Batch 90 sweeps Batch 94 to open Alumni volleyball tournament By FRANKLIN GUTIERREZ Show stopper. Streak snapper. Stereotype smasher.
By YHASH FLORES & FRANKLIN GUTIERREZ
Rodriguez Taekwondo team hold to achieve their desired Championship, after almost two months of training they won two gold, silver and bronze courtesy of Nicole Dumosdos student from Grade 10 Jade other senior players also bagged medals and awards including Roden M. Soliva from 10 Pearl, Euhan Carrie Tambong of Grade 10 Opal and Mark Rean Bataller of Grade 10 Jade. “Taekwondo is a good start to make everyone aware of what we can show. This is a great start to continue what we have already started, the medals we have achieved may be small but it carries the stories and dedication
of the children for their dreams”, Mrs. Shirley M. Lucidine, Taekwondo team head coach. These medals served as living proof that despite the problems faced inside and outside of the school there is always a way to escape the ugly reality. In conclusion, taekwondo is a good sport that displays the youth’s resilience in the face of change. Every kick, move, and hit is a step toward the goal that every setback will be followed by a victory and every agony by joy. Yoyong’s youth look up to the E. Rodriguez Taekwondo team and Sean as a major source of motivation.
LUMNI SPORTS FEST By FRANKLIN GUTIERREZ
of the LGBTQ community participating in the tournament. The Alumni Sports Fest served as a reminder especially to the students of E Rodriguez High, that age and gender is not a barrier to find the fun and friends from the sport you are passionate about, this program also serves as a guide for Separation of the youth to be more encouragedG10 in classes school sports activities. Other than that the guests reminded that sports is something where you are free to show yourself, it is also a good activity to avoid vices or destruction in life. The competition will go on until all participants win the championship, which is anticipated to happen in June. Other PBA greats like Terence Romeo and Allan Caidic are also expected at the competition’s closing ceremony.
Getting their acts together just in time, the Batch 80’ outwitted the Batch 94’ for Opening of Alumni Volleyball Tournament with an immense 26-24, 25-23, standing last April 16 at Malaya Cover Court. Proving they had what it takes, Batch 80 proudly flaunted their veteran team synergy on full display with the help of their team captain and Open Spiker Mark ‘Angel’ Reyes who hammered out 17 big points consisting of 14 attacks and 3 blocks to give their team much deserved win. “It’s difficult for us, because we are older than our opponents also a big pressure for me and my team because we are part of the LGBTQ Community and also, I’m being thankful because my alma mater had this kind of tournament for us to reunite once again” Reyes
quoted in a post-game interview. Team 80 dominantly opened the second frame with a muchneeded comeback from the close fight from the first set but Batch 94 quickly responded back in the start of the last frame as they put up 8-0 run, the 80’s called a timeout. Changing tactics, Reyes together with Robert Dela Cruz teams 80’s, Middle Blocker led the team with a 7-0 run in the last part of the set to end the game with a kill block and a back row spike. After this game, Batch 80 will be advanced in the next round to face another cluster in the semis round. Mr. Ed Andaya head of alumni sports club and Sports Editor of People’s Tonight organized this event that aims to reunite past batches and graduates of E. Rodriguez Jr. High School, this event is part of the school’s foundation activities.
A flashy distraction or a beneficiary act? By JOHN ROI BLAS In. Rodriguez Junior High School, bringing a ball to school is a target frowned upon by its staff, some guards and authorities in particular with many students disagreeing with this notion. There has been a conflict between the interests of ERODIANS and the school’s personnel, but which one is more reasonable and beneficial? Guards, staff, and some teachers who monitor students insist that sports balls such as basketballs, volleyballs and others serve as a distraction to the students’ learning, stating that school is a place to learn. They are also concerned about the possible damage and inconveniences these could cause to property and people around. On the other hand, a lot of students think that bringing balls in school shouldn’t be prohibited. Learners state that it wouldn’t cause distraction as long as it’s only used during free time such as free subjects, breaks, and dismissal.
Learners also insist that this helps them to maintain being physically and mentally fit, saying that physical activity releases hormones such as endorphins. Some even state that encouraging sports would help days drive away students from unhealthy habits such as drugs and smoking Both sides have reasonable arguments, the staff are worried that it would interfere with the students’ learning while students want to relax and enjoy for a while to take a break from the exhausting and stressful classes. ERJHS shouldn’t prohibit sports but should instead encourage it. Although it should be supervised to avoid these activities from causing problems to the learners’ academics. This could be done by dedicating MAPEH classes during Friday outdoor activities and exercises.