Seton Notes Volume 18 Issue 1

Volume 18 No. 1 ◦ The Official Publication of Elizabeth Seton School Main and South ◦ June – July 2010

PRISSAAP Endorses Seton for the Principals Visitation

Inside this Issue:

News ESS Prepares for 35th Year Anniversary page 2

Opinion Editorial: AntiPrivacy or ProSafety? page 5

Features

The Story Behind Senior Year

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Literary In the Eyes of the Violinist

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Dr. Josefina V. Suarez orients the administrators about the school by

Grade School On Writing

Niki Baroy

As part of the 14th National Administrator’s Congress, organized by the Private Secondary School Administrators (PRISSAAP), thirty-three administrators from different schools in the Philippines visited Elizabeth Seton School (ESS) last August 27, 2010 with the theme “On the Threshold of a New Horizon: Responding to the New Challenges in

Educational Leadership.” The visit intends to showcase ESS and its best practices to the different administrators.

Visitors Welcomed to ESS The Seton Notes did an interview with Mrs. Teresita Religioso, ESS Academic Directress, wherein she stated that a case study done on ESS by one of the members of

ESS Earns SSS Top Employer Award

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Justine Jordan

Being a dedicated Social Security System (SSS) Employer, Elizabeth Seton School (ESS) was recognized as an SSS Top Employer awardee on August 8, 2010 at the SSS Center in Quezon City.

SSS annually gives awards to members who have successfully accomplished all requirements, which are indicated in the program’s website. Western Union, Clark Corporation, and Maynilad are just few of the companies that have been competent enough to receive the honor of being an SSS Top Employer awardee.

According to Mr. Ferdinand Alido, head of the ESS Finance Unit, this is ESS’ first garnered spot in the field of being one of SSS’ top employers.

ESS was placed under the catePHOTO BY PAT VALDIVIESO gory of MediumSized employers, which are companies with below five hundred employees. The school has been nominated for the past two years already, however, it was only this year that ESS was able to cope with all the requirements; hence, it acquired The award given to ESS by SSS for being the Top Employer

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PRISSAAP, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) was one reason of PRISSAAP for choosing ESS. Mrs. Religioso said that the administrators wanted to see ESS’s “flesh and blood” and see how the school operates.

In addition to that, several other schools recommended ESS because of its advocacy continued on p. 2

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South Seton’s Young Entrepreneur Compete in Bali

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ESS Staff Conducts Seminars on UBD

Fe Esperanza P. Trampe and Tatiana E. Nobleza

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Mr. Danilo Yabut discussing the UbD framework during the Regional Conference

As publicized by the Revised Secondary Curriculum (RSEC), come this school year 2010-2011, all first year students should be utilizing the Understanding by Design or UbD framework. As a result of this, educational institutions have been organizing seminars for their staff to familiarize themselves with the said framework. Some selected members of the ESS faculty were invited to carry out seminars regarding UBD in two different events.

Regional Conference On July 21-23, 2010 in Calamba City, Laguna, administrators of basic education from all over the CALABARZON area gathered at the Monte Vista Resort for the Regional Conference on New Trends, Issues and Essentials in Secondary Private Education. On the last day of the conference, July 23, 2010 (Thursday), the academic directress of our school, Mrs. Teresita F. Religioso, along with four of the high school department’s subject area coordinators, Mr. Jowell De Asis (CCF), Mr. Ricky Adorna (Computer) Mr. Danilo Yabut (English), and Mr. Martin Cruz (Filipino), were invited as resource speakers for the said continued on p. 3

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The Fourth Year students practicing their dance for the Field Demonstration scheduled on August

ESS Prepares for 35th Year Anniversary

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Lean Aquino, Nicole Molera and Renz Dimaunahan

This school year, Elizabeth Seton School (ESS) celebrates its 35th year anniversary. Preparations are being made for several activities in line with the 35th year. Students, teachers and parents will participate in the scheduled activities.

According to Ms. Nanette Nicerio, Activities Coordinator of the High School Department, the 35th year celebration is aimed towards life skills, excellence, and service. The key events for the 35th anniversary of ESS are the field demonstration and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) production.

These events are meant to showcase the milestones of ESS. The celebration will start on a Sunday (August 22) with a Mass. The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) will also sponsor a motorcade, which is to be done around Las Piñas City. In addition to that, the PTA will hold a talent competition called “Seton’s Got Talent” wherein students, along with parents or other relatives of Setonians may join. Ten finalists will be selected for the said event. The winner will receive 5000 pesos, the 1st runner up will receive 3000 pesos, the 2nd runner up will receive 2000 pesos and 1000 pesos will be given as consolation prize to the other finalists.

The second day of the celebration, August 23, will be allotted for three activities. The first is an Inculturated Mass followed by the Parada ng Lahi wherein students will dress in native Filipino attire, and lastly the annual Kamayan at Pistahan sa Seton (KamPiSe).

There will be no classes on August 25 for 1st-3rd year high school students because of the National Career Assessment Exam of the 4th year high school students. The grade school students will follow their regular class schedules.

On August 26, as part of the celebration of the 35th year anniversary and the Buwan ng Wika, ESS, in cooperation with the Filipino, Araling Panlipunan and Music, Art, Physical Education and Health Departments, will conduct the “Field Demonstration,” to be held at the Cardinal William Square. All levels from Grade 1 until 4th Year High School will participate in the said event.

Each level will put together a presentation wherein they will exhibit different Philippine festivals. For elementary, the following festivals were assigned: Dinagyang (Grade 1), Panaod (Grade 2), Binatbatan (Grade 3), Sublian (Grade 4), Panagbeng (Grade 5),

Schedule Adjustment for High School Department by

Mica Hizon and Justine Jordan

Last May 2010, the ESS High School Unit opted to set a new daily schedule for the students. At the opening of classes last June 15, it was announced that the new dismissal time for students will be 5:00 PM everyday.

The additional hours for the new schedule is comprised of the subjects Music and Arts for all high school levels. Dr. Delia Navaza stated that the school is complying with DepEd’s requirements. In accordance with DepEd’s 2010 Secondary Education Curriculum in Music and Arts, the school sees it fit to settle the need for modification of the curriculum. It is not that ESS Main has been failing to recognize DepEd’s requirements these past years; rather, ESS has been complying with it in a different manner. However, Dr. Delia Navaza stated that the subject matter’s alignment with the revised curriculum’s theme in the Music and Arts area should now be implemented for formal purposes.

Guidance period replaced Homeroom this school year and the latter is appointed for the first 20 minutes from Tuesdays to Thursdays, resulting to a 60-minute period of adviser-to-students interaction per week. Mondays and Fridays are intended for general assemblies. According to Dr. Delia Navaza, the purpose of separating these two periods is that the Guidance period will be favorable for students who are in need of expressing any personal problems or concerns that involve the aid of a guidance counselor. On the other hand, Homeroom is intended for students who have any academic troubles and concerns regarding classroom matters.

Concerning the matter on the change of Zests for Learning and Living (ZL2) set-up, according to Dr. Delia Navaza, “we went back to the original system for uniformity purposes with South. The initial set-up emphasizes on multiple intelligences.” Instead of the clubs being appointed to the proper ZL2 category, there will now be a more systematized way of handling the ZL2 activities, which will be done by class.

For this year, the seniors will undergo Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT), but would only begin during the 2nd quarter due to continued on p. 4

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of providing quality education and molding students into becoming patriotic and God-fearing citizens.

The program for the visitors was held in the big AVR at the Luzon building.

An audio-visual presentation about the school started the program, followed by the presentation of the ESS vision and mission. The core curriculum and the key attributes that define a Setonian graduate were also introduced to the principals. The ESS administrators and subject area coordinators also presented a sample template of exit competencies per subject for every grade level and a sample template on how each subject promotes the Setonian key attributes.

After the introduction, the visitors had an ocular inspection of the school.

They took a tour of the Multiple Intelligence Hall, the classrooms and the laboratories in both the high school and grade school buildings.

Heartwarming Feedback from Visitors The visitors were also asked to deliver testimonials after the program and ESS received positive feedback from them. What caught their eye according to them was the architecture of the classrooms. They were impressed by the idea of the open classrooms. According to Mrs. Religioso, they even said that “with an open classroom, students become sensitive to the needs of others.”

They said that even if the students were exposed to higher temperatures, they become more focused, conscious and empathetic to the surroundings. Some of the administrators also remarked that ESS was their “dream school.”

A Prior Visit Prior to the visit of the administrators from PRISSAAP, Sta. Catalina College of Biñan, Laguna also visited ESS. Several teachers and administrators from the school went to ESS last August 16 to observe how ESS is run.

Sr. Mary Ann L. Allag, Director-Principal of Sta. Catalina, sent a letter to ESS before their visit so they could be allowed to conduct their observation of the school. The objective of the visit would be to prepare for the visitation of Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools to Sta. Catalina on September 13. They were to observe the following facets of ESS: the teaching strategies, art of questioning, values integration and classroom management.

Mostly good feedback was received from the visitors. They said that they were impressed by the accommodations made for them and the good facilities of ESS. Moreover, they commented that when they observed classes, the teachers were very accommodating.

More schools are expected to visit ESS in the coming months. Some of these schools include Manresa School-Parañaque, Mary Hill’s College and Philippine Women’s University-Jose Abad Santos Memorial School. Their main purpose would be to observe our implementation of the Understanding

by Design or UbD curriculum.

Having a reputation for producing several excellent students, ESS’ prestige was further proven through the feedback of the different administrators that visited ESS. ESS has yet again exemplified how it can be a role model for other schools and how it is an effective center for learning. ■

ESS Welcomes New Faculty

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Fatima Vista and Angelica de la Cruz

Elizabeth Seton School (ESS) kicks off this School Year 20102011 with new faculty and coordinators who were introduced to the high school students last June 15, 2010 during the first morning assembly held at the ESS Gymnasium.

There were a few changes this school year regarding additional positions to the High School De-

partment. Sir Dan Labajo, former Sub-Unit Head of the First and Second year levels, is now the Discipline Coordinator for all High School levels while Ms. Nanette Nicerio, previously the SAC of the English Department was appointed as the Activities Coordinator. Sir Danilo Ciceron T. Yabut now heads the English department while Dr. Delia Navaza will still serve as the

Unit Head for the High School Department.

The High school deparment also has a new faculty member, Sir Jose M. Lim. Sir Joey, now the Subject Coordinator of the Araling Panlipunan Department, taught in the Grade School Department for more than 10 years before transferring to the High School Unit.

The following are the subject area coordinators for the high school department for this School Year:

There are also several newly hired teachers for each department. They are as follows:

ESS Earns SSS... from p. 1 the award of being a top employer.

One of the requirements that ESS fulfilled was to confer benefits given to deceased employees. “The school already has procedures,” said Mr. Alido regarding the subject on the recent death of an employee. He also stated that, so far, everything has been relatively covered by SSS, Pagtutulungan sa Kinabukasan: Ikaw, Bangko, Industria at Gobyerno (Pag-IBIG), and a share from ESS. Yearly informing of employees on changes in SSS is another requirement for a company to become a recipient of the SSS Top Employer Award. As stated by Mr. Alido, the school annually gives a seminar to the employees during the start of the year concerning updates in SSS. Mr. Alido commented that it’s difficult to be accountable for the needs of many people, but ESS, nevertheless, complies with them in the most apt way it can. ■ The School’s Reputation From these seminars, nothing affair. At the event, they demonstrated but good feedback was received by the best practices in implementing the the ESS representatives. The school UbD framework to more than 300 has been applying the UbD framework for the development of the participating individuals. students since last school year – a A Consequent Invitation An offshoot of this invitation came year advanced compared to other through the request of St. Jude College institutions that just started execut– Cavite for the ESS faculty members ing the technique on their students to conduct another seminar on UbD on this year. Hence, the ESS faculty is their campus. This time around, the already well-versed regarding the school sent the HS department’s Sci- subject matter. The mere fact that ence and Mathematics Subject Area ESS received an invitation from Coordinators, Ms. Rosalyn Manio and the head of Region IV-A, Supt.

Mr. Allan Pulido, respectively. Their Paraluman R. Guiron to facilitate seminar entitled, “Implementation of such presentations proves the good UbD Framework in Managing and reputation of our school in the eduDesigning Instruction” was held on cational field. Agustin Lentijas, an August 16, 2010 at the Audio-Visual attendee from the seminar in St. Jude Room of the said inviting school in College – Cavite, was even quoted Dasmariñas, Cavite. There was an to have said that he only began to estimate of 30-35 members of the St. understand the concept of UbD after Jude College – Cavite’s faculty that the talk conducted by Ms. Manio and Mr. Pulido. ■ were in attendance of the event.

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High School Students Participate in Career Orientation C J N B by

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An annual Career Orientation entitled “Building Pathways to LIFE” was held on July 5-10, 2010.

It was sponsored by the Guidance Unit in order to enlighten all the high school students of Elizabeth Seton School, specifically the graduating 4th year students in deciding which programs they will choose for their college education.

On July 5, 2010, the first day of the orientation was alloted for the 3rd year high school students as they had their preliminary orientation in order to get an idea for the career path they will choose.

Mr. Rogel M. Urbiztondo, C.P.A. introduced the program Accountancy. Mrs. Pamela Basilio, M.D. helped familiarize the students with Medicine. Atty. Angelee Marree A. Abrenica introduced Law. Mr. Adrian L. Napiza informed the 3rd year high school students of Computer Science.

Mr. Junn Geronimo, the Guidance NGO of PATHS seminars acquainted the students with the colleges and universities, and the program they decide to take up.

On the second day of the event, July 6, 2010, the 4th year high school students were lectured by professional speakers of different careers who came and shared their experiences and knowledge in their continued on p. 4

PHOTO BY CHRISTEL JIMENEZ

The President and Vice President of IV - Sulu awards a Certificate of Appreciation to the speakers from De La Salle University

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Lean Aquino and Justine Jordan

Ann Seton’s values. The presentation’s other objective is to hone students competencies with the use of such indicators.

Through that, they would become fully matured Setonians due to the indicators’ diversity which could help Setonians in many aspects.

Problem Based Learning Another seminar held was regarding the learning approach called “Problem Based Learning” or PBL. According to Dr. Navaza, PBL is “learning through trigger problems,” wherein a teacher presents a problem and from that problem, students learn the concepts when they try to find a solution to the problem through research unlike the traditional lecture method. Aside from the lecture, teachers were also grouped and given trigger problems about classroom management that they will research on. Dr. Navaza called the seminar “hitting two birds with one stone,” since the teachers learned

how to use PBL and at the same time, revisit the essentials of classroom management.

PBL also addresses different types of learners. Through activities under PBL like doing researches, preparing visual aids and making oral presentations, the abilities of hands-on learners, visual learners and listening-type learners can be improved. Also, students will know how to become more creative and innovative through creating their own learning environment thus discovering how to monitor their own learning.

In addition to that, PBL will also help enhance students’ basic skills like communication, writing, reading, basic math and listening skills. Skills that have not been augmented will be developed through this. Higher-order thinking skills will also be progressed. Examples of these higher-order thinking skills are learning skills, problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.

Understanding by Design According to the Department of Education, UbD aims to instil in students the why’s of the lessons that are being taught to them instead of the what’s; hence, making them understand and appreciate more fully the teachings that are being given to them during class. Last school year, some teachers and SAC’s were sent to off-campus seminars to enhance their knowledge on what they learned about UbD, making this learning plan already part of the school’s academic system on the 3rd and 4th quarters of school year 2009-2010. Schools like Southville International School and Xavier School are long-time advocates of this learning program. Also, last October, ESS sponsored UbD seminars where teachers from schools like Southville and St. Scholastica’s College Manila attended.

“We want teachers to be at home with this learning plan,” said Dr. Navaza. Even during summer, the teachers were further oriented on this subject matter for corrections and rePHOTO BY MR. WENDELL BORRAS continued on p. 4

Dr. Suarez shares some knowledge with the ESS faculty regarding the new learning methods.

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The Elizabeth Seton School (ESS) faculty participated in several seminars for teachers facilitated by Mrs. Teresita Religioso and Dr. Delia Navaza, held on different dates ranging from October 2009 to May 2010 at the FBA Auditorium Four seminars on academics were held all in all. The topics presented were on school direction, Problem Based Learning (PBL), Understanding by Design (UbD), and instructional strategies.

Presentation of School Direction During the first seminar, Mrs. Religioso and Dr. Navaza educated the teachers, both newly and formerly-hired, on the guidelines regarding the Setonian’s key indicators. Such indicators were segmented by knowing how a Setonian graduate can be distinguished amongst all other graduates, by basing the characteristics on the ESS’ Mission-Vision, and by integrating these indicators in accordance with St. Elizabeth

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ESS Fully Implements UbD Learning Plan

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Niki Baroy and Renz Dimaunahan

As the new school year begins, the Elizabeth Seton School (ESS) fully implements a new studying tool, the Understanding by Design (UbD) model for instructional planning.

The ESS used this learning program as part of the grading system during the 3rd and 4th quarter of school year 2009 – 2010 after the faculty members attended various seminars.

This year, the full implementation of the UbD is being observed together with the changes the program desires

to accomplish which includes bringing about certain values to the students such as developing research and writing skills and enhancing the multiple intelligences and other forms of competencies.

The UbD is a “backward design” wherein teachers think about what the students are supposed learn before the teachers figure out how they will execute and achieve the desired results.

This can be evaluated through assessment tools like culminating tasks, quizzes and seat works.

Performance tasks like recitation, portfolios, group works and other

activities that will help students learn more and provide a better grading system are given besides the usual pen and paper examinations in order for the students to be assessed more thoroughly.

Other schools such as the Southville International School and the Xavier School have been using the learning program for a long time. These schools also helped in the implementation of the UbD in ESS as they attended seminars conducted by the school. ■

ESS Prepares for... from p. 2 and Magayon (Grade 6). For high school, the following were assigned: Kadayawan (1st Year High School), Sinulog (2nd Year High School), Maskara (3rd Year High School) and Higantes (4th Year High School). The Kinesthetic ZL² period of every year level in high school is used for planning and preparing for the event. The general rehearsals will take place on the second day of celebration (August 23).

The Field Demonstration aims to hone the various abilities of each student while also putting into action ESS’ mission-vision.

Also scheduled to be done on August 26 is the President’s Night, wherein the faculty and staff of ESS will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Josefina V. Suarez, the school’s president.

ESS will have another grand scale production in CCP scheduled on January 2011. It will be the fourth time that the school will present such. The Little Mermaid, Lion King, and Cats, performed by the Grade 1, 3 and 4 students respectively last December 2009 during the Interactive Broadway, are some of the performances included in the production. Costumes and props used during the Little Mermaid, Lion King and Cats last year, are going to be used again during the production.

Auditions will start after the first Quarterly Examinations, targeted on September or October. Recording of the music will take place on November, while the layout of the programs will be finalized on December.

The 26th and 27th of January next year will be allotted for technical rehearsals. Gala Performances are scheduled on the 28th and 29th of the same month.

“So far, we will concentrate on these two. Other activities will be decided upon by the subject area coordinators,” Ms. Nicerio said, pertaining to the Field Demonstration and the CCP production. ■

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visions from last October and to prepare the faculty for their 1st and 2nd quarter learning plans.

Instructional Strategies The final seminar that the faculty participated in was about the new instructional strategies of the school. The methods of instruction taught were the “cooperative learning” method and the “fish bowl” method.

The alternative assessment method, which involves having a student’s portfolio, teacher’s portfolio and a “web quest,” was also one of the methods discussed. The teachers were also grouped during this seminar to discuss certain topics.

Other seminars for teachers held were sponsored by the ESS’ Finance and Human Resources Units. Such seminars were about the Social Security System for teachers and climate change. ■

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PHOTO BY TROY MENDOZA The Fourth Year students stand attentively as they have their Citizen Advancement Training

chosen program. Mr. Angelo Lacson familiarized the students with HRM, Tourism, and Culinary Arts with the help of Chef chosen field. The speakers also identified the academic and Jocen Villongco. Ms. Geolynda A. Baylon, D.M.D. presented personal requirements needed to succeed in the student’s the requirements in order to become a good dentist. Engr.

Edgar O. Chua introduced Chemical Engineering. desired career path.

Mr. Junn Geronimo who is also the Guidance NGO of Dr. Alvin D. Jimenez introduced the field of Medicine.

Mr. Carmelo S. Canicula, R.N. presented the different CHOICES seminars and the Editor-in-Chief of School characteristics needed in order to become a nurse. Ms. Guide Magazine enlightened the 4th year students on which Emilina R. Sarreal, D.B.A. talked about the program college or university provides the best education for their Business Management. Arch. Mary Geraldine J. Legaspi chosen program.

Mr. Junn Geronimo , who is also the Guidance NGO of and Arch. Ricardo D. Rodriguez shared the difficulties and successes of being an architect. Mr. Jose Ronello T. Bartol- CHOICES seminars the Editor-in-Chief of School Guide eme, M.S. introduced to the students the contributions of Magazine shared valuable insights and necessary information Computer Science to our society. Ms. Analie M. de Dios, when it comes to choosing the right college or university in a computer engineer, shared her experiences about her terms of their overall performance as accredited by PAASCU and CHED. He gave his seminar to all high school levels and to the parents as well during the parents’ orientation.

On July 7, the third day of the Career Orientation showcased the different colleges and universities the 4th year students can apply to. They were given the list of requirements to enter that particular learning institution and the students had a better idea when it came to the programs they had to offer. Most importantly, students got an opportunity to ask questions to the colleges and universities themselves in order to set the record straight.

The schools that visited Seton were San Beda College – Alabang, Southville International Schools and Colleges, Southville Foreign UniPHOTO BY CHRISTEL JIMENEZ versity, St. Scholastica’s College, De La Salle University – Manila, Manila Doctors College, A speaker from San Beda University-Alabang gives High School Students... from p. 2

some useful information regarding their school.

the hectic schedule for the preparation for Filipino Week. It will be held during the kinesthetic period of the seniors every Friday. CAT is a military training for graduating high school students wherein every student will exercise his/her discipline and provide community extension together with public safety and law reinforcement. It aims to enhance the student’s social responsibility and commitment to the development of their communities and develop their ability to uphold law and order as they assume active participation in community activities and in assisting the members of the community specially in times of emergency, as mentioned in the orientation that was held during the first week of classes for senior students. ■

Mapua Institute of Technology, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, University of Sto. Tomas, and De La Salle – College of St. Benilde.

On the fourth day, July 8, 2010, the Career Fair was opened for both students and parents as well. Representatives from different colleges and universities each set up their own booths as students and parents came up to them in order to better understand the totality of their institution and of course, the programs they had to offer.

The participating schools are Air Link Aviation College, Asia Pacific College, Asian Institute of Maritime Studies, Assumption College, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, De La Salle Health Science Campus, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Enderun Colleges, Entrepreneurs School of Asia, Far Eastern University, FEU – East Asia College, Flight School International, iAcademy, Lyceum of the Philippines, Philippine Merchant Marine School, Philippine Women’s University, Southville International School and Colleges, St. Paul University – Manila, University of Asia and the Pacific, University of the East, and University of Perpetual Help Rizal.

On July 9, 2010, the fifth day of the Career Orientation, the 4th year high school students were assigned for a mock interview in order for the Guidance Unit of ESS to better assess the personalities and skills of the students and help prepare them for more possible interviews as they enter college.

The last day of the Career Orientation, July 10, 2010 was allotted for the parents. The primary purpose of this activity was to make the parents more aware and involved with the decision-making process of their children in attaining higher education. ■

Editorial

Anti-Privacy or Pro-Safety?

ARTWORK BY RIEZ VALENZUELA

“As a Setonian, it’s hard to tell what’s really the problem since we’re not affected that much. However, I think that PNoy should focus on the lack of facilities in public schools as well the fact that they are overpopulated in those schools. He should try to find a way to make the public schools here look like “real schools,” with real lesson plans and a good curriculum.”

— Janeane Santos, IV – Marawi “The government should encourage sports. I believe that sports indeed has the power to uplift and inspire individuals. As former British Prime Minister Tony Blair once said, “It shows us how to participate in something that is bigger than ourselves, and teaches us how to demonstrate respect for teammates and opponents. It helps us to learn how to win with humility and lose with grace; how to set a goal and fulfil it. Sport brings people together; the self-worth and self-belief that it teaches are continued on p. 5

better purposes. Although, one can argue: What better way can a school spend its money for than for the protection of its students?

It may be argued again, however, that it’s normal for people to complain when exposed to something new, so you still can’t blame students for their behaviour at the start of the year towards the CCTV cameras.

Everything has its pros and cons, everybody complains, everybody needs some time to adjust to new things. The imperfections of our surrounding should still be taken note of, but the good things are what we should focus on the most. We should be aware of the wrongs in our surroundings but the rights are the things that we should really focus on.

Let’s not look at the CCTV cameras as something that is “anti-privacy,” but look at it as something that is “pro-safety.” When this is done, a better learning environment may be achieved. ■

Say Hello to Team Yellow If we want change, we should help to pursue change in a way that we will not be wasting our time. After all, converting yourself into an antagonist will not do you any good.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s term was like a movie that no one wants to see. There were so many errors in cinematography, lighting and editing. Even the script was bad! All the scandals that GMA was involved in caused the movie to be a box office flop. That movie was called “A Series of Unfortunate Scandals.”

However, the Philippines has now bought tickets for a new movie, whose producers are people of honor and integrity. The movie is entitled “Say Hello to Team Yellow,” which is truly fitting.

Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is the main protagonist of this featurefilm. The executive producers are his parents, Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino, Jr. and Corazon “Cory” C. Aquino, and the production manager is his sister, Kris Aquino. The antagonist, if it isn’t obvious enough, is former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

But lingering on the villain is no use.

The protagonist is who we should focus on.

Let’s take a look at the key aspects

of this new feature-film.

The beginning: We find Noynoy stumbling upon many adversaries.

These adversaries were clad in red, orange, g reen and many other different colors.

“Noynoy Abnoy!” some yelled.

“Walang ginawa!” some argued. But we also see the people clad in yellow singi n g songs of patriotism in honor of Noynoy and his parents.

Cinematography was one of the key aspects that make this film worth watching. This was shown in the scene when the votes were being

counted. The images of the people clad in yellow rejoicing were vivid.

When Noynoy’s rivals conceded to him, the emotion of each character was captured well.

The screenplay is another aspect of the film worthy of awards. One scene where that aspect was truly exemplified is Noynoy’s inauguration.

He kindled the mind with his speech where corruption, improvement of the judicial system and peace with Muslim separatists was talked about.

What is commendable though is that he even addressed simple issues like how politicians and celebrities using sirens to rush through traffic jam and how policemen accept bribes from traffic-violators.

Now you may be asking: Why should I care?

How will it, in any wa y, have an im-

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pact on our lives?

T h e answers to those quesare simple. continued on p. 6

Editorial Board 2010-2011 Lean Carlo A. Aquino Editor-in-Chief

Lourdes-Lucena A. Señeres Managing Editor Christel Marie V. Jimenez Associate Editor

Niki Graziella M. Baroy Fatima Ericka S. Vista Justine P. Jordan Nicole Melanie M. Molera

News Editor Features Editor Literary Editor Graphics Editor

Staff Writers: Katherine Marie N. Austria, Rochelle Nieva D. Curiba, Angelica Pauline De La Cruz, Renz Stephen M. Dimaunahan, Mica Paula A. Hizon, Patricia Limpoco, Fe Esperanza P. Trampe Artists: Elijah Paul De Dios, Marie Grace Ramos

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Great expectations. That’s all people have for president Benigno Simeon “PNoy” Aquino III. Whether it’s an expectation to succeed or an expectation to fail, people truly have the expectation that something will come out of this administration.

However, PNoy has yet to prove that he can truly be effective.

He has yet to reveal to us what he is capable of or what he is not capable of. Having been left with the upsetting load that Gloria Macapagal Arroyo produced, he has a lot to prove and a lot to uplift; thus, pressuring him even more.

Students all over the country, including Setonians are concerned whether the current administration succeeds or fails with education as the main concern. Good education for the Filipino people seems to be turning into a very limited resource. We seem to be experiencing a shortage of this important commodity. The problem though is that we can’t really get any imports for that.

Having said this, we asked several students of Elizabeth Seton School on their opinions with regard to the question: “What do you think are the programs that PNoy should implement for education?”

At the start of the school year, there was one topic that every single one of the high school students spoke of. It seemed like such a big issue at the time. Many argue that it’s against the privacy of many students. Many argue that there could have been a better use of the school’s money. But now let’s ask ourselves, as time progressed, do you still feel the same way you felt about them at the start of the school year?

Now that you think about it, are the CCTV cameras truly a violation of our privacy?

According to Dr. Delia Navaza, HS Unit Head, the purpose of the CCTV cameras is to create a safer environment for students.

She said that it was placed there to avoid losses, which was a big issue during the previous school years.

If you think about it, all that was said is true.

Students also say that the school could have used their funds for

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Three Cheers for Freshman Year In this journey you have just begun, you will encounter countless obstacles and trials that will morph you into the person you are destined to become.

Well, kids, here you are. You’ve made it through the blissful and carefree years of pre-

school and grade school. Welcome to high school, what is and will always be a dark and sinister jungle.

In it lurks savage monsters that could swallow you whole; homework, expectations, competition

and drama. Do you think you could make it out alive?

So, to avoid any fatalities, here are a couple of things you need to keep in mind.

1.) Friendship is important – Toy Story Remember the first time Woody and Buzz Lightyear met in Toy Story 1 on Andy’s birthday? Obviously, they were not off to a very good start.

However, they set their differences aside and the two have stuck together through thick and thin.

In high school and in life in general, you cannot stand alone. You need friends to tell your deepest and most embarrassing secrets to, to laugh and cry with and to save your life if ever you are in a life or death situation.

Find them, because in the next four years, whatever happens, let it be happy or sad, they will not judge you, they will look out for you, they will listen to you and they will stay with you no matter how messed up everything seems to be. (If they do not, well, then they are not your friends.)

2.) Trust your teacher- The Karate Kid From the previous Karate Kid films to the newest installment released this

year, they all had one thing in common; the master mentoring his student. Not only does he teach kung fu, but he teaches life lessons, too.

The moment you step out of your house, you are temporarily out of your parent’s supervision. But that does not mean you are completely free, because your teachers are there to watch over you in school. They will be your second parents, who, if you let them, will guide and advise you with problems involving family, friends, etc., leading you to the right path into your future. Listen to them, and come the day you finally step out of this school, surely, you will miss them.

3.) Stay true to yourself- Mean Girls Who could forget when Cady befriended the most popular girls in school: insecure Gretchen, clueless Karen, and queen bee Regina? To fit in and be cool, Cady found herself becoming manipulative, deceitful and scheming. Worst of all, she lost sight of who her real friends were.

Fitting in is worth nothing when you have friends who do not know who you really are. You do not have to have the latest gadgets or clothes to be accepted, you just have to be yourself. Be nice and

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values that can last a lifetime.” As I reflect on how sport can influence the progress in our country, one thing is for sure: we will not win any sporting event if we cannot learn all of the above principles.”

— Jeremy Balais, IV – Jolo “I think P-Noy should be implementing a program wherein selection of teachers would be stricter. Personally, I am not satisfied with some of the teacher’s teaching in my school. I think that they're a bit mediocre. More learning starts with a better teacher, so I think it's the teachers that need to be more carefully selected.”

— Lesly Hernandez, III – Surigao Del Norte “For me, I think PNoy should implement entrepreneurship programs in the school curriculum all over the Philippines, because the youth would lead this country in the future, meaning, we need to help our economy increase not only in terms of money but also in terms of knowledge. Having understood the true meaning of entrepreneurship we can set the minds of the youth so we can help our country in the future as great entrepreneurs. Like in Seton, we are trained to be young entrepreneurs so that in the near future we would be able to help our country and even be great entrepreneurs in the future who we would be able to become good role models for the next generation.”

— Kian Gabutan, III – Lanao Del Norte “I think our president should focus on implementing more programs on the system of public schools because for me, their system’s really off. It really is unexplainable how bad our country’s public schools are”

— Katrina Dela Cruz, II – South Cotabato “PNoy should focus more in elaborating career especially for the graduating students who will be choosing what they want to be for a better and productive future. PNoy should also give more activities/programs to enhance the students to be independent and to be more into reality for their future life.”

— Pia Noleen F. Cuenca, II – Sarangani

How much is Too Much?

All you have to do is manage your time well and you will have a breeze with the school year.

Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock. The second hand continuously moves. The hour hand inches closer to 11 P.M. You are relieved to find out that you are close to finishing your Math assignment. But you start to fret again, as you realize you still have an English article to finish.

You have probably gone through this before as a high school student because of the numerous activities that we do both academic and extra-curricular. In my case, I have to juggle my academic work, my Seton Notes organization and my various trainings for off-campus contests. On the other hand, varsity players also go through this as they balance their academics and their sports activities.

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there is nothing wrong with engaging oneself with such activities because it helps us become a well-rounded individual. We each get to see different sides of ourselves through the different hobbies and endeavours we try to take on. But too much of anything is wrong right? Sometimes, we take on more than we can handle which becomes a liability for us rather than a means of improving or honing more of our skills.

Over-scheduling – this is how they call it, and is also believed to be one of the primary causes of stress for high school students these days.

We have various interests and

do not treat anyone the wrong way, and maybe you will get by with even more friends than expected. Additionally, do not succumb to anything that you normally would not do just because everyone else is doing it.

4.) There is no secret ingredientKung Fu Panda Remember when clumsy Po was prophesized to be the ultimate savior, “the dragon warrior”? In the end, he was able to learn via “the dragon scroll” that there is no secret ingredient to greatness but just he himself, fulfilling his destiny and saving his people in the process.

A wise friend once told me that no matter how incapable you think you are, all you need to do is to trust yourself and you will get the job done.

The same goes for you. Succeeding in high school is no tea party, but if you set your mind to a certain goal, nothing will stop you from reaching it. Believing in yourself is the key.

5.) Don’t be in a hurry- Click Four years may seem like a long time, huh? Don’t you wish you had a remote control that can not only fast-forward you out of high school, but pause and rewind your life? Well, you aren’t alone. continued on p. 6 hobbies that sometimes we want to join all sorts of clubs and organizations just to quench our desire to try out something new. When it comes to the level of our personal fulfilment, we go ahead and join all the activities we can. But there are times when the demands get too tough especially when we also have to deal with school work. The numerous home work, projects and examinations we have to prepare for added with the demands in our extra-curricular activities can, in a way, become a hindrance in our correct prioritization of our tasks.

For the seniors especially, the pressure of college is already knocking at their doors. College admission tests add extra stress because seniors find this as a necessity for their future.

Because of this, drastic effects take place. One of which is that we get a lack of sleep because of our constant activities and requirements. During the summer, we probably had at least eight hours of sleep. I get ample amount of sleep and the effects were bliss. But when school finally started, I guess we were lucky to get at least eight hours of sleep. We are too busy with all our homework, projects and requirements that there are times when we pull an continued on p. 6

“I think PNoy should shorten the school hours especially in private schools, because when we arrive home we have less hours of study and sometimes we don’t get enough sleep and sleep is important for good health.”

— Rodrigo Curiba, II – Compostela Valley “As a student, I would like President Noynoy to improve the quality of education here in the Philippines by giving additional budget for the training of teachers. I would like him to implement this because I believe that we students are the future of our country. If we will have good education in our country, this will lead to economic growth that will help our countrymen a lot.”

— Patricia Tablante, I – Bukidnon

With all these ideas on what PNoy should be doing in terms of education, all we can do is expect and hope for the better. Our support can be of help, but in the end, it will be all up to PNoy’s judgement. We’ll just have to linger with our expectations and survey whether the shortage of good education will slowly evolve into a great abundance. ■

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Now Showing... from p. 2 But let me tell you something, even Michael Newman in the movie did not enjoy it in the end.

Life should never be rushed nor slowed down. Don’t look back nor look too much into the future.

The point is, coming from a few friends whose stay in Seton has already expired, don’t rush too much into anything. Enjoy the ride and enjoy being a kid because one day, it’ll all be over.

Have fun, and don’t take anything too seriously.

6.) Your family will love you more than anyone- Finding Nemo Do you want to know what love feels like? Picture this: A father embarking on a dangerous and epic journey in search for his son. That’s love.

If ever lost, no one, without hesitation, would search the whole world for you as much as your mom and dad. They brought you into this world and without them, you would even be

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of completing even other tasks? If you answered, with all honesty, yes to most of the questions, then maybe now you understand what I was talking about.

In reality, emotions are complex.

You cannot pinpoint on what they are capable of doing.

The side you pick is the side of your choice and not the choice that you cannot handle.

Flashback: You find yourself in a situation seemingly unbearable. Something unexpected yet unfortunate has occurred. Your thoughts wander in different directions. Your chest squeals in pain.

You inhale slowly and carefully exhale. When you get home, go to your room, and do whatever it is you have to do, your mind is not still, because you are still recalling the sad experience you encountered earlier.

Flashback: Someone walks up to you, tells you to sit down.

You ask what is the matter. The person tells you something you have always been wanting to hear – you are the top student in class, you won the lottery, your parents finally applied for Canada, or any good news at all. Again, you get home, go to your room, and your mind is not still, because you are still recalling the joyful thought of what someone just told you.

Reading these few sentences may have taken you to a memory.

If it did, remember the every ounce of emotion you dealt with, and you may realize that it only led to this result – distraction.

Perhaps at this point you would be disagreeing with me. You might think, “But my emotions give me this drive to do my best in achieving my goals,” or "I feel compassion for others with my emotions.”

If such is the case, then you must know, I am not talking about those emotions.

The emotions I am referring to

alive. In this chapter of your life, you will change, experiment and try different things.

More than once you and your parents may not see eye to eye, but never forget that they only want what’s best for you. And even if you think they may not always know best, they are still your parents. Their love for you will never compare to anyone else’s.

Remember that the person you are at this very moment is never going to be the same when you graduate from this school. In this journey you have just begun, you will encounter countless obstacles and trials that will morph you into the person you are destined to become. You will make mistakes and learn lessons the hard way. You will cross paths with people you never thought you would and maybe, just maybe, you might even meet that one person who would make your day a little more bearable.

Nevertheless, hold your head up and hang on kids; it’s a long ride ahead. ■

are those which are of happiness, sadness, and anger – the “in-general” result emotions that do not usually lead to any good. Yes, even happiness cannot lead to any good. Let us say you topped the class and all praises to you. Result: you're happy. What could possibly go wrong? The answer to that is many things. You may develop a sense of selfconfidence believing that no matter what you do, you'd get the best results anyways, leading you to involuntary laziness. Or you may feel immensely conscious when it comes to your grades as you try to maintain or top your recent grade point average. This can direct your mind to a possible nervous breakdown. But of course, everyone has their story. Yours may not be about academics, but the list goes on as you discover the happy situations that are actually happy only on the surface. On the other hand, it is understandable why sadness is damaging to the mental state of a person. It is capable of leading someone to depression, which could obviously lead to innumerable negative possibilities.

If you can see my point, then good. If not, then let me ask you: Was there a time when you failed to accomplish something because of your inclinations? Did you waste time daydreaming about something? Have you ever felt hopeless and you just wanted to give up on a certain task, giving you the inability

Say Hello... from p. 2 Fellow spectators, Noynoy is not the only key protagonist in this feature-film.

There is a group of characters that may even be more important than him. Who are these characters, you ask? It is we, the youth. We are not really just spectators in this film. We play a major role.

It is inevitable that we play this role.

Whatever we do, we can’t quit. During the whole duration of this film, we can either be confidantes or anti-heroes of the main protagonist, Noynoy. But whether we are pro or anti Noynoy, we are already part of this team yellow, because of our leader.

As the film continues, we must remember to keep watch of the government. Our futures may depend on it.

The government can become a trouble at times, but it can also become something that can help us in our life. State universities that we may plan to enrol in for college are all run by the govern-

They can drive you mad. Urge you to lazi-

ness.

Prompt you to arrogance. Lead you to your destruction. Some might even say, “I cannot help the way I feel,” a sure sign of the person's emotional instability. But, to be frank, the emotions are not the monsters of your daily battles in handling the way you do life.

It's you.

What are emotions? They are inanimate. Life does not consist of them. They are abstract and possibly imagined. So what do these tell us? That these lifeless concepts

ment. Financial scholarship to enter certain schools may also be provided by the government. Our futures may all be prosperous as long as the government plays its role well.

The government we are under can either be a help or a burden to our education. If the government can provide us with a good education, our futures will also be good. Noynoy has yet to show the youth that he is able to provide us with the quality education that we seek.

It is not enough that we settle for being extras. We can’t just let our names be “Girl One” or “Boy Two” in this film. Noynoy promises change for the

are powerful? No. They tell us that we are in control, even of our emotions. Only the living have the authority to make the action – be it good or bad. The sad part is we naturally choose the bad without even realizing it.

Dwelling in unnecessary emotions like melancholy, self-confidence, hatred, and infatuation is a waste of your prec i o u s t i m e .

T h e y can mold you into someone suicidal, arrogant, vengeful, and preoccupied instead of somebody optimistic, well-grounded, strong, and independent. Nevertheless, the decision is always yours. The side you pick is the side of your choice and not the choice that you cannot handle. So be smart.

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better. Taking part in this change will be best for us. Conducting rallies just for the heck of it will not be worth anything. If we want change, we should help to pursue change in a way that we will not be wasting our time. After all, converting yourself into an antagonist will not do you any good.

Tickets are still being sold. Buy one now! Let’s watch and see if this movie will deserve 5-star ratings. Let’s see whether we and Noynoy will have Oscar-winning performances. Let’s make sure that when people are asked to describe this film they will only answer one word: legendary. ■

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all-nighter just to accomplish all that we have to do. Homework load has gotten heavier these days and our time management is always put to the test, to the point of sacrificing our valuable sleep time.

Another effect, of course, on the more personal level is lack of family time. Teens go through separation anxiety especially when they spent their summertime bonding with their families. They have to adjust once again on being independent in school on a fast rate, battling the pressure to be brave because they’re considered as the young adults. I remember distinctively my summer because most of the days were spent with my family. We would go spontaneously to the mall. We would have little out-of-town excursions just to practice for a play sponsored by my Grandma or maybe go to some swimming resort in Laguna just to splash around in the summer heat. When we got back to school, the tables were turned because even the amount of time with families is greatly reduced. Because of the busyness that both sides experience, many parents are not connected to their children at this time. The important discussions and the casual day recaps that can be so helpful for kids in dealing with the issues they face are not usually practiced anymore because of the demands from both school and work. It is a sad realization but we just have to accept that it is true.

But is that the end? Will we just let these aspects take over our lives for the worse? I say, don’t. All this is just a matter of one principle: effective time management. We should learn to prioritize the tasks we have to accomplish and we should never ever wait for the deadline itself to cram. First of all, it is not a guarantee that we will pass a quality work but most of all, cramming one projects does not necessarily mean that it is the only one you have to pass.

You still have your exams to prepare for and home work for the next day.

My advice: While you still have the time, do your work as early as you can to avoid the build up of requirements and to even have time for yourself and your loved ones. Trust me on this. All you have to do is manage your time well and you will have a breeze with the school year. ■

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By Fe Esperanza Trampe and Rochelle Nieva Curiba

Armed with inspiration, Jerrold Tarog, a budding young director, will surely go a long way. He has already done several films. And now, he is again playing with the camera and indulging himself in making a film that will surely interest the public especially students our age. Are you ready to be mused and know more about the background of his latest project? Read on and get a slice of story behind Jerrold Tarog’s “Senior Year”.

The Theme Over the years, it had been well-established that the most dominant theme of independent films in the country is poverty.

It seemed right to go on and create another independent film with the same topic. It is, after all, the “in” thing, right?

Director Jerrold Tarog thought otherwise.

He knew that the theme of poverty has been overused in the film industry, so why go on in the same direction? It may be true that majority of our population is composed of the underprivileged –but what about the middle class? Besides, let truth be told that the middle class has great influence

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over our socio-cultural community. This is proven by the fact that both Edsa Revolutions were led by no other than the middle class. There may be truth that our future rests on the shoulders of the youth of the middle class. Tarog opted to study this aspect, hoping to gain insight on our future society by conceptualizing a narrative docufiction on the lives of normal and somewhat socially inept group of high school students. From this came upon the birth of his new project which was then plainly called, “High School”.

“There is no traditional script or sequence treatment for this project… yet” said Tarog.

There was no plot or funds for the production –all he had was inspiration that came from two forms: British filmmaker Mike Leigh and the Brazilian movie, City of God. Mike Leigh never starts out with a script. He prefers to start out by casting a group of carefully chosen actors, get to know them better and from there, draw out a script based from their personalities. In the movie, City of God, directors Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund made use of amateur to vividly personify the gritty realities of Rio de Janeiro. Having

driven inspiration from these two techniques, Tarog now developed a casting and screenwriting method. His next concern however was location for the production.

Together, Hand-in-Hand He reached out his concern to one of his good friends, Franco Alido. The two have worked together in the film Mangatyanan that Tarog directed, with Alido as the line producer. Alido also moderates the Film 101 club of the Elizabeth Seton High School Unit.

He told Tarog about the impressive facilities of the school. Intrigued, Tarog then asked the president of ESS, Dr. Josefina V. Suarez, if they could shoot a film in the campus. Dr. Suarez was more than happy to oblige.

With the place secured and a 1.8 million budget set, Tarog was ready to begin on another phase closer to the writing of the screenplay itself. But then it was our own Ms. Nanette Nicerio, the High School Department’s newly assigned Student Activities Coordinator, suggested, why not cast students from the school? This is when Mr. Tarog’s inspirations really kicked in.

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Last November and December 2009, the production team came up with questionnaires and had the Third and Fourth Year

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The Elizabeth Seton School (ESS) has been consistently known for breeding achievers in different fields of expertise. Proving that, a bulk of ESS alumni just recently bagged awards for their excellence in their chosen college programs. Making it even better, two alumni even topped the board exams.

Many of our alumni became cum laude in their respective schools. Among those alumni is Maria Laurainne O. Del Rosario of Batch 2006, a graduate from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), BS Industrial Engineering. Seton Notes

did an interview with Del Rosario, wherein we asked how ESS contributed to her achievements. She said that being moulded the ‘Seton Way’ has greatly contributed to her achievements. She added that she is grateful to have graduated from the best high school there is. The Setonian philosophy, ‘HINDI PWEDE ANG PWEDE NA, KAILANGAN PULIDO’ policy, helped in her endeavours such as in her student council responsibilities and in individual and group projects.

Barbara Elysse S. Lasala of Batch 2006, a graduate

from the University of the Philippines (UP) – Diliman, Business Administration with Latin honors (cum laude) is another of the alumni awardees we got to interview. She mentioned that she learned hard work and good values from Seton. “Those two are mainly the drivers to how I got where I got to today,” she explains. Lasala advises that one should leave high school with solid values since college can be overwhelming, with good and bad influences everywhere.

Other ESS alumni who graduated with Latin honors from Batch 2006 are Han-

zelle Louise Q. So (UST, BS Business Administration Major in Financial Management, Febby Ann Kaye P. Gervacio (UP-Diliman, AB Psychology), Maria Anna Dominique R. Bibat (UP-Los Baños, BS Food Technology), Jerah Mica L. Rivera (UP-Los Baños, BS Economics, Major in Development Economics), Carmina May C. Manalo (UST, AB Economics) and Thessa Mia G. Rivera (UST, BS Pharmacy). Moreover, Donna Mae D. Filio, a graduate of St. Scholastica’s College was awarded with Latin honors, magna cum laude.

Left - Right: Marie Bibat, Donna Filio, John Fullecido, Febby Garvacio, Hazelle So

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high school students of Batch 20092010 answer it. The questionnaires consist of inquiries regarding one’s aspirations, struggles, family life, self-sense, religion and nationalism. Out of more than four hundred students, only 145 were chosen and were subjected for more complex and more intimate questions. They were cut down even further and by February, the remaining students were subjected for a one-on-one interview. Out of the interview, they were able to handpick 36 students, composing of the ten main characters and the rest as supporting characters.

Meet the Casts Part of the cast includes nine talented Setonians, Aaron Balana, Frances Bunda, Sheila Bulanhagui, Nikita Conwi, Rossanne de Boda, Mary Lojo, Daniel Lumain, Eric Marquez and Celina Penaflorida, and one young professional actor, Daniel Medrana.

The movie also features prominent actors like Dimples Romana and RJ Ledesma, as well as contemporary indie artists like Che Ramos and Bea Garcia.

“Senior Year” From the wrap of the casting process, the two two-month-long acting workshop

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“The tale that unfolds is an unforgettable story about love in its myriad forms – first love, the love between parents and children – that demonstrates, as only a Nicholas Sparks novel can, the many ways that deeply felt relationships can break our hearts… and heal them.” -Nicholas Sparks The Last Song is yet another one of Nicholas Sparks’ novels that is simple yet has the power to touch its readers’ hearts. It is the story of a young girl named Ronnie Miller, a seventeen year old, who was sent by her mother during the summer to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina where her father lives. Her parents have been divorced for three years so she was hesitant to visit her father and was unfriendly towards him.

Another reason for her reluctance to stay in North Carolina would be not only because she has to live with her father but also because it is very different from New York, where she comes from. Ronnie is a typical example of the stereotype of an urban girl from the big city. She likes the busy life in New York and the excitement it brings. Also, she is used to an environment where there is glamour and extravagance as opposed to the quiet and mellow atmosphere in North Carolina.

Despite her prior worries, she still finds love in North Carolina in the form of sea turtles, music, her family and Will Blakelee. Will is a guy from a well-known family in North Carolina who plays beach volleyball and accidentally meets Ronnie. He seems like Ronnie’s total opposite at first but as the story unfolds, they bond over previously continued on p. 10

Alumni Limelight... from p. 8 Meanwhile, two ESS alumni also became top-notchers in the board exams for Mechanical Engineering and Accountancy. John Raymund Vincent A. Fullecido of Batch 2006 was top 5 in the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) board exam.

Michael R. Ochoa of Batch 2005, topped the Mechanical Engineering board exam, and at the same time is a magna cum laude at De La Salle University-Manila, Mechanical Engineering.

“In my last two years in Seton, I was part of the star section. The environment on that section was very competitive. It seems that people there thrived for competition. My classmates always want to achieve excellence in all our classes and projects”, said Michael Ochoa when asked about his high school life in ESS. According to him, the advantages of topping the board exam are many. But in his case, it’s more of taking on the challenge head on and doing his best.

and comics will give you inspiration and ideas when working on projects and case studies. “Join every contest you can handle, even if you don’t think you’ll win, you’ll be surprised at what you can do”, Lasala advises. She also added that talking to your professors will help you since they are great sources of information and learning.

The achievers also gave some useful information with regard to choosing the right college or university.

Del Rosario said that there are a lot of things you’ve got to consider in choosing where to enrol. You may asses your priorities such as proximity, school prestige, or the social and physical environment of a university. It also depends on what major you want to pursue because some universities are declared as COE (Center of Excellence) of a specific course. You’ve got to do a little research. “Lastly, it’s also good to get feedback from friends or relatives who have graduated from the university you are eying

Left - Right: Barbara Lasala, Laui Del Rosario, Carmina Manalo, Jerah Rivera, Mark Ochoa

for. With that, you’ll be able to evaluate your choices better”, she added.

Likewise, according to Lasala, picking the right school is to pick whatever school you like as long as you like your course. She further explains that you will always do well when you like what you’re doing. And don’t let school stereotypes get to you. “I come from UP-Diliman, and not once have I been mugged or been forced to attend a rally.”

Hard work is the key. Learn to share your knowledge. Think creatively. Move away from distractions. Love the stress. Don’t just rely on what you read. Learning is experiential. These are just some of the concepts that we can learn from these alumni achievers. Since they have already experienced college, it will be fitting if we take note of these pointers.

Elizabeth Seton School is in its 35th year, and based on these alumni achievers, it looks like our 35 years have been worthwhile.

What ESS molds us into is no laughing matter. As we leave this proud institution, it will be our job to make use of the education given to us in the best ways possible. ■

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Christel Jimenez and Lourdes Seneres

“I’m your biggest fan, I’ll follow you until you love me, papa..paparazzi” ~Lady Gaga The paparazzi, especially in Hollywood, are all over the place. They literally chase down celebrities and public figures to photograph them in their most unflattering, awkward and candid moments. They can be found anywhere, from the most public to the uncommon places. The term "paparazzi" itself is Italian for "annoying insects."

But in our school today, we find that we are the ones being followed, with our own kind of paparazzi, the CCTV cameras.

Hidden Camera?

Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) is an improved version of the surveillance camera. According to the Video Surveillance Guide, CCTV cameras are video cameras designed specifically for surveillance to give an extra measure of safety and security. The CCTV’s main purpose, first and foremost, is to monitor the ongoing events in a particular place. For example, a factory may use it to observe if the proper process in the production of their products is being followed. In boutiques and other stores, it may be used for security purposes to prevent theft and shoplifting. In some countries like the United Kingdom, it is used for traffic monitoring.

Now, when we hear the word “surveillance camera”, we would assume these video recorders are hidden. But our CCTV cameras are surely not inconspicuous; they are out in the open. Should this make us conscious of our actions?

Big Brother in ESS Big Brother is a reality TV show wherein a group of people is watched by a 24 hour surveillance camera.

Nothing is unseen as every single thing they do or say is recorded; let it be eating, sleeping or even going to the bathroom. With the addition of CCTV cameras in our school, many are wondering how the students will react to such a big change in our institution. Will the students take this seriously or will they just consider this as some sort of joke or means of entertaining themselves? Will this significantly affect their performance? And will cases of losses of valuables in our school be finally laid to rest?

To cast aside all doubt, Seton Notes has asked the Unit Head of the High School Department of our school, Dr. Delia Navaza for the main purpose of putting up these cameras. According to her, the CCTV cameras were placed in our campus because of the numerous cases of losses during the previous school years which resulted in various complaints from parents and students. She also said that the administration has already asked the assistance of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to put an end to this issue. According to the PNP, the school should set up preventive measures like reminders for students to have their valuables with them at all times, placing their bags along the corridors for monitoring by assigned teacher monitors of a certain floor, and finally concluding with the installment of these cameras. Another reason according to Dr. Navaza of the installment is to monitor the behaviour of the students in order to avoid offenses of misbehaviour and violence especially in the hallways and off-limit areas.

With the school year starting, we are in for an interesting new environment. Will this be advantageous for our learning institution or will this be our own little reality show, Big Brother: ESS Edition with our actions being closely monitored by a certain Big Bro, who, just like in the hit reality show, watches over our every move, in order to act to a specific standard of proper behavior?

Will we seem to be robots or will this just pass like just another addition to the institution with a hopefully effective cause?

CCTV cameras may be a helpful addition to public places for surveying the area for danger, but the question remains, are these ARTWORK BY REIRA MATSUSHITA cameras really necessary for an educational institution? Cases of theft and unruly behaviour are rampant but shouldn’t be discipline policies be more strictly imposed in a Catholic school such as ours in order to really prevent theft and misbehaviour?

With these cameras set up around our school, our privacy is invaded to some extent because every move we make is caught on tape. Even so, ESS students and teachers should always be mindful of their actions in doing the right thing, with or without these cameras. Let the cameras not be a hindrance to our freedom, but let them serve as a reminder for all of us to continue properly behaving amidst the idea that someone may or may not be watching us. ■ Source: http://www.video-surveillance-guide.com/surveillance-cameras.htm

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“Yes, job opportunities would also chase you. You would also be famous for few months. Well, there are many perks of topping it, but you should always try to be humble and thank God for the wonderful blessing”, he added.

We also asked the alumni for some tips for fellow Setonians who want to share the same college program. Del Rosario said: “Love the STRESS that your high school life gives you because it is the best way to help you cope with the beginning years in college, especially when you’re in Engineering. Most of your blockmates would complain about difficult Math, Chemistry and Physics subjects but you, being a Setonian would be able to ace your exams and lectures most of the time.” She added that Seton graduates prove to be good in any field they’re put into but they should remember to remain humble and compassionate. Learning how to share your knowledge and expertise to those who need help will also gain you something in return: mastery of the subject matter.

Lasala, on the other hand said to think creatively and don’t just rely on text books. She mentioned that reading lots like books, articles,

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Book Review... from p. 8 unknown common interests and soon fall in love. But just like every love story, Will and Ronnie have to go through their own battles to fight for their love and conquer whatever may hinder them from being together. Will

love find its way or will they lose the battle?

That’s for you to find out once you read Sparks’ charming and heartwarming story of family, love and friendship.

Like most Nicholas Sparks books, the plot of the story is somewhat predictable due to the presence of a lover’s quarrel, the death of a significant character and emphasis on religion.

Nicholas Sparks is known for his romantic stories but what

makes “The Last Song” different from most of Sparks’ works is how he understated the concept of love and focused more on making family issues the main conflict of the novel.

Teenagers can relate more to this book unlike his other books because his main character, Ronnie, is a teenager who deals with the typical teenage problems like rebellion and love problems.

In the novel, Nicholas Sparks was able to tell the story from different perspectives. Telling the story from different viewpoints helps you understand each character more and their thoughts on what is happening in the story. While reading the novel, you cannot help but be moved by the emotions of the characters.

“Life, he realized, was much like a song.

In the beginning there is mystery, in the end there is confirmation, but it’s in the middle where all the emotion resides to make the whole thing worthwhile.” –Nicholas Sparks ■

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began. Only after the workshops did the actual scriptwriting process began. By then, the working title was just “High School”. The plot of the story revolves around ten students dealing with the final months of high school.

Its prequel, “Faculty”, revealed that it does not only deal with the day-to-day lives of the other high school students, but also tackles the sense of nationalism of the middle class youth. While filming, it was decided upon that the title would be changed into “Senior Year”, as it is more compelling and more appropriate for the movie.

Now, as Tarog indulges himself in the final stages of editing, only the film viewing audience can tell whether or not “Senior Year” truly embodies the reality of today’s youth.

The movie is set to be released by the month of August. ■ Photos Source: http://www.facebook.com/ SeniorYearFilm

Patricia Limpoco and Katherine Austria

Have you ever received a text message that read: “EowH phOuWshzz!”? Or maybe while browsing your Facebook wall, you encountered words like: “muSzt4H n4H PhOwh?” Well, this variety of language could only be connected to the newest pop culture phenomenon, the “Jejemons”.

The term “Jejemon” was coined during the early summer of 2010. According to websites like the Urban Dictionary, the name comes from the expression of laughter “hehehe” that they have modified into “jejeje”. On the other hand, “mon” is the slang or short term for monsters. This now forms the term “Jejemon”. Jejemons are people who modify the English and Filipino words by adding letters such as z,h,s and numbers to normal words or what they call as Jejenese, to add color to words according to the Jejemons. On some websites and online forums, Jejemons are characterized as new species of human.

These new species’ scientific name is “Jejemonous Filiponensis”.

Jejemons are not only identified by how they type words but also by how they dress. They usually wear baggy clothes and rainbow coloured cap that they call the “Jejecap”.

Jejemons were trending topics all over the country that it made banner news for Yahoo! Philippines. This was not given much attention until their terminologies began spreading – especially in text messages and social networking websites.

Parents, teachers and other Filipino citizens are concerned on how this new kind of language could affect the

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education of Filipino Children. Often, Jejemons tell the people who contradict them known as “Jejebusters”, that they are just using the language to express themselves.

Dr. Mely Padilla, a linguist from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), had an interview with the press of GMA News. She noted that Jejemons aren’t harmful as long as they are at their right place. Jejemons and Jejebusters are considered normal because they find distinctive differences amongst them. This variety of language could only be harmful if the teachers, themselves, teach it to their students.

Filipinos are naturally born creative. We all have the right to express ourselves in different manners, but some Jejemons need to be aware that they are influencing the younger generation. They must use it only to a certain extent.

The truth is, this method of speaking will hinder the intellectualization process of so many students. Filipinos have to curb this kind of communication to be able to prevent its spread of grammatical errors.

Us Filipinos really care about our language, that is why we should respect it. ■ Sources: http://tjsdaily.blogspot.com/2010/04/jejemon-what-arethey.html http://tl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jejemon http://www.jejemons.org/jejemon-blogs/jejemon-dictionary. html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxJitUzih3g&feature =related

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Anonymous

Philip Dela Torre

The smell of desks and cheap paper Rouses up the eager mind Catch the dawn before it breaks Start the day with working charm

Darkness envelopes the twilight Thunder creeps unto the sky As the lion roars Loudly

Staring at his desk today His ignorance has never failed To shut the sunlight from his eyes To throw away into oblivion

Gasp All is shattered As his voice now permeates To draw everyone to his attention

But has it ever occurred to you That this poor boy who works all day Was once a bright and jovial lad Who failed to grasp on happiness

The horizon is swathed with dreadful fate He roars again, louder than ever One thing now exists Fear

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Lourdes Seneres

Dear Annie, I know you’re tired and wet Rain keeps falling from those eyes You try so hard to forget The mistakes, the pain, the lies Dear Annie, I know you’re sick Dark circles black as night Bones I see, bones that stick Refusing to bite Dear Annie, I know you’re confused and lost It seems that life has no meaning That life has no cost Driving the road directionless, three wheels spinning Life isn’t always perfect, Sometimes people fall down and cry But that shouldn’t stop you From reaching the sky Annie, I also know how brave you are How much of a fighter you can be Your wounds will turn into scars Hold your head up high, believe

Yelp Goes the lion now But no one notices his plea The lion is deserted on his own Cause no one knew he could ever cry Nobody came unto his call All the lion felt was Pain

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Justine Jordan

Lying on the floor in a place all alone, Waking up, finding myself somewhere unknown.

Betwixt in large objects that are surrounding.

Mirrors in sizes apparently charming.

An awkward place with narrow spaces.

A single face, then many faces.

Enchanting, merely in the beginning.

After awhile, something starts appearing.

Whispers from my shoulders, left and right.

Though no one but I can be seen in sight.

I start to run with no one chasing.

Start to hear voices with no one speaking.

About to yell, screaming for relief.

Yet my heart starts to tread in disbelief.

All alone with someone I don’t see.

I scream for help, but no one saves me.

Walk, walk, Walk to the endless loom.

Eat, eat, Eat the all day’s sum.

Weep, weep, Weep in your golden shack.

Repeat, repeat, Repeat it from scratch Why not look on the golden sun?

Look on the clear blue sky.

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Why not lay on the cool, green grass?

Sleep on the windmill hay.

Walk, walk, Walk with chest up high.

Eat, eat, Eat with grin on mouth.

Weep, weep, Weep in gratitude.

Change, change, Change your attitude

Justine Jordan

Gallop, gallop, jump, down.

Gallop, gallop, Jump.

Gallop on the emerald field.

Jump on the parallel sticks.

A few more gallops.

A few more jumps.

A blue ribbon won.

Her cheeks slide up high When the cameras Strike her face.

Though the absence Of these flashing gadgets Reveals the charade Of a different story.

She and I, Alone, On that open field.

A space I call Our own.

She speaks to me in Words beyond my grasp.

A river streaming down her cheeks Erase the beautiful image Of cameras and ribbons.

The secrecy, the puzzle Of what she locks internally.

But I just gallop, gallop, jump, down.

Gallop, gallop, Jump.

Justine Jordan

Moonlight crept the eve- dresses; and men, flawless in shamed me to my lowliness. ning hour. The townspeople their tuxedos. It seemed to A creature from Heaven, I dressed daintily, while I me as though they were figu- must say. brought my violin in my out- rines that suddenly breathed Watching her with my dated tuxedo. The memory life. But far from being rigid, eyes glued to her every move of what I saw that night is they were immensely grace- did not disturb my playing still as clear as glass ice. ful, like those you would see the violin. It even made the Though I did not play a in a music box – splendid sounds of the strings more part of what took place in even in the song's monoto- harmonic. Then, I noticed that ballroom, I felt almost nous tune. Then someone her eyes fixed upon a man everything that she did. The stole my gaze -- this one not in my direction. I traced expression embedded on maiden stood out to me, and her stare, landing my gaze her face never fails to pass so begins this tale. on a man rightfully called my thoughts -- her heart As her foot touched the to be her knight in shining probably pierced by needles, marble ground of the ball- armour. Jealousy did not the diamond sliding pass room arena, everything lit dare show its face. Instead, I her cheek. It all began that night, Freedom and laughter consumed my days and my heart’s in that ballroom, longing was satisfied just by watching the two dance in a while I mindseemingly unending bliss. lessly played my violin.

A chilly evening it was, in such brilliance. Melodi- rejoiced for this once lonely and this gathering seemed ously she walked inside the maiden. At that moment, she like all the other ones I room, and to my surprise, no has finally found someone of had performed in – as part young gentleman laid eyes her kind - too enchanting to of a symphony. I've seen on this beauty. I could have describe. Both caught each it so many times: women, asked her for one dance, but others glances and it was time wearing elegantly puffed-up alas! her loveliness would've for us to play the Canon. The

young man walked towards the maiden in subtle haste.

A bow. A curtsy. Here lies the beginning of what seems to be an enchanting ending.

And so they danced and glided across the room with eyes upon each other's. The chandeliers gave them more glow, but even without those lights, they illuminate well enough for the world to be in such brightness. My heart was in the music while my mind beheld the scenery taking place before my very eyes. Then, the clock struck its hands, and the music was over. The handsome young man kissed her hand goodbye and I saw his mouth utter the word tomorrow.

The lovely maiden nodded and both parted ways. Witnessing a story of innocence made me remember those times when I was still in my youth. Freedom and laughter consumed my days and my

heart's longing was satisfied just by watching the two dance in a seemingly unending bliss.

I packed up my instrument, smiled, and headed home, awaiting the morrow's promise.

Evening cast its face in the skies again and I for one shan't hesitate any longer to play in the orchestra in the hopes of offering my music once more to the two of a kind. My thoughts seek the souls of the midnight pair as I sat down and began the piece. I caught the image of the lovely maiden once again, only now, she's blossomed from what I thought of the rose that had no comparison. She was more resplendent in this night. Illusions might have fooled me, but I saw her face literally glow even with the blazing lights of the ballroom.

Then, there he was. Even

he glowed in such a majestic form -- more than before. I was waiting for the meeting of what could make this a new night of magic. My eyes peered upon him...then her... then back to him. My spirit waited, and waited. But all I saw were two strangers. Had I just dreamt of a fairytale the other night? A sinking feeling gushed forth my stomach and my memory is ruined. I could've blamed them both, but the fault lies not in the hands of the maiden, for I saw the tramp asking for a dance from another, leaving the poor young lady deserted and bewildered. And there I witnessed a diamond dropping from a window of her soul, but she stood up like a fortress and left. Now lies the ending of what I call a once magical beginning. ■

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With the New Policies Come New Challenges

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Eugene Agregado, Anna Patricia F. Martinez and Charles Patrick B. Pablo

The school year opens with changes along with challenges.

During the first week of classes, the Grade School Math teachers familiarized the students with the revision of policies on promotions and on quarterly and annual honors.

The changes in the new grading system will maintain the quality academic standards of the school. This will help in producing students who are equipped with the challenges they will meet in their future academic life.

The following shows the revised policies on honors:

Furthermore, it is not only the academic standards that had revisions but also the behavior standards. These include the use of the internet‘s social networking sites involving Facebook, Twitter, Friendster, Multiply and the like.

According to Ms. Evangeline S. Tredes, the Grade School Discipline Coordinator, some students have been reporting

cases wherein abuse on these sites is committed including hacking of one’s account and cyber bullying. These are considered serious offense. Also, membership on these sites without following its terms and conditions is also considered serious offense. ■

Ang Malusog na Wika

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AJAB at Anna Patricia F. Martinez

“Eow pfow? Muzt4h kh4 pfow? M4run0n06 kh4 vh4ng m46v4s4? N4!!n+!ndh!h4n m0 vhah 80w? 0w vhakah s4dy4n6 jejemon kh4 l4n6?”

Naintindihan mo ba ang payahag na iyong binasa?

Kung oo, kabilang ka na sa pangkat ng mga tinatawag na Jejemon, kung hindi naman, narito ang salin sa wikang Filipino ng pahayag na iyon: Hello po? Musta ka po?

Marunong ka bang magbasa?

Naintindihan mo ba ito? O baka sadyang Jejemon ka lang?

Sinasabing ang Jejemon Fever ay ang bagong tuklas at lumalaganap na epidemyang pangwikang ginagamit sa cell phone (text) dito sa bansang Pilipinas na nakabatay

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Lia Francine S. Pestaño

I have been restless for more than a year.

I can not escape, the feeling is clear.

I run, I stumble down, And sometimes I try, and get a pound.

Loneliness begins to enter my soul.

A pound of success, A pound of failure,

I can’t wait until I reach my goal.

Just try to wake up, This life we can endure.

I think, I prepare, And when I shrink, I go up and take the dare.

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sa Opisyal na Wika Tunay na salamin ng isang matatag at maunlad na bansa ng Pilipinas, ang ang pagkakaroon ng malusog na wika. wikang Filipino at Ingles (Konstitusysimula ay mayroong wakas, at pagbuo ng mga salita/panon: Artikulo XIV, Seksyon 6). Ang wikang ito at ang bawat wakas ng mga gungusap at pagbibigay nang ay patunay lamang na ang ito ay mayroon iiwang bakas angkop na kahulugan ng wika ay buhay. Tulad ng o impluwensya na maaaring mga salitang ginamit. Kung ibang wika sa buong mundo, tumatak at maging bahagi ang dalawang pangunahin at ang wikang Filipino ay pa- na ng kanilang sistema ng batayang kaalamang panggramatika ay magamit sa 100 rang isang tao, halaman at pamumuhay.

Ang wikang Filipino ay bahagdan, ito ang magsisilhayop na patuloy na nabubuhay, lumalago at dumadami patuloy na lumulusog sa bing enerhiya at lakas upang sa pamamagitan ng patuloy pamamagitan ng sumusunod, pagtibayin, palakasin at paluna paggamit, pagpapaunlad una, dahil sa patuloy at bukas sugin ang wikang Filipino.

Tunay na salamin ng isang at pagpapalaganap nito pero sa pagtanggap at panghihiram sa kabilang banda, ito rin ay ng mga salitang naging ba- matatag at maunlad na bansa mayroong wakas, katapusan hagi na ng ating talasalitaan; ang pagkakaroon ng malusog at pagkaubos kung ito ay at ikalawa, dahil sa patuloy na wika. Kaya kapwa ko patuloy na ipagsasawalang na paggamit at pagpapaun- Pilipino, ating pagyamanin at bahala, lilimutin, at babale- lad nito sa tulong na rin ng pagyabungin ang ating pamwalain ngunit laging pak- wastong kaalaman sa paraan bansang wika, ang wikang atatandaan na ang bawat ng pagbabaybay, pagbigkas FILIPINO! ■

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Aira Louise A. Sino Cruz

from experiences, we remember, from remembering, we think, from thinking, we organize, from organizing, we write. from mind, to paper. from lines to letters, from letters, to words, from words to phrases, from phrases, to sentences.

We make our poems, essays, stories, opinions.

We make our own style.

We use our own perspective.

For in writing, we make life.

Game Ka Na Ba?

Game ka na ba? This is the question being asked to the contestants of the now defunct popular TV game show hosted then by the equally popular sister of President Noynoy “P-Noy” Aquino, Kris Aquino.

The multiple challenges that P-Noy will have to deal will lead the nation towards genuine progress and prosperity through ethical and honest leadership for the next half a dozen years will surely make people wonder if he is really fit to take on the gigantic task attached to the presidency. In the past, we saw newly-elected presidents enthusiastically laying their plans to the Filipinos for a better Philippines, but most of these plans remain what they were. On a smaller scale, the Student Council may be likened to the Philippine government; that is, it should be able to rise to the challenges of guiding the school citizenry to a better future.

Corruption, economic crises, political, environmental, and educational problems are just some of the country’s challenges to its leaders. These problems have been rooted with the minor problems we face beginning in our school.

Problems on garbage disposal, missed assignments among students, and school policies violations are just some of the problems we have.

Now that the die is cast, we have the new SC leaders who promised to metamorphose the school citizenry to produce better students. The question is, “Are they up to the challenge?” Most of us may feel hopeful with the induction of the new SC leaders as there is always euphoria attached to events and things that are new and promising.

The SC officers, by setting themselves as good examples to the students, have put themselves under an obligation to be the school society’s servants.

We expect our SC leaders to perform their obligations in this so called “contract” with the students. However, students should not forget that we are part of the school and therefore, obliged to fulfill the role in the “contract” to enable both parties realize their goals. No matter how responsible our SC leaders are in doing their jobs, selfdiscipline is still individual’s concern. ■

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Cassandra Julianne M. Lim

Kung karagata’y pula sa halip na bughaw, Ngayon sana’y malakas at masaya.

Kung di sana pinabayaan, Ngayon sana’y hindi nagdarahop.

Nanibugho ang kaluluwa, Nang dinaanan ng mata ang ganda ng iba.

Ninais silang makaparehas, Ninanis na bumalik ang mga alahas.

Kinutsa at pinagtawanan, Sa sobrang pagkababa at pagkamuhi, Ito’y itinaga sa bato, balang araw Maglalaho rin ito.

Parang isang sirang plaka, Paulit ulit, iniisip, “Saan nagkulang?”

Tuyo na ang utak, Ito’y simula na ng wakes Nagising sa kislap ng araw, Nasusian ang pintong dati’y nakapinid.

Sa isang iglap, Natanaw muli ang malatubig na ulap.

Tulong-tulong, inyong pinasan, Kapit-bisig at bayanihan Sa kaluluwa ko, ako’y sabik, Sabay-sabay, tutungo sa daang matuwid.

Seton’s Young Entrepreneurs Compete in Bali by

Megan Isip and Bianca Vinoya

Last June 13 to 16, 2010, Seton Notes staffers Megan Isip and Bianca Vinoya, together with five Seton alumni namely Nathan Cantos (UPLos Baños), Jose Gabriel Go, Gaea Miranda (both from UPManila), and Janina Layosa (UST) participated in the Global Enterprise Challenge 2010 (GEC), an international business plan competition held in Bali, Indonesia. Accompanying them were Ms. Yves Santos, TLE teacher

from ESS-Main, and Ms. Tracey Gonzales, a teacherrepresentative from The One School in Makati City.

The Global Enterprise Challenge (GEC) is a 24hour enterprise challenge for aspiring entrepreneurs below 19 years old. The GEC challenges always focus on global/social issues, such as food wastage, water pollution, global warming, and the like. At the GEC, challenge is announced, and for the next 24 hours, the participants have to come up with a product or service to solve the given problem and provide a working model. They have to present it through an

elevator pitch, which lasts for only two to three minutes.

In a span of four days, games and activities were conducted to form friendship and camaraderie among us participants. After the games, the real contest started. The challenge was to create a game for a family of four that would encourage them to protect the environment.

Most participants got less than three hours of sleep since only 24 hours was given to finish the business plan and the product prototype.

After the closing ceremony, it was announced that GEC 2010’s champion was Team Australia. ■

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Araw-araw na Pagbisita ng Setonians sa Chapel ni

Jewel Manelle Amante

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Danielle P. Arcon

With all my days here, this will be the last Everything was just so fast Everything now, I have to cast All the memories just part of the past

I glance at the building, made a final look It seems that my heart, this place has took My life here had been an open book But my sadness led my hope be shook Four steps more, I suppress a sigh Three steps more, I tell myself I’m happy Though this is but a lie Two steps more, I feel like I'm going to die One step more, I whisper "goodbye".

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…Where am I really good at? … What do I really want to be when I grow up?

High school is the stage of self-exploration— the stage where we improve ourselves, or should I say, the stage where we pursue the talent within our youth.

When we step into high school, we tend to only see it as the stage of living free and also as the stage where we get to show who we are. Being a high school student, there are still a lot of things we don’t know about ourselves, and by ourselves, that includes our ambitions, our strengths, and our weaknesses, especially the things which we really enjoy doing. So the question is—do we really know ourselves already?

As we try to see high school as the time of getting to know oneself, it only adds stress to the meaning itself. But the good thing is that we can enjoy our high school years more. Knowing oneself not only boosts one’s self-esteem and determination, but it also builds a good foundation for college. …So how do we use our high school experiences as an opportunity to get to know ourselves?

It’s not really that difficult, but not that easy either and it won’t come to us naturally without any effort.

So here are some things you should remember when finding that talent of yours: 1. Be yourself. It’s not going to be about what others think; it’s about what you love. And yes, it could be anything like playing the piano, singing, sculpting, doing magic tricks, cooking great dishes and the like provided that you’re having fun with it. Also, be open to a wide variety of your possible talents.

Before, I was very excited to know where I’m good at. Behind the excitement, I was really hoping for a talent that people will find ‘cool’. But when I gained passion for writing, I realized that our talent doesn’t really depend on what we are in school but about what we love.

2. Hear it from others. If you’re still having a hard time knowing where you’re good at, try asking your friends (or relatives) because they’re the ones who usually see it first than you do. Of course you still have to try figuring out which of those hobbies you love is your real talent.

When I was in my sophomore year, I was so afraid that I will not be able to find where I’m passionate about. So, when I showed my friends a couple of my works, they seemed to like them, and that is when I had an idea of where I’m good at. But hey, I still have 2 years to figure it out myself.

3. Love it, whatever it is. A talent is something that we didn’t choose by ourselves. So now that you’ve found it, whether it surprised you or not, provided that you are happy and loving it, the next thing you should do is to be proud of it. That quiet person sitting next to you in class could be a virtuoso when it comes to the piano; that shy acquaintance of yours might be the light of the dance floor, or maybe that bully in your class is a chef at heart…you’ll never know.

Also, the reason why you adore that schoolmate of yours who is good at modeling is because she loves and values her talent, and before you make everyone love what you’re doing, you should learn to appreciate it first yourself.

When I first attended here in Seton, I thought I already knew my batch mates by the way they dress and act. But I was amused by the facts that the girl in my class who I find dainty likes to play drums, and that the funny and wise guy who sometimes accompanies me during lunch is an aspiring artist. And guess what?

That’s why I respect them. I see it as a part of them that made them unique, and It’s immensely amazing for them to love what they really love doing—even if it’s different from the way they face life in campus, and that is what I’ve learned from them, I realized that it is not in the way people sees us that determines the

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Ang programang ito ng SetonSouth ay lalong nagpapatibay sa “C” ng ating CREED, ang letrang kumakatawan sa Commitment to Faith. Ito ay nagsimula noong Hunyo 22, 2010 at matatapos naman sa Oktubre ng parehong taon. Arawaraw, sa loob ng 10-15 minuto, pupunta ang mga estudyante sa kapilya upang basahin ang Ebanghelyo para sa araw na iyon at pagkatapos, magkakaroon sila ng pagbabahagi patungkol sa binasa tulad ng sariling karanasan. Dadalhin sila roon ng kanilang gurong nakatalaga sa bawat araw. Sa elementarya, ang mga guro sa Ingles ang magdadala sa mga estudyante sa kapilya tuwing Ilang mga estudyanteng bumisita sa kapilya para basahin ang Ebangheylo Lunes, guro naman sa Matematika Mula kay Gng. Adette Nave, Subject Area Coordinator sa Martes, sa Miyerkules ay Agham, Huwebes ay Filipino at sa Biyernes ay Sibika. Halos kapare- ng Catholic Christian Formation, maganda ito sapagkat has nito ang sa Hayskul, gayunman, nagkakaiba lang kapag nalalapit ang bata sa Diyos sa dahilang nasa iskedyul araw ng ZLL. Tuwing ZLL, sa oras ng club mangyayari ang na nila ang pagpunta sa kapilya. Nalalaman din nila ang Ebanghelyo araw-araw. pagbisita sa kapilya.

Narito ang masasabi ng ilang estudyante patungkol sa Nilalayon nitong mapalapit ang mga estudyante sa Diyos programang tinatalakay: at lumalim ang ugnayan nila sa Panginoon.

Ayon kay Gng. Gloria Medina, Level Coordinator ng “Maganda ang layunin ng programang ito. Magkakaroon Departamento ng Hayskul, bilang isang paaralang Katoliko, dapat lamang na pumunta sa kapilya ang mga estudyante na kasi ng gamit ‘yung chapel. Para na rin masanay ‘yung para mag-alay ng dasal para sa Diyos. Ito ay para magka- mga estudyante na pumunta sa chapel para sa mga personal roon ng malakas na pananampalataya at pagmamahal sa na panalangin at hindi lang tuwing may misa dumadalaw pagiging Katoliko ang mga estudyante. Kapag nakasanayan doon.”

— Jasmine Magsino, IV-Ecology na nila, magiging parte na sa pagkatao nila ang pagbibisita sa kapilya tuwing umaga para magpasalamat sa Panginoon. ituloy sa p. 14

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Regina Frange, Jasper Rodriguez, Aphrodite Dela Rosa

Naganap muli ang taunang programang Career Orientation na may temang “Bridging Pathways to Life” para sa mga estudyante ng ikatlo at ika-apat na taon. Pinangunahan ito ni Gng. Rosemarie E. Magnifico at ng buong Yunit ng Guidance. Isa ito sa mga pinakahihintay ng mga estudyante dahil sa malaking tulong na hatid ng iba’t ibang aktibidades nito.

Ika-12 ng Hulyo, Lunes Sa ganap na ikawalo ng umaga, pinagdiwang ang isang misa ng pasasalamat.

Matapos nito, nagkaroon ng “career seminar” ang mga estudyante sa ikatlong taon.

Sa tanghali naman naganap ang “career seminar” para sa mga estudyante sa ika-apat na taon. Si Dr. Felicidad O. Rodelas, isang propesor mula sa De La Salle University Dasmariñas, ang nagbahagi ng kanyang propesyunal na kaalaman na makatutulong sa pagpili ng kurso sa kolehiyo.

Ayon sa kanya, ang Elizabeth Seton School lamang ang tanging paaralan sa buong Cavite ang naghahatid ng isang maigting na programa para sa pagpili ng kurso at karera ng mga estudyante nito. Pinasagutan niya ang Career Interest Inventory na naglalaman ng 160 tanong ukol sa mga posibleng karera na nababagay sa bawat estudyante. Naging maganda ang tugon ng mga estudyante sa ika-4 na taon ukol sa nakuha nilang resulta. Tila nagpapakita na ng kasiguraduhan ang halos buong 4th year sa kanilang mga napipiling karera! Ngunit alalahanin ang binigyang diin ni Dr. Rodelas na kailangan lamang ng iisang kurso at dito magsisimula ang kahit ilan pang karerang maaaring mapili.

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Ika-13 ng Hulyo, Martes Nilaan ang araw na ito para sa seminar na hatid naman ng mga alumni ng Seton South.

Si G. Jose Antonio M. Rogacion ng Batch 2006 ay nagbahagi ng kanyang mga karanasan sa pag-aaral ng kursong BS Nursing. Si Bb. Ivy Laurice Ilan sa mga tampok na kolehiyo at unibersidad H. Salda a sa naganap na Career Orientation ng Batch 2005 ang nagbahagi Cavite Campus, St. Scholas- “…kaya dapat matuto tayong ng kaalaman para sa kursong tica’s College, Far Eastern magplano ng mga gusto natBroadcasting, si Mr. Michael University, Far Eastern Uni- ing mangyari.”

Jordan P. Baysic ng Batch versity – East Asia, Adamson “A positive thought is a 2005 para sa kursong BS University, Colegio de San hundred times stronger than Computer Engineering, at si Juan de Letran, University a negative thought.” – The Ms. Maria Aimee P. Vergara of Santo Tomas, Asia Pa- Secret ng Batch 2007 para sa BS cific College, University of Ika- 22 ng Hulyo, HuElementary Education. Bina- the East, National College webes hagi nila ang iba’t ibang im- of Science and Technology Sa araw na ito naganap ang pormasyon ukol sa kanilang at Enderun Colleges upang Symposium of Colleges and kurso at mga survival tips magbigay ng impormasyon Universities. Nagprisinta ng para sa kolehiyo. Hindi nga sa mga estudyante ukol sa kanilang mga hinahandog na lang natapos ang seminar da- kanilang paaralan. kurso ang mga sumusunod na hil sa nabalitaang paparating Pinanood ng mga estudy- paaralan: De La Salle Unina bagyong Basyang na nag- ante sa ikaapat na taon ang versity - Dasmariñas, De La ing dahilan din ng dalawang isang makabuluhang doku- Salle University Manila, Asaraw na walang pasok. mentaryo na “The Secret” at sumption College, Southville Ika-16 ng Hulyo, Biyernes nagkaroon sila ng pagbabah- Foreign University, UniversiNaganap ang Career Fair agi ng mga karanasan at kuro- ty of Santo Tomas, University sa Audio Visual Rooms sa kuro bilang tugon sa nasa- of the East at Mapua Institute araw na ito at pinagpaliban bing pelikula. Mula kay Van of Technology. naman ang Mock Interview Alistair Faeldon ng IV- Ecol- Ika-23 ng Hulyo, Biyernes para sa susunod na Biyernes ogy, “Huwag mo lang isipin Natuloy ang Mock Interdahil sa naganap na bagyo na papasa ka sa entrance test view para sa lahat ng mga esnoong Miyerkules at Hu- na kinuha mo, bagkus isipin tudyante sa ika-apat na taon. webes. Dinalo ang fair ang mo na sa paaralang iyon ka Regular pa rin ang schedule mga paaralang Lyceum of na nag-aaral.” At ayon kay na sinunod ng mga mag-aaral. the Philippines University Megan Isip ng IV- Anatomy, ituloy sa p.15

Dewi Manuel

Often referred to as “Chick Flicks” or “Teen Flicks”, these are the films that showcase the highs and lows of adolescence.

From classic films such as The Breakfast Club and Clueless, to 21st century favorites like The Princess Diaries and Mean Girls, these films never fail to make us laugh or cry with their wit. The fun part about these chick flicks is knowing that they do not just happen in the movies, but they can also happen in reality— our reality.

Let’s face it. High school is a big movie. You can choose the role you want to audition for, but fate decides who you end up being. Let’s say on the first day of school, you probably wanted to be the cool guy, like Troy Bolton from High School Musical, but ended up being the nerd, like Napoleon Dynamite. And there are girls who lived their life like Mia Thermopolis from The Princess Diaries films, an ugly duckling who blossomed into a beautiful swan. Anything could happen. You just have to remember that every character in this big “production” is unique. There are no understudies, just you.

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Most scenarios are pretty familiar to us, too. We all know that there are real-life “Mean Girls”. And in some part of this universe, there’s probably a popular basketball player who wants to sing in a musical. And let’s not forget “Prince Charming”, the dreamy guy we have all been crushing on since 1st year who is either taken or a vampire (in whatever context you want to apply it). Yes - it’s just that complicated.

But like in the movies, high school is feeding us life lessons that we take with us until the end of time. Just remember that the role given to you in high school is not eternally stuck to your personality. You can always be the better person, all on your own. ■ Photo Source: http://www.lindsay-lohan.net/gallery/ data/531/lindsay-lohan_dot_net-moviesmeangirls-promos-0014.jpg

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Isa sa mga bagong makikita sa Seton ay ang mga CCTV cameras na ikinabit sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng eskwelahan. Sa kasalukuyan, mayroon nang 20 na CCTV cameras at ayon din sa Service Administration, mayroon pang ilan na idadagdag dito.

Ang CCTV o Close Circuit Television cameras, ay isang produkto ng modernong teknolohiya na makakatulong sa paniniguro ng seguridad ng isang lugar at ng mga taong naroroon. Inilagay ito ng pamunuan ng Seton upang mabawasan o masolusyonan ang mga kaso ng nawawalang gamit at mamatyagan ang sitwasyon ng mga estudyante.

May kanya-kanyang reaksyon ang mga estudyante at guro ayon sa pagbabagong ito. Maraming nagsasabi na sang-ayon sila sa pagkakakabit nito at natutuwa silang makita na may ginagawa ang administrasyon upang masolusyonan at mapahigpit ang seguridad ng komunidad. Mayroon din namang mga nangangamba dahil para sa kanila, ang pagkakabit ng mga ganitong uri ng teknolohiya ay nangangahulugan lamang na pangkaraniwan na sa komunidad ng Seton ang hindi kanais-nais na pangyayari, tulad na lamang ng pagkawala ng mga gamit.

Noong nakaraang Parent’s Assembly, may ilang mga magulang din ang nagpahayag ng kanilang opinyon patungkol sa pagkakabit ng CCTV cameras. Sinasabing ang ilan sa mga ito ay hindi nakakabit sa tamang puwesto kung kaya’t inirerekomenda na gawan ng paraan ang ganitong bagay. May ilan din namang nagsabi na maigi na ang magkaroon ng ganitong seguridad sa eskuwelahan sa kadahilanang mas mapapanatag din ang kanilang loob.

Araw-araw na Pagbisita... mula p. 13 “Okay lang, kasi kaya nga nandoon ang chapel para may magdasal araw-araw.”

— Diana Batiles, III-Anthropology “Maganda kasi nakakapagbasa ng Ebanghelyo araw-araw.

Kaya lang minsan, nakakabawas sa oras sa klase.”

— Paulina Faner, II-Ecclesiology

“Nagagandahan ako sa programa dahil napagninilayan ng mga estudyante araw araw ang Ebanghelyo sa Bibliya.”

— Angela Mikhaela Flores, I-Seismology “Nagbibigay ito ng daan upang kami ay makapagbigay ng dagdag na oras sa pakikipag-usap at pagpupuri sa Panginoon habang nasa paaralan. Kapag kami ay bumibisita sa chapel, kami ay hinahayaang magdasal at sabihin sa Diyos ang aming mga dalangin. Dahil dito, naipapatupad ng Seton ang kanilang misyon na maging tunay na Kristiyano kaming mga estudyante. Para sa akin, ito ay isang magandang paraan upang kami ay mapalapit sa ating Panginoon.”

— Czarina Rose Chan, 6-Bidasari ■

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Highschool... from p. 13 value of our talent, but in the love that we have for that special skill.

4. Believe in God and in yourself. God gave you that talent for a reason. It’s His special gift to you. Pursue it. Not everyone has that special talent of yours. Do you think JK Rowling’s books would have been dubbed as THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS if she didn’t believe in her skills in the first place? Do you think the other successful actors out there would be where they are today if they didn’t believe in their impressive acting skills?

My uncle is one of my role-models. One of the most inspiring things about him is that he doesn’t give up on things easily. He told me that before. He was usually insulted by his boss, saying that ‘he has no talent’ and that ‘his ideas aren’t good’ but the thing he did was impressive; he never let those words burn down his dream.

Also, because he knew that it is where he’s good at, and God gave him that talent. And because of that, he is now a successful creative director. And that is what I learned from him: to believe in what you love, believe in what is right and to believe in your capabilities. You should also never let hurtful words destroy our hopes and ambitions, instead, make them serve as an inspiration.

5. Keep moving forward. Now that you’ve started pursuing your gift, it’s important for you to know that there would be a lot of obstacles coming your way. Of course, failure and rejection are parts of success. If we continue believing in ourselves and keep moving forward, we can reach that success we are all trying to reach. Take J.K. Rowling as an example, her books were rejected a lot of times, but she didn’t give up, she kept moving forward until someone appreciated her work. Another example would be the inventors out there, without their courage; we wouldn’t have this great century with their fine innovation, because success is mainly about reaching our dreams.

As you can see, knowing oneself is already about being ourselves; appreciation, trust and courage are the things we mainly need. Knowing what we love or where we’re good at is are just parts of our success. Giving up won’t take you to your lifetime goals, so go out there and be proud of whatever talent you have, because it’s a part of us that makes a very huge part of our foundation to a wonderful success. ■

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Daniel Ian R. Comandante

I am a Gleek and I follow the whole series. The Glee Cast has done it again. Preceded by “Glee: The Music, Volume 3- Showstoppers”, Journey to Regionals has exceeded my expectations by its songs and the connection to the episode.

The first track, “Faithfully”, was outstanding because Lea Michele (Rachel) and Cory Monteith’s (Finn) performances were very good. It’s the type of song that could give you the “last song syndrome” because of its catchy tune. The next track, a mash-up of “Anyway You Want It” and “Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’” was a real treat. The songs were mixed well into an individual track that was indeed beguiling.

In the album, they also remade their first chart-topper from the first Glee record, “Don’t Stop Believin’”. This version added more spunk to Lea Michele and Cory Monteith’s performances and includes other cast members like Mark Salling (Puck), Naya Rivera (Santana), Chris Colfer (Kurt) and Amber Riley (Mercedes) into the song. This version, in my opinion, is a better, more impressive version than the original Glee remake because of the power in Amber Riley’s voice during her diva moment and the perfect blending of voices of all the singers. “Bohemian Rhapsody” was well-sung by Jonathan Groff (Jesse), and in a way, he did justice to the

Queen classic because of the vocal prowess he demonstrated in the track.

What would be the most unforgettable track though was “To Sir, With Love” which really got me because of the heartmelting emotion evoked by each voice that sang the song.

They made the lyrics really work, and they showed the people the true meaning of the song. Last but not the least, “Over the Rainbow” sang by Matthew Morrison (Mr. Schuester) proved to be an exceptional treat. Again, you could really feel the meaning of the song as it is being sung. The vocals were soothing and relaxing to the ears.

All in all, the Journey to Regionals EP was a real, exhilarating trip. It may not be perfect, but it sure captivated my heart. And I’m sure I’m not the only one who adored the EP but also the other Gleeks in the world. Journey to Regionals is a gem of Glee: The Music set that should not be missed

by Gleeks and should be tried by other music-enthusiasts as well. My rating for this EP would be 4 out of 5 stars because in a way, it really embodied what “Glee” was all about. In a nutshell, Glee is really something that would make you sing, and you don’t even have to be afraid of people seeing you! ■

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Arron Charles Perez

Electronic Sports, short termed e-Sports is used as a general term for playing of video games professionally.

Video games are considered E-sports if they belong to real time strategy, shooting and racing genres. e-Sports first begun when Starcraft, together with CounterStrike and the first RPG game, Ragnarok, invaded our computers. But today, Defense of the Ancients or also known as DotA is the new all-time favorite video game of all. Sadly, here in the Philippines, e-Sports is not acknowledged because many knew that it is just a waste of time and a reason for failure in school, but it is not. Instead, many can benefit from professionally playing e-Sports through representing our country internationally. Luckily, there is a group of organized people, known as Mineski, that pushes through e-Sports in Philippine gaming. And continuously provides the best gaming quality environment for Pinoy gamers. Hopefully in the near future, PH e-Sports will be acknowledged here in our country and be supported by our government to satisfy the needs of the best Pinoy gamers who represent our country in different international tournaments and events. ■

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Ang mga guidance counselors ang kumapanayam sa mga estudyante. Ang mock interview na ito ay isinagawa bilang preparasyon ng mga mag-aaral sa mga gaganaping interbyu sa pagpasok nila sa kolehiyo o unibersidad na kanilang napili.

Ika- 30 ng Hulyo, Biyernes Para sa huling araw ng Career Orientation, nag-imbita ang Guidance unit ng mga propesyunal sa kani-kanilang mga larangan upang magbahagi ng mga mahahalagang paalala ukol sa pagpili ng karera. Si Dr. Gabriel A. Balalta para sa medisina, Atty. Chemilou Patricia J. Villaflor sa abogasya, Engr. Mary J. Ilumin sa engineering, Mr. Virgilio Sedo sa psychology, Ms. Madeleine Sablada sa multi-media arts, Capt. Hans Labitag sa aeronautics, at Ms. Mzarriz Anne C. Lazareto sa Tourism.

Hiningi namin ang mga opinyon ng mga sumusunod hinggil sa naganap na Career Orientation program.

“Masaya [ang Career Week] dahil sobrang nakatulong ito sa kung anong kurso ang kukunin namin”, ang sabi ni Allyzza Jean Maliwanag ng IVPhysiology.

“Isang bagay na natutunan ko mula rito ay ang pagkakaroon ng tamang desisyon pagdating sa kung anong kolehiyo o unibersidad ang papasukan ko dahil ito rin ay magiging parte ng buhay ko”, paliwanag ni Joseph Gomez ng IV- Anatomy.

“Sobrang nakaimpluwensya ito dahil pagkatapos ng mga programa, ‘di mo akalaing mag-iiba ang paningin mo sa mga kursong ‘di mo kinahihiligan noon na hindi naman pala ito ganoong kasama”, ang sabi naman ni Jerome Fabian ng IV- Ecology.

Bilang bahagi ng mga 4th year, lubos kaming nagpapasalamat sa aming mga guro, alumni, sa mga professionals, universities at colleges na dumalo at nagtulong-tulong upang maging posible at matagumpay ang programang ito. Maraming mga bagay ang nakintil sa aming isipan. At lagi sana nating alalahanin na hindi rito nagtatapos ang pagpaplano para sa ating kinabukasan.

Marami pa tayong mga entrance exams na kukunin, mga kurso at paaralang pipiliin at mga pangarap na tila ngayon pa lang nagpapakita. Magamit sana natin ang lahat ng ating natutunan bilang preparasyon sa mga sumusunod pang mga araw.

“Dahil ang pagiging handa ay may kalakip nang tagumpay.” –Miguel de Cervantes ■

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