Dr. Lansang receives the Sachs Memorial Award for Distinguished Teaching, 2012

Monday, December 17, 2012

Br. Patrick Winbush, OSB, Fr. Dunstan Smith co-moderator

Dear Dr. Lansang,

Congratulations on receiving the Raymond J. Sachs teaching award. You deserve it! I want thank you for your help and guidance to me for the last 5 years. I know that I can speak for the monastic community, and say, that we thank you for your service to us in our liturgy. God Bless you, as you continue your service here at St. Benedict's.

Dr. Fletcher, Fr. Dunstan Smith co-moderator

Dear Dr. Lansang,

When thinking of how I would like to congratulate you for winning the Raymond J. Sachs Teaching Award, I have had the benefit of first reviewing all the other blogs that students wrote.  Not surprisingly, food was one top focus of most of those entries from our high school aged students.  Since I often get a behind the scenes look at the work you do, I feel I should fill out the picture of all of the other roles that you undertake, including the academic and organizational committee member, the yearbook advisor, the photographer, the church organist, the convocation musician, the field trip chaperone, the open house interviewer, the convocation reflector, the choir director, the video instructor, the Dunstan Smith co-moderator, and many other jobs too numerous to mention.  However, it is not any of those things that truly distinguish you.  The other top focus of our group’s letters was on the small kindnesses that you show to students everyday.  I think that the name of the prize you just received should be changed to the Raymond J. Sachs Humanitarian Award, because that is what sets you apart as a teacher, a colleague, and most importantly, a human being.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Stephon M. '13


Dr. Lansang,

When I met you  five years ago I thought you were different and I couldn’t tell in what way.  But as I grew and got to know more about you I really do know that you are special.  I believe that its people like yourself that makes SBP a one of a kind place.  I cannot put into words how grateful I am of everything you’ve done for me.  I just want you to know that you are one of my role models in life and when I grow up I hope to be half the man you are.

Marcus B. '15


Dr. Lansang,

 I would like to thank you for being a good teacher and group moderator.  Thank you for filling out a recommendation for People to People Student Ambassador program for me.  I would like to thank you for all the help you have given me since freshman year.  I really appreciate all your help and all the things you do for us.  Thank you!

Jongwan K. '13


Dear Dr. Lansang

I would like to say that I am glad to have gotten to know you and have you as one of my group moderators.  You are one of the many people who have made my four years in St. Benedict’s precious and I greatly thank you for that.  I enjoyed the group periods and classes that I have taken with you and greatly thank you for the times you were helpful to me in and outside of the classroom.

Congratulations on winning the teaching award!  I believe that you truly deserved it.  Thank you for everything that you have done for me and the class of ’13.  Please help the next students as much as you have helped us.  Stay funny!  Maraming Salamat!

Tishor N. '13


Dear Dr. Lansang,

 I don’t know where to start but I am very thankful for you being my group moderator since I was a freshman.  You’ve been there whenever I needed some help in Chemistry last year and honestly, I greatly appreciate your efforts in helping me succeed.  Throughout the course of Chemistry, you were able to enlighten my day simply by creating a joke of your own or even by laughing hysterically which I found amusing because it contributed to your kind heart.  I apologize that my letter to you isn’t quite concrete and sufficient.  Keep up the good work and continue to be a kind spirit.

Jason H. '15


Dear Dr. Lansang,

You are very helping and teach me a lot even though I don’t have your class.  You are a very humble person and you have multiple impacts on people’s lives.  The little thing that you do are great.  For example, when we have Chinese food it always makes my week a good week.  When you subbed in for Cass it was one of the best classes – it felt as if it was fun to learn.  It’s an honor knowing that you are my group moderator and you help a lot and I thank you again D-Lang!