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.

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!

Antonio M. '15

Dear Dr. Lansang,

 It’s been an honor to meet such a person with so much intelligence and charisma.  You can say your one of my top role models because one day I also want to give something back to my community.  The day you told me that you did not want to be a Physician because of the business it requires, I was surprised but I learned a lot in those five seconds.  As you may realize, you are a major influence on our community even though sometimes it’s not seen but it’s like the heart of a community.  I give thanks to you for teaching me the skills in Chemistry and not only that but how important it is to be a leader the way you lead as an example.

 Additionally, you have also emphasized even more to me the importance of critical reading and not skipping words you don’t understand.  That is why I now tell my nine year old sister not to ignore the words she does not understand.  It makes me feel more responsible by applying something I have learned and therefore motivating me to look up words more frequently.  That is a skill that can take you anywhere and you have given it to me.  I don’t know if you realize the major affect you have given me but now I tell you once more, thank you so much D-Lang!  Oh yeah and thanks for the pens!

Louis S. '16

Dr. Lansang is a very nice guy.   He was the one who encouraged me to do well on my school work and not pay attention so much to soccer because if I get injured like I did last year I would have something to fall back on just in case.

 He is also very generous.  He paid for the whole Dunstan Smith to eat Chinese food.  That was a generous thing.  I want the world to know how much of a great guy D-Lang is.

Thiago N. '16

Dear Dr. Lansang,

 Even though I’ve only known you a couple of months, you have helped me to continue to work hard.  You are very generous with your knowledge and time.  I also remember when you bought us all Chinese food.  Thank you by the way!

 You always ask the freshmen how we are doing, and if we’re not doing well either academically or personally, you talk to us and help us.  Without your positive attitude, I would probably be dead after 3^rd block.  Thank you for everything you’ve done.

Joe B. '15

Dear Dr. Lansang,

 I appreciate all that you have done for me and our group (Dunstan Smith).  You have helped me in many of my struggles.  I will never forget the time that you helped me print out a paper and afterwards wrote me a late pass to class.  Something I really appreciated (and I am sure our group did too) was having a Chinese food lunch for us.

 From what I have heard from your students, you are a very educated man.  I cannot wait until next year to have your class.  I believe that your class will teach me a lot and help me in the future.  For this D-Lang I thank you and all your good deeds.

Deon W. '14

It was freshman year and I was sitting in the café holding my stomach, halfway through lunch and I hadn’t eaten a thing.  The problem was that my Pops didn’t have lunch money for me so I had to ask around.  I didn’t even get a dime from anyone.  As I watched all my classmates munch on hamburgers, chicken patties, chicken salad, wraps, and fries, I lowered my head and recognized my fate.  I was going to have to wait until I got home to eat.  But then Dr. Lansang came into the room.  As a last ditch effort I ran to him and told him my situation.  Without hesitation, he gave me a $10 bill.  I only asked for $3.  He told me to get whatever I wanted and just to give him back the change.  I thanked him and ran into the line to get my food.  However, a couple of weeks later, the situation reoccurred and once again he gave me money.  Ever since then, anytime I needed money for lunch, Dr. Lansang never hesitates to give me some.

Akim L. '16

Dear Dr. Lansang,

Congratulations on your award!  You’ve earned.  Not only have you received something, but you have given me guidance, support, and perseverance which allowed me to survive this semester.  I am truly grateful and appreciative of your caring acts.  Thank you!

Chyke N. '13

Dr. Lansang helped me positively by giving me motivation if I was struggling in school.  He gave me encouragement for school work, basketball, and more.  If you need something he will be there for you.  If you are not able to eat he will kindly give you money.  He goes out of his way to help others who are having problems.

Ameen K. '16

Dr. Lansang has helped everyone in this school in one way or another.  He played an important part in me being here.  When he interviewed me he told me all the great things about the school, and now I know that it is true.  This school does have its ups and downs but he helped me to stay on top of my priorities by always reminding me to do an activity and by giving me an organized planner.  He has also given all the students here good spirit by singing during convocation.  He is very important to his school.

Kensy J. '16

I have only known Dr. Lansang for a short amount of time, but he helped me in some way.  He gave me information on surviving this semester, and talked to me on a personal note.  I am grateful for the things he has done for me including checking up on me, because I need it to keep on point.