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
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
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