Fil-Am Danika Dingus Clinched Top Award in Science Fair

By Julia Carreon-Lagoc
South Carolina-USA
February 23, 2016



At present a high school freshman, Danika Dingus finished her kindergarten years at the May River Montessori, and her elementary at Cross School, both here at Bluffton, South Carolina. Consistently in the Honor roll, science-inclined Danika said, “I dream to become an astrophysicist.”

          The grand winner takes pride in her school’s Mission to which she faithfully abides by: John Paul II Catholic School is committed to preparing students with diverse learning abilities for the challenges of life through intellectual, physical, and spiritual programs that advance academic excellence, leadership, a healthy lifestyle, and service to others while fostering discipleship according to the traditions of the Catholic faith.

As the saying goes, the fruit does not fall far from the tree. Danika’s mother is Randy Raissa Lagoc, MD, a Filipina. During her postgraduate internship at the New York Hospital Medical Center at Queens, New York, Randy Raissa was named Best Intern, finally becoming Chief Resident of the Department of Medicine. Her father David Raymond Dingus, CPA, is an American. A mainstay at the William Cannady CPA Office in nearby Savannah, Georgia, David graduated magna cum laude in B.S. Accounting, and holds a Masters in Professional Accountancy. The proud parents hope for a bright future for daughter Danika.