(L-R) COAST for a CAUSE. Faculty members Roderick H. Banog, Marites O.

Calabano,
Mary Ann A. Tarega, Veronique M.
Maranan, Roshel R. Boncodin, Haydee F.
Vealez and Nenita E. Braga do
the cleanup along the coastal areas of
Sitio Kaingin.

WHATS INSIDE:
Medal snatchers on the loose, pp.2-3
K to 12 Parade, p 3
Meet Catalinian Baes & Babes, p6 YayaDub@SCNHS?, p.7 Gods message to SCNHS, p.8
Explore our night Skies, p.9 Junks to Jewels, p.9, MVP@SCNHS, p.10
Message from a Catalinian, p.11 Interview with the BEST, p.11
Hunger 4 Old Games, p.15 Running for a shoe, p. 16
Whos got Palaro Ball?, p.16

VOL.VXIII, ISSUE NO.2

The Official Publication of Sta.Catalina

Paving away at a do-or-die

match,
44-43, against once
long-time defending champ Saint
Joseph Academy from Sariaya
Quezon, Sta. Catalina National
High School Academic Team
emerged as the newest Super
Online-Quiz Bee Champion held
at Manuel S. Enverga Universty
Main Campus, Lucena City,
Sept. 18.
One day review before the
contest never let science weirdo
Camille M. Fornel, Math wizard
James Limuel L. Holanda, and
general info scavenger Darlene U.
Banaera, all faithers, stop nor gave
other contenders the chance to grab
the title as champions.
Our school was the only

team which got the correct answer

in a very tricky questions about the
father of Filipino printer Tomas
Pinpin, the Basi Revolt and the
KALIBAPI, reveals sir Vic.
Sir Norman adds, I believe,
that made them gain confidence and
learn not to pressure themselves as
the contest went on.
This is the first time SCNHS
got the championship title in the
said contest since it has joined for
the last four years.
Meanwhile, Quezon National
High School, another tough contender for years, came in third with
39 points.
Triple Mid-M. Venerable,
Disilio, and Benitez served as their
coaches. (J.S. De Chavez)

In the midst of doubts over

K to 12 implementation come
school
year
2015-2016,
Sta. Catalina National High
School stands proud to be ready
with its newly constructed 2storey building six classrooms
ready for grades 11 and 12 after a
ceremonial blessing was done,
Sept. 4.
Rev. Aurillo Reyes celebrated
a mass as the ribbon cutting for
occupancy occurred with Mr. Jessie
V. Vasquez, principal III, and Mr.
Nelson D. Mendoza, Computer System Technological College (CSTC)
head as represented by Mrs. Rosemarie L. Manalo (who celebrated
her birthday that moment).
Construction of the said
building, which was estimated to
cost at least 6M according to Mr.
Ferdinand Rosima, school property
custodian, started in 2013. Local
government officials, as well as the

stakeholders, supported this cream

and yellow-green building project.
It can be remembered that in
2011, Honorable Mayor Ferdinand
Maliwanag donated the 2000 sq
meter
1-M-worth
lot
after
negotiations to purchase the
property from Mr. Rene and Charito
Seraspe. In addition, Mr. Fernando
Perez, a faculty member who owns
a parcel of land behind donated a
5x5 m lot to open an additional path
to-from the new building.

Together with the world,

Catalinians
care
for
our
coastlines!
Youth for Environment in
Schools-Organization leads at least
75 students and teachers in the
simultaneous call all over the world
for nature preservation dubbed as
international coastal clean-up held
at the coastal areas of Sitio Kaingin
Sariaya Quezon, Sept. 19.
Participants to the said event
made a waste-clearing operation in
at least 2-km coastal lines in
cooperation with the other schools
of Sariaya which are assigned in the
other coastal parts together with
some local government units,
organizations and business sectors
in town. Waste segregation was
observed as participants take away
garbage such as plastic, construction
materials, fishing materials, medical
throw-aways, broken bottles and
glasses, hygiene materials and other
dangerous objects that endanger the
seas in the area.
At least 10 sacks of waste
materials were disposed, most of

DepEd- Quezons
Schools Division
Sup eri nt end ent
Tolentino
G.
Aquino is awarded Most Outstanding
Superintendent

by Gawad
Patnugot
held at
Alonte
Sports
Arena Bian
City, Oct. 7.
The event
aims to
recognize
performers at
DepEdCALABARZON
IV-A during the
a n n u a l

(below left): Rev. Aurillo Reyes leads the ceremonial

ribbon cutting with Mr. Jessie Vasquez, Principal III
and Mrs. Rosemarie Manalo, during the blessing and
opening of the SHS building, Sept. 4.
(below): the on-going construction of another
3-storey building for SHS.

(J.E. Sobrepea)

Construction has started since

July with Mr. Edgar Labios,
the foreman and his brother
Leonardo Labios supervise the construction through the L.A. Clamor

which are diapers and bottles.

For 30 years, the coastal
clean-up has been done under the
leardership of the town mayor. This
year, Mayor R osauro Boyet
Masilang supports the said activity
in answer to the international cause.
The event is in line with the worlds
commitment to achieving trash free
seas.
Since Candelaria does not
have coastal areas, it opts to be a
part of Sariaya, a neighboring town,
since the site, Sitio Kaingin shores,
run through Candelaria and a
residence of some students of Sta.
Catalina National High School.
Mrs. Veronique M. Maranan,
SCNHS adviser and YES-O Cluster
president, organized the team
through coordination with the organization members from Sariaya,
Quezon which mainly occupies the
coastal areas.
This has been Sariayas
annual program and an advocacy to
nature for several years. I knew it
since Ive been a faculty member of
(continued on p.2)

HOME SWEET
HOME(L):
Senior High
School
students happily
show off their
newly opened
building from celebration of the World Teachers Day.
the
second
Aquino assumed Quezon office in
floor;
2012. (Photo courtesy by DepEd Quezon Page)

ooOoo
Another three-storey building
with six classrooms, soon rises
comes school year 2016-2017 just
on time for the senior high school
implementation.

NationalHigh School-English Department

Construction as the contractor.

At least 20% of the
whole construction is now materialized with the funds coming from the Department of
(continued on p.2)

NEWS
If not today, when?
This was the resounding killer
lines and challenge from this years
Rotary Club-sponsored Tag-isip
oratorical champion, Grade 10Faiths Pamela Perez from Sta. Catalina National High School, in a tilt
held at the Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation- Candelaria
Inc., July 31.

GOLDEN SOUND:

Pamela Perez
forcefully challenges the audience
during her delivery of the oratorical
piece leading her to the championship
finish, July 31.

Honorable Board Member

Beth Sio and Barangay Chair Maila
Escamillas joined at least 1,197
Catalinians join a 3-k walk dubbed
as Alay Lakad-Takbo para sa
Kalikasan 2015 led by the
Science Department headed by Mr.
Edgardo Benitez to advocate environmental awareness and preservation held at Sta. Catalina National
High School during the Science
Month Celebration, Sept. 30.

With
constant
reminder,
Huwag pong magtapon ng mga
basura sa lansangan, students
from different sections in different
grade levels participate actively
wearing their printed colored t-shirts
while running. Despite a sunny and
sweaty day, Catalinians still
finished the race. Students who
finished the line earlier for boys are
Ren Christian Perez (Honesty) ,

At an average rating of
93.67, G10-Faith which chose to
wear an improvised class shirt in
black and
white,
emerged
champion among all other
finalists in each year level in the
recently held Wellness Exercises
Competition sponsored by the
Department of Education through
the
Music/Arts/Physical
Education/Health
Department
(MAPEH) at Sta. Catalina
National High School, Oct. 2.
Faithers got the highest score
in free style with their improvised
black and white class t-shirt coupled

Reggie Magtipon (Turquiose), Joshua Macatangay (Freesia), Ralph

Azucera (Talisay) and Rambo
Manalo (Patience). For girls are
Marjorie Alvarez (Love), Princess
Como (Acacia), Maribel Sebuc
(Acacia), Carla Gail Calimutan
(Sapphire) and Melanie Joy Pea
(Amethyst). After the long run, students took their refreshments,
courtesy by madam Beth, before
moving to the next part of the fair.
Total collections of the
registration fee are used for other
expenses such as food for the
visitors and judges and other
necessities like certificates, medals
and incidental expenses.
The Science Fair is an
annual
celebration/activity
for
advocacy through environmental
awareness and preservation.
(A.C. Macalalad)

With the theme, Be a Gift to

Mankind, Melay showed the
confident stance of a Catalinian.
She competed with her equally
talented Camille Fornel who tried
her luck in the impromptu speaking
contest.
Mrs. Riza G. Amarillo and
Mrs. Lorelyn Saltoc served as the

with a strong prayer for guidance

and support.
The presence of Mrs. Nenita
E. Braga made us super confident in
our performance.
Whatever
happens, whatever the result, we all
know that we will always be the best
for her, narrates Jenny De Chavez,
their class president.
Maam Neneth is their class
adviser who showed them her full
supported all the way.
Grade8-Diamond came in first
runner up in their black& white
shirts coupled with nerve-wrecking
dance steps in freestyle.
Exciting movements in the
field demonstration include seeing
the free style and uniqueness in every year level presentation. G9Hyacinth was named second runner
up at 89.33%. Meanwhile, G10Love took the next spot after taking
away the Best in Costume award
with their class t-shirt exemplifying
their craft through the tagline, love,
love, love.

MSEUF on the third spot; Darlene

U. Banaera also had with her a
silver medal in general information
with EU on the lead and TWA on
the 3rd; Camille M. Fornel finished
bronze despite a 1-point advantage
of the two private schools which
tied on the same score eventually
took the two posts after a tiebreaking question and Jenny S. De
Chavez let a medal slip out as she
also swindled bronze in English
after the two other public schools,
leaving private schools behind.
Academically
speaking,
SCNHS ranked first in the brains tilt
followed by MSEUF and TWA
respectively.
Mr. Victor M. Disilio, Mr.

coaches of the two categories,

respectively.
Mrs. Maria Louella P. Disilio,
Head Teacher III of the English
Department served as the consultant
to the said contest category.
(A.C.Macalalad/M.G.Vergara)

Reform, Transform,

Perform!

A hundred and two Catalinians

shouted, Sir, yes Sir! during the
first call for Youth Leadership
training; only to be slashed and limited to half of its number. The
burning desire for the experience
deteriorated only to know after a
day that everyone, 102 potential
student-leaders from Sta. Catalina
national High School, will already
be allowed in this totally-free, first
ever Youth Leadership Summit
organized
by
85th
Infantry
(SANDIWA) Battalion based in
Dolores, Quezon and sponsored by
Bishop Carding Sio and Provincial
Board Member Beth Sio, held at
Quezon Premier Hotel in Candelaria
Quezon, Sept. 11-12.
SCNHS organizational leaders
from
the
Supreme
Student
Government (SSG), Youth for
Environment in
Schools
Organization (YES-O) , Uhay , The
Golden Grains , Citizen Army

SCNHS joins...(from page 1)

LNHS (Lutucan); might as well
bring the tradition to Candelaria
family, answers maam Nikki
when asked how she was able to
coordinate with the organizers.
(Z.Boncodin)

Training (CAT), and Senior High

School students learned a lesson: A
good leader is a good follower

Together

with
other
from the other
schools, delegates were grouped
into eith with superheroes as their
team names: Captain America,
Superman
Incredible
Hulk,
Spiderman, Catwoman, Darna, and
Captain Barbel. A yell and a guidon
for identity are made soon.
Drug prevention, importance of
the family, self recognition as good
leaders are some of the topics that
facilitators/speakers
gave
to
participants, not to mention the team
building games, swimming in the pool
and the military time in every event.
Camaraderie and valuing duties
and responsibilities to the community were instilled as participants went
back to their posts--- their school
and specifically, their
organization.
representatives

(J. Sobrepea & L. Alcazar)

I CAUGHT YOU READING: A Grade 7 student smiles as she was caught

reading along the piles of books donated by Tayabas Western Academy. Books were
temporarily stocked at the foot of the stairs going to the 2nd floor of E-type building.

Winners were given awards to

have fun and enjoy at Quezon
Premier Hotel and Resort.

2-storey SHS from p.2

Public Works and High Ways, says
Mr. Ferdinand C. Rosima, the
school property custodian.
I am glad that there will be a
lot of rooms to accommodate our
senior high school students next
school year.
At exactly Php 10,266,132.19
budget,
a Senior High School
Building will soon rise.
(L. Alcazar)

Despite hectic schedules,

lack of preparations and time to
review, stock knowledge coupled
with undying support from the
coaches
and
Sta.
Catalina
community,
Catalinian
academicians still ranked best in
academics in the recently held
Tag-isip 2015 contest sponsored
by the Rotary Club held at
Enverga University Foundation,
Candelaria Inc., July 31.
James
Limuel
Holanda
triumphantly burst out a golden
finish in Mathematics against a
public school and
Manuel S.
Enverga University contender;
Airah Monica V. De Ramos came in
with silver with Tayabas Western
Academy on the lead, leaving

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

Ferdinand C. Rosima, Mr. Norman

M. Venerable, Mrs. Elenita Sales
and Mrs. Lilia Z. Reyes, and Mrs.
Leane V. Larosa served as the
academicians
coaches in the
respective learning areas.
Department
Heads
Mrs.
Amelita Flestado (Mathematics);
Dr. Pelagia Villanueva (Filipino);
Mrs. MarietaVinluan (AP); Mr.
Edgardo Benitez; and Mrs. Maria
Louella P. Disilio also served as
their academic consultants.
Tag-isip Contest is an annual
competition sponsored by the
Rotary Club of Candelaria. It is
open to schools in Candelaria and
winners have the possibility for
scholarship. (T.N.Saguirer/M.D.Moresca/

of references for their studies.

As part of TWAs social
responsibility
to
continue
supporting the basic needs of all
Public Secondary High Schools in
Candelaria, the activity is a part of
its
annual
program
of
book-donation to public schools in
order to show how they value the
importance of quality.
Book
donations
from
stakeholders and surrounding benefactors are very much
accepted despite admittance that
there is a need for more rooms to
accommodate such references.
Classroom
mini-libraries
are
encouraged at SCNHS.
TWA is a nearby private
school. (A. Cecillano)

Ten months for three students:

Perseverance
and
determination paid off!
Alternative
Learning
System (ALS) students Jerahlyn S.
Morales, JemalynEsmillo (both
young moms) and Arnel C. Villanueva passed the Accreditation
and Equivalency(A&E) Test held at
Quezon National High School, Dec.
14.
One of them, Arnel who got 97
standard score, is an open high
school 3rd year student. Jerahlyn got
117
standard
score
and
became a gold medalist while
Jemalyn also got 97 standard score.
This is the second batch of
passers under
Sta. Catalina
National High
Schools ALS
coordinator, Mr. Marvin Urtula.
Im so happy and this will be a
very precious gift for me before I
leave my post for another journey

abroad at least we have saved

endangered
lives
against
miseducation, stated Sir Marvin
who soon migrates to Canada with
his wife, also a teacher.
The said examination is
composed of five learning areas
namely Filipino, English, Math and
Science,
Pagpapalawak
ng
Pananaw at Kabuhayan at Likas na
Yaman. The passing grade is one
hundred points in multiple choice
and above two points in essay
writing out of five points or ninety
five to ninety nine points in multiple
choice and three points and above in
essay.
At least 17 students tried their
best though but only three made it.
A&E test enables passers to
continue studies in college and be
officially named graduates in the
high school program.

N.L.Portos)

VICTORY SMILE. Tag-isip 2015 contenders. Mostly G10 Faith, and some Grains junior staffers take a victorious pose after the

awarding ceremony where they landed overall First Runner Up, held at the Manuel S. Enverga University, July 31.

Hundreds of text and

reference books loaded in a
jeepney poured in to Sta.
Catalina National High School
from
Tayabas
Western
Academy, Sept. 8.
Though already used, books
in English, Science, Math, Araling
Panlipunan and several other
science-related subjects are found
to be of great help to Catalinians
who, most come to school
empty-handed
with
school
materials, cant afford to have
their own books.
SCNHS librarian Bernie M.
Castillo said that this simple act
will be of great value to SCNHS
students who are somehow
incapable of providing themselves

(T. Saguirer/M. Vergara)

NEWS

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

Like
students,
like
teachers
Mentors Victor M. Disilio
(Math), Norman M. Venerable
(AP) and Edgardo M. Benitez
(Science)all consistent academic
coaches of winning students- landed first runner up in the
recently
concluded
Quiztory
Finals
against
six
other
professional teams from different
nearby municipalities held at
Lucena City at the FOODMIX
Resto Bar(beside Rs Wine
Center), July 31.
Different questions came in
with different categories which
include Science (Earth Science,
Biology,
Chemistry,
Physics,
Astronomy), History (Philippine,
Asian, World),World Geography
(Capitals,
Flags,
Landmarks),
General
Information
(Arts,
Literature, Entertainment, Sports),
Quezon and Pinoy trivia.
The team has been included
in the finals after three consecutive
semi-final rounds.
Very funny but it was a
coincidence that each of us had M
as the middle initial; so we are
called the TripleM, remarks sir
Norman when asked about how they
formed their team.
Team Akatsuki from Sariaya
came in champion while team
Quezon National High School
Alumni Batch 2015 got the third
post.Other teams composed of three
members each are SLSU Lucban,
MSEUF and Lucena City young
professionals.
Quiztory is an academic tilt
sponsored by the Manuel S.

Enverga Universitys College of

Arts and Sciences League of
Quizzers for graduate students all
over Quezon, aiming to instill
among graduates the academics
learned like history, especially that
of Quezon province. (M.D. Moresca)
---ooOoo
What is the index refraction
of ethyl alcohol? the answer is
1.015.
Sta. Catalina National High
School
Science
trio-coaches
emerged grinning with this winning
answer to the most unforgettable
question which they accidentally
sighted in the car rented going to the
contest venue.
Science teachers Veronique
M. Maranan , Cristina S. Magpantay
and Mary Ann D. Espiritu grab
were declared Division Super Quiz
Bee Champion
for Math and
Science held at Talipan National
High School in Pagbilao, Quezon,
Sept. 24.
Nalaman naming yung
contest na yan eh kinabukasan na
agad ang laban. Ayun! ...saka pa
lang kami nag review maam
Me-ann quips.
Funny but the easy round
became the difficult one for them. It
took one minute and 20 seconds for
them to answer the easy question
while in the last and difficult round,
they committed only one mistake.
(T.N. Saguirer)
---ooOoo

D. Garcia (G7Narra) won in

the same event,
the Cluster Super Quiz Bee
2015 where she
finished gold in
MAPEH
(specifically,
Health) despite a
3-point
advantage of the
Castaas
National High
School
which
eventually land-

3
MEDALS & HONOR: (Below L-R) Quiztory bright mentors, Mr. Victor
M. Disilio, Mr. Edgardo Benitez and Mr. Norman M.
Venerable; G7 Narras Diviion
Quiz Bee
champion in Health,
Carmela Mae D.
Garcia.

ed in the third spot during the final

round held at Lutucan
National High School, September 22.
She is also the only
representative of Sta. Catalina
National High School in Division
Quiz Bee held at Pagbilao Central
Elementary School together with
Mrs. Mary Ann D. Espiritu who
ranked second in Cluster Super
Quiz Bee , Teachers Category in
Science with Quezon National High
School on the lead.
Ms. Maricel B. Maranan served
as Carmelas coach in the said
competition joined by 14 schools.
Walang
planong
sumali,
katuwaan lang. Biglaan kasi. After
nun nag-second pa rin. Adds
maam Me-ann. Accordingly, she
needed back-up team mates to
3FOR1 MEDAL: 2015 Division Super Science & Math Quiz Bee Champion
advance in the next level. Thus,
Coaches/Teachers Category: Mrs. Veronique M. Maranan(L), Mrs. Mary Ann D. Espiritu
choosing equally talented maam
(center) and Mrs. Cristina S. Magpantay(R), share a single gold medal for the Science
Nikki and maam Cristy. (T. Saguirer)
Department and school.

Two days ago, Carmela Mae

News parade
A tree a day sends a
typhoon away!
At least 50 fruit-bearing
young trees were planted along
Sta. Catalina Surs Pedi-road
during one of the community
service partnership programs
between the Boy Scouts of the
Philippines-Sta. Catalina Chapter
and the Special Education
students, Aug.2.
Mr. Paulo Martin Culajara,
scout master and Mrs. Anabella R.

Lao, SPED coordinator, led the

event through proper coordination
with the barangay chair, Ms.
Maila Escamillas.
The program is in support
of the Department of Educations
advocacy to service; thus being
maka-kalikasan.
The
Golden
Grains,
volunteer grade10 students and
teacher/advisers also joined the
program.
(L. Alcazar/J.De Chavez)

ALL IN LINE: Grade 10 students waited for their turn to be listed in the tracks they prefer this coming school year 2015-2016.

JENNY S. DE CHAVEZ
from the Grade10 Faith assumes
office as the new editor in chief of
The Golden Grains, the official
publication of Sta. Catalina National
High School in English.
Jenny
replaces Teresa Saguirer who moved
to the revived Filipino publication,
though she still stays with the English
as the associate editor.
------@@@-----

Exequiel B. Adarlo from the

G10-Faith is this school years newly
-appointed corps commander of the
Citizen Army Training (CAT-1) being undertaken by grade 10 students
under the supervision of Mrs.
Delverden Bandoy.
------@@@-----

At least 348 Grade10

students heed the Division Memo
No. 129 s. 2015 to register their
names in their preferred Senior
High School track,
Aug. 15.
Early registration at Sta.
Catalina National High School aims
to know the number of
students
who will avail be accommodated in
the school. Thus, giving the school
enough time to prepare in terms of
the teachers, laboratory, course
requirements among others.
It will also assist DepEd in
identifying amount of funds to be
allotted to those who will choose to
be in the private schools. These
students will be given assistance by
the government through its voucher
system amounting to P17,500 each
school year.
Though Im not yet sure of the
course to take in college, I need to
choose the track to take and register
early so that I would receive
financial assistance from the
government if ever I opt to continue
in college, says a registrant when
asked.
Students who will stay at
SCNHS for the last two years of
their senior high school, Grades 11
and 12, will enjoy schooling for free
and, take note, new
classrooms
and facilities comes school year
2015-2016.
Mrs. Sierra Maureen D.
Valencia, Senior High School
coordinator, led the event with the

As
part
of
SCNHS
community involvement, Mr. Jessie
V. Vasquez, Principal III, together
with the faculty members, joins the
Fun Run and Tree Planting programs
sponsored by the local government,
August 2-3 respectively.
------@@@----

SCNHS joins Candelaria

Day Celebrations Palarong Lahi
competition with JENNY S. DE
CHAVEZ, JERELYN SEBUC,
P.A. SALIVIA and others joining
and winning the Tayakad race, Aug.
4
----@@@----

supervision of Mr. Jessie V.

Vasquez, principal III, and assisted
by some volunteer teachers, most of
which are Grade10 advisers.
(N.L.Portos)

-ooOoo
Still confused about what to
take in the senior high school?
Cmon, read more
We cant get away from it;
Republic Act 1053 otherwise known as
the Enhanced Basic Education Program
will haunt us to become more
productive. The government made sure
that that the kind of
education we
get will usher us to a definite job we
wanted to be of help to our families--whether a high school or college
graduate
afterwards. What does
SCNHS offer?
T ake ABM (Ac coun tancy,
Business and Management) track if you
wish to take courses in college
leading you to become manager/owner

of businesses and other businessrelated entities.

Take HUMSS (Humanities and
Social Sciences) track if you want to
take courses in college that would lead
you into becoming a teacher, priest,
psychologist, social worker or any
related job which requires you to deal
with people as clients.
Eventually, SCNHS will not be
able to offer STEM for those who want
to become engineers, accountants,
doctors, nurses or scientists but they
can choose taking ABM.
Take the Tech-Voc (TechnicalVocational and Livelihood) track if you
wish to gain NCs (National
Competencies) in order to work right
after your senior high school or even
continue in college in the same track.
Some fields are Home Economics
such as Bread and Pastry Production
(NCII), Housekeeping (NCII),
Cookery(NCII), Food and Beverage
Services (NCII), Front Office Services

(NCII), Wellness Massage (NCII) and

Dressmaking (NCII); Information and
Communication Technology (ICT)
such as Computer Hardware Servicing
(NCII) and Computer
Programming (NCI); Industrial
Arts(IA)such as Shielded Metal Arc
Welding (NCII), Automotive(NCI)and
Electrical Installation and
Maintenance (NCII); and Agri-Fishery
Arts (AFA) including Agri-Crop (NCII)
Horticulture (NCI), Animal Production
(NCII), Artificial
Insemination
for swine (NCII) and Food Processing
(NCII). Most of these competencies are
those having TESDA qualifications and
skills needed abroad.
Now, choose wisely and be
registered.
Registration is still open every
Friday of each week. Just approach our
Senior High School Coordinator, Ms.
Sierra Maureen Valencia or Mr. Jessie
V. Vasquez, the principal.
(J. Sobrepea)

Free
WiFi is now
available at SCNHS but with a
scholastic condition: Recess &
Lunch break.
----@@@----

UHAY,
the
official
publication of SCNHS in
Filipino, comes alive and has
come out with its first issue, October 10.
Teresa N. Saguirer
serves as its punong patnugot
with Mrs. Shirley P. Javier as its
main adviser.

EDITORIAL

Aldub is A phenomenal love

team nowadays that
conquers
the twitter world at 25.6 record
breaking tweets of netizens for the
#AldubEBForLove within 24 hours.
Without any hesitation, Im part of
the Aldub Nation that supports
their love team.
Promoting OPM through Yaya
Dubs dub...everything that
smash
is
is
too much is bad
helpful
to
students like so dont spend
us to be too much time
watching it.
aware of our
own music.
Most youth of todays generation
K to 12: are we ready or not? Despite doubts, the school are unfamiliar of our own music.
administration would always say, yes we are! just like any other Hence, through
watching

military officer do. Who will not be ready if the program is already on its
implementation ahead of preparations? And so, Sta. Catalina
National
High School is ready!
With
the
persistence
of
our
present
EDITORIAL administration through President Benigno Aquino, the
program aims that young Filipinos of today
can compete with other countries graduates
in terms of applying for the job--- not only in our country but more specifically, abroad.
The Philippines is the only Asian country with ten years of basic
education (6 elementary years and 4 high school years). Thus, prompting
Filipinos to undergo additional years of studies abroad if they aim for higher posts.
Facilitywise, facultywise, curriculumwise if there are such terms--how are we?
Buildings and facilities are now being put up to the amazement of
many that grades 11 and 12 have already been started in our school.
Additional classrooms are already standing and more are being built.
Faculty members are already identified and still, many are
continuously gaining skills and knowledge in their specific fields to
capture the 2016 blast.
The tracks have been presented, explained and now being
discussed among possible junior high school finishers. These had
already been reviewed by experts in the field of education, made
available through the net, downloaded and now being implemented.
SCNHS is doing its best, as usual, to offer the different tracks
required by the program. Hopefully, funds from the government must
pour in. After all, we are a public school where a promised free education
is advertized.
Who will say then that we are not yet ready? Surprisingly, we
are left no choice but to be no matter what!
But the real score goes, are stakeholders ready to take whatever we
could offer to the best that we can?

Heard
of
the
quote,
No
teachers,
no Heard
of the quote No teachers, no
professionals?
Teachers are the ones who act as
our second parents in school. They
are the ones who serve as our
heroes-- the ones who help us learn
more knowledge; who
develop
our skills and bear the different
attitudes of the many students at
Sta. Catalina National High School.
They are the busiest people in
school. This reality makes me really say that teaching is not a joke for
it takes a lot of
preparations and
hundreds of
different
personalities to deal with. Despite
gigantic work, it is honorable to
enumerate teachers who got good
attitudes worthy of admiration
among his/
...teachers who
her
students.
care about
Possessing
students help
good attithem succeed in
tudes
life in the future. especially
in dealing
with students results into a more
active climate. Students become
at ease
learning and dealing

with the topics to be learned.

Once the teacher is present at
school, students are also present.
Being on time identifies authority
in them.
Meanwhile, having a sense of
humor in presenting lessons add
spice to the process. Effective
teachers have been shown to invite
students
participation
and
decision making, allow humor into
their classroom and demonstrate
willingness for play. This is why
many students say, If you love
the teacher, so you must love the
subject.
Next, students are likely to
build stronger relations with
teachers who are friendly and
supportive and will show more
interest in the subject taught.
Teachers who spend more time
interacting and working directly
with students are perceived as
supportive and effective teachers.
Then, a teacher must be
enjoying while teaching. If they
do not enjoy what they are doing,
the student will be able to tell.
They must also enjoy being
around the students, because a
teacher who cares about their
students can help students succeed
in their life in the future.
Hence, teachers are not only
having an intelligent mind. They

Tell me where you are from and

I will tell you who you are
The kind of environment where
we have spent years of studies will
eventually develop who we will be in
the future. So, our classrooms and
our
surroundings must be
a source of inspiration to learn.
A learning environment is a
surrounding by which students must
be comfortably stable at. This place
should be alleviated for it will be a
factor in a students progress in his/
her knowledge. It should be facilitated
effectively because it will soothe and
relax the students, as well as teachers. It will improve and increase the
good quality of education that a student can gain and it can provide and
supply the students need for such
activities, especially now that the K to
12 curriculum is implemented.

Early parenthood is a matter of choice in life. It is neither

a mistake but a reality that must
be prepared for.
According to the results of the
2013 National Demographic and
Health Survey (NDHS), one out of
ten young Filipino women aged 15
-19 has began child-bearing: eight
percent of which have already
their first child. For some, early
parenthood is a disease in our
society now.
Teenagers of today find
difficulties in decision making.
Thus, I would suggest that the
elder
parents role must be
heightened because youngsters
like us are having a lot of
unexpected
responsibilities
as they made wrong decisions
after being
carried away by
the moments of being in love at a
very young age. I object on the
idea Mothers at young age
might
experience post partum
depression and other sickness. It
must possess good attitude which
every student in SCNHS expect.
Happy
teachers
day,
mentors! The youngsters look up
to you

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

Kalyeserye, were able to

familiarize OPM.
Aldens way of courting Yaya
also shows the Philippine culture. It
influences the viewers on what are
the proper steps in courting a woman based on our traditions.
Another effect is happiness plus
the entertainment.
Undeniably,
watching this
segment of Eat
Bulaga is a good stress reliever in
categorizing it as comedic genre
that helps release our anxieties
especially among us after the
activities we do in school.
TAMANG PANAHON from Lola
Nidoras viral line also plays the
most important benefit of Aldub. It
provides lessons from Lolas hugot

Being relaxed in ones

surrounding helps a lot in
assembling a good foundation of
learning unlike having
uncomfortable, too hot, and
restricted environment for
learning. Having a functional
materials, assembled and erected
tables and chairs and widened space
will contribute a lot for having a salving and calming feeling while studying hard.
Another reason why
comfortable classrooms should be
kept is that it will increase the quality
of education because the more
facilities are provided, the more
students are benefited. Eventually,
more recognition for the school will be
received. It helps students gain
confidence and assume higher
academic posts. As a result, an
augmented quality of education will be
enhanced.
Considering the newly
implemented K-12 curriculum program, having comfortable rooms and
facilities is necessary because it can
provide and supply the needs of each

breaks the trust of parents and anyones impression within the society might ruin ones future.
Early parenthood is not in
my list because this will just
produce a weak community with a
generation of blue babies.
Based on research of the Disease
Control and Prevention, what an
adult mom experiences once she
has such depression is twice harder among teenage moms. This is
because young women who become pregnant tend to have poor
bonding with their parents, limited
knowledge on how to give birth
and develop fear of
responsibilities becoming a parent.
Many news flashed on television
show what a woman experiences
after giving birth and we usually
see how hard it would be as we
watch them.
The idea also breaks the trust
that has been built with the elder
parents. Once youngsters did a
wrong
decision,
early
pregnancy to be specific, the trust
is so hard to revive. The support
might be there but the trust is
diminished. Relationship might
be fixed but it will never be the

lines that we can

apply to our daily lives. But, let it
not
be
too
much our studies must not be
sacrificed over it.
Cutting classes
just to view the
kalyeserye at home might endanger
our class standing. Eventually,
were not
taking the show
positively
Remember that
everything that is too much is bad
so dont spend too much time
watching it (we can see the
episodes on the net later,
anyway). Just spend enough time
and dont forget to catch up with
our studies.
Let us value all the positive sides
but resist the negative ones to feel
the real benefits of this Aldub
phenomenon.

student for activities, discussions, and

researches. As instructed in every
Learners Module, every lesson
should have final tasks that are not
possible to be done without any
provision of materials needed and
implemented within the classroom
environment. But then, if its
comfortably stable, its easy to
achieve.
I guess it will not be so
demanding in our part as students to
ask, How will we be able to achieve
every final task required if we still
have to look for other facilities or
even
a
...the more facili- realistic place
ties are provided, to conduct or
the more quality push through
with
the
education
tasks?
is enhanced.
Hence,
it
gives us a
soothing and relaxing relief to learn
more as we are continuously provided
with a home, sweet home where
progress and development towards
excellence begins.

same as it was before.

Ones future is at risk. They
might stop going to school
because of shame and fear of
comments about their personal
lives. They might find job to
support their future children.
The 2013 Functional
Literary Education and mass
Media
Survey
(FLEMMS)
covered around 36M population
and 6 to 24 years. Accordingly,
one in
Once we did a wrong every
decision; trust is so ten or
about
hard to revive...
4M
Filipino Filipino children was
out of school youth in 2013.
Teenagers who made wrong
decisions
will
no
longer
experience the joy of being a
teenager being forced to enter the
most complicated yet rewarding, if
occurs at the right time, part of
being a woman--- being a mother.

EDITORIAL

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

To say
mention our Flag raising Ceremony
that we
--- these programs are affected
have fulbecause we have an uncovered
ly recovcourt. Rather than joining the
ered from
merriment,
happiness
and
typhoon
cooperate in those programs, they
Glenda is a joke. Theres a lot of
choose to stay elsewhere or worst,
times and instances before we can
waited patiently for the opening of
say that were back to normal.
the gates and go home. Why?
Its been a year when
Because of
the heat in the
typhoon
Glenda
devastated
uncovered court.
Candelaria -and Sta. Catalina
Were
lucky if
the
National High School was not
teachers/organizers of events will
spared from its wrath. As we came
have the funds or ask for assistance
back to school one day, the one and
to lend some canopy but the feeling
only venue of our festive activities
is still, different! The stage could
became the uncovered court I
not be seen anymore; how much
mean it, literally.
more the performers? And worse, if
Since then, our agony startit rainswe are still wet after the
ed yes, we love to show off our
scorching heat of the sun.
talents there but somehow, we are
We knew that there are
hampered by the feelingthat no
several attempts to repair or fix the
one dares to stay under the heat of
roofs There are also promises
the sun seeing us perform or even
But, still we need an action! Most
listen as we take a look at our
Catalinians want to know what
invited
guests
and
resource
solutions are visible.
speakers. We would raAccordingly, the Parentsther stay in our rooms or ...good surround- Teachers
Association
at the pathways and take a ing, good school presents
two
options:
peep from time to time (eventually) lead national government fund
and see whats
hapor municipal government
us to positive
pening onstage
fund. Both have been asked
learning.
Two months ago,
to for help in the recovery
our school joined the Palarong
of the gymnasium. But who will
Bayan. Of course, we have a lot of
take the lead in assisting us?
players who needed to practice for
For all we know, the first
their games. Surprising, our valiant
had focused on the classrooms in
players survived the heat! They
preparation to the K to12 program
continued practicing! Whats the
and still planning to provide a sound
consequence? Skin burn, fever,
system, which we undeniably need,
irritable mind and discomfort
too. So, who will be left to take
Moreso, Buwan ng Wika,
care of the project?
Science Fair, Teachers Day,
For us, students, a good
Wellness Presentations and not to
school with good surroundings

D SCNHS

Yes, because Yayadub and

Alden will surely be forever
- Gizell De Guzman
(G7 Mangrove)

I believe in forever because

God is forever. He is still here by
our side forever
- Margie M. Custodio
(G10 Purity)

Both! In love, yes. In life, no.

- Julia Serenilla
(G7 Kamagong)

Definitely. My parents will

love each other forever; I also
do
- Ladylee Dudas
(G7 Lanite)

No, there is no such we

will all die; we just dont know
when, where, how and why.
- Revelyn Frago
(G8 Sapphire)

Theres no forever but a

lifetime, maybe there is.
- Angelica May Ilao
(G8 Jade)

Why do most teenagers

give up overcoming challenges in
schools?
We usually hear a
common comment which goes:
Kahit
papaano,
basta
makapasa And most would stop
exerting
efforts
to
hurdle
mind-boggling
activities
or
questions given to them in the
classroom.
A challenge is a part of
ones life. It adds color to our daily
undertakingsknowing that we can
do something; thus, we have our
worth on earth. Well, I believe in
the common saying that says God
never gives us a challenge that we
cant
bear.
A challenge is a
Afterall, we
part
of ones life
have agreed
with
our it adds color to
our daily
parents that
we
shall
undertakings.
enroll
in
school. Therefore, we must be
ready to take the challenges of a
classroom situation.
In our English class, we
have watched a video of Nick
Vujicic, an Australian preacher who
has physical disabilities.
Since
make us relaxed and comfortable.
This would eventually lead us to
positively learn more.
If we could have our
covered court back, there will be a
place for memorable presentations
and talent show-offs that would
linger through our high school life
and even for the next batch of
learners to prove what kind of
education we got from Sta. Catalina
National High School.

Hello! Heres someone new boy on the block,

Axl Rose Azusada is the name What I have
for you today is a common expression along
SCNHS pathways
Dare to know? Thats it: Do you
believe in
Forever?
No, dear forever wont
exist but of course, we can stay with
each other
- Marivella Delas Alas
(G8 Pearl)

Absolutely YES! God is love

and His love endures forever
- Jan Hazel D. Aranas
(G8 Diamond)

Yes love is our inspiration

to forever. We just have to learn
how to wait and not to be so excited all things has its own time; so
everything would last
-Daniell Arellano
(G9 Lotus)

Jokingly, no! On a serious

note, I do believe that theres forever, I just dont know why.
-Jane Clarisse M. Medrano
(G9 Rose)

Theres forever once you

truly love a person and he/she loves
you, purely and truthfully, there will
be forever.
-Ericka Petrasanta

(G9 Carnation)

Yes, because everything may

happen at the right timeso things
may last forever.
- Patrick G. Punzalan
(G10 Love)

Yes, because my loveone

and I love each other forever
- Aila Altez
(G10 Honesty)

No, all things in the world

might get tired, fade, crumble and
eventually, end
- Judy Ann Esmillo
(G10 Humility)

Ha? Why is the word

forever included in our vocabulary if there is no such? Of course,
I do believe in it
- Edelyn Llantos
(G9 Daffodil)

-forever?... Ako po!!!!!

Gods love is forever.
-4somebuddies
(The G-force)

Passing the ball to me? Well, I believe in forever, of course. In the context of life, there
is Let me quote my favorite a verse from the Bible, every Christians holy book: For All men are
like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the fieldthe grass withers and the flowers fall but the
word of the Lord stands forever (1 Peter 1:24)

birth, he has no arms and no legs.

We all know how hard it is to miss
these partswe cant do things
which normal people can. But the
worst challenge is on emotional
part: the scrutinizing eyes, the fear
of not being accepted in the family,
in school, in the workplace,
wherever he might be. On the
contrary, she made use of his
disabilities to inspire a millions of
people. Through faith in God that
he can do even the most impossible,
he achieved his goals. Of course, he
faced the challenges ahead of him.
Its a lie to think that youre
not good enough! Its a lie to think
that youre not worth anything! Its
a lie to think that we cant have the
positive attitude
towards our
studies. These are the lines that
would best call our
attention
to accept the challenge of doing our
house chores.
Yes, its a lie to
think that only those students in the
higher section can do the tasks given by their teachers; its a lie that
you cannot express yourselves in
English; and its a lie to say that you

We all know that gadgets make

our life easier compared before. In
short we can do a lot of things we
desire to achieve through the use of
gadgets.
Although it is more
complicated compared with the past
gadgets, for
...manipulate
me, it is
gadget; never they more useful
manipulate us. in
our
everyday
school
activity
There are so many benefits in
using todays technology, like in
communications,
entertainment,
apps or games, and also browsing
the internet etc.
In communications, we use
cellphones to communicate with
others like in our family, friends and
peers. Imagine in just one click you
can send messages, photos, voice
mails and vice versa. By browsing
the net, it helps us in many ways/
reasons in terms of doing our
homework by using google,
watching movies through youtube,
having video call in skype, facebook
and many more.
In entertainment, we despise
stress and gain information about
everything in this world. We can
play games and maybe online

cannot perform in front of the class

and deliver a poem or act as a
group. All we need to do is try
once you do a task in your own simple way, isnt it rewarding?
Never mind what the elders say
about us; let us just be positive and
see the brighter side of life. Let us
just think that this is not only for
them, though they are parts of our
endeavors. It is for our own sake,
first and foremost
Of course, these school tasks
will help us become better, mature
and successful. It will be a solution
to overcome challenges in life. Its
our way towards understanding how
complicated life is.
Afterall, our teachers will never give us classroom challenges and
tasks that we cannot bear.

games when bored. Others even say

that it can help us improve our
mental skills while we enjoy.
But in some cases, many
students get addicted in gadgets.
They dont think about their
studies anymore. Instead, they just
play apps/games in their phones.
Thats why they forget the
significance of these gadgets in
studies. It is an addiction that we
need to stop right now; if not
properly managed.
Gadgets are useful in many
ways but when we use it in
nonsense activities, we will never
know where its influence will bring
us. Its complexities transcends that
we might be caught unaware of its
effects if struck unaware.
Let us learn to manipulate our
gadgets to learn more and not to let
them manipulate us, instead.

JENNY S. DE CHAVEZ: Editor in Chief I TERESA N. SAGUIRER: Associate

Editor I ADRIEL C. MACALALAD: Managing Editor I
MARY GRACE G.
VERGARA: News Editor I MARJORIE D. MORESCA: Feature Editor I
NIAMBI NNEKA L. PORTOS: Literary Editor I JEANETH ERICA SOBREPEA:
Circulation Managers I MARC JOSEPH D. SEMILLA: Editorial Manager
I ROVEL BANJO MARAGAAS , JOHN KENNEDY ALCANTARA & JOICE
ANN C. DE LUNA: Artists/Cartoonists I
LEMUEL ALCAZAR, APRIL
CECILLANO , JEIDELLE V. LAROZA, ZAMMER R. BONCODIN & AXL
ROSE AZUSADA: Junior Writers I JESSIE V. VASQUEZ: Principal III/
Consultant I
MARIA LOUELLA P. DISILIO: Head Teacher III/Consultant I
HAYDEE F. VEALEZ: Adviser I VERONIQUE M. MARANAN: Co-adviser/
Science Section
&
ROSHEL R. BONCODIN: Co-adviser/Development
Communication Section.

THE GOLDEN GRAINS, VOLUME XVIII, ISSUE NO.2; SY 2015-2016

Opinionated Buddies...Opinionated Buddies...Opinionated Buddies...Opinionated Buddies...Opinionated

FEATURES

bae and

countdown

by Teresa N. Saguier
Hey guys, excited to know if SCNHS will be the
home of Ms. Teen Candelaria soon. Of course, we want
our own representative, Krista, gain famenot only for
herself but for the name of our school!

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

But before her, did you know that some of

our supported budding baes and babe on local
and national televisions are fellow Catalinians?
You dont? let me share these information
with you.
Ready?
BAE #1
Remember RANTY PORTENTO? He is
one of the Pinoy Big Brother All-in
housemate- the eldest housemate in kuyas house.
Before he got in there, he had been a
candidate in Ginoong Candelaria 2006 and
eventually won Ginoong Candelaria-Turismo.
But have you ever known that he was
one of the ordinary boys playing around the
fields of Sta. Catalina National High School?
He graduated in our school in 2006 with Mrs.
Maria Fe Africas (who just retired teaching last
year) class where he became the class president,
huh! (a potential leader, too!) He was also a
constant representative of their year level in some
of the very few popularity contests that time.
Last time we heard, hes having cameo
roles in some GMA7 television shows a freelancer artist, actually.

Our Teachers, our kitchen heroes too!

What kind of heroes are you
looking for? Well here are a couple of
teachers who can be enumerated as heroes
through filling up our stomachs!
the motto: Kalusugan mo,
sagot ko!
Thus, goes the Technology and Livelihood
(TLE) agents of health
Whatever diet we take in, thats how
effective learning will come in This advocacy
pushed the TLE department in its desire to help
the students in their quest for learning with ease.
At least 50 grade 7 students are part of
the departments Feeding Program to assist and
serve those who are financially in need to
continue studying despite lack of nutritious foods
served at home.
Beneficiaries were identified through
body mass index from June to March that will
monitor the changes of physical development of

Adriel C. Macalalad
& Mary Grace G. Vergara
What makes Sta. Catalina
colorful in every event?
-dances? Nope.
-songs? neither.
A school like ours will never
be successful without these peoples
hands artistic strokes and ideas to
make the surroundings alive.
Catalinian artists Edmon
Lopez, Gerald Ken Frisco, Jesreel
Larosa, Rovel Banjo Maragaas and
John Kennedy Alcantara were named
third best artists as they painted the
towns walls at the rear of San Pedro
Bautista Church during Candelaria
Day celebration culminating activity
on August 5.
Previously, the all-boys trioartists: Lopez, Alcantara and
Maragaas were also awarded the
second spot in Tag-isips Mural Painting Contest with the theme, I am

the Future of Rotary, I am a Gift to

Mankindsponsored by Candelaria
Rotaractors,
held at
Manuel S.
Enverga University last July 31.
Frisco, a budding artist, may
be the next create colorful images
and designs as his senior buddies will
soon graduate in their junior high
school, unless of course, they opt to
continue their senior high school with
SCNHS.

by Jeidelle V. Laroza

the students.
Unknown to most, the program occurs every
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week
along the schools bench near the publication office.
The program is a continuous activity. It actually
started in 2008 and it has been in process for six
years now.
Mrs. Lydia C. Landicho leads the group
through their head, Ms. Evelyn J. Zoleta. Mrs. Esperanza P. Villega, Lechelle delos Reyes and other
TLE teachers and also the TLE officers namely Marga
Louisse Ferrer, Marc Rey Landicho, Hanna Endaya,
Stephanie France Ariento, Marvin Frago and Rhinia
Salada back them up.

BAE #2
Still, in the same school year, another
handsome chinito boy named XAVIER
ALVIN C. ANG who became one of the
candidates of GinoongCandelaria 2007 was
raised by SCNHS. He is a rather talented boy,
aside from being a charming lad No wonder,
he graduated valedictorian under the advisorhip
of Mrs. Olivia L. Portos.
Its good to know that this titlist was
once a part of our school publication, The Golden
Grains, as the managing editor. Thus, he was
awarded journalist of the year during his graduation. He was also a part of the schools academic team and the vice chair of Quezon Federation of Supreme Student Governments.
This guy is talented, a jack-of-all trade:
a dancer, academician, leader, writer, earth
keeper and more. Name it, youll have it! No
wonder, he was able to make his own name in
his college days and in our town, as well.
#1
And the most recent was the 2014
Binibining Candelaria-Turismo- where our
Continued on p.7

Senior High School Faculty Line-Up

by Niambi Nneka L. Portos
Yahoo! Senior High School is coming to SCNHS!
Have you ever chosen your track?
What?... youre asking me? Well, I have already decided but actually I have undergone a long time in making up my mind over the track
I really want!
But first, let me tell you how lucky we are to have teachers who will
be handling us in our senior years here at Sta. Catalina National High
School.
Of course Ive asked Mrs. Sierra Maureen Valencia, the Senior High
School coordinator about this information Though the list is not yet
definite, what is sure is that well have competent and highly commendable ones Take note, teachers here must be:
doctorate degree holders or at least have the units in it;
masters of Arts in their respective fields (learning areas) or at
least have the units in it; and

Continued on p.7

Where ALDUBegin?
by Jeanneth Erica Sobrepea

Are you familiar with this song? -maybe not! This

is an old song yet so awakening our emotions. Just
like our partners in focus today, we might ask when the tandem might have start.
According to my query, they have once or twice met
already but more or less hardly knew each otherjust like
the song, isnt it? Aldub you Thats what the famous
line today from the love team of Aldub on Kalyeserye of the
longest running noontime show.
Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, also known as
Yaya Dub (Divina Ursula Bokbokova Smash playful reverse
acronym of Dubsmash) are the two most popular and eyecatching pair on television. Where and how did they made it
on screen?
First is Maine Mendoza a.k.aYaya Dub or
Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza in real life. Born on the
third day of March, 1995 she used to upload her Dubsmash
videos which
suddenly became viral overnight (whew!).
Maine Mendoza was born and raised in the municipality of
Sta. Maria Bulacan, Philippines. Fourth of five siblings, she
finished her elementary education at St. Paul College of
Bocaue.
Culinary Arts at De La Salle College of St.
Benilde was her finished degree after spending her on-thejob training for specialization at the Sagamore in Bolton
Landing, New York.
Maines tele-career rocketed after she began posting
Dubsmashvideosof different personalities on Facebook like
impersonating Kris Aquino which went viral with one
million views overnight. Thus, she was called Queen of
Dubsmash in the Philippines.
For this reason, she was offered a candid role in Eat
BulagasJuan for All, All for Juan segment which gave her
an opportunity to be part of the show. From there on,
people started to notice her as she was given a screen
name,Yaya Dub.
Next is the Pambansang Bae- Alden Richard or
Richard Reyes Faulkerson Jr. in real life. Born on January
2, 1992 in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines, Alden is the
second child of Richard Faulkerson Sr. and Rosario Reyes,

who dreamt of
him pursuing an
acting
career
although he was
hesitant to do it
initially.
He is 23 years
of age and wanted to be a pilot,
at first, but after
his mother died, he tried his luck in Show business. He auditioned for Star Struck and Pinoy Big Brother (Teen Clash) of
2010
under his real name, but failed to be part of both
reality shows. After passing the auditions, he changed his
stage name to Alden Richards and signed a 5-year contract
in GMA Network.
Until 2015, Richards became a part of the
Philippines longest running noontime variety show, Eat
Bulaga. First, he became a co-host in the segment of Thats
My Bae. His popularity has further skyrocketed not only
because of the everyday TV exposure as a mainstay co-host,
but also because of the formation of an accidental co-host,
Yaya Dub.
The love team started on July 16, the Aldub couples
main communication is through dubbing audio samples of
popular songs, films, and TV series as well as handwritten
messages on screen. On September 5, the couple finally saw
each other for the first time after their respective
performances in Bulaga Pa More! Dabarkads Edition
Wildcard Round. Subsequent meetings for the pair happened
in the weeks that followed, advancing the story line of the
series.
On September 26, they have reached the highest
tweets in twitter for # ALDUBEBforLOVE with 25.6 million
tweets in just one day, braking their own record of 12.1
million
tweets
within
24
hours
for
#ALDUBMostAwaitedDate on September 19. Both episodes
of the Kalyeserye marked special milestones for the
relationship of the Aldubsupercouple.
Until today the Aldub love team of Eat Bulaga made
their fans enjoyed in every episodes of Kalyeseryse and each
episode is worth the wait.

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Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

bae and

countdown

Contradictory, this is not the case she is a

hundred
percent princess-very own Ms. SCNHS 2013, MISS MARINES
Long
hair wonderful smile unique
AMO who belong to Mr. Victor M. Disilios class, IVskin stands at 54 What else could a Salivia
Love, also shouted out what a Catalina can. She
prove?
also represented Candelaria in the search for
Youll never pay a second look on her at
Mutya ng Quezon in 2014.
school because shes just an ordinary girl I know.
During her high school years, she was a very
Shes not a show girl! We usually see her around
outspoken lady who would usually be a part of any
playing, joining some activities whenever
program- either the winning contender or becoming
possible
the master of ceremonies when not feeling to be in
But, guys youll agree with me saying,
the limelight. Whenever she joined a beauty tilt, she
Shes got that unique, exotic beauty within. Have
would ramp away with the special awards and the
you taken a closer look at her picture after the photo
title itself.
-off for Miss Teen Candelaria ? Ah
Eventually, she also got the title of
beautiful! Its full of elegance!
becoming the queen of the University where she is
Care to know where she got her
taking her college degree while still on her first
extraordinary beauty? Ask her mother- (peace!)
year.
Her eyes, most probably, resembled that of her
mother but the expression, from his father. Her
#2
appeal? Ms. Alma P. Salivia says Teta got it from
Today, an equally beautiful girl takes the
her. Who else? (hehehe)
spotlight who really is she? Sometimes, youll
The girl Im talking about is born on
never notice her as a feminine figure since she is a
August
1, 2000. Most of her classmates call her
sporty one sometimes we identify her to be one of
Teta. She is known to be friendly, kind ,
the boys!
intelligent and talented girl. This might be the reason why she is chosen to join some of the beauty pageants in our school.
Senior High School from p.6
Her favorite colors are pink and blue. Not being so choosy on the
earners of National Competencies (NCs).
kind of food she eats, she still manages to be physically fit despite
To give you an overview, here is the number of teachers with such qualifications and
ready to heed the call of mentoring the new breed of senior high school dudes:
hectic schedules of rehearsals.
While in grade7, she joined the search for Ms. Intramurals and
No. of
No. of
qualifications
qualifications
teachers
teachers
good to say, she ranked 2nd runner up. And everything started there
3
20
With doctoral units/graduate
Masters Degree graduate
Her exposure gave her the guts and confidence win or lose! It was a
good start!
30
Complete Academic Requirements
With units in Masters Degree
11
(CARMA) Masters Degree
Is there something common in her? And her classmates?
8
All of us are beautiful and unique in our own ways. Thats our
Bread & Pastry Production NCII
Electrical Installation NCII
3
similarity, she answers.
3
Bookkeeping NCII
Driving NC II
3
All of us have our own uniqueness. Just like her Aside from
Shielded Metal Arc and Maintenance
2
Household NCII
2
her
beautiful
color, she also has good dancing and singing skills; not
NCII
to mention her prowess in playing arnis...(e, di wow!).
Housekeeping NCII
3
Food and Beverages NCII
1
Wait this might be the most awaited information for all the
Cookery NCII
1
1
Food and Beverages NCII (On going)
guys out there: Who is the guy who might win her heart?
Well, he must be very kind, polite, trusted and will never hurt
Commercial Cooking NCII
1
Food Processing NCII (On going)
1
her feelings no matter what happens.(hugot!).
1
Wellness Massage NCII (On going)
1
Front Office NCII (On going)
YES! You heard it right. Arnis is her chosen sports. Just like
1
Computer Hardware Services NCII
any other beauty queen at SCNHS, this sports makes her even more fit
and confident.
Wow! Can you imagine that? --all of our future teachers are experts and excellent in the
Comes October 27, Catalinians lets support Teta on her quest on
tracks that we have chosen!
becoming our Miss Teen Candelaria!
Dont worry If you do not know yet who will be our teachers, were assured that they are
the best in their respective crafts and ready to give us the best quality of education.
After all, this beautiful 15-year old girl is named KRISTA DIBy the way, just wanna inform you that our school has actually started its senior high
ANE PRADO SALIVIA, daughter of Mr. Nichols and Mrs. Alma
school in TLE; that is, Bread and Pastry Production (NCII). Our first batch, now in Grade 12 has already gained that national competency and soon, theyll graduate this March. Grade 11 stuSalivia, our very own equally beautiful English faculty member
dents are now heading on to take the test.
(whoa!)
Therefore, we are not new in the field! Weve got a lot of evidences and reasons to prove
Good luck, bhebe Teta! Proud Golden Grainers here A million
this claim. Yes, SCNHS is ready, no doubt!
supporters along your way are coming!
from p.6

Compiled by Adriel C. Macalalad

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

Coastal Cleanup Day, the third Saturday of October

each year, is dedicated to the improvement of beaches,
coastal regions and surrounding areas throughout the
world. It purports to be the largest volunteer event in the
world, and has operated for 29 years now
Now, on its 30th year, Sta. Catalina opt to join the
Youth for Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) on
its advocacy to save our oceans as well as those which make it their
habitat, and save it from destruction.
Its good to know that, at least, weve been a part of this
simultaneous activity around the world; and good to know
this report from the Ocean Conservancy, the leading organizing
group in the world:
8M metric tons of plastic leak into the worlds ocean
every year. Without concerted global action, there could be one ton
of plastic for every three tons of fish by 2025, leading to massive
environmental, economic and health issues. Thus, heeding the call
worldwide shows a path forwards to eliminating ocean plastic.
As such, this report worldwide has been posted (hoping
that our waste
picks have been
reported and
included in the
count).

A PROMISE AFTER THE RAIN: Despite a little shower

of rain SCNHS Faculty members take part in the advocacy to
help save Sitio Kaingin coastline and those living in the
ocean and GOD sends a thank you message: a rainbow!

We salute the earth

keepers for this humble
act Of, course, SCNHS is
proud to be a part of it,
hooray!
The following dates of
this same event for the last
two years are noted: 20th
September last 2014, 19th
of September today and
next year will be on the
17th of the same month:
always the third Saturday
of September!
For this reason, more and more joint activities are planned out here
and abroad- to help ourselves from the wrath of queen mother earth.
If people around the globe rich or poor, famous or nobody,
students or professionals, young ones or once- how much more we cant?
Thus, SCNHS Supreme Student Government (SSG) is not an exemption to
this; moreso, with the YES-O. As such parallel projects within the school are
pressed down. These, at least, instilled the love for clean surroundings among

HEALTH ALERT#1

Catalinian and stakeholders via programs such as the

early Brigada Eskwela and the following:

War on waste: paper challenge

Youth for Environment in Schools-Organization
officers leads the environmental project dubbed as War
against Waste: paper challenge in Sta. Catalina National
High School under their adviser, Mrs. Nenita Braga and
co-adviser , Mrs. Veronique Maranan early July.
To decrease the waste in school, papers from
different classroom in each year level were collected for
disposal in the junk shops. The section which got the
highest rate of paper won and the prize they got was the
amount gained from the junkshops where such were sold.
Grade7 Molave ranks first with 14.3 kg. white
paper, followed by grade7 Mangrove with 10 kilos of
white paper and 2 kg. waste paper. Grade8 Diamond took
the third post with 9.8 kg. white paper and 4.4 kg. of
waste paper.
In August, grade 8 Garnet ruled at 6 kg. waste
paper, followed by G8 Ruby with 5.5 kg. white paper and
Grade 8 Diamond on the third with 2.8 kg. white paper
and 1.6 kg. waste paper.

THE BIG ONE: What is it?

Its so hot here in the Philippines!

Unfortunately, Sta. Catalina Sur
where our school is located is a part of the
Philippines (obviously). Thus, we cant deny
the fact that we are indeed affected We
could see it in the faces of our mentors, our
students and even our visitorswe are
sweating all over!
Alteration of weather patterns which
include temperature changes, precipitation
changes and storm track changes and
intensity are the primary effects of it. It is a
climate cycle in the Pacific Ocean with a global impact on weather patterns. The cycle begins when warm water in the western tropical Pacific Ocean shifts eastward along the
equator toward the coast of South
America, this warm water pools near
Indonesia and Philippines.
The secondary effects/consequences
of El Nio are fires, drought, flooding,
economic changes (price of heating, food,
etc.), political and social unrest, crash of
fisheries, famine, plagues (hanta virus),
insect population explosion leading to disease
and plagues and the crop failure.
If El Nio had so many negative
effects to us, it is a big turn to other places
like North Atlantic, Southern Canada,
Northern continental United States, South-

War-on-waste paper challenge is Yes-Os

monthly project to get rid of wastes while earning funds
for its programs and activities. Yes-O is lead by Limuel
Auie Abelido as its president. (R.B.Maragaas)

Bottle Showdown
Supreme Student Government
launched
environmental program against waste via plastic bottle
showdown to help lessen waste in school under Mr.
Norman Venerable, SSG adviser early July.
Plastic bottle showdown changed in Sta.
Catalina National High School. It lessen the waste in school.
It is a project of collecting plastic bottles every two weeks
and the sections who got highest number of bottles won
and the prize they got was the amount earned from the
junkshop where bottles were sold out.
Waste segregation was properly done through
the winning 16 sections which won.
Class presidents of each class, advisers, teachers,
Camille M. Fornel (G10 Faith) as the SSG president , and
James Limuel Holanda as the vice president backed up
the project for a cleaner, greener SCNHS.
(R.B. Maragaas)

HEALTH ALERT#2

by April Cecillano

by John Kennedy Alcantara

Heard of the phrase? The BIG one--- its really a BIG issue, a
BIG question that requires a BIG answer and a BIG preparation in our part.

Whats common today?... sore eyes!

Target: any one of us.
Aside from the feeling of being abandoned once the people
around us learn that we got red eyes, do you know that having sore eyes
gives an unpleasant sensation in or around one or both eyes?
With these our eyes may feel gritty, tender or tired. Sore eyes may
be caused by excessive rubbing of the eyes. Airborne irritants, including
smoke and smog, as well as other environment factors, such as exposure to
chemicals or even too much sun, can also be contributors. This might
bring us dry eyes which become very common cause of sore eyes.
We might get sore eyes from prolonged close work such as reading
or concentrating on a computer screen. An incorrect prescription for
eyewear contributes to eye fatigue leading to soreness. Prolonged contact
lens wear also causes sore eyes.
There may be several other symptoms along with sore eyes
including eye pain, redness, itchiness, swelling, tearing, or discharge from
the eyes. Sore eyes without eye pain are common complaint that usually
resolves on its own with rest.
Sore eyes accompanied by eye pain and other symptoms, including
fever, discharge, redness, sudden vision changes, or eyelids that are red and
swollen, should be evaluated by your health care provider. Depending on
the underlying cause, your health care provider may advice the use of
artificial tears, antihistamines, antibiotics or simply, rest . (source: google.com)

Well, dont tell me that it will only be in Metro Manila its possible to happen
right here, right at our school. Thats why a lot of quake drills are conducted in

by Mary Grace G. Vergara

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

every school. Sta. Catalina is not exempted in this drill.

Historical records tell us that earthquakes are impossible to predict.
Qouted from Kim Luces news feature at GMA7, he has the following to note:
Metro Manilas West Valley Fault is due for the next Big One within
our lifetimes. The West Valley Fault that runs from the heights of Sierra Madre
down to Laguna. It crosses the eastern side of Quezon City, western side of
Marikina, western part of Pasig, eastern part of Makati, parts of Taguig, and
Muntinlupa. The fault has moved four times in the past 1,400 years on average,
it moves 400 years. History says that the last time an earthquake occurred along
the West Valley Fault was in 1658, around 355 years ago.
The earthquake can occur anywhere along West Valley Fault, including
Metro Manila. But a 7.2 magnitude earthquake can shake the ground even a
hundred kilometers away, which means that it can shake the whole Metro Manila
and its surrounding provinces including Quezon Province.
The most important preparation measure is to make sure that buildings,
houses and infrastructuresare earthquake and fire resistant. Major lifelines like
water and power supply and communication means should be strengthened.
Another is to have an efficient relief and recovery system like
bayanihan where provinces unaffected by the earthquake could help those that
are affected. First aid and rescue should be available in each community in case
major assistance cannot immediately arrive in their area after an earthquake.
-TJD/OMG, GMA News/ (Kim Luces, GMA News)

Catalinians, we got to be ready! Lets take it seriously in mind No

one knows what will occur in the next few minutes (hey! While typing this
article, I overheard a news that a magnitude 5.4 quake has just occurred in Metro Manila- October 19) Its now happening, guys I hope you know what to do
just in case it occurs while were still in school Duck-Cover-Hold. We can also
do it anywhere. Lets get safe!
western U.S. and Southeast Africa? Surprisingly, it
brings benefits for them.
Fewer hurricanes and other tropical cyclones in
the North Atlantic, milder winters in Southern Canada
and the Northern continental United States,
replenishment of water supplies in the Southern U.S.
and less diseases in some areas due to drier weather
(like malaria in Southern Africa) are some of its benefits.
Before we go too far, lets come back to
SCNHS accordingly, the best help that we can do to
lessen the sufferings of our stakeholders brought by
this phenomenon, let us all stay fresh--- keep calm, quiet and observe proper usage of our ample source of
clean water (hahaha!)
(source:google,Wikipedia)

The BIG PREPARATION: G9 Sampaguita (above) and G10 Humility(below)

show readiness as they join the simultaneous shake drill nationwide, July 29.

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

by Jeidelle V. Larosa
Meteor shower. What is it?? There will be
one on the 21st of this month!
Have you been a part of SCNHS Stargazing experience two years ago? I was there and that was an
awesome experience.
This year, it will be an exhilarating experience if
we take note of this years METEOR SHOWER. We might
not know it but this happens while were asleep
Most meteor showers are spawned by comets.
As a comet orbits the Sun it sheds an icy, dusty debris
stream along its orbit. If earth travels through this
stream, we will see a meteor shower. Although the meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, if you trace their
paths, the meteors in each shower appear to "rain" into
the sky from the same region. Meteor showers are
named for the constellation that coincides with this region in the sky, a spot known as the radiant. For instance, the radiant for the Leonid meteor shower is in
the constellation Leo. The Perseid meteor shower is so
named because meteors appear to fall from a point in
the constellation Perseus.
Other information? Here it goes:
What is a meteor shower?
A meteor shower is a spike in the number of me-

by Adriel C. Macalalad

Encouraging conservation of the environment, Youth for

Environment in Schools Organization (YES-O) launched the
search for Most-Eco-Friendly Section of the Week on July 6.
At first the search has the following criteria:
Organization (Polished Floor, First Aid Kit, and Basic Wall
Post); Thrash Bins for paper, plastic bottles, biodegradable
wastes and plastic wrappers; Plants on Pots (ornamental,
medicinal and vegetable) and class discipline. At this period, the
stage was categorized as Level I.
---ooOoo--Four straight weeks of taking the championship title leads the
Grade 7 Mahogany to bag the Grand Slam title of being the most
eco-friendly section of the quarter with their adviser, Mrs. Melanie Sabili. They trashed the other grade/year levels as they
earned perfect scores for all the judges in every week. They
scored perfectly in all criteria for judging which goes:
-Has a clean and well-organized classroom.
(well-polished floor, first aid kit, complete basic posts--(3 points)
-Has four trash bins for waste segregation (paper
organizing box, bio-degradable wastes, plastic bottles, plastic
wrappers--- (4 points)

teors or shooting stars that streak through the night sky.

Most meteor showers are spawned by comets. As a comet orbits the Sun, it sheds an
icy, dusty debris stream along its orbit. If earth travels through this stream, we will see a meteor
shower. Although meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, if you trace their paths, the meteors
in each shower appear to rain into the sky from the same region.
Meteor showers are named for the constellation the coincides with the region in the sky,
a spot known as the radiant. For instance, the radiant for the Leonid meteor is the constellation
Leo. The Perseid meteor shower is so named because meteors appear to fall from a point in the
constellation Perseus.
Now waiting for the meteor show? Check these dates

Name

Date of Peak

Quadrantids

Night of January3

Lyrids

Night of April 21/22

In view
most of the night
Sets after midnight

Eta Aquarids

Night of May 5

Full Moon

Perseids

Night of August 12

Rises at dawn

Orionids

Night of October 21
Night of November
17
Night of December
13

Sets after midnight

Leonids
Geminids

Lets protect our endangered species. Stop playing

playing games that cause death among our animals spiders included. Remember Pamana
(heritage or legacy) who was freed on June 12,
2015 to symbolize our freedom. Observe Wildlife Act
2002.

Moon

Sets in late evening

Sets in early evening

-Maintains all of the three (1. Ornamental 2.

Medicinal 3. Vegetable plants) in posts inside or outside the
room--- (3 points)
-Has environmentally disciplined students (NO
students are caught by YES-O police scattering trash inside
the school campus or destroying any landscaped or protected
area)--- (5 points)
Maximum points must be 15.
With the full cooperation and disciplinary acts of every student, together with the supervision of their adviser, Mahogany successfully made it on top with the room
welldecorated, orderly fixed, well-organized, and cleaned smoothly. They have their First Aid Kit, complete set of trash bins,
inside and out plants, photos of the officials, pictures of their
mentors as well as the students picture, quotations
inside
and all decorative things. As a result, they were
declared
as the title holder of the quarter.

on pots, functional OL trap, first aid kit, well polished

floor, functional trash bins, student discipline, unique
feature of the room promoting environmental
awareness and documented environmental good deeds
for a total of 127 points.
Meanwhile, YES-O released the results below :

HEALTH ALERT#3

---ooOoo---

The first attempt had a positive result and encouraged

students and advisers participation. But due to increasing
ties in the result, the search leveled up on its Level II with its
new set of criteria as posts, functional BEIS, variety of plants

With junk food foils in

between recycled black garbage
bag made into tiny flowers around
and colorful little plastic bottles,
Realyn Joy Lucido, G10-Honesty,
stands
out
during
the
Sci- modeling event , Science Fair
at Sta. Catalina National High
School, Sept. 30.
Despite fears of facing other
contenders from the higher sections
which are known for rich ideas,
Realyn walked confidently with her
classmates who patiently finished her
gown with every detail they could
and never forgot to cheer her up as
she ramps the masterpiece.
Meanwhile, Francess Devine
st
Banog, G7 Talisay bagged 1
runner up with her multi-colored
plastic bags, Ma. Cecille B. Cuyo,
G10 Patience, was on the 2nd runner
up spot with C2 bottles for her gown
and hair-dress, and Erica Mae Perez,
G9 Sampaguita, who landed 3rd
runner up wearing gown made of foil
from junk foods and some bottles of
softdrinks.
Other contenders were Bea Santiago, G7 Narra; Romer Nicole Perez, G8-Diamond; Azel de Chavez,
G8 Garnet; Kim Antonette Concepcion, G8 Diamond; Seth Macatangay, G8 Ruby; Pamela Perez, G10
Faith; and Rachel
Diaz, G11Courage.
Science teachers of the winning
models of recycled gowns were Mr.
Nio Crisolo, Ms. Glaiza Caringal,

Tracking Period

First

Second

Third

Fourth

LEVEL I
July 6-10

Mahogany

Hope

Pearl

Sampaguita

July 13-17

Mahogany

Hope

Pearl

Sampaguita

July 20-24

Mahogany

Hope

Sampaguita

Diamond

July 27-31

Mahogany,
Faith
Hope
Humility

Cherry Blossom

Diamond

LEVEL II
August 17-21

Ruby

Mahogany

Cherry Blossom

Hope

August 24-38

Ruby

Mahogany

Hope

Cherry Blossom

Mrs. Nenita Braga and Ms. Lilia

Reyes respectively.
Other science teachers who made
support to the other contenders are
Mrs. Veronique Maranan, Mrs. Mary
Ann Espiritu, and Mr. Jesse Geron.
The search for the best gown
happens every year in celebration of
the Science Fair in cooperation with
the
Youth
for
Environment
Organization(YES-O).
Mr. Edgardo Benitez heads the
Science Department while Mrs. Nenita Braga advises the YES-O, backed
up by her co-adviser, Mrs. Veronique
Maranan.
(J.A. De Luna)

Eventually, G8- Ruby got the title in Level II

judging.
Level III will be launched on October 14
Hopefully, our class advisers will still cooperate,
announces Mrs. Veronique M. Maranan, YES-O acting adviser.
Requirements will be the most
numbered Eco-good deed per section documented by
Eco-good Deed Stubs.
Mrs. Neneth E. Braga, school-level adviser, is
also on the support together with Mr. Edgardo J. Benitez, Science Department Head Teacher III; and the
rest of the science teachers behind.
Most Eco-friendly classroom search is an ongoing project during the school year to ensure a clean
and orderly learning environment.

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FEATURES

Our Teacher,
our Most Valuable
Second Parents
compiled by Axl Rose Azusada

This proves to us that teachers are,

indeed, agents of change not for worse
but
for the better! They, can make us,
students, move and rally by
their side when needed.
Ms. Jolewyn M. Mindanao
is one of those highly nominated
to be the a valuable
second
parent during The Golden
Grains search project
that will identify
teachers who struck our hearts most.
Well she is the bubbly
woman behind our grade 9
memories. Shes the one who
defends and supports her class in
all undertakings in-between
responsibilities at home.
Ms. Haydee F. Vealez comes
next. Shes not handling any
class for advisorship but shes the woman
behind every news bit we take in our
publication. She fill up the pages of our newspaper when were running out of words; just
the way she fills up the missing parts of our
classroom memories.
Our next specimen is Ms.
Veronique M. Maranan, our everindustrious science teacher and,
take note the woman behind
every successful YES-O activity.
Its good to mention that a day
would not slip out of her hand without a valuable lesson in life learned.
Next is a rather weird, unpredictable
guy Why did I say so? Because this is the
first time we met him (were G7, hallerr!).
The first
time we hear him gave his music
lessons,
our jaws dropped! Man, hes
good! We hope to learn more
from him, though. Still new in
our school, but not in the field
of teaching which proves his
skills
and craft in handling classes.
Thus, taking our attention and vote for Mr.
John Loui O. Dizon.
Another figure that might be having a
great impact in our lives is a Bicolano mentor
Mr. Emmanuel M. Maderazo. Most of us
would see him around so seriously. He seldom
smiles but once you start crack a joke, the more
he
would hilariously butt in This
proves to us the saying that goes
silent waters run deep, (huh!)
Hes got of a lot of punching
lines which, of course, youll
never know who will catch
made or mend.
Wait! Whos coming next? We always
see this teacher with her shadows because
shes a part of triplets characters at SCNHS.
This time, Ms. Emily G. Dimaunahan will have
to be
mentioned without these two in
this
paper. Not bad Sometimes, its
good
to have ones own identity; just
like her being soft-spoken and
tact Another Grade9 jewel,
shes a teacher who
the
students describe as easy to get
along
with.
Lets give way to the best Supremem
student Government adviser all over Quezon
(clap, clap, clap!) Hes a unique individual
in his craft, skills and not to mention, his curly
hair
which adds color to his personality.
This guy is a jack-of-all-trade:
leader, academician, dancer,
speaker, role player, writer,
Choreographer - name it,
youll have it? Maybe, theres
only one thing we shall be
waiting about him a partner in life(Yo!)
As the expression goes: last but not
the least- is Ms. Malani A. Mendoza. She
might not be that so visible to most students for
she
is in-charge of some records in the
office with the other teachers
assigned in it but mind you, once
she comes out, s hell rock your
world! Being a teacher in
physical education and the other
components of MAPEH, expect that shes also a
multi-talented mentor
Duties done! These are the teachers who made it in the list of valuable second
parent-teachers. They got the students nodnot just once but more than anyone would imagine
Of course, we have the mythical5
voted and they are the next in focus but first,
lets have a trivia...
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THEM?

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most of all, lovable. Thats why she thanks God for giving her the kind of learners who she considers
to be globally competitive ones each school year.
So what if she happens to handle students from out-of-this worldthose coming from all
walks of life and culture? May I quote Aishwarya Rai Bachchans words to which I agree and believe
in, students can achieve great things so I have set high expectations for them... Eventually, they could!

How else does she manage her temper in dealing with different kinds of students?

When I cant contain my temper, I just turn my back, take a deep breath and bring back my
composure. Hmmm stress-reliever! But this teacher strongly believes that the teachers are the
by Banjo Maragaas
& Kennedy Alcantara

(Most Valuable Second Parents)

o teachers, no other professions. so the saying goes.

Just like the mythical5 players chosen in a basketball tournament, The
Golden Grains, the official publication of Sta. Catalina National High School
i n
English, asked the student body who among their teachers they think deserve to
be included. Theres only one criterion: a worthy second parent. Of course, this would root out
other reasons for the choice since becoming a parent means a lot of responsibilitiesthose done out
of love, not by force.
Commit to the Lord whatever you do and your plans will succeed.

This is our most valuable second parent-teachers motivational quote taken from the Holy
Book, Proverbs 16:3. Indeed, the line radiates in the life of our teacher. This consumes the personality of those whom she mingles with, from students to fellow teachers.
Teaching is really her first love. This has long been her dream since childhood days when
she used to teach her brother, sister and cousins with their assignments and other topics where they
find difficulty.
Aside from teaching, I do paper works and other assignments given, too. I also check on my
students to know how well they have performed and how their homeroom assignment is taken care of. I
hold remediations for beginning learners and reinforcement lessons for advanced learners during free
time. So, this completes her day.

MRS. ARSENIA P. JAVIER, has been teaching for 29 years now. Pretty tough,
huh! Time tested!
Maam Zeny is a high school graduated at Tayabas Western Academy in college taking
up Bachelor of Science in Education major in Mathematics and now a Master of Arts in
Teaching Mathematics.
After studies, she started teaching in her alma mater, TWA, for four months and
transferred at our school in October of 1986.
So, how is she as a teacher? simple but strict!, says one of her students. With this, we
might ask does a maam Zeny get angry too?

I do for some unavoidable reasons. But its in a way that I just want my class to learn what is
good for them and what they should do. I used to say, pasensya na kayo sa nanay ninyong maligalig,
hindi lang Math ang gusto kong matutunan ninyo kundi pati values na kailangan nyo sa pang-araw
-araw na buhay.

Isnt it hard to manage a class who had been so unruly for quite sometime, reprimanded
and yet you need to handle with utmost love while teaching afterwards? What do you do and
how?

By showing my love and concern to them. Sometimes by telling them motivational stories just
to transform their behavior and to catch their attention. I reiterate that they should learn something
before our class ends.

As always, what are the last words you always tell them?
Time is gold. (maam zeny and the interviewer recited at the same time and giggle!)
Indeed, this woman values what every learner must gain after four years of endeavor at
SCNHS as she ends the interview with her simple answer to the last question:
How does a maam Zeny know that she has given her best role as a
second parent to her students?
Being a blessing to others.
---ooOoo--The newest chief adviser of the Grade 10 is in! Once we see her roaming around, shes not
there to observe classes. Shes there to ensure that every reminder, requirement or information
must be disseminated to the G10 family.
Busy as a bee this is a fair description we could give to this lovely woman
who acts as the mother of all the junior high schoolers in their last year. But
did you know that what we have here is a certified Catalinian?
MS. ROSHEL R. BONCODIN is a graduate of our school in
1997 with Mrs. Melita Flestado as her adviser. Shes also a Citizen
Army Training (CAT) officer, Major S4-2nd Battalion to be specific
with our principal, Mr. Jessie V. Vasquez, as the then commanding officer.
Wow!a real treasure!
Southern Luzon Polytechnic College was her college home where she
graduated Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in Social Studies
in 2001. She also received her graduate diploma in Cultural Education in
Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
Was it really her dream to be a teacher? NO.
My friend and I took the entrance exam at the same time. She
took Education, and I planned to take Engineering or Accountancy.
After much deliberation, I took Education (hahaha!)

The realization came in clear when she started teaching at

Palakpak National High School, a remote area in Rosario,
Batangas. She was tested by time and pressure as she stood
by the students side in all endeavors as she did multi-tasks:
SSG adviser, librarian, chief adviser, faculty representative
for community projects and so on. The more she was challenged
and proved that she is indeed a teacher who, according to her,
must be an agent of change for the better.

I love challenges, anyway. I even enjoy teaching students

who are unruly though sometimes, I feel like giving up but I
refrain myself doing so. It should not happen. I cant. I know that
it will be a great achievement when I help hopeless children survive
and change for the better. I believe that they are good; lazy yes but with ample attention and encouragement, there might be a chance to help. What a positive outlook in life! Indeed, she is a jewel

thats worth-keeping; but not for so long. She needs to be taken out so her radiance be absorbed
and affect more and more teachers to do the same advocacy. But how do her students describe
her?

She is kind and humble, a good teacher. She does everything she could to share her knowledge.
She is that type of a mother who doesnt easily gets irritated though we are so unruly, quips Babylyn,

one of her students. This confirms what kind and who Ms. RRB is.
A heartwarming line that she gave us before ending the conversation struck our hearts:

strongest agents of positive change among our youth.

Now we ask what kind of a teacher she is. Shes not only a teacher or adviser figure for us. We

regard her as our second nanay. Though she would sometimes reprimand us with our wrongdoings, we
could feel the sincerity in her words and deeds; we could feel that everything she does is all for our own sake.
She is so supportive in all our endeavors. We could see her cheering us in almost all our fights in
academics, in extra curriculars or even in classroom tasks, says Glenda, one of her advisory students.

She does this because she believes that a teacher affects eternity; one never knows when his/her
influence stops. So, this passion (and not a profession) calls for so much dedication.
Asked of her inspiration in life, she smiles. Of course, it will always be heartwarming to inform
you that Ive got a very understanding husband and children. My husband is my strength; and he
likewise tells me about that. So, our bond is my inspiration

So we say, out of this family-oriented inspiration, we found a second parent in her!

---ooOoo---

Our next specimen is a La Sallista; graduated in 19811.

This valuable teacher has been teaching for 26 years. But did you know that teaching was
not her first choice then? According to her, she was just forced to be one
Of course, she learned to love the system when she started teaching at Sta. Catalina national
High School and met different kinds of students. She now says that teaching is a mission and at the
end of each teaching day, she sees to it that there must be something learned.
Funny, but MRS. LILIA Z. REYES is fondly called Liza. Is there any connection?
Well, people of Batangas where she finished her Masters Degree major in Administration, used to
call her; she never stopped them and so it went on that way. (ahmmm...tsk...tsk)
Anyway, maam Liza (so we start calling her this way, too) feels sad whenever she is in an
unpleasant working environment but feels happy and smiles with the true people her.
She believes that the essence of being a teacher is being a molder not only academically, but as a
whole person in all aspects of his/her personality, with the support of the parents, too.
Does a maam Liza get angry?
Yes. When I do, I usually keep silent; wait for how many minutes then remind my class
about my class rules. Afterwards, I continue teaching with concern.
Being the Master Teacher in the Science Department, she sees to it that students understand
the rudiments of Science and extend technical assistance to fellow teachers in the same field. Though
she is seldom seen in the limelight, she is best noted to bee very caring and supportive to her students.
So, what or who inspires her most to keep on nurturing children included in her science classes?
I pity those students who have no parents by their side to support and guide them in their
undertakings. I want them to remember that once there was a teacher who gave them utmost attention. At least this can help them not to be bitter individuals in the future.
What a touching mission to fulfill True to her words, her students proved to value every
word she gives them as she is remembered whenever an event or occasion gives opportunity to salute
teachers who have positively influenced them.
---ooOoo---

The lone male teacher in the list has come! In anon-the-spot question, students would
describe him the usual expression: tall, dark and handsome. No wonder, he got hooked on December
24, 2013 by an equally gorgeous Ms. Venus Pasno from Puting Kahoy Rosario, Batangas. (Hes
taken, guyz!) Comes October 30, his lucky charm- Derreck Thaniel- turns 1.
Now that he has a son to rear, the more he becomes more and more eager to teach, not only for
his own son but for his students who he first nurtured as his own. So hes in to teaching what about
it?
What you hope to be liked for tomorrow depends on the choices you make today!
This is his favorite quote which is made alive today hoping to be someone loved and liked by his
students because he chose to be simple, understanding and trusted by them. He seldom gets angry to
students for he practiced self-control.
MR. RODERICK H. BANOG is another product of SCNHS. He graduated in 1990
with Mrs. Nenita Indicio (now in US) as his adviser in 4 th year and Mrs. Zeny Javier in 3rd year.
Hmmm. Like second mother, like son--- both MVP2. According to him, he was just an
ordinary student then--- a silent, observant one. Teaching hasnt come to his mind that time.
Stepping to college, he chose Accountancy but he was a late-enrolee; so Education came in. He took
his Masters degree in Education major in Administration and Supervision at St. Francis of Assissi,
Las Pias.
It was his mom, Mrs. Levy Banog who was once SCNHS
faculty member, too, and now a retiree, who inspired him to
teach. True enough, he became more than what a teacher
could be. He inspires, advises, facilitates, motivates, instructs,
coaches,
etc. At his age, he has served asFaculty
Association officer, our schools
cooperative board member,
Juniors chief adviser, winning
coach in Super Quiz Bees and
trainer/playing-coach in
badminton tournaments.
He presently teaches
Technology and Livelihood
Education (TLE). So, does he
cook? Does the quote, the
closest way to a mans
heart is through his
stomach? Well, he is
not only a man he is
a teacher who
knows how to be
a real man. This
might be the
reason why his
partner in life
found him
responsible, kind
and loves to
cook his favorite

Hindi ako pumapayag na may maiwan ni isa man lang sa aking klase. Lahat gagawin ko para lang
silang lahat ay pumasa! (I wont allow anyone left behindI will do everything so that everyone

in my class passes.)

and this made our jaws drop (to the lowest level )
---ooOoo---

In 2007, SCNHS luckily absorbed a chinita, white-skinned mom who reveals the
following words when asked to describe herself as a teacher: I may not be a perfect teacher but at
least, my students has something learned after each day of class.

Born on the 22nd day of December, our second next motherly mentor started her
educational endeavor in the field of accountancy (huh!) at Tayabas Western Academy.
MRS. NENITA E. BRAGA is our Youth for Environment Organization (YES-O)
adviser, has been a science club adviser, a constant adviser of the graduating pilot section and holds
the title of being the seniors chief adviser for four years. This trust is reflected in a resembling trust
to her students as she comments about her students by describing her advisory class as a group of
students who are well-mannered, know how to accept mistakes, learn from doing, cooperative and

adobo! But its not this dish that will bring us closer to his heart but our promise to listen to his
lectures and pass the subject for our own sakean endeavor in which he will always be behind to
support us.
How is he as a teacher? Well, his students say that he simply does his tasks as assigned-- takes
time to have a one-on-one intimate talk to failing students, plans out possible solutions, talks to their
parents and does home visits.
What makes your lessons different from the usual routine?
Aside from the academics, I see to it that love, patience and values are integrated and imbibed
in my lessons, he positively points out. He states that coping with stress at work requires teachers to
leave problems at home but try to find solutions to it afterwards.
Thats it!

FEATURES

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

By Adriel C. Macalalad
and

Jenny S. De Chavez

e have met once

oth-

We have seen each

er the second time

We have had the chance to be together in her

service car the third time
But my partner and I had never had the chance to
talk to her in person.
We have heard much about this lady leader of
Quezon We have seen lots of pictures of hers; we have
istened much of her talks over the radio; and we have seen
her life story with her husband on television But meeting
her in person is totally different.
We have had several occasions when she became our
schools guest speaker, administering officer during the
officers oath, inauguration of some donated materials.
Whenever we are introduced, she would smile but we never
had time to ask questions about some important issues and
concerns regarding her leadership being one of our
Provincial Board Members.
This time, we decided to get the chance she will
come; she will walk and/or run with us for a cause in time
for Alay Lakad-Takbo para sa Kalikasan. We will have
plenty of time
Questions, ready!
Ballpens, check!
Cameras, charged!
Self-confidence, set!

Weaknesses must
be strengthened;
confidence must
be developed.

Smile, flashed!
Hindi ko pinangarap maging sikat. (I never dreamt
becoming popular). This line struck us first. She admitted
she has been an introvert person until now. But since the
time calls her to come out of her shell, who is she to defy this
responsibility? She needs to go on and serve. According to
her, politics is not her way of becoming a known person. Rather, it will be a way to introduce a Great God who has
blessed her so much. Dreaming to create a God-fearing
community, she believes that God is by her side, so who will
be against her?

Before, she focused on her family, their business

and the church. Today, she extended her worldthe
community and the second district of Quezon as a provincial board member. There is a need to share Gods blessing
to the people.
day?

So, how does a MRS. ELIZABETH SIO start her

Prayer, she smartly answered with a smile. We

must start blessed so the community could see through our
blessed radiance HIS greatness and be blessed as well.
And have we started yet the programs we planned
for the goals set? Of course. She made emphasis on the
educational programs for the youth like us by starting book
donations to help schools especially the public one with the
sources of information to those who cant afford to buy their
own. Scholarships are now being pressed down to ensure
that quality education should not be left behind especially
the public schools; they must be able to compete with
private schools, too.
I am dreaming that we could propose a public
college in Candelaria, she reveals.
Even before this plan materialize, Ms. Beth has
already started sponsoring the very first Youth Leadership
Summit where hundreds of youth leaders were trained for
two day. The event was facilitated by the 85th Infantry
(SANDIWA) Battalion based in Dolores, Quezon.
The event aimed to develop moral values and the
sense of responsibility among teenagers. In this way,
hundreds of youth had the chance to understand the
complexities of the cruel world around us; thus, saving
them from possible bad influences around.
There, Board member joined each activity never
leaving any delegate unaware of what is happening She
discussed with the youth leaders some issues of concern,
played with them, posed on pictorials, prayed with them,
had an open forum with them, danced with then during the
socialization, ate with them during the dining period
Much to our surprise, she even accompanied some students
to the best that she could home; since the event lasted till
night!
She seems not to get tired during the summit. Even
the soldiers were so amazed with her enthusiasm.
We always want to feel young wherein we feel
strong; we can do anything we can for the better, she
quips (with a smile, again). Weaknesses must not hinder
us. Your Kuya Carding is the best example of that. He
might have those physical weak points but he is supportive
enough to inspire others that it will not be the reason to
stop achieving tour goals, right?

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Hugot Lines
Staff -translated
compiled by Zammer R. Boncodin
"Ang hirap tumawa kung di ka naman talaga masaya,
Kahit ngumiti ka pa halata parin sa mga mata
ang lungkot na nadarama"

Its hard to laugh if youre not

really happy;
though smiling, your eyes betray
the sadness you have inside
ooOoo

Ang panloloko ay ginusto, at hindi pagkakamali.

Ang pagiging matapat ay hindi ginugusto;
Itoy karangalang gawin.

Cheating is a choice, not a mistake

loyalty is a responsibility, not a choice.
ooOoo

Kapag blooming,inlove agad?

Hindi ba pwedeng
inlove noon,umasa noon,nasaktan noon
at kaya blooming
dahil naka move on na ngayon?

When you bloom, in-love at once?

Cant it be-in-love before, hopeful before, hurt before;
and the reason for blooming
Is that you have moved on?
ooOoo

Ang tunay na kaibigan, hinahanap ka pag wala ka;

hindi yung pinag-uusapan ka pag hindi ka kasama.

A true friend llooks for youre not around;

And doesnt backfight in your absence.
ooOoo

Buti pa ang Probability may chance.

Tayo wala.

I envy Probability which has chances;

Compared with us who have no chance.
ooOoo

Ang pagmamahal ay hindi marunong

magsinungaling.
Pero minsan, may katangahan;
Alam na ang totoo,
patuloy pa ring nagbubulag-bulagan

Love is truthful, it doesnt lie.

But sometimes, insanity occursplaying blind though the truth is visible.
ooOoo

Tubig is water, ilog is river

Combine it together, still no forever.

Water is (still)water; river is (still)river (LOL!)

Combine altogether, still theres no forever. (better?)

We nodded. What else can we do? We both know

that what she is trying to implore us is the truth we have
seen our kuya join so many activities with us.

Minsan kailangan mong sumama sa masasamang tao

Para Makita kung alin ang tama.

Weaknesses must be strengthened; and

confidence must be developed, she added.

Sometimes you have to be with a few wrong people

To see what makes the right one.

On the lighter side, we asked her how she

manage to stay beautiful though she got a lot of
activities. At the end of each day she still stays
fresh and composed.
We saw the introvert shy smile in her as she
smiles and taps my partner, Jenny, on her
shoulders. No kidding, she looks like an actress.
On first glance, she looks like Rosanna Roces
during her younger days (forgive us for the
comparison; its only the face)
We need to smile most of the time. Its
the best anti-aging
medicine exercise and
proper diet. We must not
forget taking care of our
body, of course; especially
our health.
As a challenge, she
ended our interview as we
saw the winning athlete in
the run far ahead us all at
the finish line.
She
reiterated:
We cant all be
businessmen, we cant all
be managers, we cant all be
teachers or whatever. We
must find our own unique
contribution to our society we can do it, we just
need to believe in HIM.
Once we have done our
best; and once we have
done things with good intentions, I know that God
will again say his words when He created the very first man:
It is very good.

ooOoo

ooOoo

Lagi nilang sinasabi na ang oras

ay bumabago ng mga bagay;
Ngunit ang katotohanan, ikaw ang dapat magbago.

They always say time changes things

But what you actually have to change is yourself,
not things.
ooOoo
Si God kahit famous never nagging snob.

Though God is famous;

he has never been snob.
ooOoo

Tandaan mo, si God lang ang lalaking

Hinding hindi ka iiwan.

Remember: God is the only man

who will never leave you.
ooOoo
Ang mga tao ay nahuhulog sa pagmamahal
Ngunit hindi nakatakdang magkatuluyan

People are meant to fall in love;

but not to be together
ooOoo

Sa tuwing akoy tumitingin sa keyboard,

Napansin kong ang U at I ay laging magkasama.

Everytime I look at the keyboard,

U and I are always together.
ooOoo

Sikapin mong mahalin ang iyong sarili

Tulad ng gusto mong ang iba
ay magmahal din ng sarili.

Try to love yourself as much as

You want someone else to.
ooOoo

Tumingin ka sa kung saan ka Masaya;

wag sa kung saan ka magiging kilala.

Focus on what makes you happy;

Not on what makes you famous.

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LITERARY

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

Let Me Be the One

it is to be, it is up to
me. I believe this to be
the
ten
most
powerful
two-letter words in English
Language. Let me tell you a story
from the book When your Past is
Hurting your Present written by
Sue Augustine.
While walking on the way
home, Mary and Donna stopped
at a store to buy beverages. The
lady behind the counter seemed
grumpy* and after Mary paid for
what she bought, the lady
snarled** at her, throwing the
change
at
her
direction.
Gathering it up, Mary smiled and
warmly said, Thank you very
much maam.
Have a nice
evening.
Donna was so shocked as
they walked away and asked
Mary why she is so kind to the
lady despite her inconsiderate
manner. Mary admitted that she
was not that way before but she
added, a while ago, I made a
decision not to allow other people
to determine my attitude and
govern my actions.
Reclaiming your inner
power has nothing to do with
gaining power over someone but
it is a tool for building and
restoring our own self. It is
something we can do only
through Gods enablement and
our own will to surrender all
things to HIM. Through our
blaming
and
complaining
attitudes, we lose this kind of
power.
In Genesis 3:11-13, God said
to Adam, Have you eaten from
the tree that I commanded you not
to eat from?
Adam answered, Yes, but it
was the womans idea!
Then God said, What is this
you have done? to which she
replied.
It was really not my fault. It
was this scheming serpent who
misled me.
So, Adam blamed Eve, and
Eve blamed the serpent, and the
serpent didnt have a leg to stand
on!
People have been playing
this kind of game from then on up
to now. We tend to blame each
other because we are afraid to
take the responsibility for our
thoughts, feelings and actions.
They are always blaming
circumstances for what they are.
It is about time to be
matured enough. Let us not look
for others to blame. Let us take
the responsibility in everything
we do; in everything we feel; in
everything we say. Let us stop
blaming and stop complaining for
all the wrong things that were
already done. Let us be a solution
-minded
rather
than
problem-oriented.
Before I end my speech, I
want to share with you this
powerful three-letter word I read
from the Bible in the book of
Colossians: Never hold grudges.
()
___________________________
*irritable
**grumble, murmur, complain
Editors Note:

Through her mothers (Mrs. Ofelia R.

Felizco) we published this speech(found
after her death) done by the late Ms.
Danielle D. Felizco, former SCNHS
SSG President/ batch (2007) delivered
and submitted to her college professor
to remind our graduates of the mark
of a truly
CATALINIAN!

Virginia Mae A. Bagos

Now that I Have You

How can I say how much I loved you

If your heart is looking for someone new

Josh Lucanas

It is a special day
My happiness cannot be paid
Because of my dream coming true
Now I have a girl like you

How can I express this hidden feeling in my heart

If you always makes my heart fall apart
Shes pushing you away
But Im here for you to stay
How I wish Im her,
Well, maybe someday, somehow well be together

After a long while

My dream girl was finally mine
She becomes my inspiration
She removes all my desperation
It takes so long
But now Im feeling wrong
I think Im not ready
To be loved by a perfect lady

Tarikan (Dem)
One, two, three: a match box
four, five, six: here comes our lightseven, eight, nine: lets go along the bushes
and get fine tarikan
sure a BIG fight is coming

So miracle exist?
This pain in my heart I cant resist
Just to see you smiling without me,
My heart will be contented and willing to set you free.

Now Im feeling guilty

How can I make you happy
But I will do my best
I will try to do whatever you wish
Forgiving and Forgetting

People say friends

are shadow of our bad
and good deeds

ate Gara

Friends are the most influential people:

Friends are inspirations,
Friends are siblings,
Friends are advisers,
Friends are sources of happiness,
Friends are strings of guitar
Without them, were not complete.
Friends are our mirrors.

Why I am Writing This

Kurt Crisostomo Ibarra
I am writing this
because here I can express all my feelings for you
because I can express all my feelings for you
because I cant take this anymore
because this speaks the words I fail to say

But for now I want to say goodbye

I will just wait for the perfect time
Where you can be mine
And say to me I love You Too

Ros-Ann C. Lucindo

Mother,father,children
They compose a family
-a family that loves
each member;
prays and stays together.
I knew its true
coz its a truthful saying
Lucindo family: thats how
We help, love and care
Sometimes theres fighting
But done while loving.

Catalinians:
This is a resounding call,
The pitiful tarikan
Infested and devastated
Made to fight among each other.

Kimberly C.Tinga

Mirror of Me

Will you be my own,

Suzette Buenaventura?
To whom I always wipe our tears away
I want to be a part of your life
Maybe someday, yeah I will

Spide-X or the native one

No retreat; nor surrender
For us, children
Playing games is enjoyable
Though in our elders eyes
This isnt an honorable game
For experts, were disrespectful-

But one thing I promise

I will love you always.

People say, Its crazy

But yeah, Im crazy, crazy for you
Others say I just want a name
I want it, I want a name infinity with you

And ten lets play!

Tarikan is the game
The blackened, and the Polaris;

What if, youre the spider,

How does it feel being hunted to fight?

But when we have best memory

Days were come they will be our enemies
Happiness with them will be
Like a bubble
But in our heart we think that
They are always there
Still imagining
While remembering
Our sweet yesterday that passed

Lonely words are repeated and repeated

On my mind thats full
Of waiting
Please say to me
The true meaning of our friendship
It is forgiving or forgetting.

A Friend
Jeaneth Erica G. Sobrepena
Youre my friend

Until the end

Help me to solve
The Problems that I have
You gave me smile a day
To push bad things away
You make me inspired
To do something hard
Youre the only one that really understand me
Youre the only person that makes my day happy
You never leave me alone once that I need your
attention
Your always there for me and give me inspiration

A simple vice
Leads to bets leveled upAre you studying or betting?
You need to choose-The tarikan, bow!

Mother
Bibi Tin2

Theres someone in this world who I truly admire

And to live long with her is what I desire
For she would always make me feel fine
and try to give me a reason to smile.
Shes a picture of a perfect woman,
having assets of a queen-- brain and beauty.
But dont partially judge her ability
coz shes also strong and ready to defend her family.
Shes my mentor, friend and adviser,
guiding me to know whats bettershes there in times of needs,
however far we are from each other.
In times of burden,
shes there to give me a hug so tight
and just when Im about to cry
a simple whisper goes: Everything will be fine,
(indeed, later, Ill be fine)
Among the blessings that come my way,
I thank God for including herFor shes the one who cares and loves me.
For these:
I sincerely appreciate and respect
HER.
Thats why I want to say something
To the Best Mother that Im recognizing,
thank you po, Nay for being my Mother,
my love for you will last forever and ever!

Thanks to you
Because all that things that you do
Im thankful to God
Because he gave me a friend like you
Youre the only one that really understand me
Youre the only person that makes my day happy
You never leave me alone once that I need your
attention
Your always there for me and give me inspiration
Thanks to you
Because all that things that you do
Im thankful to God
Because He gave me a friend like you

Its You
CMF 008
Maybe you dont know,
Maybe you dont see,
But what Im doing
Is all for you
Maybe you dont feel,
What I have for you
Maybe you even dont care
But its you- who enlighten my world
Its you who complete my heart again.
Love me too or not
It will still be you
No one can replace you
Here in my heart
Cause youre my one and only
Whatever it takes, wherever I go
My heart will always say
Its you! Its You!

LITERARY

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

If I were She

SUCCESS

anonymous

First time we met,

Were just too young
rolling in the park
and gasping in the rain.

By BLACK LUSTER SOLDIER

But as time goes by

The way I treat you
is a friend no longer
a special feeling now I reserve-

One cold night I woke;

Crying coz my heart broke
My dream girl was gone,
Our relationship was done.
I still remember those days
My happiness no one pays,
Now you leave me alone;
How can I move on?

I cant tell you though

Coz Im afraid youll leave me
Afraid youll misunderstand,
Like what you dont understand,
When were that young

Well I guest love is a lie!

Can make your heart dietis why the toughest man criesdestiny is not true.

But what pains me most

Is to see your own special one
Now can I ask?
If I were she, will you love me?

love is just a temptation;

the greatest destruction
if I were you, my friendleave your girl another friend.

April Cecillano

Some people say Im a clown

Can take people away from drowning
And keep them laughing
Instead of crying
What if someday,
Im the one who needed a clown
Who will take me away from drowning?
Who will keep me laughing then?

Krizia Isabel Ortiz

First time,
I know the name of my love
I felt I will be crazy
I felt I will worry
But I choose to be happy
I have also a friend
whomI love more than him
She is very sweet and lovely
and I cared for her as my sis

In loving,
accepting atmosphere with love,
and caring familylearning and achieving come
and give much pleasure to anyone.
A positive attitude always wins;
Better study motivates;
Brings hope for you to rise
and succeed in life.
You can be a better person
and a better person
achieves SUCCESS.

Unexpected
Krizia Isabel Ortiz

Happy because Ill see him always;

Scared because he might ignore me
Once he knows the truth.
I choose to be happy
coz Im a strong-willed girl:
Never mind whats ahead
I want him to be my friend
Ill talk to him
Though I know hell say,
Lets just be friends!

Justine Mae Cabrera

Thank you for being there aways

Youre my warrior
Youre my angel
Youre always there to find
In my sorrow youre there to cry onThank you
for everything
My dear bestfriend

After four months waiting

Hoping, loving and sayings
For my dearest and sometimes
Im always following my friend in anything
As I look at what shes doing
But one day I m wondering
if she also has this feeling for my someone
I kept my true feelings away
Cause I am afraid that shell worry & runaway
I think its better to be quiet and
dont say something
Any word in a new day
I know I am the kindest friend
who can sacrifice my own happiness
Because when I do, my feelings
And friendship ends

Justine Mae R. Cabrera

In an unexpected moment,
I got a handsome classmate;
I dont know if Ill be happy or be
scaredBecause hes my seatmate.

MY CLOWN

My Friend Loves
the one I Love

13

TILL DEATH WERE ATHLETE

by Josh Lucanas

In field or court you see us,

to play our sports can give support
to get sweat is our decision,
for we want to be champion.
We are the strong athletes
We want to hit our limits
We believe that we can do it
We all have our strong faith
We forget our weaknesses and
fright
All we know till the end we will
fight
A trophy is all we want to get
Were athletes fighting till death

LOVE
Me again(?)

Love is a liar,
Love makes someone happy
Love makes people inspired
But sometimes, people cry because of LOVE.
Some people believe in their destiny,
They find and hope easilyThey dont know whats happening--But they are not wondering(?)
I remember the days
When my crush talked to me:
All I could do is to laugh and smile(!)
Am I that inspired?
Time passed by
I remembered all the bad memories;
I felt so alone
Little tears came rolling
That time I wish to dieBut life is importanttill now Im still hoping
But I learned
That LOVE at first sight is not so true!

14

OPINIONS

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

Safety First?... cleanliness next;

beauty soon! by Jeidelle V. Larosa
Cleanliness makes our
surrounding beautiful. But who
says beauty makes us the best
school? Some.
A beautiful surrounding should
be coupled with the sense of trust
that everyone within that clean
school is safe.
Which should come first, then?
None.
They should all come
together.
Beauty, cleanliness and safety
should always be everyones priority. Without these, bad things might
happen or worst, endanger lives.
Cleanliness and safety should
be considered in everyones place--at home, in school, or even in public
areas/places. A clean yet unsafe
surrounding doesnt make sense;
however, a safe yet dirty school will

Teachers,
who are they?
(by Zammer R. Boncodin)

...the sets of compass that

activate the magnets of
curiosity, knowledge and
wisdom in the students.
-Ever Garrison
...people who do any of
these:
plan for a year and sow
rice;
plan for a decade; and
plant trees;
plan for a lifetime; and
educate people.
-Chinese Proverb
...those who teach children
so they wont have the
difficulty
teaching the adult.
-Abraham Lincoln
...people who inspire;
more than
explain or tell.
--William A. Ward
...teach children
HOW to think;
Not WHAT to think.
-Margaret Mead
...those who believe that
teaching is more than
imparting knowledge it is
inspiring change; that
learning is more than
absorbing facts it is
acquiring understanding.
-William Arthur Ward
...those who believe that
the secret in education
lies in repecting the students
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
...those who believe on
what survive when what
has been learned has not
been forgotten.
-B.F. Skinner
-

also be incomplete. In doing human

activities, cleanliness and safety
should be prioritized.
As students, we need to know
the importance cleanliness and
safety during our stay in our school.
For example, proper disposal of
garbage results into clean and safe
place for everyone because this
garbage
can cause improper drainage, flooding during heavy rains, and pollution
that may affect the community.
This is one of the evidences a
strong partnership of safety and
cleanliness; and beauty to the latter.
To achieve cleanliness and
beauty within, safety should come
first. YES, school beautification is
nice; and cleanliness is good; but
safety is better Finally, putting

them all together is the BEST!

Safety is the administrators first
concern; cleanliness and beauty is
the students.

To KEEP RIGHT By April Cecillano

is our Right of way!
Keep Right: What is it?
To be at the right side is always
the right thing to do.
Even in the school pathways, still there are lots of problems
encountered. There are times that
many students and even teachers
cant reach their respective classrooms easily and peacefully. Why?
because of the traffic jam! There
are also times that students have
some trouble or arguments also
because the traffic exists. Why do
this kind of mess happen?... Its only
because students have their own
ways and whats the result? Misunderstanding!!! Its not nice to see
that even the little issues become
worse because of having this kind of
misunderstanding.

The KEEP RIGHT sign

boards could be a simple answer.
They are posted in the pathways, to
remind every Catalinian that we can
reach our assigned rooms with ease
even during rush hours if we stay at
the right side to avoid bumping over
those going the other way. Simple
rule but as a result, a hassle-free
and peaceful walking. No sharp
looks, no bad words, no physical
injuriesIn other words, we all
become responsible and worthy
Catalinians. It would not be difficult
to the students and also to the
teachers and even the school
personnel to reach their destinations.
A hand salute to the senior
students who had this project!

A bouncing TY by Joice Ann C. De Luna

to SPF supporters
Of course, it is a
heartwarming feeling to see
fellow students read, appreciate
and keep the newsletters where
The Golden Grains staffers deposited all the nerves to write
their articles.
After much
deliberations on what to write
about, submit the same to section
editors, receiving them back for
revision, correction or more
information; and finally, to the
adviser for approval who can
describe the feeling once the
article is seen printed in the
school paper with your name
ready for release and distribution
to the student body?
To create newspaper
entails a herculean task for us
student-writers who dwell in the
publication to work even during
wee hours in-between our class
schedules. What does it take to
come up with a single release?
It takes days (in our case, weeks
and even months) to complete an
article before the layouting
process.
Directly or indirectly,
we also help educate, interpret
issues and events in forming
public
opinion,
entertain,
safeguard the students rights by
being
the
watchdog
and
document significant school and
community activites. These are

the functions of a school

publication!
It is an understatement
to note that all schools produce
newspapers but R.A. 7079
(Campus Journalism Act) urges
Sta. Catalina National High
School, being a big autonomous
school, to do so. Thus, the staff
recognizes the support given by
responsible
students
who,
without being forced to pay their
Student Publication Fee (SPF),
willingly go to the Student
Publication Office (SPO) and
ask for a copy of the newspaper
in exchange for the payments
done.
Still, we pity those who,
despite several announcement
and issues of the newspaper 18
years in the making), still do not
know what is a publication fee.
How much more to those who
says, pabiling dyaryo! or
magbabayad ng SPO!
We hope to reiterate
what you are paying is a
publication fee mandated by a
republic act; youre not buying
anything. You are entitle to
have a copy of every issue of the
newspaper published once you
have paid the fee and you are not
required to buy anything.
Moreso, please do not
buy the school publication office

Who does the first move...?

by Lemuel Alcantara
Good deeds must be reciprocated
well. That is, to encourage good
deeds among the students
without being commanded to do
so.
Have you experience to greet
someone but he just ignored you?
Would you greet him/her again?
How shall we enjoy greeting our
mentors, if greeting them makes us
feel ignored?
Cheerfulness is one of the good
manners that we must have. Our
superiors push us to be so. Thus,
we are required to greet them, our
visitors, our teachers and anybody
else inside the premises of our
school.
Of course, not all of us do.
Different individuals have their own
reasons why. As for most, greeting
is intimidating since those whom we
greet do not greet us in return,
anyway. Others would even
comment: Ay, pahiya..! sipsip kasi.

Being a youth, there's a p

ossibility that we'll just stop doing
this good manner we become more
emotionally sensitive, we don't want
to feel rejected, we are so moody,
selfconscious. And because of
these, sometimes we misinterpret
others or they misinterpret us.
The Holy Scripture says, "...in
everything, do to others what you
would have them do to you, for this
sums up the Law and the
Prophets."(Matthew 7:12)
This
verse is similar to what Confucius
said "Don't do unto others what you
don't want others to do unto you.
Thus, if we want to be greeted by
our mentors, we must also greet
them. If you don't want to feel
ignored, don't ignore them.(Do to
others what you want others do to
you)
There must be a model. But
the question goes: good manners
must be seen from WHOM first?

Irresponsible Response
by John Kennedy Alcantara
They say that the
restrooms are mirrors of
personalities which use them.
Thus, if you want to see the true
personality of Catalinians, go
visit their restrooms in school.
Describe these comfort rooms
whether, thats what kind of
students we are.
I know that you know
what I mean. Why does this
happen especially in our school?
Who are responsible for the
cleanup? maybe the janitor/
janitress or my beloved fellow
students? It hurts but we became
irresponsible in cleaning these
areas. We dont remember to
give due respect to the next users
by simply throwing our tissues at
the right place and flush even a
pint of water into the bowl.
As students, it is our
responsibility to maintain the
cleanliness of our comfort rooms
and be responsible in using them
or SPO (where shall we stay?)
nor ask the adviser who happens
to be your teacher to sell you
with the paper during class
hours.
May I also take this
chance to inform the body that
the campus journalism act
provides that we pay the amount
of Php90 per school year in
exchange of all the issues that
will be published within the
school year.
This
school
year,

wisely. Dont wait for others to

do it for you. After all, we are in
a public school where everything
is offered by the government for
free so, lets maintain their
cleanliness.
We, students, are the
ones who should make the first
move of what we are going to do
to avoid disasters in our comfort
rooms right now. We can do it
together, if we have responsible
traits. Avoiding bad smell and
dirty places, making it beautiful
and good looking landmark will
be the first and foremost moves.
The true mark of an
SCNHS student who passed all
his/her subjects
is being
responsible person- inside or
even outside the classroom;
moreso, outside the campus.
With such remark, very
few will possibly pass this
school year.

however, we gave way to

another publication in Filipino,
Uhay. Therefore, the SPF will
be divided into two at Php45
each. Still, we both need to
provide you with copies of the
newspapers as you have paid
your dues.
And to those who
continuously do their duties and
responsibilities as students, a
bouncing thanks we salute
you!

SPORTS FEATURES

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

15

by Jenny S. De Chavez

Blessed
are the children
who NEVER
forget the roots of
their race
even through their
games!

by Niambi Nneka L. Portos

Taya! . . . .This was the

expression we used to
shout out loud when we
were young
But who can resist the
games and apps in our
present technologies right
now. I know that some
Catalinians still missed the
traditional games even we
have now technologies in our lives.
To update, let me give you two games now and before.
Who can remember the term bang and sak and the term maiba
taya. Bangsak is one of the traditional games of our Filipinos children before. It is usually played in some provinces in our country before. I remember
when I first played it-- It was an unforgettable experience!. Bangsak is
composed of two or more players. (But the more, the merrier!). It will require
you, called it, to find the others (considered opponents) who are hiding. If
you find them, you will say bang! like you have a gun to eliminate them
(exciting, isnt it?) And if your chance comes for you to hide, you better do it
good because in order to win in the game, youll have to attack the person
who will find you like you have a knife without seeing you and say the word
sak! (my own explanation)
Maybe, this game that is famous today, is its equivalent. It is a first
person shooter game in which players join either the terrorist team, or
become spectators. (I know youre already guessing what it is!) You got it!
(youre a certified 21st century striker!)
Counter-strike is the first shooter video game developed by Valve

by Jeidelle V. Larosa
EICs NOTE: Here is an inspirational story about a lad
who once dreamt

Our youths of today enjoy playing with their

gadgets. They spend more time sitting at the corner
and entertaining themselves by playing a lot of
games found in their tablets, cellphones, laptops,
PSP, etc.
We can't deny the fact that most of the
children today including some of us find it hard to
socialize with others since we always spend our
play time alone with our gadgets. Most of our young
Filipinos don't even know how to play the games
adults used to play during their childhood days.
Just recently, our local government officials
has made a program to give way to the rebirth of
our traditional games and show what joy it gives
when played with the interaction that occurs among
players and even spectators. They called it
Palarong Lahi where they invited different schools
in town, elementary and high school, to participate
in the said program.
I'm very happy because I was chosen to be
one of the participants coming from our school. I
considered myself lucky because I got the chance to
experience how fun it is to play traditional games
like the TAYAKAD, a game where one needs to
balance and walk in bamboo posts.
At first, its hard but as the time passed by
and when I start learning how to walk through it, I
must say its a fun game indeed though I suffered
wounds in-between the fingers of my feet since Im
not used to play it.
Playing under a very hot sun was not a
hindrance for me and my teammates to enjoy and
win the game. I must say that playing outside is
more
enjoyable than playing inside a room
with your gadgets.
Filipino games must be played by the youth
of today so that it will not fade and everyone gets
the chance of experiencing how fun it is!
Its glad to know that even if our culture is
changing because of the rapid growth in the world
of technologies, our elders still care and wanted to
preserve the games that they used to play.
A salute to our municipal administrators!
Corporation. It was initially developed and released as a Half modification by Minh
Gooseman Le and Jess Cliffe Cliffe in 1999,
before Le and Cliffe were hired and the games
intellectual property acquired. It was first
released by Valve on the Microsoft Windows
platform in 2000. It is usually played by boys. The
varied objectives depend on the type of map youll
choose and these are the most usual ones: bomb
defuse, hostage rescue, VIP rescue. (not my own

explanation, taken from the net)

Counter Strike is a game today and

Bangsak is game before. Since I was able to
explain the first in my own, does that mean I enjoy
playing games before? Actually, they have
similarities to each other and they are both
enjoyable to play. (and I havent experienced
playing counter-strike!). Both of them are played
like you are in an army and both of them need
speed and focus.
Can you imagine that?! Even games before
are still alive today but in other form with the
use of our technology!
Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

All
about
Basketball
(compiled by
Marc Joseph D.
Semilla)

Did you know

that
basketball
started
with
peach baskets and a soccer
style ball?
the
objective
of
the
basketball game before was
to throw the basketball into
the fruit baskets nailed to the
lower railing of the gym
balcony?
.every time a point was
scored in ancient basketball,
the game was halted so the
janitor could bring out a ladder and retrieve the ball.
After a while, the bottoms of
the fruit baskets were
removed?
...the first public basketball
game
was
played
in
Springfield, Massachusetts,
on March 11, 1892?
...the first official basketball
game
was
played
in
theYMCA gymnasium in Albany, New York, on January
20, 1892, with nine players?
...he first women's basketball
team began at Smith College
in 1892? The team was led
by Senda Berenson who was
an instructor at the college.
...Basketball's first appearance
at the Olympics was the
1936 Games in Berlin,
Germany?
...the first Philippine basketball team that competed in
the 1936 Olympic Games
were known as "the Islanders"?
...after the Philippines became
a republic in 1946, the
national basketball team was
simply referred to by the
press as the "RP 5" or "RP
team" ("RP" standing for
"Republic of the
Philippines")?

Volume XVIII, Issue No.2

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

by Jenny S.
De Chavez

The Official Publication of

Sta.Catalina NationalHigh School

I havent had the

chance to have my own
black shoes since I
stepped to school . I
thought, this would be a
great opportunity for
me,
Despite a wrecked
borrowed pair of rubber shoes, Ren Perez
(G10-Honesty) wins the
6-km run for the promised cash prize from the
Fun Run organizers,
the
Filipino
Department, during the
Linggo
ng
Wika
Celebration, Aug. 28.
Winning PhP500 as
the
champion,
Ren
bought himself the most
wanted new black shoes
BY HOOK OR BY CROOK: Not minding the
for school.
Perez is Sta. Catalina heat of the cemented road, Ren carries with him
National High Schools his wrecked rubber shoes, feeding other runners
long-time track-and-field ashes on their way; (inset) Ren shows off his
contender but since his newly bought school black shoes from his reward
age wouldnt give him a hours after the awarding ceremony.
chance joining the games
again, he found such
para sa Kalikasan sponsored by
events as an opportunity to prove
the Science
Department,
that he could still be the SCNHS
Sept.
30.
best tracker.
He left his competitors a huge
Meanwhile, Ren also joined
gap,
giving
the by-standers a puzzle
and won the 3-km run for environwhether
that
was indeed a race or
ment dubbed as Alay Lakad-Takbo

not; since he was already running

alone to the finish line.
From his reward, he treated
his classmates and peers for snacks
to ensure that he will not run out of
friends. (A.R. Azusada)
from page 15

At least 22 golds medals are

added in Candelarias treasury
box through the efforts of the
athtletes in different sports events
held at San Antonio Quezon, Sept.
8-11.
Part of the team are Sta. Catalina National High Schools Arnis
team which won honor and prestige
after being named
the towns
representatives to the upcoming
Provincial Meet this coming
TAKE A WALK: Jenny waits
for her turn as P.A. does his
quick steps using the
bamboo poles for the win,
Aug.5.

November 26 at Infanta, Quezon.

At least 37 players from
SCNHS proved their worth being
the towns pick after winning in the
following events:
Arnis (Boys): Category 1
Deter Hernandez (2 golds, 1
bronze); Category 2 John Carlo
Luistro (1 gold, I silver); Category 3
Dan Philip Sanggalang (3 golds);
and Category 4 Lester Vilano (4
golds). Arnis (Girls): Category 1
Khristine Custodio (1 gold, I
bronze); Category 2 Pamela Perez
(2 golds); Category 3
Toni Jessica Javier (2
golds); Category 4
Trisha Alburo (2
golds); and
Category 5- Mhay
Salapang ( 2
golds).
Volleyball
Team:
Philip Andrew
Salivia, Arjay
Villanueva and
Christian Kaya.
Taekwondo:
Jake A l d r e n
Ramos
Badminton:
Renato Javier Jr.

Catalinians emerge winners

in the recently held Palarong Lahi
sponsored by the local government during Candelaria Day,
Aug.5.
Philip Andrew Salivia, together with Jenny De Chavez, led
the group in the Tayakad which
aims to revive the love for Filipino
games which call for constant communication and fellowship among
the children despite the presence of
todays highly technological society. (A. Cecillano)

Team Futsal:
Mildred Manalo,
(Captain Ball); Dianne
Kris Ann Largado (Goal
Keeper); Hazel Ann
Dudas; Anabelle Joana
Macasaet; Phoebe Joana
M a c a s a e t, R a c h e l
Macatangay, K r i s t e l
Magadia,
Jhondel
Evangelista, Princess Joy Gonzaga,
Christine Grita; and Jane Erica
Sumadsad.
Chess: James Limuel Holanda.
Unit Meet is an annual
search for Team Unit II players as
representatives to the Palarong
Quezon or the Provincial Meet.
(J.A.De Luna)

She may be the face I wont forget

So a song goes; but why?
Because her face is always seen in
almost every event the school holds.
Would it also be rightful to say that
she is a gold digger? because she
has contributed a lot of gold medals
to our schools treasury box in
different events inside and outside the
school.
Dancing, class quiz bees, public
speaking, beauty contest, story-teller and just
recently arnis! (soon goes Provincial Meet)
Who wouldnt admire this girl
who accepts any role mentors would give. And yet,
her academics is not set aside being a member of the pilot
section. Imagine a graceful woman who can transform into
a fierce arnis fighter! Whew!
And so I asked her where she gets the image of
being beautiful inside-out. She giggles and bursts into laughter,

I dont know. I guess its natural (hahaha!)

Well, guys out there, let me give you a clue: in order

to win her heart, you must look like Alden Richards (huh!)
who can make her shut up when shes noisy and most of all, win
her heart in a duel like Arnis ( as sporty character, indeed.)
This girl, MS. PAMELA A. PEREZ who aims to take
BS Tourism; thus deciding to treak down the ABM track in
Senior high, is born on July 7, 1999 from Mr. Marlon and
Virginia Perez and believes in the saying, Its better to be hat-

ed for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.

To end, she gives us her undying secret behind every

success: Whatever happens, always smile. ( and she does as I
left her bursting into laughter when I asked for a sample)
Pretty cool dude!

Gilbert Lavaquez, Jaclyn

Aquino, both from G10 Humility, and
Rosedel
Sarmiento,
Grade8Rosequartz, represent Candelaria
athletic events in the Congressional
Meet held in San Antonio Quezon, Sept. 9.

Lavaguez and Sarmiento joined Tiaong

team in the long, high,
and triple jumps while
Aquino joined Quezon
National High School
team
in
shot-put
throwing.
That was an awesome
finish
we
thought well never be
a part of the next level.
Thank God we were
picked by the other
schools to join their
team, sighs Gilbert
with relief.
Candelaria
ranked second place in the overall
standing while Tiaong, Dolores,
Sariaya and San Antonio Quezon
came in different positions in
different games.
Tayabas Western Academy
picked these players up and served
as the coaching school in the said
events.

Meanwhile, SCNHS Arnis

stunt players, Palarong Bayan
winners Pamela Perez, May
Salapang, Trisha Alburo, Kristine

Custudio, Tonie Javier, Lester Vilano, Mark Deter Hernandez, Dan

Philip Sanggalang and Jhon Carlo
Luistro will compete in their next
destination in Infanta
Quezon comes Nov.
26.
Ms. Myra Barcellano
from TWA and Mr.
Jeffrey
Juan
from
SCNHS will serve as
their trainers/coaches.
(MJ D. Semilla)

BEST JUMPS: Mendoza(upper pic)

and Lavaguez (lower pic) do their
high jump stint to the finals, during the
Palarong
Bayan, Aug.6