about the cover
Love, in its myriad forms, has been a recurring theme in literature, ranging from the passionateandall-consumingto the tender and platonic. Passion, an inseparable companionoflove,bringsforth an intense and unyielding energythatpermeatesthepages ofliterature.
Hiraya, a word rooted in the deeper meaning of "sana," represents a fruitful manifestation of one's hopes, dreams, and aspirations. Like the blossoming of love and passion, Hiraya emerges as an eagle eager to soar, nurtured by the relentless pursuit of one's desires.
It embodies the essence of love, where its tender eyes show fondness and affection, and its wings intertwining with its red ardent flames of passion. Hiraya becomes a beacon of inspiration, inviting us to explore the boundless realms of our imagination and the transformative power of our desires.
As published by the University of San Agustin Senior High School Publications, this year's Hiraya aims to delve into the world of literary writing, whereimaginationandrealityconverge, sharing the remarkable ability to instill love and passion and create a campusbased journalism where dreams are eternallykindled.
postface
- Hellen Keller, a respected American author and disability rights advocate.
Despitetheminusculeamountoftimegiventoconvertthiscollectionof experiencesintocomprehensibleparagraphs,wetrulywereabletodelveintothe worldofliterarywriting,whereimaginationandrealityconverge,sharingthe remarkableabilitytoinstillloveandpassionandcreateacampus-basedjournalism wheredreamsareeternallykindled.
Thisportfoliowouldnotbepossiblewithoutthepeoplewhotookapieceoftheir littletimeinthisshort,butmemorablejourneyofimmortalizingourshared memories.
Ourmostsinceregratitudegoestoeachandeveryonewhohasheldourhands throughtheragingflamesofhell,neverlettinggountilthebrightraysofthesun couldbeseeninthedistanthorizon.Foreveryonewhoeversocontinuouslyhelped usclimbupfromthedepthsoftheNetherworldandbacktotheflooroftheEarth, untilthedirtonthegroundfinallyrestsuponthesolesoftheirfeet,insteadoffalling ontheirshoulders.
JULIANAMARGARETHTABION LiteraryEditor
“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”