EXPLORERS 2020 MAGAZINE

Explorers travel a path with incognizant knowingness of what awaits ahead of them. They are driven by their undying desire to discover a bountiful island, an exceptional food ingredient, or even a potential planet an earthling can live in. They fearlessly dove into a deep sea of risk, traversed the labyrinth of the unknown paths, and utilized the stars to estimate their locations. This year’s magazine cover depicts the path only true explorers discovered. Delve into every page of the magazine, and you will definitely be amazed of how Einsteinians of the Generation Alpha discover their prowesses for greater heights.

To breathe. To wander. To explore. We all want an escape. For centuries, humanity has always been in search-- from the land before history, to an age of knights and chivalry, and to the millennium we call today. Fifty years ago, we pioneered a path to the moon. The trail we blazed cut through the fictions of science, and showed us all what was possible. Today, our calling to explore is even greater. To go farther, we must be able to sustain missions of greater distance and duration. We must use the resources we find at our destinations; we must overcome radiation, isolation, gravity, and extreme environments like never before. We must explore beyond the limits that life has set for us. “Explorers don’t follow paths; they discover them.” Who knows where we’d end up?

In a bid to inform you about the events befalling inside and outside the school campus and show the students’ prowess in writing, the Einstein Circle of Shakespeare published this school magazine.

As the editor-in-chief for this year’s school magazine, I encourage you to stand out, be unique and don’t just follow what others intend you to do. Make your own destiny and explore beyond limits. Venture.

aDINA rADAM

lADY AMPATUAN

GRANTLY CEDERIO

sUKARNO SINSUAT Graphics Editor

rASHAD AMPATUAN

FAIQAH MALENDO

Johamin Inok Club Adviser

Nilda Guialel Club Adviser

Lady Zaynab Limba| Editor-in-Chief | ECS 2020

contributors:

Meilsha Hakima Maniri|

Bai Shahana

Sabang|

Mohammad Shawqi

Ganduan| Daud Michael Ibad| Bianca Elena Redoble| Ylysha Hane

Akas| Naveen Ferolino| Josef Mozart Cabanlit| Nur Mohammad Escander| Lei Angelo Valencia

AES bags awards in NYSTESC 2019

Lady Zaynab Limba

With great determination comes a massive success, Albert Einstein School made a gratifying glory for garnering three national champions, a national top scorer, two best subcampers, a national finalist, and a 5th runner-up in the recently concluded National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp (NYSTESC) at La Virginia Hotel and Resort, Batangas on July 26-29, 2019. With approximately 1,300 campers and 46 participating schools all over the Philippines , Albert Einstein School still persisted to notch awards. This triumph marked a big break in the course of Albert Einstein School’s annual participation from the aforementioned event. Stipulated herewith are the awards, contestants, and the teacher-coaches who made these triumphs possible.

Contestants:

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Rehiyon Dose nagwagi ng bronze sa Pambansang Paligsahan sa Ispeling

Nakamit ni Sittie Aleyah-Saleha Deljanah Cabatua Escander, isang mag-aaral ng Albert Einstein School, Lungsod Cotabato at kinatawan ng Rehiyon Dose- SOCCSKSARGEN, ang bronze medal sa ginanap na Pambansang Paligsahan ng Ispeling o Iispel Mo! sa Seameo Innotech, Diliman, Lungsod Quezon, January 24-25, 2020.

Matapos magtala ng 83/100 sa pangkalahatang marka, nasungkit ni Aleyah ang ikatlong gantimpala mula sa 17 na mga rehiyon ng bansa . Lahat ng iyon ay dahil sa tiyaga at pagsisikap ni Aleyah at ng kanyang tagapagsanay, Binibining Florence Buat. Nagalak naman ang mga kamag-anak, kaeskwela, at mga guro ni Aleyah sa kanyang ipinamalas matapos masungkit hindi lamang ang ikatlong gantimpala sa patimpalak na nabanggit pati na rin ang unang gantimpala sa Kasuotang Panrehiyon. Isinuot niya ang kasuotan ng Prinsesa ng

Singkil na gawa sa makintab at makulay na inaul, isang tanyag na tela ng mga Maguindanaon na nangangahulugang “hinabi”.

Dahil sa tagumpay na nakamit ni Aleyah at ng kanyang tagapagsanay, sila ay ilan lamang sa pinakabagong mga indibidwal na mailalagay sa Hall of Fame ng Albert Einstein School.

Sa isang komento, lubos na nagpasalamat ang direktor ng paaralan na si Sir Edison B. Morales matapos masungkit ni Aleyah ang ikatlong gantimpala. “ AES is top three in the entire country, and that is a feat to be proud of.” dagdag pa ni Sir Ed.

Ang tagumpay na nakamit ni Aleyah kaakibat ang sipag at tiyaga na inalay ng kanyang tagapagsanay na si Binibining Florence Buat ay nagbigay ng ngiti at pag-asa sa buong Albert Einstein School Community.

Sigay ka Lungsod Cotabato, abanse Rehiyon Dose!

AES conquers MMC Written Elimination

Albert Einstein School dominated the Metrobank Math Challenge written elimination after notching 9 first places and a second place last January 16-17, 2020 at Notre Dame Village Central Elementary School.

The contestants from the elementary and the high school ddepartments gave awestruck results and surely made their school proud. The accomplishment was successful because of Hana Abdulkadil, Khadeejah Escander, and Hassana Gunting of Grade 1, Darrek Magarang, Farrah Lauban, and Shameem Musali V of Grade 2, Ahmad Escander, Madeeha Maniri, Khayri Gani of Grade 3, Nadir Caderon , Misha Candao and, Obai H. Usop of Grade 4, Zharean Ante, Anwar Macalawan, and Laifa Kalon of Grade 5, Aleyah Escander, Akhil Montero, and Maximo Guillermo of Grade 6,Princess Ja-

maeca Hassan, Anwaroden Maulana, and Siti Pendaliday of Grade 7, Marif Palao, Sajid Ampatuan Jr., and Mohammad Esguerra of Grade 8, Francis Ang, Mohammad Angkad, and Aragorn Javelosa of Grade 9, Meilsha Maniri, Daud Ibad, and Shahana Sabang of Grade 10. Likewise, the two top scorers of each grade level will automatically proceed to the MBMC FINALS, the orals.With all things considered, Sittie Aleyah Escander of Grade 6 will be proceeding to the regional finals in the written competition being the top notcher in the Grade 6 level. Meilsha Hakima Maniri and Daud Michael Ibad of Grade 10 will also be moving to the regional level being the highest scorers in the city level for the Grade 10 categor¬¬y. The tables on the next pages show the performance of the top ten schools both public and private elementary and high school with their respective scores and ranks.

Lady Zaynab Limba

Nur Mohammad Escander

SC, MS, CTW spearhead 5-day SMC Fair

Michael Tristan Aquino

Vindicating the public understanding of science, mathematics, and computer to students, pupils, and teachers, Science Club, Mathematics Society, and Computer Technology Wizards initiated a 5-day Science-Math-Computer Fair on January 27-31, 2020 at Albert Einstein School. Bearing this year’s theme “Avengers: Endgame”, the Einsteinians were divided into eight subcamps composed of pupils and students from different grade levels. Each group was headed by a senior acting as a head facilitator and a teacher acting as an adviser. The head facilitators were Anzari Mandi of subcamp one, Naveen Ferolino of subcamp two, Shahana Sabang of subcamp three, Lady Limba of subcamp four, Josef Cabanlit of subcamp five, Shawqi Ganduan of subcamp six, Yannah Mangelen of subcamp seven, and Abdel Escander of subcamp eight. Their advisers were Sir Hamid Salik, Ma’am Normaina Tiban, Ma’am Hazel

respectively. After this, the subcampers were pitted against one another in daily challenges up to the start of the activity. This affair took an entire week, and the first day was reserved for the opening program and the cosplay. Each subcamp battled out with cheers and yells accompanied with a dance choreographed by them. Furthermore, the head facilitators confidently dressed up as what their subcamp embodied. On the following days, guest speakers were invited for short lectures and open forums. Additionally, workshops were given to the Einsteinians. They were divided per division. The first workshop was a written examination that tested the knowledge of the Einsteinian on the subject the day was currently on. The second was a group of games with one per division, and the third and fourth workshops were challenges in which the Einsteinians were giv-

Margate, Sir Ronald Quezon, Sir Ervin Ballera, Ma’am Apasrah Tabujara, Ma’am Nilda Guialel, and Sir Johamin Inok

en specific tasks they need to do ranging from crafting a mock city to filming. Every after the final workshop, the results would be tallied and each subcamp was ranked based on the performance they showed on the day. The champions of each day from Science, Math, and Computer day go as follows, Helas, subcamp 7, Artyx, subcamp 5, and Koroye, subcamp 2. The last few days was devoted to the Metamorphosis, a sort of mega workshop where they raced against one another to complete the final tasks that were given to them by the members of the Executive Committee, Expo, a fair where subcamps prepared games to collect quantos, Candle Lighting Ceremony, and the awarding and closing ceremonies. The closing ceremony was conducted a few minutes after the Fair finished. The final results along with the best subcampers of each subcamp were announced and the winners were declared. Among the eight subcamps, Subcamp 6- Thyres under Mohammad Ganduan and Ma’am Apasrah Tabujara landed as the overall champion of this year’s SMC Fair while Subcamp 5- Artyx under Josef Cabanlit and Sir Ervin Ballera notched second place, and Subcamp 4-Vandyne under Lady Limba and Sir Ronald Quezon clutched the third place slot. Indeed, the 5-day SMC Fair ended triumphantly which was made possible by the Executive Committee Advisers, Sir John-Jeo Cejudo, Ma’am Omairah Yusop, Sir Daniel Bereber, Ma’am Iluminda Abasolo, together with their hardworking presidents and vice presidents, Meilsha Maniri, Ferhan Malendo, Bianca Redoble, Rizwan Ampatuan, Khansa Alauya, Daud Ibad, Khasandra Gani, Francis Ang, and Nur Escander.

Christmas like never before: Hello, 2020!

Lei Angelo Valencia

Have you ever watched “Home Alone”? Well, if you have, then that means you know that whenever things go south for the protagonist, he always ends up back to his family. No matter how far he is from his family, filial love will always prevail.

Last December 2019, the Religious Youth in Action (RYA) held various events to give tribute and honor to God. Life is short that is why we have to make the most out of it. When we discovered that Manang Carms had been diagnosed with cancer, the school immediately sent out letters to the parents of the students to ask for financial help. With great love and effort, the school was able to raise a large amount of money. The school also held a competition for the best Christmas tree and candle stand headed by the RYA officers headed by Josef Mozart Cabanlit, the president. It was a close competition, and the winners from each division for the best Christmas trees were Grades 10, 6, 2, Kinder/Nurs-

ery PM, and for the best candle stands were Grades 10, 6, 4, and Kinder/Nursery AM. If you witnessed them, you would be very astonished and fascinated by the work of each class.

Furthermore, each class performed beautiful Christmas carols in English and Filipino. There were also speeches delivered by the class president and the class adviser. With a little time to prepare, the Einsteinians were able to make such magnificent numbers encouraging Sir Ed to give grades higher than 95. The Grades 8, 5, 2, Kinder/ Nursery AM were the winners of the said event. Furthermore, Sir Ed also held a quiz bee after each performance to test the knowledge of the students about Christmas. In this competition, the Grades 8, 7, 2, Kinder/Nursery AM were hailed the winners.

On Saturday, the awarding of the winners for the different Christmas activities took place. For the overall ranking, the Grade 2 notcehd 1st, the Grade 10 ranked 2nd, and the Grades 8 and 1 tied at the 3rd

spot. After the awarding, the students sang the song “Family is Love”. Following this was the Christmas party of each class. We had a good run with 2019. Hopefully, this 2020, the year of the Explorers, will be great ones.

AES Celebrates 37th Foundation Anniversary

Meilsha Hakima Maniri

October 24,2019- the students of Albert Einstein School, together with Sir Edison B. Morales and Ma`am Angela Simon-Morales, celebrated the 37th Foundation Anniversary of Albert Einstein School. The Central Student Council (CSC) initiated the opening program. The masters of ceremonies namely Datu Yasser Sinsuat and Hadjara Sarigan hosted the aforesaid event. Furthermore, Mohammad Ganduan, the president of the said club gave his welcome message while Ma`am Apasrah Tabujara, the CSC adviser, commenced the shout-outs. With their performance, the Grade 1 pupils outshone in the Beginners Division. Grade IV pupils showed off their loud and eye-opening performance which made them the winner in the Primary Division. The Grade VI pupils bagged the first place in the Juniors Division. The Grade 10 students, the batch of

the Explorers 2020, snared the victory as they showcased their outstanding performance. As the program continued, Josef Cabanlit, one of the Business Managers of the Central Student Council (CSC), assisted by Datu Andal Sadjid Ampatuan VI, 3rd Year vice-president of the same club, to lead the Einsteinians as they lit the torch and delivered the pledge of sportsmanship. Moreover, Ma`am Florence Buat, the school principal, began the program as she hollered, "Let the games begin." Sir Ervin Ballera, CAT Club Adviser, announced the schedule of the games. Each class picked their best players who participated in different games. After completing all the games, the CAT officers awarded the most valuable players who outshone the most. Furthermore, the Intramurals Games: Best of the Best ended successfully with the help of the Citizenship Advancement Training.

Elocution singing

WRITING

SPELLING BEE hISTOQUIZ PAINTING

“Speaking is something everyone can do, but speaking in public is a skill which requires time and practice. It requires wit and guts to speak in front of a crowd.” These were the words delivered by the masters of ceremonies- Michael Aquino and Aragorn Javelosa as they commenced the Elocution competition to kick off the second day of the celebration of the 37th Foundation Anniversary at Albert Einstein School on the 25th of October 2019. The winners of the aforementioned event were Adan Juanday, Nicam Juanday, Anwar Macalawan Jr. , and Meilsha Maniri. After the Elocution competition, the Essay Writing contest was held. With their unquestionable skills in writing, Taaliyah Ampatuan of Grade One, Omar Manalasal of Grade Three,

Chantelle Jarabelo of Grade Seven, and Lady Limba of Grade 10 were hailed champions.

To start the afternoon, one of the most-awaited events in Albert Einstein School, the singing competition happened. Students and pupils from different grade levels witnessed their fellow classmates as they sang their songs from various categories. Trios from the Beginners Division sang widely known Disney songs while the contestants from the Primary Division sang hit songs of the 2000`s. Furthermore, singers from the Junior and Senior Division performed songs from the 1990`s and impersonated the iconic group, ABBA,. The winners from the Beginners Division were the adorable pupils from Kinder A.M. class namely Datu Sadjid Ampatuan, Sofia Andamen, and

Aaliyah Lomondaya with their song,”Rainbow Connection” from “The Muppets”. The singing group from the Grade 3- Pulchritude performed the hit song “Domino” by Jessie J and also reigned as the champions from the Primary Division. The group was composed of Gadiel Mangutara, Ahmad Escander, and Madeeha Maniri. The winners from the Junior Division came from the class of the Grade 7- Glory. These singers were Princess Jamaeca Hassan, Daneen Sinsuat, Fatima Jessamine Abdul, and Zoe Nunez. They sang the song, “Hold on” by Wilson Phillips. And lastly, the golden voices of the Grade 9-Valor outshone the others which led them to the victory. The team was composed of Lei Angelo Valencia, Datu Andal Sadjid Ampatuan VI, Bai Rahajita Mohammad, and Bai Jennah Ibrahim. They sang the song “Does Your Mother Know” impersonating ABBA. They all have proven that Einsteinians don’t just excel in academics, we can also shine on stage.

Following the singing competition was a glorious battle for knowledge--the Histoquiz. The winners of the said contests were Grades A-Wazeer Kalim, and Khadeejah Escander of Grade 1, Fermin Ondoy, and Misha Candao of Grade 4, Ahkil Montero, and Aafia Lomondaya of Grade 6,and Francis Ang, and Raysah Sagandingan of Grade 9.

Upon reaching the end of the 2nd day, a Spelling Bee was held. It’s a competition that challenged the students to unleash their hidden talents in spelling. At the end of the competition, the students who were prominent as champions were Calix Chan and Shalimar Lauban from Kinder A.M. for the Beginners Division. In the Primary Division, it was Darrek Magarang and Forhana Pendatun from Grade 2-Diligence, Laifa Kalon and Salamat Pendaliday from Grade 5- Knowledge for the Junior Division, and Michael Aquino and Ylysha Akas from the Grade 10-Honor for the Senior Division.

HANDOG KAY SIR ED

October 26,1947, the day our beloved school director, Sir Edison B. Morales, was born. We celebrated his birthday with Thanksgiving Testimonials. In the afternoon, the stage was set for the diverse performances for our school director, Sir Edison B. Morales. This was hosted by Abdel Jalil C. Escander Jr., president of the Senior Class Association and his vice president, Yannah Mangelen. Each division had its own theme; Disney for the Beginners Division, Land Exploration for the Primary Division, Water Exploration for the Junior Division, and Space Exploration for the Senior Division.

The Kinder P.M./Nursery P.M. shone the brightest among the Beginners Division. In the Primary Division, the Grade 4-Peace gave everything they’ve got making them the winner in their division. The Grade 5 never hid from the spotlight and were also proclaimed as champions in the Junior Division. In the Senior Division, the Grade 10-Honor left their opponents in the dust by showing off a well-choreographed dance.

This moment came and it was time to put an end to the program; and indeed, it ended with immense triumph as the Einsteinians rejoiced.

COL forefronts clean-up drive

Mohammad Shawqi Ganduan

To sustain the cleanliness around the vicinity of the school, the Council of Leaders from the batch of the Explorers headed the clean-up drive on September 28, 2019. The club presidents and vice presidents from the Explorers and Geniuses, together with the other officers from the Visionaries, Stalwarts, and the faculty members participated in the aforementioned event. They cleaned the roads surrounding

the school. These were Thomas Edison Road, Albert Einstein Road, and Marie Curie Road.

After the tiring but fulfilling event, they were all thankful as Sir Ed gave them that kind of environmental activity. As the common adage says and I quote, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” With great teamwork and genuine aspiration to care for the environment, the event successfully ended.

Buwan ng Wika 2019 matagumpay na ipinagdiwang

“Ang Buwan ng Wika ay isang mahalagang pangyayari sa bansang Pilipinas.” Matagumpay na ipinagdiwang ng Albert Einstein School ang isang malawakang pagmamahal sa ating kinagisnang wika matapos ganapin ang Buwan ng Wika na pinangunahan ng samahang La Liga Filipina sa pamumuno ni Naveen Ferolino, ang pangulo ng nasabing organisasyon.

“Wikang Katutubo: Tungo sa isang Bansang Pilipino”. Ito ang napiling tema sa pagidiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika 2019 na binibigyang pansin ang iba’t ibang wikang pinagmulan nating mga Pilipino. Alam nating lahat na kahit sa anumang larangan ay hindi magpapahuli ang paaralang Albert Einstein School. Kaya naman hindi maitatanggi na naging matagumpay ang samahan ng La Liga Filipina sa pangunguna ng pagdiriwang noong Agosto 29-30 2019. Sa pagbubunyi

ng programang ito, naipamalas ng mga opisyales ng samahang La Liga Filipina ang iba’t ibang kultura ng mga Pilipino sa Luzon, Visayas at Mindanao. Pinangunahan ito ng kanilang pangulo na si Naveen Ferolino kasama ang iba pang miyembro ng samahan na sumayaw ng “Banga-Salidsid”. Ang angking galing at talento ng mga Einsteinians ay naipamalas sa iba’t ibang patimpalak tulad ng pagtula, pag-awit, tagisan ng talino, pagpinta, pagsulat, at ang pinakainabangan ng lahat, ang pangkalatang presentasyon. Sa mga aktibidades na ito, hindi lamang nasiyahan ang mga Einsteinians kundi nalaman din nila ang importansiya sa pagbibigay ng halaga sa mga katutubong wika ng ating bansa. Malugod na nagpapasalamat ang Einsteinians sa matagumpay na panguguna ng La Liga Filipina sa isang makabuluhang pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika taong 2019. Nang dahil sa programang ito, nagising ang mga mag-aaral sa katotohanan na ang tunay na Pilipino ay may pagmamahal sa kanyang pinagmulan.

Mga Kampeon

Pangkalahatang marka

Naveen Ferolino and Josef Mozart Cabanlit

Explorers 2020 set sail to a brand new expedition

Lady Zaynab Limba

Embodying the spirits of the pioneers of exploration, the Grade 10-Honor students unlocked a brand new year, the Year of the Explorers, by holding the academic opening spearheaded by the Senior Class Association (SCA) on June 17, 2019.

It all began with the entrance of the masters of ceremony, Lady Limba and Michael Aquino and the traditional processional march of the persons behind the undying success of Albert Einstein School-- the administration, faculty and workforce, headed by Sir Edison Morales, school director and president.

As the opening ceremony began, the school principal, Ma’am Florence Buat, delivered her opening remarks to welcome the students and pupils for a brand new academic year. This was followed by the presentation of the administration, faculty, and workforce.

To spice up the event, the Explorers 2020,

performed their choral presentation entitled “ We Know the Way”, a famous song from the comedy, adventure, and dramatic Disney movie, Moana. Moreover, the lighting of torches and delivering of speeches commenced. Meilsha Maniri gripped the torch of academic excellence for being the academic achiever for the school year 2018-2019. Shawqi Ganduan held the torch of leadership for being the Central Student Council President, and Abdel Escander Jr. clutched the torch of service as the Senior Class Association President.

Through a dance presentation, all had traveled through times as the Explorers took them to the land before history, to the age of knights and chivalry, and to the millennium we call today. After the short break, the Explorers showcased the official school uniforms and appropriate Friday attires to be worn inside the campus. They also presented a short skit

about the school policies that every student must strictly follow to maintain peace and order in the school.

After all, the school director, Sir Edison Morales, commended the Explorers 2020, including their adviser, Sir John-Jeo Cejudo, for doing a remarkable and superb opening ceremony.

JS Prom 2020: A Quintessential Shindig in

Keep an eye out as your favorite celebs—and celeb couples—make their appearance at one of the glitziest events of the year-ABS-CBN Ball 2019 which is formerly known as the Star Magic Ball. The ABS-CBN Ball is undoubtedly among the most anticipated events in the Philippine entertainment industry. It is, after all, an event that brings together the country's top stars, stylists, fashion designers, and creatives. The 2019 edition was extra special with a "Modern Filipiniana" theme to jive with ABS-CBN's 65th anniversary. They were clad in their Filipiniana-themed gowns and suits. This wasn’t just an ordinary ball as it aims for a cause. The traditional barong tagalog and filipiniana are given new flavor to enthuse and astonish everyone.

On the 29th of February 2020, the vicinity seemed to be etched by ravishing lights, blooming flowers, and superb crafts accentuating the interior of the gymnasium. These startling beautifications marked the com-

mencement of the most sophisticated occasion of Albert Einstein School- the Juniors and Seniors’ Promenade This year’s Prom was themed “Modern Filipiniana” which is definitely a epic tribute and immense pride to the Philippines’ local industry diverse heritage, and rich culture celebrating the Filipino spirits. This prestigious event was hosted by Cassiopeia Albellera and Luke Valencia. etch

The night was knocked down with a feather as the administration, faculty and staff, the juniors, Geniuses 2021, and the seniors, Explorers 2020, took walks on the red carpet. This was followed by the spectacular entrance of the Juniors and Seniors. Everyone was astonished by the newfangled barongs and elegant Filipiniana gowns of the attendees plus their astounding confidence and deportment on stage. Moreover, the students themselves sang and grooved iconic Tagalog songs including theme songs from LizQuen’s teleseryes. The Juniors, Geniuses 2021, exhibit-

ed their lithe moves as they gracefully danced to the songs “Haypa” by MJ Magno and “Forevermore” by Side A, and wonderfully sang the song “Sunrise” by Ben&Ben. Further. The Seniors, Explorers 2020, elegantly pranced the dance floor as they performed the songs “OPM Remix” by different Filipino artists and “Make It with You” by Ben&Ben. They also astonished everyone with their ethereal voices as they presented -their choral, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us” by Daniel Padilla and Morissette Amon.

The JS Prom took pride and privilege as the traditional ceremonies commenced. Lei Valencia and Abdel Escander Jr. conducted the lighting and bestowal of candles while Alyssa and Anzari Mandi headed the toast. Furthermore, the Seniors were fascinated and navigated as Meilsha Maniri and Michael Aquino perused their batch prophecy. That noteworthy form of writing was achieved by Lady Limba, Mohammad Ganduan, Shahana Sabang, and Bianca Redoble.

Everybody ran out of steam and discerned the intensity of the program as Sir Edison Morales, the school director and president, announced the recipients of the different major and minor awards.

With the determination and effort of everyone, the event ended successfully and wonderfully. Big thanks to the two assiduous advisers, Sir John- Jeo Cejudo and Ma’am Ilumunda Abasolo who were the ones behind the success of the event!

Bai Shahana Sabang

faces of the night elite looks terpsichorean idols

PROM PRINCE AND PRINCESS

supermodels

Andal Ampatuan VI and Khasandra Gani Hera Masmodi and Umrah Ampatuan

faces of the night elite looks terpsichorean idols Norjanna Ampatuan and Abdulrakman Ganduan Rahajitah Mohammad and Mujahid Malik Lady Ampatuan and Nur Escander

Alyssa Mandi Francis Ang Saadiyah Sinsuat Aragorn Javelosa Jennah Ibrahim Neizar Ebus

Airah Sali Marion Uy

best dressed

Prom King and QuEEn supermodels

Yasser Sinsuat and Lady Limba Josef Cabanlit and Bianca Redoble Shawqi Ganduan and Meilsha Maniri Khansa Alauya and Michael Aquino Yannah Mangelen and Ian Buisan best dressed

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Shawqi Ganduan Central Student Council President

Every year, the Einstein Circle of Shakespeare pays tribute to the outgoing Council of Leaders who have served as the personifications of the core values of the school. Conforming to this tribute, I was so grateful that I was given this gratifying opportunity to forefront this homage for our dear Council of Leaders. When I was given this task, I hastily jotted down possible concepts, but nothing appeared to be different from the previous batches. I consulted my friends, until a wonderful idea had crossed our minds.

As we began to brainstorm, the ideas started to broaden our cognizance. Rationalizing the possible concepts, we all agreed with wearing attires relevant to the clubs. After

having agreed with the concept, we continued thinking about the content of this article.

“Imagine a person notable enough. Form a perceptual image of his appearance, physique, and complexion. There, you will be enthralled by the depiction emanating in your mind.” These were my lines after I had realized I have never been this inquisitive about what does it mean to be somebody whom people might give him hackneyed descriptions or atypical ones.

Our dear readers, I am so proud to share with you what the club presidents think about an explorer. Delve beyond the lines, and appreciate the thoughts in Council of Leaders’ mind’s eye.

Europeans led to the discoveries of archipelagos around the world. Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the surface of the moon. Pythagoras was hailed as the first true mathematician and the first known individual to whom a mathematical discovery has been attributed. These important individuals played such a big role in our reality. They`ve proven that the sky isn`t the limit and they are called explorers. To become a true explorer you must be patient. If you`re not patient enough you can`t go far. Second, you must be curious. Your mind must be open for new ideas and must always think outside the box and reach the unreachable. After all of that, you`ll never regret that you`ve dove deeper and went out of your comfort zone because nothing tastes better than a sweet victory. This is a world full of baffling mysteries and unsolved riddles, treat this world as your own because a true Explorer never stop exploring.

ABDEL-JALIL ESCANDER JR.

Senior Class Association President

I believe that an explorer is a person who explores

the untouched part of their spirit, not just some physical location on the map. By that definition, every single one of us has the potential to be an explorer. Being an explorer means that you must have the will to seek knowledge. You need to have a vision, an idea that differs from most others. You have to believe that you can make a difference. You don’t have to be perfect to be an explorer. Just be you and don’t listen to the negative assumptions of people going through your life.

Mohammad

Ylysha Hane Akas

bai shahana sabang

Citizenship Advancement Training

President

A true explorer must have courage and faith in discovering things on his own. However, it’s not only about discovery, but also learning from the experiences you got from the exploration. It takes time, so you have to be patient and hopeful in the process. You have to be keen and very open-minded. Trust in yourself when taking risks. Sometimes, you may be lost in your way, but that’s part of the process and trials. But once you remember, why are you even searching for the truth or things if you will come up there. To be true explorer, it’s continuous. You shouldn’t be contented instead you’d keep searching.

meilsha hakima maniri Science Club President

FERHAN AMIR MALENDO

Mathematics Society President

The word “explore” can hold different meanings for different people. For me, to explore great lands, seas and infinite space, we must first explore within ourselves. Always remember that we, human beings, are one of the most complex creations God has ever made. We must unlock every potential that may be hidden deep into our minds and souls. Appreciate and accept them for whatever they may be. Utilize them to expand your options on how to make the world a better place. Only then will we be able to reach greater heights and truly make a difference as the next leaders of our generation.

An explorer is someone who sets out to discover something by going somewhere unfamiliar. Life is full of mysteries. There are still a lot of things to be discovered. There might be unknown species deep in the ocean, hidden treasures of the past, extraterrestrial beings from other planets, abandoned ancient civilizations, or even other worlds that are left to be explored. Who knows? Maybe year from now, your name will be known for achieving something that can change the shape of humanity. To be an explorer, you must have the determination to keep moving forward, courage to surpass any obstacle, and passion to achieve something admirable. Life is like a book; you won’t be satisfied unless you explore.

bianca elena josh redoble

Computer Technology Wizards President

An explorer is someone you can define as being adventurous and willing to find a world where everything is different. However, this definition does not show the limits of being an explorer because when you are an explorer, you have the confidence to look for various discoveries. Moreover, you are eager to be put on the spot where everything is unfamiliar to you. This will teach you to be versatile and flexible. That is the essence of being an explorer. Tt will teach you lessons that you could use for a purpose; it will mold your capacity and prepare you to do greater things to provide to society. Sometimes, you will fail from your exploration or sometimes your adventure does not have the best directions, but one thing is for sure. No matter how far you are, no matter how lost you are, no matter how tired you are, you will still reach your destination because this is what it takes to be an explorer—you never give up.

LADY ZAYNAB LIMBA

Einstein Circle of Shakespeare

President

Explorer: searches for lost islands and treasures, finds what has been missing in the eyes and arms of many. That is not just it for there is a whole lot more to being an “explorer”. As we traverse the bewildering intersections of life, brimming with various opinions, ideas, and beliefs, one tends to follow what the majority follows just to avoid complexity. To be an explorer, you need to look at the everything with a fresh eye and in different perspectives for this world holds endless possibilities. Be someone who would go beyond his ways finding better ways to improvise, sustain, ad build new contraptions and mechanisms. The world needs people who cross the limits life has set for them and dream beyond what the eyes could already see. They could be anyone even the ones you might find surprising. We need to find them for the world needs explorers—exploring beyond limits and venturing into the unknown.

navEEn ferolino La Liga Filipina President

josef mozart cabanlit

Religious Youth for Action

In being a true explorer, you need to explore yourself first by conquering your own fears. We must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. We must also try new and unique things to discover especially while we are still young, wild and free. You can only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough. And by doing that, you can already see the dreams and goals you truly want to achieve in life. Time is not going to wait for you, so what are you waiting for? Go out and take a look, meet more people. Travel. Don’t give yourself a chance to regret later. There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored.

It takes a curious and creative mind, driven by determination, to make a difference that makes an explorer seek for more knowledge to discover things and share such discoveries to inspire others to be the best versions of themselves. It requires you to be mentally and physically tough in order for you to overcome the challenges and hardships to be encountered as you journey to the unknown. We, the Explorers, have survived the challenges and hardships of high school life because of our determination and belief that in unity there is always strength.

anzari jordan mandi

Muslim Youth for Charity President

When you hear the word “explorer”, an image of a famous explorer pops inside your mind, like Christopher Columbus, Ibn Battuta, Daniel Boone, or someone else. In reality, anyone can be an explorer, you just have to believe it. Who knows, maybe you are an explorer yourself and didn’t even recognized it yet. An explorer is a curious and passionate person who dreams of discovering what is beyond their reach like exploring the space, the ocean, or the land, or maybe exploring the microscopic world that is hidden from the naked eye. You might have said that you haven’t started a journey yet, that’s incorrect, because you may not know it yourself but think of life as a flowing river with endless paths. Who knows what’s in the future, it is up to you which path are you going to follow.

President

Lady Zaynab Limba

OUTSTRIP the Stereotype

For over 37 years of effulgence, radiating around the loci of science and mathematics, there is no school that is akin to what most of all consider the best school in Cotabato City, Albert Einstein School. Intervening anyone around the city about what the aforementioned school’s concentrations are, they would likely be unanimous in telling that AES excels mostly in science and mathematics. To break the undying stereotype and prove that AES shines in any field, there is a quintessential event worthy of remembrance and appreciation in which AES participated in. July 28, 2019—With the campers’ spirits lifted and game faces on, they continued on the 3rd day of their camp, exhilarated and thrilled for the sun to set along with the Einsteinians who couldn’t wait for the for the Sundown Spectacle (Entertainment Night)— a program where the contestants could show off their prowess in two respective fields: Bersikulo; a speech choir competition, and the Cosplay Competition. Albert Einstein School (AES) dared to join the former. Determination. Perseverance. Hard work. AES paved their way into the nationals for the speech choir competition by pouring blood and sweat, practicing day and night, striving to be the best. Bringing the colors of Maguindanao as they finished performing their piece, they were applauded by the audience, including the judges. It was time to wrap up the program— and

the announcements were made. And to their delight, AES stole the show landing first place and bagging the title of the champion in the aforementioned contest. The school notched all four titles in total: Concordance Award (Best in Choreography), Splendor Award (Best in Props and Costume), and Prominence Award (Best in Facebook Reactions, Views, and Shares), and the major award: Podium Award (Speech Choir Champion). The team is composed of 11 participants from the batch of the Explorers namely: Josef Cabanlit, Aiman Lintang, Abdel Escander Jr., Mohammad Ganduan, Luis Valescas, Ylysha Akas, Aliah Alauya, Naveen Ferolino, Aaliyah Mangelen, Bianca Redoble, and Athena Sarigan and four from the batch of the Geniuses: Nur Escander, Lei Valencia, Khasandra Gan,i and Rahajita Mohammad having a total of 15 participants in all. Their triumph wouldn’t be possible without their creative choreographer, Sir Yoyong Acosta, their fastiduous teacher coaches, Sir John-Jeo Cejudo and Ma’am Iluminda Abasolo, school principal Ma’am Florence Buat, faculty and staff, and of course, their ever-supportive and loving parents. Above all, this triumph proved that AES got ahead of the stereotypes. This is indeed a great manifestation that the school equips students with the immense spirit to excel in any competition. Congratulations to the new hall of famers! Long live, Albert Einstein School! Sigay ka, Cotabato City!

It has been known nationwide how academically inclined the Einsteinians are. This year, a team of Einsteinians has proven themselves once again. Nevertheless, attaining sweet and glorious things isn't just a piece of cake.

On the 27th day of July 2018, campers Meilsha Hakima Maniri and Bai Shahana Sabang garnered 5th runner-up in the PSYSC National Science Quiz Bee. The two campers passed the elimination round, along with nine other pairs of contestants, which was held the day prior. Moreover, Meilsha Maniri was entitled as the Top Scorer for the written elimination, making her peers proud. By reviewing books and various study materials, copious days and nights were spent by the team together with their teacher- coaches Ma’am Omairah Yusop, Ma’am Apasrah Tabujara, and Ma'am Iluminda Abasolo. The subtopics included in the quiz

bee were energy production, energy conversion, energy utilization, and information infrastructure in accordance to this year’s National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp (NYSTESC) theme— Synergon: Initializing the Power Protocols. The quizzers scored 6 points in the easy round, 10 points for the average round and 35 points for the difficult round for a total of 51 points.

The team duo might have started low, but they never lost hope. They encompassed all the challenges and hooked the title of 5th runner up at the end. It was an overall great team effort. The Einsteinians, faculty and staff, and their parents are prouder than ever of their achievement. The early morning and late night reviews were definitely worth it and recognized, along with their undying determination and perseverance.

Kudos to team AES!

Michael Tristan Aquino

Unexpected Triumph

of the First Hall of Famer, Champion in Poster Making Contest

Daud Michael Ibad

Success. Hard work. Perseverance. Way back 2016, Albert Einstein School got its first ever Hall of Famer in the battle of great artists all over the Philippines, the Poster Making, which was represented by Bajury Mustapha, from the batch of the Dreamers 2017 who ranked 1st runner up. This year, another milestone happened as it garnered its first-ever national champion.

The poster making, with the theme of “Renewable Energy Mitigating Energy Scarcity”, was a brilliant and successful outcome as Bai Saadiyah Mahmur A. Sinsuat, from the batch of the Geniuses 2021, ar-

tistically and excellently showcased the theme in her art piece which made her the champion. “I never even expected to be on the top three especially to be the champion. Transcending above the art pieces of over 40 other competitive contestants still feels surreal.” With the unconditional love and support of her parents, teachers, co-Einsteinians, Explorers 2020, and her batch, her success was made possible. Her win makes her the first-ever champion in the history of Albert Einstein School, making her triumph a remarkable one, representing not only Albert Einstein School but also Cotabato City.

Art from a

Graphite

Bianca Elena Redoble

With hard work comes a worth commending success. Albert Einstein School never settles for less and always soars high with magnificent colors in cloud nine. It furnishes individuals to be equipped and excellent in different as-pects aside from academics and compete with anyone nationwide. This year, with Aragorn Javelosa being the chosen representative for the editorial cartoon-ing contest in the National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp (NYSTESC), AES came home with a head up high and an unbreakably genuine wide smile.

The editorial cartooning competition was held in the very first day of the 4-day camp, along with the other individual contests. Fingers crossed, he was an-nounced the champion, outclashing the other great and tough

contenders. De-spite a very challenging completion, his talent stood out among everyone which brought another triumph to him and his family and the school as well. Moreover, his applauded victory made history as he's now one of the school’s competition champions, making his win a momentous one. Without his coaches, including Sir Johamin Inok, and his family both at home and in school, his conquest wouldn’t be as sweet as a mousse cake.

Truly, the Einsteinians’ blood never diminishes as this success exists as one of the living proofs that the Einsteinians excel both in academic and non-academic. They are competent enough to be capable of surpassing students from other schools all around the country. Through the flow of the ink from his mind to his pen, Javelosa transcends above all.

Isn’t mother nature astonishingly great? The peaceful sounds of the birds singing, the cool breeze of wind blowing, and the tall grasses swaying give a refreshing feeling to the body. Alamada, a municipality in the province of North Cotabato, was named after the chieftain Datu Alamada. It is a home to one of the most amazing and stunning attractions to visit to like the famous and most talked Asik-Asik falls and Mount Opao. The Tent City in Alamada isn’t just like any local cities you would find in Mindanao because of its natural landscape that surrounds the area gives a feeling of ecstasy and relief. It is unique because you can either bring a tent or rent one if you stay overnight. This is a popular tourist attraction for the locals who want to take a break from the industrial life and wants to try experiencing a relaxing and memoravle day where you get to wake up to a cold fog and have a spec-

tacular view of the vast landscape. When you bring your own tent, a night of stay costs 600 pesos, otherwise 700. Staying here is definitely worth it especially in de-stressing and playing from the noise of the world for a second.

Feeling intrigued? Before taking this enjoyable activity of hiking up to Tent City, I recommend bringing something to keep you warm like a sweater, or perhaps a cozy jacket. Since it is found somewhere high up, it is colder. The sound of the continuous horns and running engines of cars is nothing compared to the rushing sound of water in the provinces.

Alamada is a place I highly recommend when you need time for yourself, or when you’re on a vacation. Tourists from all around the nation come here to feel the exhilarating cuddle of nature itself. If you want a place without the toxicity of the life you used to live in, I recommend you come to the city hidden in fogs— the Tent City in Alamada.

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