The Excellent Experience
The Balaraw Dance Troupe of STI College – Balagtas left the crowd in awe with their striking performance in Hataw Sayaw
Cathrine Jane Loayon of STI College – Southwoods captured everyone’s heart with her voice in Singing Idol
Ms. STI 2010 Angela Abualatta hosted the event with TV5’s Mavi Lozano (center)
Enchanted Kingdom was filled with loud cheers and infectious energy as the event Be STI: Celebrating Thirty Years of Excellence drew more than 21,000 STI students from across the nation to celebrate yet another year of excellence.
The young contenders of Mr. and Ms. STI 2013 looked elegant in their evening gowns and suits
STI College – Las Piñas’ Bareswitch rocked the stage as this year’s Battle of the Bands’ champion
Look who dropped by! Derrick Monasterio (left), Ryza Cenon (middle), and Coleen Garcia (right) came to celebrate STI’s 30th Anniversary
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Homegrown STI talents and beauties took the spotlight to battle for the national championship of the social competitions. Finalists of the Battle of the Bands showed their musical prowess and left the crowd wanting more. Ultimately, BARESWITCH of STI College – Las Piñas took home the championship. Singing Idol hopefuls, meanwhile, belted out songs and wowed the audience with their powerful voices. From the pool of talented singers, Cathrine Jane Loayon of STI College – Southwoods proved that her voice stands out from the rest as she was hailed the STI Singing Idol for 2013. After the music from the two events filled the venue, Hataw Sayaw finalists pumped up the audience with their graceful moves. The Balaraw Dance Troupe of STI College – Balagtas earned the bragging rights as champions of the dance competition.
Everyone was on the edge of their seats when the much awaited Mr. and Ms. STI 2013 took center stage. Boys and girls cheered for their bets during the ultimate search for STI’s most dashing gentlemen and captivating beauties. At the peak of the competition, Mark Anthony Herrera of STI College – Fairview was chosen as Mr. STI 2013. On the other hand, Alyanna Alexandria De Guzman of STI College – San Fernando took her winning walk as the new Ms. STI 2013. The event was capped off with an amazing fireworks display seen all over Enchanted Kingdom’s grounds, ultimately closing the day filled with fun and excitement. In the coming months, STI will hold various academic and art competitions throughout its network for its Tagisan ng Sining 2014, also a part of its yearlong celebration of 30 years of excellence. For the complete list of winners, visit http://www.anniversary.sti.edu
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