BTTHS THE CLARION, VOL. XLIV ISSUE NO.3

XLIV ISSUE NO.3

JAN - APRIL

2022 THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF BACOLOD TAY TUNG HIGH SCHOOL, INC

P. HERNAEZ STREET, BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, PHILIPPINES 6100

TAYTUNGIAN ELECTS NEW SET OF STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS

By: Trisha Ordas

Bacolod Tay Tung High School student council organization formally formed its new set of officers for the school year 2022-2023 through an online election on March 25.

Here is the list of the Newly Elected Student Council Officers:

Executive President

Jianna Francine Pillado

Executive Vice Presidents

The submission of candidacy for Bacolod Tay Tung High School’s SCO General

External Affairs Internal Affairs

Eurice Coyoca Jeremiah Barredo

Election started last March 06, 2022, and several aspiring student leaders

Executive Secretary

Terence Adrian Par

from different levels had submitted their Certificate of Candidacy (COC).

Executive Treasurer

Hailey Rianne Tan

Auditor

Anton Rafael Tan

Just like in every election, the aspiring student leaders were given a chance to campaign for themselves. The Virtual Campaign period started on March 10

Grade 12 Cabinet Secretaries Mael Dawn Roshan Detablan

and officially ended on March 24. In 14 days, they were able to explain their

Paul Bryan Alexis Chua Andrea Nicole Malate

platforms and plans for the next academic year.

Grade 11 Cabinet Secretary Kamille Mariz Catalogo

Student Organization adviser Mr. Angelo Cachero hoped that the elected officers would understand the responsibility of their position as the voice of

Grade 10 Cabinet Secretaries Julianna Kim Jacildo

the Taytungians

Bryanna Mairie Lao

Grade 9 Cabinet Secretary "I am looking forward to a great year with the student council officers

as

they

transition

and

redefine

a

new

meaning

to

the

Student Council. We look forward to producing activities, programs, and projects that are made by the students, of the students, and for the students. We just hope the Taytungian community would do support us also this coming school year", sir Angelo said.

Noelle Cassandra Apuhin

Grade 8 Cabinet Secretary Erich Kirsten Coyoca

Grade 12 Batch Representative Maria Kassandra Belle Demisana

Grade 11 Batch Representative Leanna Mishka Cuansing

Grade 10 Batch Representative

SCAN NOW!

Adrienne Jessica Tan

NEWS

EDITORIAL

Grade 9 Batch Representative Beatrice Neriel Garinganao

TAYTUNGIANS BAG BIG TIME IN NOPSSCEA SEASON 41

F2F Graduation and classes are yet again welcomed by schools and universities

Grade 8 Batch Representative Franchesca Jordan Dayon

Grade 7 Batch Representative Beatrice Neriel Garinganao

Elementary Governor

Chanel Isabelle Chu

Elementary Vice Governor Renz Renan Sevilleno

NEWS

02

CLICK: A TAP INTO THE MODERN ERA By: Jeremiah U. Barredo

In January 2022, the TLE/ICT department of

The former students who were invited were

Bacolod Tay Tung High School, in collaboration

Jan Francis Palacios, Mikey Vincent Vicente,

with the school’s Student Council Organization

John

and

During

Student

Development

office,

hosted

a

Lester the

Cartel, forum,

and

the

Von

five

Gedalanga.

passed

on

their

series of webinars titled “CLICK: Optimizing ICT

advice to the younger generation who may

Literacy

aspire

and

Skills”

in

celebration

of

the

ICT

Month 2022.

to

The first webinar in the series was conducted on

After

January

presented

21,

become

professionals

and

skilled

within the industry.

2022,

moderated

by

Ms.

Mina

the

ICT

career

themselves

They

to

the

the

Marifel

influencers

students

staff.

online webinar were Mr. Nikolai Ramos and Mr.

Tafalla, and Abby Pabular. In their segment,

Mark Raymond Garcia, both are professionals in

they answered questions given by the students

their respective fields.

and

about

Chaves,

and

Retita. The guest speakers present at the first

staff

were

forum,

becoming

an

Keenu

internet

online

webinar

was

done

in

hopes

of

improving the online readiness, potential, and

In

skills of the campus’ students and staff for the

second

half

of

the

event,

Mr.

Mark

Raymond Garcia shared with the students his

During the month of January and the recently

the ICT/TLE Department of Bacolod Tay Tung The

apply in promoting their social media platforms. the

By: Joachim Chuatico

celebrated ICT Month of 2022 organized by

influencer.

Mr. Nikolai Ramos introduced the students all various tactics and strategies that they could

CLICK: DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL POSTER MAKING CONTEST

High School, aside from the series of webinars the school had also prepared a Digital and Traditional

Making

Contest

wherein

Taytungians from the Elementary Department

modern internet era.

participated.

experiences in the film directing industry and the lessons he had learned from it.

Among the 22 entries overall in the Digital and Traditional categories, only three students

The second webinar in the series was conducted

would

a week later, on January 28, 2022, moderated

be

anointed

winners

and

would

be

rewarded with virtual certificates and a cash

by Sir Jeffran Jake Aragon. The school invited a

prize of 300 pesos.

group of former students and three influencers for the second webinar to answer the questions given

by

regarding

the

students

being

an

and

online

campus personality

Winners for the Digital category are: Daniel

staff

Real,

and

third

place

from

grade

4

Everlasting,

Ysabelle Kalaw, second place from grade 6

possible careers within the ICT industry.

Anthurium

and

Allysa

Berrina

Taytungian Leaders

Magnolia won first place.

FACE THE VIRTUAL FORUM

Furthermore,

winners

from

from

the

grade

4

Traditional

category are Rheanne Gonzales of grade 4 Everlasting

By: Erich Coyoca

Barbadillo,

for from

third grade

place, 4

Adrianne

Snowdrop,

for

second place, and the first place bagged by The

Meeting

de

Avance

for

the

Student

respond to the presented question.

Faith Lachica from grade 6 Anthurium.

Council Organization’s Elections, which took place

on

March

candidates

to

18,

answer

2022, general

allowed and

the

specific

questions, allowing the voters to get to know them better.

A

variety

the

of

topics

candidate

reasons

for

were

forum,

wanting

tackled

during

including to

serve

their in

the

student council, job descriptions for their chosen

positions,

and,

of

course,

their

platforms and programs intended for the student body.

Each

candidate

was

able

to

explain

his/her points and goals in order for the audience

to

learn

more

about

what

the

candidates will do for the benefit of the students.

Twenty-eight aspiring leaders from grades 411

participated

in

the

forum

which

was

streamed live on the SCO’s Facebook page, and each candidate was given 45 seconds to

Through this, the candidates were able to express themselves and provide voters with an apparent reason to support and vote for them.

NEWS

03

TAYTUNGIANS

GO INTERNATIONAL IN COFFEE WITH LEADERS By: Noelle Apuhin Taytungian student leaders from the Student Council Organization of Bacolod Tay Tung High School attended the "Coffee with Leaders with Peggy Liu" session hosted by Learn with Leaders together with TIME Hero

of

Environment

and

China's

Green

Goddess

Peggy

Liu

last

February 26th, 2022 tackling the discussion topic "Bringing in a Better Future Faster for Our Communities".

"Coffee

with

Leaders"

is

a

series

of

talks

wherein

global

leaders

interact with groups of students in an informal setting. For the month of February, Peggy Liu took the virtual stage via Zoom Meetings and

TAYTUNGIANS TAKE ON SIYENSIKULA CONTEST By: Antoinne Ignacio R. Mendez

was able to freely converse with students ranging from grades 8 to 12 all

across

President

the for

globe Internal

including Affairs

the

Eurice

BTTHS

SCO's

Coyoca

very

joined

own

by

Vice

Grade

8

Governor Noelle Apuhin. The mentioned session started at 7 AM EST which is 11 PM in Philippine Standard Time.

Last March 25, 2022, Bacolod Tay Tung High School held a videomaking competition and program under the subjects of Math and Science titled “Math & Science: Siyensikula” wherein Taytungians from different grade levels participated.

“Siyensikula”

is

a

video-making

contest

wherein

students

from

the

Elementary Level 2 Department (grades 4-6) and Junior High School Department (grades 7-10) are tasked to create a short video tackling topics related to Math, Science, or both at the same time. 2 entries represented each batch in this competition.

Each entry was then presented to the students via Zoom and the winners were then announced towards the end of the program.

Each

participant

was

given

assignments,

which

were

to

watch

podcasts and videos Peggy herself was featured in, before the session in order to educate themselves on the discussion topic. The session went on with the participants constantly raising questions directed to Peggy, to which she responded one by one.

The

seminar

ended

after

all

questions

were

answered,

and

was

followed by the Learn with Leaders team asking for feedback from the participants. Not long after, all participants in the Coffee with Leaders session

with

Peggy

Liu

received

certificates

for

their

active

participation.

The

winners

from

the

Elementary

Level

2

Department

were:

“Stoichiometry” from Grade 5 in 2nd runner up, “Earth” from Grade 6

STUDENT LEADERS ATTEND INTERNATIONAL MUN

in 1st runner up, and the entry “How Does an Airplane Stay in the Air with the Presence of Gravity?” from the Grade 6 reigns champion.

Furthermore, the winners from the Junior High School Department were the

By Trisha Beatrice A. Ordas

following:

“Mother

Nature”

from

Grade

10

in

2nd

runner

up,

“Chemical Reactions” from Grade 10 in 1st runner up, and “Laws of Last February 12, various members of the Student Council Organization from

Bacolod Tay Tung High School were given the chance to attend

and represent the school at the Model United Nations Conference 2022

by Harvard Student Agencies, Learn with Leaders, and Sekolah Bogor Raya – a worldwide seminar open for student leaders around the world.

In the said seminar, several global issues like discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community and the COVID-19 pandemic were addressed by almost 200 diligent and motivated leaders from across the globe. The Student

Council

Organization's

Executive

Vice

Presidents

–

Jianna

Pillado and Eurice Coyoca were present in the seminar along with Noelle Apuhin, BTTHS Grade 8 Governor, as they represented the countries of Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and Haiti respectively.

The MUN 2022 Conference was a vast and memorable experience for our very own Taytungian Leaders, and we are, indeed very proud of them!

Motion” from the Grade 8 was crowned champion for this department.

NEWS

04

TAYTUNGIANS BAG BIG TIME in NOPSSCEA Season 41

By: Kristin Samantha G. Sevilleno

Just a few weeks ago, Taytungians bagged

Other Taytungian students such as Shanine

big

Tuhao whose coach is Ms. Jhona Cabasan,

time

in

the

recently

NOPSSCEA

Season

41

events

at

B.

held

John

concluded

Literary-Musical Lacson

was awarded as the champion of the Filipino

Colleges

Declamation

category,

whose

is

Johanan

Castiller

Foundation last March 15 and 18, 2022.

Taytungian from

elementary

grades

Musical

3

to

event

showcased against

students

joined

on

their

tough

6

the

March

talents

schools

to

ranging

and

category,

Literary-

15,

coach

2022,

competed

battle

for

coach

Ms.

Angela

Kliatchko,

was

awarded as the champion of the Vocal Solo Leanne

was

Ms.

Mishka

Cuansing

Shefhannie

whose

Cabanus,

was

awarded as the 1st runner-up of the English

the

Declamation

championship.

category,

Martin

Joshua

Uy

whose coaches were Mr. Jeffran Aragon and Mr. Freddy Junsay, was awarded 1st runnerup as well of the Oration category as for EJ Mercurio who was the Impromptu Speaking participant The coaches of these talented students were Mrs.

Mary

hip-hop

Lorie

Lei

dance

Kliatchko,

who

Jamoles,

coaching

participants, coached

Ms.

the

and

Aldrick

Su

and

Camille

Garingalao as the Vocal Duet participants.

the

Angela

vocal

duet

participants, Mr. Gelkoff Calmerin coaching Klein Torres the vocal solo participant, Ms. Plinky

Panganiban

Pagdato

the

coaching

Vinzh

Filipino

Louisse

Declamation

participant.

Then

Multiple

students

participated

in

of

this

Grades

event

5

have

including

Kristin

Samantha Sevilleno, who was awarded as the

champion

competition,

of

Arian

the Railee

Hip-hop

Solo

Mendoza,

on

students round

March

18,

secured

of

determine

the who

2022,

their

5

spots

Taytungians in

Literary-Musical was

the

final

event

worthy

of

to the

championship.

and

Raeleen Fleur Laguna bagging 1st runner up in the Hip-hop dance duo category, Marc

And

Rayan

participants were gathered as well on stage

given

Rayyan, the

and

award

Leianne

of

1st

Delle

runner

up

Marba at

the

runner

Torres up

at

bagged the

the

Vocal

award

Solo

of

the

category,

proud parents. While the High School Dance

as

Solo and Duo champions were being wished good

luck

by

Vinzh Louisse Pagdato represented as the

supporters

Filipino Declamation Participant while John

PRISAA 2022

and

Elisha

Cañet

all

congratulated by their beloved coaches and

as an English Declamation Participant and

Maraguinot

ceremony,

2nd

Gave Isidto, a grade 5 student represented

Isaac

awarding

to capture photos of their victories and be

Vocal Duet category and a grade 3 student, Klein

after

were

the hosts of the event.

At the awarding ceremony, Alexa Columna and Shania Guzman - whose coach was Mr. Johnrie Tumlos - were awarded champion of the Dance Duo category and were said to represent Western Visayas in Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) 2022.

for

fellow

their

companions

upcoming

and

competition,

NEWS FEATURE

05

HeartBeats:

All You Need Is LOVE By: Eurice P. Coyoca

LOVE. For those who are in the dumps, they would say love soaked up all the bliss stuck to their bodies. Some would even claim that it’s under the radar! While others might argue that it’s something more than just the butterflies they feel in their stomachs. For them, it’s the greatest prize humans will ever receive, for which most people are grateful. The portrayal of love may be found in every heartbeat, every laughter, every tear, and every sweet taste of warmth

and

affection

they

receive.

Deep

inside the human soul, love is what keeps us alive and kicking.

With this, the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Student

When you think about it, love is just like a title

Council

collaboration

with

Organization, the

Clarion

in

prepared

track. You can't help but have it stuck in your

something

mind, no matter how many times you listen to

lovers.

it.

livestream, Taytungians got the chance to jam

If

it

comes

spontaneously,

on

your

your smile

Spotify spreads

shuffle to

your

Through

expressed

and

hearts

However,

as

the

saying

goes,

for

our

the

dear

Taytungian

of

Facebook

use

Chinoy Presentation:

CHINOY TALENT By: Rhianna Jayde I. Tan & Mary Geanna G. Jung

to some sick Valentine tunes, requested songs,

eyes, and you just want to sing along again again.

special

their

through

feelings, the

and

opened

Confession’s

Cafe

their and

For the Chinese New Year 2022, the Student Council

Organization

has

collaborated

with

admitting one's feelings is not easy. Doing it

Freedom

in

the Chinese department to create a contest

well necessitates completely disregarding any

celebration of the most awaited Valentine’s

called Chinoy Presentation: CHINOY TALENT.

worries about how silly you may appear.

Day.

Chinoy

Wall

last

February

14,

2022,

Presentation:

CHINOY

TALENT

gives

chances to the pupils to showcase their talent and skills in singing and dancing. This contest

CHINOY ARTS AND CRAFTS MAKING CONTEST By: Chanel Isabelle Chu

is open for Grades 1 to 3 (level one).

Chinoy Arts and Crafts Contest” on the School Council Organization (SCO) Facebook page.

Last

January

24,

a

new

program

was

And

the

champion

was

Entry

#03,

introduced to everyone, “FUSION: Chinoy Arts

“Luminescence of a Tiger” which was made by

and Crafts Contest”. This program was used

Franz Jonad Kuan. And for the 1st Runner Up

春节

我的家

to celebrate the Chinese New Year or Spring

was Entry #05 made by Janiyah Joy Lagulao

Festival (

and was named “

).

(My Home) Lantern”.

And lastly, for the 2nd Runner Up was Entry This

contest

creativity artworks

was

and

all

about

ideas

combining

expressing

through

the

your

self-made

Filipino

-

#07, the “Lucky Red Lantern” made by Endre Calvin Tan.

Chinese

Heritage. This contest also had a prize of PhP 300 and an exemption for the cycle 4 quizzes

The participants wore Chinese/red costumes.

for

This was held online via Facebook. The entries

the

students

who

have

won

the

first

3

places. This program was also for Grades 4-6

were

students

winners

where

you

need

to

have

1

posted

2022,

representative per section in each year level.

on

Participants

During January 21-27, the contestants were

on

were

1,

the who

won

Facebook

3rd

to

1st

place

participants

their work.

but only Franz, Janiyah, and Endre were able

certificate and exemptions from their cycle 4

to place in the Top 3. The 7 different entries

oral

January 31 and February 1 were used to judge

that were prepared by the contestants’ were

subject. The results are based on the judge’s

the participants’ entries and on February 1, the

all wonderful in the end even though some

evaluation. There was no online voting. Juliana

entries were posted on Facebook where all

have not won. All in all, this contest has served

Baticos from Grade 3 Cattleya got 3rd place,

students

its

Alia Gargaritano from grade 3 Buttercup got

contestants’

entries.

February 4 was also used for the posting of the winners of the “FUSION:

purpose

and

has

let

the

express their creativity and ideas.

participants

assessment

and

pesos

receiving

quiz

in

a

the

and

will

and unique with their explanations and stories

be

300

4,

page.

28, 2022, which was the deadline for passing

will

of

the

receive

the

prize

and

February

Every entry of each participant was amazing

see

cash

SCO

2022, on

making their entries to be passed by January

could

a

February

announced

all

virtual

Chinese

2nd place, and Klein Abdiel Torres got 1st place.

FEATURE

06

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION GOES DIGITAL By: Arian Hope R. Sasi Red lanterns wherever you go, firecrackers here

and

there,

and

the

iconic

Reminiscing

Chinese

about

the

bustling

streets

of

Lagoon, filled with a diverse range of people

costume. Yup! It’s that time of year again: the

and

Chinese

children filled with awe as they watched the

New

Year!

Creative

students

from

cultures,

music

Chinese dance performances by students from

Poster

Making Contest last January, where they had the Chinese storytelling, Chinese vocal solo,

Bacolod

Tay

Tung

designing

the

Chinese group singing, as well as the amazing

Institute,

and

Trinity

Bacolod

Chinese dance performances prepared by the

were held in SMX.

Chinese

New

posters

Year

that

depicted

celebration

in

City. Tay Tungians have undoubtedly found a way

to

continue

School,

Christian

St.

John's

School,

which

Tay Tung Dance Clinic.

in

the that

Now, the school celebrates it through contests

new year, the underlying meaning of "Chinese

used to take place on campus, despite the

such as showcasing Chinoy Talent, arts and

New Year" will never change, a celebration that

distance.

crafts

making

focuses on discarding the evil and the old and

situation,

welcoming the new and good. Traditionally, it is

"Boom!",

posters highlight the beauty of the Chinese-

a time to honor ancestors, expel evil spirits, and

classroom,

Filipino community in Bacolod and how it will

pray

continue to prosper for years to come.

students integrated into their digital posters.

Chinese

participate

High

festival

traditional

to

spectacular

the three Chinese schools in Bacolod, namely,

the opportunity to showcase their creativity by digital

the

air,

procession

Digital

and

the

Fusion:

Community

floats,

through

Bacolod Tay Tung High School took part in the Chinoy

of

blaring

New

Year

Regardless of how or where we celebrate the

contests,

contests.

Firecrackers Chinese

that

music

go

"Bang!"

playing

in

and

the

cheers and amusement plastered on people’s

In

and

light

of

digital our

poster

current

for

a

bountiful

crop,

all

of

which

the

faces as they witness the much-anticipated lion and dragon dances. In school, before the

Quite

pandemic, Chinese New Year is celebrated by

inspiration

gathering

animal, the Tiger, as well as the Bacolaodiat,

in

the

Po

Hang

Gym,

wearing

a

number from

of

this

participants

year's

Chinese

drew zodiac

to create their stunning digital posters.

Chinese costumes as students watch

Bringing Back the Bond Through iConnect and Recollection By: Bianka Steline C. Sy

During the latter part of the program, the grade 10 students needed to get physical as Hearing laughter here, hearing laughter there,

They

and seeing the bright smiles of the

games with full determination, teamwork, and

Grade two

10

years

students of

everywhere,

After

nearly

sportsmanship.

You

would

see

and

different

the challenges, facing dares, cheering for one

iConnect

graduating

another, and having the best time that they

student

could. Although only one group could win in

development program was held from March 1

the end, the important thing is that they had

to 3 and was made possible by the dedicated

learned the essence of working as a team and

and

were

recollection

The

flexible

as

anticipated

moderators,

advisers,

other,

activities

finally met again as they gathered for their

students.

each

group

groups of students around the campus, up for

and

seeing

in

they

class

not

participated

the

heads,

admin,

teachers,

and

most

just

enjoying

the

moment.

The

most

fundamental thing that they got from those

importantly, the guidance council.

little ventures is the feeling and reminder of Realizations were made as they listened to

what it’s like to be a kid and not put pressure

Exhausting yet memorable is the right word to

the speaker, Natalie O. Yao, who

on themselves.

describe that day, as it was a packed day not

propagated knowledge to the students about

only for the students but for everyone involved

the

as well. The whole program was split into two

life.

parts,

the

emotion while listening to the talk and having

bond of these students after almost two years

games

to participate in the activities that included

of being apart and just facing each other on

that connected and strengthened the bond

self-experiences,

and

their screens, but also it’s one way to build a

that the students share with each other. Strict

how they felt during the pandemic and during

memory to bring and to hold for these junior

protocols were observed, of course, for it was

the talk as well. From the group discussions

high school graduating students. At the end of

a requirement to maintain control and ensure

that they had and the meditations that they

the

health

did, they only left the recollection with one

event

thing for sure, and that is peace of mind.

experience altogether.

which

physical

campus.

were

the

team-building

and

safety

recollection activities

measures

and

and

inside

the

importance The

of

students

having felt

a

faith-centered

different

learning,

sparks

takeaways,

of

Collectively,

this

student

development

program was a great way to help tie back the

day,

everyone

had

a

who

participated

spectacular

day

and

in

the

fruitful

FEATURE

07

iCONNECT WELCOMES TAYTUNGIANS BACK IN CAMPUS By: Noelle Cassandra L. Apuhin Taytungians clicked away on laptops, opened countless tabs, joined various Zoom meetings, and stared at devices the whole school year.

Sick

of

events

and

classes

being

done

online,

missing

the

joy

of

experiencing these in person. Nearing the end of yet another year virtually,

we

continue

to

reminisce

on

the

past.

Remembering

the

horseplaying we frequently saw or joined in, thinking about the games we used to play with our peers, and generally just spending time with our friends in our second home, Bacolod Tay Tung High School. With this, the school thought of an idea for the last four months of the school year to bring the batches together once more, ensuring that the students stay safe yet enjoy a meaningful get-together that will

YOUNG MATH AND SCIENCE WARRIORS BRINGS HONOR

hopefully bring a similar joy to physical classes. After all, it's never

By: Arian Hope R. Sasi

goodbye for us Taytungians.

Bringing honor to ourselves and our country is something that we Tay Tungians have a natural talent for doing. It’s always inevitable not to talk about excellent students when talking about our alma mater. This year, Chanel Isabelle Chu and Larijohn Credo took home the bronze medals in the final round of the Philippine International Math and Science Olympics (PIMSO).

The satisfaction of winning a competition is undeniable, especially when one has put in a great deal of effort and hard work to achieve success. "It feels great because I can make my family proud every time I win a competition. It also feels nice to have achieved something new. " Chanel Chu, a bronze awardee, shared her thoughts. This type of The BTTHS Student Formation Office worked hand-in-hand with the Guidance

Office

to

create

an

opportunity

for

the

students

to

reconnect. But unlike last time, Taytungians reconnected physically in the premise of our very own Alma Mater. “iConnect Season 2: Hello Tay Tung” is just what everyone needed to get back on their game to face the remaining months of the school year. Similarly, “iConnect Recollect” was the closure the graduating batches grades 10 and 12 needed to start a new chapter in their life, while also looking back at their

years

programs, games

in

the

school.

everyone

that

made

was

each

Like

the

made

activities

to

work

Taytungian

in

previous

together

smile

from

iConnect

through

ear

to

exciting

ear.

It

was

evident that the activities were making the students enjoy themselves, as the laughter and screams could be heard all across the campus,

competition requires much study, and when asked how they prepared for it, bronze medalist Larijohn Credo responded, "In preparation, my mom helps me find some mock papers online so I can prepare for the upcoming contest." Meanwhile, Chanel Chu states she was able to prepare for the competition by "constantly studying through multiple platforms and training." She attributes her success to the opportunities provided

Taytungians

ranging

from

Department

to

mature

the

young

and

and

adorable

composed

Senior

Kindergarten High

School

Department were able to take a step back into the campus life. The interested

depending

on

gatherings

since

in

their the

participating

grade

and

school

were

given

section,

remained

in

to

different

order

to

prioritize

schedules

avoid

the

mass

safety

of

everyone involved. With this, different batches visited the school from the months of January to April. This helped the students converse and deepen their relationships with their classmates in order to maximize the short time they were given to make up for all the time lost since the pandemic.

Although

it

was

mostly

smiles

and

laughter

for

most

batches,

the

graduating students were able to get in touch with the emotions that come

with

the

thought

of

graduating.

Emotional

and

happy,

the

iConnect activities were able to make the students feel this way. The longing of walking along the school’s hallways, giggling over silly jokes, and having the most random conversations with both classmates and teachers

were

finally

Olympiads

Training

League

Inc.,

VEDIC

Math

boosted her knowledge over seven years.

Participating

in

competitions

has

its

advantages.

For

Larijohn,

participating in these types of competitions benefits him because it helps him in his Math class at school, while for Chanel Chu, new learning and confidence were her takeaways from competing.

Isabelle

students

Math

These two young Tay Tungian Math and Science warriors, Chanel

just like the old times.

the

by

Training Sessions, and KUMON, which she believes have significantly

answered.

feeling of coming back home.

Indeed,

nothing

can

replace

the

through

Chu their

and

Larijohn

Credo,

achievements

in

who

have

mathematics

achieved and

distinction

science,

are

unquestionably the embodiment of young Tay-Tungians who strive for excellence.

FEATURE

08

TAY TUNGIAN VOLLEYBELLE:

JIHAN CHUATICO, GEARS UP FOR INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION By: Bianka Steline C. Sy Unexpected, she might say, as she was chosen

Since she was a guest player, she felt homesick

to be a guest player to be part of the U-19

at first, but somehow she was still thankful to

women’s volleyball team to compete in the 21st

her team that made her feel welcome and at

Asian Women’s U-19 Volleyball Championship in

home, so it made the transition easier for her.

Semey,

Jihan

Inside the training bubble, she also needed to

Isabelle Chuatico, a homegrown and proud Tay

follow strict schedules for workouts and training

Tungian,

was

to

training

bubble

Kazakhstan

sent

this

month

to

in

Nueva

of

July.

Vizcaya

preparation

in

for

a

nurture

her

upcoming

their

skills

game,

and

body

and

more

they

for

would

the also

upcoming competition with determination and

participate in local leagues to develop their

discipline instilled in her by her coaches from

chemistry as a team

Bacolod Tay Tung High School, which makes her adjustment process in the national team

management,

now a lot easier.

academics

dividing

and

her

training.

time

between

Nevertheless,

there

were also times when she would get frustrated

Just

like

every

other

volleyball

player,

Jihan

started at the bottom, playing the sport that she was interested in learning and wanted to be

active

in.

She

is

thankful

for

when it became too much to handle, but still, she is grateful for the encouragement of her family, coaches, teachers, and friends.

Having to adjust and settle in for the first week

as

in the bubble was a challenge, and it required

student-athlete.

She

learned

the

planted. God has put you there for a reason.

Develop and make the most of your abilities, not

necessarily

in

sports.

Believe

in

yourself,

work hard to improve, learn as much as you

humble enough to acknowledge that you may not be the best, but you can be a better version of yourself if you truly work hard for it. "

her to make a lot of adjustments.

importance of and how to adapt to time

she lives by, she quoted, "Bloom where you are

can, and most importantly, have humility. Be

the

opportunities that she received from Tay Tung a

Sharing a word of wisdom from her family that

CHALLENGING THE ELECTIONS:

JIANNA PILLADO'S MEMOIR However,

By: Jeremiah Barredo and Eurice Coyoca On

March

25,

2022,

the

long-anticipated

for

the

student

body

annual Student Council Organization elections

to participate in. In a

took

statement,

place.

Twenty-eight

aspiring

student

leaders from various grade levels each battled for their desired positions, and only a handful prevailed. Amongst the candidates chosen by the students to lead was Jianna Pillado, the newly-elected 2021

–

2022.

Executive The

President

Clarion

was

for

S.Y.

granted

a

chance to interview her to go in-depth about

Student voters often wonder why candidates for

ponder when

the

position

“What the

that

motives

Clarion

they

do

asked

run

they

for;

they

have?”

President

So,

Jianna

Pillado as to why she decided to gun for the presidency,

she

responded,

“Honestly

was

really

hard

to

plan

and

laid

that

I'm

really

more

variety

into

our

school

activities. I noticed in the previous years that most of the activities we have are performance

do

more

wouldn’t

and

only

students.

incorporate

hone

I’ve

the

been

transition,

the

costumes.

As

council,

looking forward to is incorporating

quite

stressful

(and

headache-

was stressing over every detail—from the music

a lot in mind but the one

were

inducing). I could still remember the time that I

out her plans, " I have

still

run

she

classes

arts-related and I thought that we (SCO) can

her and her motives for the position

it

communicate and it didn’t help that the online

activities

creative

given

side

the

that

of

the

chance

to

it’s

designation for

my

nothing

of

“best

specific

tasks,

moment” but

to

the

in

more

the

of

a

‘collective’ moment which includes all the times that I’ve witnessed students participating and enjoying the events organized by the council.”

To close off the interview, we asked her what advice she could pass down to the younger students who aim to become a student-leader

participate in Model United Nations and it’s not

like her. She responded, “To those who want to

like

“the-speaker-talks-while-

be part of the council, be sure to assess the

participants-listen” kind of event but it included

reason why you want to be part of the council.

debates

Being a student leader is not an easy task. It

the

usual

and

research,

among

other

things.

Upon reflecting, I thought to myself that having

entails

speaking, this is the position that I saw myself

similar

sacrifices. However, if you know your ‘whys,’ the

running for and I really think that the previous

beneficial since it’ll help the students be more

years have honed me to be a leader that can

socially

lead

listening and public speaking skills.”

the

council

leadership with

the

and

experiences necessary

that have

skills

my

previous

equipped

that

I

need.

I

learn when it comes to leadership however, I know within myself that I have what it takes to be the Executive President of the SCO and I

have

something

to

contribute

to

in

aware

school

and

would

would

be

really

improve

their

the

council, and together with the other leaders, we could make a great team in serving the student body.”

stress,

hardships

pressure,

wouldn’t

expectations,

sidetrack

you.

And

and

also,

running for a position especially when it’s your first time can be daunting but you just have to

me

acknowledge the fact that I still have a lot to

that

events

the

acknowledge any fear or doubts, and still go for

Taytungians, the Clarion asked her as to what

it anyways. The experience you need to be an

her best and worst moments throughout her

effective leader can only be gained by actually

years in the council were. he responded, “I think

being a leader. Don’t worry about not having

that

any

After

she

the

‘worst’

had

laid

‘worst

but

it’s

out

moment’ more

of

her

is a

plans

not

for

actually

‘most

the

challenging

moment’ and that would be when I was the Grade 10 Governor. At that time, it was the first year

of

council

our and

online I

are

classes,

still

and

adjusting

the to

batch

the

new

setup and the planning and execution stage

knowledge

yet,

because

as

you

journey

through, everything you need will just follow. The process won’t be smooth, but as long as you are willing to learn and serve, it’ll be a worthwhile experience.” We would like to thank our newly elected Student Council President, Ms. Jianna Pillado, for giving us the opportunity to get to

An aspect that all students look forward to in

when

every school year is the activities and events.

challenging

The

during The Battles. Since it’s one of the most

Bacolod Tay Tung High School. Indeed, President

regards to what plans or programs she hoped

anticipated

Jianna

to put into place for the upcoming school year

perform well.

second

question

given

to

her

was

in

there

are

competitions

ones.

One

events,

we

are

specific

really

the

most

event

wanted

was

to

know her a little better as a student leader of

is

an

exceptional

never disappoints.

student

leader

that

EDITORIAL

09

F2F GRADUATION AND CLASSES ARE YET AGAIN WELCOMED BY SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES

2021 - 2022 Editorial Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

By: Khassandra Que

KHASSANDRA LIANNE A. QUE

For the previous two years, numerous students from across the world have conducted their classes remotely. Given the current situation, children from kindergarten to sophomores,

ASSOCIATE EDITOR

and even college students, have even completed their school years using the new virtual

JEREMIAH U. BARREDO

graduation scheme. Many students were saddened to discover such news as online classes are new to them, especially the graduating ones as they are unable to experience their last

year

on

campus

as

well

as

not

being

able

to

commemorate

such

a

significant

occasion in their lives physically. Yet, those times are over as schools begin to open their doors once again to the classical way of schooling.

MANAGING EDITOR EURICE P. COYOCA

SECTION EDITORS NEWS EDITOR

To allow students to metaphorically feel what it is like to graduate, many school campuses have incorporated novel ideas such as finding mediums to handle classes and school events, may it be through Facebook live streams, Zooms, Meets, and YouTube. However, as

NOELLE CASSANDRA L. APUHIN

FEATURE EDITOR JOACHIM ISAIAH CHUATICO

the Covid virus decreases day by day, the chances of handling Face-to-Face classes, events, and even graduation rites increase. Thus, according to Malacañang, the majority of

LITERARY EDITOR

the country is presently on Alert Level 1. It is past time for higher education institutions

MIGUEL LORENZO J. TABURA

(HEIs) to begin welcoming students back into their campuses.

SPORTS EDITOR GIAN ANGELO A. QUIMPO

With the increasing number of educators, personnel, and even students getting jabbed, it is no surprise that the Department of Education has decided to permit Face-to-Face classes and graduation. In fact, the Philippines has inoculated over 147,871,598 citizens, including kids from the age group of 5 – 11 years old, making it possible to physically

LITERARY WRITERS NOELLE MARGRETTE G. DUGAY KANISHA DUMLAO

accompany kindergarten classes. It is also decided that under Alert Level 1 situation, HEIs

DANIELLE MAE T. GABIÑO

can now restore classroom seating capacity to 100% and physically conduct graduation

ASHLEY NICOLE NUÑEZ

rites by still and following a set of protocols accordingly.

JUNIOR WRITERS Individual roles, in my opinion, are essential in successfully pursuing Face-to-Face events. It

GABRIELLE MAE BULLOS

is

MARY GEANNA G. JUNG

our

job

to

get

vaccinated

and

comply

with

the

given

protocols.

By

doing

our

responsibilities, not only do you get to experience all these school experiences physically but for the future generations as well. Becoming an aware and obedient citizen will be a helpful tool for our country to diminish and regain the impact brought to our country by the pandemic.

RHIANNA JADE I. TAN

NEWS WRITERS ERICH KIRSTEN P. COYOCA BIANKA STELINE SY

As we gradually return towards a more normal way of life in which Covid did not exist, let us all still be cautious not to hinder the current development of our country.

FEATURE WRITERS CHANEL ISABELLE O. CHU RACZ EDWARD O. DE JUAN ANIKA CARINE ESMERALDA ANTOINNE IGNACIO R. MENDEZ TRISHA BEATRICE A. ORDAS ARIAN HOPE R. SASI KRISTIN SAMANTHA G. SEVILLENO CLAIRE C. VISITACION

CARTOONISTS JUSTINE ERICC T. ANG ARIANA PATRICIA M. ANTAY RYCEL MAE J. BASINANG DAWN MARIE R. PUENTESPINA

LAYOUT ARTISTS ISABEL CARNAJE JULIA SAMANTHA TIU

ADVISER JHONA MAE CABASAN, MAED

LITERARY

08

IN HER MEMORY

By Ashley Nicole Nuñez

“BUZZ BUZZ…”

The clock ticked to the bottom right number, a

A batch picture. Their batch picture.

sign that classes are over for the day. As she The

noise

swept

and

through

vibration

of

her

causing

ears

the

alarm her

clock to

roll

strode

through

school

exit,

the

she

hallway

stopped

to

over

get

to

to

a

the

wall

of

She saw herself in it, and the corners of her mouth

immediately

She

the

them,

reminisce and long for those days, especially

high

when it also involves the tests or exams that

with

the

blanket

not

school.

She

used to make her feel anxious back then.

“Do I have to go?”, she asked herself in a small

“They must be very glad and happy to finish

She promptly wondered what she’s feeling. It’s

voice as if she’s talking to the lively, thin air.

probably.”,

definitely

her

up,

you’re

mom

gonna

rushed

into

be her

late

for

room

to

to

thought.

finish

will

school and never get back to this time of life.

Nicole

feel

of

wondering

Get

would

all

she

no other choice, she decided to give in.

school.”,

it

at

where

wanting to be bothered by it, but as she had

“Nicole!

how

glanced

moment

never

thought

herself

this

Nicole

memorabilia by all of the previous alumni of

covered

of

lifted.

around the bed hoping it would stop by itself.

She

always

She

sighed

closed

beneath

is

comfort

by

while

her

looking

eyes

as

if

pulling

her

it.

matter

No

at

back,

times where she wakes up early in the morning

happiness? Longing? Or maybe bittersweet?

to

prepare

sleep passed

their

test

in

Math,

making

her

in

for

school,

classes,

making

listening

to

sure the

not

to

lectures,

doing activities, and taking tests. She missed those

uniform.

will miss those moments of taking tests as well

and

comforter

once she’s no longer a student. Will she feel

High School was one thing that made her who she is today.

feeling

the

joy or sorrow? Maybe it would be a mix of

much

she

feelings she thought.

how

she

relieved. Nicole then pondered whether she her

the

longing,

certain phase in life. Could it be a feeling of

She

Nicole

and

confirmed. Looking back, she thought of the

hang the school uniform and left after doing it.

bittersweet

wanted to know what it feels like to finish a

wanted to lie down even more, she rose up

moments

when

batchmates

she’s

during

the

with

her

good

friends

old

days.

The sound of the school bell interrupted Nicole

from her bed to her toes, to prepare for what

While standing, Nicole took a quick look at

in her thoughts. Students and teachers came

lies ahead for the day.

herself,

out as it was dismissal time. She took one last

and

while

doing

so,

a

voice

by

a

middle-aged woman approached her.

look at their batch picture before leaving.

“RING~ RING~”

She smiled while walking to the school exit “Excuse me?”, the woman asked. Nicole was

thinking how time really flies so fast. A phase

The school bell rang to remind the students of

suddenly startled and turned to look at her.

that

the start of morning classes.

They both gasped at each other’s presence.

cherished.

will

be

wholeheartedly

Those

moments

missed that

and

will

be

remembered.

While

spacing

circulated paced

out,

a

throughout

back

and

crowd

the

of

room,

forth,

making

noises

“Ma’am! It’s been a long time no see. How are

students

you?”, Nicole said as she smiled at her former

As soon as she had already left the school, a

teacher.

tear

Nicole

confused.

came

down

her

right

cheek

all

of

a

sudden, to which she immediately wiped off.

“Have you heard? There’ll be a surprise test for

“Indeed it is Nicole. I’m doing well, and you?”,

Nicole

turned

replied back by the woman.

school

where

Math!”, exclaimed by a student to Nicole.

to

face

she

and

used

to

glimpse attend

at

the

as

a

highschool student.

“Feeling great! And a bit of sense of longing

“What?

How’s

that

possible?

We’re

halfway

though.”, she chuckled while looking down.

What used to be a thought became a memory

through the lesson.”, Nicole replied frantically.

to long for.

“Well it’s quite understandable since you have

“Well,

Ma’am

tests

last

difficult.”,

did

time. her

say I

about

just

classmate

having

hope said

it

surprise

won’t

and

be

now

completed.

I

hope

I’ll

get

to

see

you

more.”, said the woman.

walked

back to their seat.

“Of course Ma’am. Thank you so much.”, they both bowed to each other.

Nicole leaned back to her seat, feeling the emotions arise. She knew what the lesson was

Nicole glimpsed at the woman who used to be

about, but somehow it still worried her. She

their

suppressed what she was feeling, thinking this

teacher once again made her feel nostalgic.

will all pass by and these things are just a

She glanced back to the memorabilia wall,

phase.

and something caught her attention.

Math

teacher.

Meeting

her

former

LITERARY

09

I loved her By: Miguel J. Tabura

When she lent me her pen during 7th grade, There strangely began, a mere foolish abstraction

Entered silly imaginations, From romantic novellas to movies, I created my interpretations Of what "infatuation" would mean to me

An indecisive young man I was back then, Hiding endeavors to be more than just friends Asked for the deceitful assurance of ignorance as I wait, Before I realized the stubbornness of time a little too late

There she was, in another's embrace, A girl back then who lent me her pen in 7th grade, It all began with a mere foolish abstraction, I avoided it all, but had one definite conclusion:

I loved her.

Memories Along By: Kanisha Dumlao

Time flies without noticing things, sometimes you get anxious about it. Zoom meetings, missing a deadline, procrastinating that we forget time is running. All I remember were late submissions and writing essays. But all of it faded Away like days turned into seconds. Sometimes we don’t have enough time or have all the time in the world. You can never run away from it. It was all fun while it lasted, but the time has come to end it. Memories will continue but we’ll spend it on another chapter. Time will keep going along with more journeys to after.

SPORTS

10

TAY TUNGIANS BRING THE BACON HOME AGAIN AFTER WINNING A NUMBER OF CHESS MATCHES IN NOPSCCEA SEASON 41 By: Gian Angelo Quimpo For

Tay Tung students once again did their school

the

elementary

boys,

we

have

Drake

proud after they won chess match after chess

Tamano-4th, Nathan Pinto-Gold, Boyang Wu-

match

Bronze,

during

the

Nopsscea

season

41

and

showed us the fruits of their hard work after they crushed the competition.

Jack

Pinto-Gold,

manongs

in

Dale

who

Yao

high

Arguez-Bronze, On

March

elementary

12,

2022,

Tay

and

high

school

Tungians, alike,

both

John

showed

Kristopher

school,

won

and we

bronze,

Christian Brentt

for

have Sean

their Tyrone Lorenz

Demisana-Bronze,

Talabon

who

won

Bronze as well.

their prowess in the field of chess, where their expertise

in

strategy

and

observation

are

tested, and where they determinedly braved through it and reaped the rewards.

In

the

team

dominated

category, the

the

scene

elementary

by

girls

becoming

the

champions of the competition, as for silver, it was taken by the manangs of the high school girls team, the bronze has achieved by the boys

of

school

the

elementary

manongs

won

team

the

4th

and

the

place

high

of

the

For

the

Chanel

elementary Isabelle

Torrefranca-Gold,

girls’

Chu

individual

won

Chen

Gold,

Sachi

score, Annyna

Umahag-

Bronze, and Elijah Garcia won Gold, the high school girls’ scores on the other hand are as follows, Kassandra

Arnie

Suravilla-Silver,

Demisana-Silver,

Dana

Maria Faye

Detablan-Silver, and Kysher Cellona-Silver.

competition.

BTTHS BOYS DOMINATE THE VIRTUAL SCENE AS THEY WON AGAINST THEIR OPPONENTS IN NOPSSCEA MLBB TOURNAMENT 2022 ELEMENTARY DIVISION By: Gian Angelo Quimpo Tay

Tung’s

won

very

against

the

own

Vici

SSA

Elementary

Monarchy

team

during

the

NOPSSCEA MLBB Tournament last March 20, 2022, with the match being held online and shown to the public through FB live.

Tay Tung has had the privilege of winning the 2022 NOPSSCEA MLBB tournament due to

the

hard

work

of

the

students

that

participated, the members being, Alexandrie Torrecampo,

Aidan

Gavin

Ramos,

Vince

Serafin Diva, Christian Dajoya, and Gian Kyril Maquiling.

Of

course,

successful Eljhone

if

Mark

the it

students

weren’t

Esquilla

for and

won’t their

be

as

coaches

Edjielyn

Mae

Moneva who worked hard and took the time to

train

winners.

these

youngsters

into

gaming