Department of Business Administration<\/em>
Kir A. Laracuente Santos, Accounting

General Education Unit<\/em>
Ana S. Mart\u00ednez Robles, General Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School of Health and Sciences<\/em>
Ivis M. Pe\u00f1a Feliciano, Biology

School of Arts, Design, and Creative Industries<\/em>
Agustin Salcedo Rodr\u00edguez, Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferr\u00e9 Rangel School of Communication<\/em>
Kimberly N. Class Duarte, Digital Production
Keissa L. Hern\u00e1ndez Vargas, General Studies
Yaira S. Torres Rivera, Digital Production
Agust\u00edn Salcedo Rodr\u00edguez, Digital Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Academic Distinction and Academic Excellence Awards<\/strong>
Department of Business Administration<\/em>
Adriel Pe\u00f1a Rodr\u00edguez, Marketing
Edmarie N. Santini Ortiz, Marketing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Education Unit<\/em>
Alondra Ya\u00f1ez Gonz\u00e1lez, Justice Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School of Health and Sciences<\/em>
Christian A. Nieves Santos, Biology
Yuleeandra J. Arbulu Cordero, General Natural Sciences
Yamilka Ayala Molina, Nursing Distance Learning
Freddy Carvajal Devia, Nursing Distance Learning
Suset M. Cobiellas Fajardo, Nursing Distance Learning
Gina Douglas, Nursing Distance Learning
Yunelsi Duany Rodr\u00edguez, Nursing Distance Learning
Dailen Jim\u00e9nez Fern\u00e1ndez, Nursing Distance Learning
Yanelys Trejo, Nursing Distance Learning
Lemuel R. Concepci\u00f3n D\u00edaz, Chemistry
Joshua Nieves Reyes, Chemistry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School of Arts, Design, and Creative Industries<\/em>
Natalie M. Fourquet Cruet, Dance
Denilys N. Santana D\u00edaz, Dance
Isabella A. Santini Sanjurjo, Photography
Gabriel Torres Rom\u00e1n, Music<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferr\u00e9 Rangel School of Communication<\/em>
Valeria A. Ayala Vallejo, General Communication
Natalie Marcano Torres, General Communication
Shannia P. V\u00e9lez Fonseca, General Communication
Alexandra M. Acosta Vilanova, Journalism
Angerys Leoto Pab\u00f3n, Journalism
Ver\u00f3nica Ram\u00edrez Gonz\u00e1lez, Journalism
Thayma J. S\u00e1nchez G\u00f3mez, Journalism
Alondra Negr\u00f3n Quintana, General Production
Yanmarie Soan Santiago Col\u00f3n, General Production
Sarelis M. Torres Sanoguet, General Production
Ana S. Berm\u00fadez La Torre, Public Relations
Erika P. Rosado P\u00e9rez, Public Relations
Jada E. Solom\u00f3n Aldarondo, Public Relations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Sacred Corde Scholar Medal \u2013 Alumni
Alexandra Acosta Vilanova
Lark Yanez Gonz\u00e1lez
Andrea V. Goveo Ramos
Angerys Leoto Pab\u00f3n
Fabi\u00e1n Marrero Sulsona
Keissa L. Hern\u00e1ndez Vargas
Lumarhi J. Rivera Lozada
Natalie Marcano-Torres
Nathalia L. Bret\u00f3n Estrella
Sarelis M. Torres Sanoguet<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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