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PUNLAD THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LA SALLE GREEN HILLS – ADULT NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL SECOND TRIMESTER S.Y. 2013-2014 VOL. XII NO. 2 ANHS holds Finals of Search for Ambassadors 2013 A night filled with talents and celebration of God’s gifts was experienced by the Adult Night High School community during the Finals of the Search for ANHS Ambassadors held at the Br. Ra- fael S. Donato FSC (BDC) Center for performing Arts last Novem- ber 20, 2013 spearheaded by Mr. Rheal D. Dayrit, the ANHS Prin- cipal. Out of the 10 Finalists, four groups emerged and won this year’s search. Mr. Clarence A. De Ramos also called as ―The Cool Balladeer‖ of Food and Beverage Service NC II (Friday) was hailed as the champion. The First Runner -up was ―Too Anonymous‖ also known as ―The Inspiring Shad- ows‖ consisted of Kierby Ann A. Mañaga of 5B, Mark Anthony Rapada of 5B, Gerson D. Francis- co of 5B, Regine P. Lauchengco of 5A, Felicidad M. Ramos of 5B, Eugene B. Sauquillo of 5A, Allen O. Dequiña of 5A, Joseph D. An- tonio of 5B, Hermogenes J. Doblon Jr. of 5B, Princess D. Sal- azar of 5A, and Rodrigo O. Maquilang Jr. of 5A. Two groups tied for Second Runner-up: Cromkell A. Vasquez of 2A, ―The Deaf Sand Artist‖ and ―The Mis- fits Band‖ composed of Jonathan Venus P. Vergara of 2B, Dustin Rhey M. Magdaraog of 2B, and Marjoshelle V. Pastor of 4B. Other members of the ANHS community also shared their talents in various perfor- mances. The Support Staff pre- sented a creative and inspiring Opening Prayer, Tatay Ador L. Barrun of 5A and Nanay Salvacion N. Balagtas of 1A sang By Reynan B. Del Rosario, 5-A the Philippine National Anthem. There was also a special intermis- sion number given by the Champi- ons last year, Alimar Palapar of 3C and Adrian T. Asañon of 3A also called as the ―The BeGreen- ers.‖ Mr. Rey B. Ducay and Mrs. Rosemarie V. Katipunan rendered a heartwarming Closing Prayer. The hosts namely Celine L. Guinid and Catherine J. Gloria of 3A, Eric E. Dizon of 5B, and Elmer S. Reyes of 5A added life to the event. The search was a night of collaboration among the different sectors and members of the LSGH community. The Parents- Employers’ Association headed by Mrs. Ethel A. Quiboquibo co- sponsored the cash prizes. Mr. Alvin T. Castro of the Grade School Department, Mr. Jigger M. Rayel and Miss Johanna M. Batolos of the Development Of- fice served as judges. Mr. Libner M. Bautista, Mr. Rey B. Ducay, Mr. Baldwin Noelito I. Que, and the Teatro Lasalyano members mentored the contestants and as- sisted in the entire production. Three out of the four win- ners namely Mr. Clarence Ramos, Miss Cromkell A. Vasquez, and ―Too Anonymous‖ also made it to the Finals of Talentadong Lasalyano, a talent search for the LSGH community. As what Mr. Dayrit said to the Finalists, ―You are all win- ners because you have mastered yourselves and have shown the world your God given talents! We are all very proud of you!‖ Indeed, the ANHS community is fortunate to witness this momentous event. The new ANHS Student-Ambassadors: (from left) Mr. Clarence A. De Ramos, Too Anonymous, Miss Cromkell A. Vasquez, and the Misfits Band together with the hosts Celine L. Guinid and Catherine J. Gloria. Photos by Dangie Espayos, 3A TVET bags Sports Fest 2013 Overall Championship By Ryan L. Fampolme, 3-A TVET was hailed as the Overall Champion in the Sports Fest 2013 held last December 16-17, 2013 at St. Benilde Gymnasium spear- headed by the Student Council (SC) headed by Mrs. Rosemarie V. Kati- punan. Other overall winners include Fifth Year as 1 st Runner-up followed by Second Year as 2 nd Runner-up. Francis Fuellas of TVET was awarded as the MVP for Basketball and Peter Paul Payno of 4B was awarded as MVP for Volleyball. The following year levels won in the different games: For Fun Games, winners were TVET (Gold), 1 st Year (Silver), and 5 th Year (Bronze). For Arm Wrestling – Women’s, winners were 5 th Year (Gold), 3 rd Year (Silver), and TVET (Bronze). For Arm Wrestling – Men’s, win- ners were 3 rd Year (Gold), 4 th Year (Silver), and 2 nd Year (Bronze). For 4x100 Meters Relay, winner were 3 rd Year (Gold), 1 st year (Silver), and 5 th Year (Bronze). For Badminton – Women’s Doubles, winners were 2 nd Year (Gold), TVET (Silver), and 3 rd Year (Bronze). For Badminton Men’s Doubles, winners were TVET (Gold), 5 th Year (Silver), and 4 th Year (Bronze). For Chess – Male Category, winners were 5 th Year (Gold), TVET (Silver), and 2 nd Year (Bronze). For Chess – Female Category, win- ners were 2 nd Year (Gold), 1 st Year (Silver), and TVET (Bronze). For Tug- of-War, winners were 4 th Year (Gold), TVET (Silver), and 5 th Year (Bronze). For Volleyball, winners were 4 th Year (Gold), 2 nd Year (Silver), and 5 th Year (Bronze). For Basketball, winners were TVET (Gold), 5 th Year (Silver), and 2 nd Year (Bronze). Truly, the Sports Fest became a venue for students to showcase their skills in sports and to develop camaraderie and sportsmanship. TVET students celebrate their victory after being hailed as overall champion in the Sports Fest 2013. (Below) Intense Basketball Championship match of TVET and Fifth Year, Fourth Year ,Volleyball Champion during their finals match against Second Year, Sports Coordinator Sherwin Ga leads lightning of torch, Badminton Women’s Champions from Second Year shout for joy, and Miss Ruffa Me entertains the ANHS community.

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PUNLAD THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LA SALLE GREEN HILLS – ADULT NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL SECOND TRIMESTER S.Y. 2013-2014 VOL. XII NO. 2

ANHS holds Finals of Search for Ambassadors 2013

A night filled with talents and celebration of God’s gifts was experienced by the Adult Night High School community during the Finals of the Search for ANHS Ambassadors held at the Br. Ra-fael S. Donato FSC (BDC) Center for performing Arts last Novem-ber 20, 2013 spearheaded by Mr. Rheal D. Dayrit, the ANHS Prin-cipal.

Out of the 10 Finalists, four groups emerged and won this year’s search. Mr. Clarence A. De Ramos also called as ―The Cool Balladeer‖ of Food and Beverage Service NC II (Friday) was hailed as the champion. The First Runner-up was ―Too Anonymous‖ also known as ―The Inspiring Shad-ows‖ consisted of Kierby Ann A. Mañaga of 5B, Mark Anthony Rapada of 5B, Gerson D. Francis-

co of 5B, Regine P. Lauchengco of 5A, Felicidad M. Ramos of 5B, Eugene B. Sauquillo of 5A, Allen O. Dequiña of 5A, Joseph D. An-tonio of 5B, Hermogenes J. Doblon Jr. of 5B, Princess D. Sal-azar of 5A, and Rodrigo O. Maquilang Jr. of 5A. Two groups tied for Second Runner-up: Cromkell A. Vasquez of 2A, ―The Deaf Sand Artist‖ and ―The Mis-fits Band‖ composed of Jonathan Venus P. Vergara of 2B, Dustin Rhey M. Magdaraog of 2B, and Marjoshelle V. Pastor of 4B.

Other members of the ANHS community also shared their talents in various perfor-mances. The Support Staff pre-sented a creative and inspiring Opening Prayer, Tatay Ador L. Barrun of 5A and Nanay Salvacion N. Balagtas of 1A sang

By Reynan B. Del Rosario, 5-A

the Philippine National Anthem. There was also a special intermis-sion number given by the Champi-ons last year, Alimar Palapar of 3C and Adrian T. Asañon of 3A also called as the ―The BeGreen-ers.‖ Mr. Rey B. Ducay and Mrs. Rosemarie V. Katipunan rendered a heartwarming Closing Prayer. The hosts namely Celine L. Guinid and Catherine J. Gloria of 3A, Eric E. Dizon of 5B, and Elmer S. Reyes of 5A added life to the event.

The search was a night of collaboration among the different sectors and members of the LSGH community. The Parents-Employers’ Association headed by Mrs. Ethel A. Quiboquibo co-sponsored the cash prizes. Mr. Alvin T. Castro of the Grade School Department, Mr. Jigger M.

Rayel and Miss Johanna M. Batolos of the Development Of-fice served as judges. Mr. Libner M. Bautista, Mr. Rey B. Ducay, Mr. Baldwin Noelito I. Que, and the Teatro Lasalyano members mentored the contestants and as-sisted in the entire production.

Three out of the four win-ners namely Mr. Clarence Ramos, Miss Cromkell A. Vasquez, and ―Too Anonymous‖ also made it to the Finals of Talentadong Lasalyano, a talent search for the LSGH community.

As what Mr. Dayrit said to the Finalists, ―You are all win-ners because you have mastered yourselves and have shown the world your God given talents! We are all very proud of you!‖ Indeed, the ANHS community is fortunate to witness this momentous event.

The new ANHS Student-Ambassadors: (from left) Mr. Clarence A. De Ramos, Too Anonymous, Miss Cromkell A. Vasquez, and the Misfits Band together with the hosts Celine L. Guinid and Catherine J. Gloria.

Photos by Dangie Espayos, 3A

TVET bags Sports Fest 2013 Overall Championship

By Ryan L. Fampolme, 3-A TVET was hailed as the Overall Champion in the Sports Fest 2013 held last December 16-17, 2013 at St. Benilde Gymnasium spear-headed by the Student Council (SC) headed by Mrs. Rosemarie V. Kati-punan. Other overall winners include Fifth Year as 1st Runner-up followed by Second Year as 2nd Runner-up. Francis Fuellas of TVET was awarded as the MVP for Basketball and Peter Paul Payno of 4B was awarded as MVP for Volleyball. The following year levels won in the different games: For Fun Games, winners were TVET (Gold), 1st Year (Silver), and 5th Year (Bronze). For Arm Wrestling – Women’s, winners were 5th Year (Gold), 3rd Year (Silver), and TVET (Bronze). For Arm Wrestling – Men’s, win-ners were 3rd Year (Gold), 4th Year (Silver), and 2nd Year (Bronze). For 4x100 Meters Relay, winner were 3rd Year (Gold), 1st year (Silver), and 5th Year (Bronze). For Badminton – Women’s Doubles, winners were 2nd Year (Gold), TVET (Silver), and 3rd Year (Bronze). For Badminton Men’s Doubles, winners were TVET (Gold), 5th Year (Silver), and 4th Year (Bronze). For Chess – Male Category, winners were 5th Year (Gold), TVET (Silver), and 2nd Year (Bronze). For Chess – Female Category, win-ners were 2nd Year (Gold), 1st Year (Silver), and TVET (Bronze). For Tug-of-War, winners were 4th Year (Gold), TVET (Silver), and 5th Year (Bronze). For Volleyball, winners were 4th Year (Gold), 2nd Year (Silver), and 5th Year (Bronze). For Basketball, winners were TVET (Gold), 5th Year (Silver), and 2nd Year (Bronze). Truly, the Sports Fest became a venue for students to showcase their skills in sports and to develop camaraderie and sportsmanship.

TVET students celebrate their victory after being hailed as overall champion in the Sports Fest 2013. (Below) Intense Basketball Championship match of TVET and Fifth Year, Fourth Year ,Volleyball Champion during their finals match against Second Year, Sports Coordinator Sherwin Ga leads lightning of torch, Badminton Women’s Champions from Second Year shout for joy, and Miss Ruffa Me entertains the ANHS community.

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CAMPUS

The Speech Festival was the highlight of this year’s English Week celebration which included contests like Extemporaneous Speaking, Oration, and Chamber Theater gearing towards the theme ―Advancing the Lasallian Mission through Empowering Speech Independence and Language Proficiency.‖ Different activi-ties were held last September 23-27, 2013 that helped enhance the skills of students and build their confidence when using the Eng-lish language inside and outside the school.

Winners for Extemporaneous Speaking were Gerson D. Francisco of 5B (First Place), Eugene B. Sauquillo of 5A (Second Place), and Christine M. Acuña of 4B (Third Place). Winners for the Oration reciting the piece ―I Have a Dream‖ by Martin Luther King Jr. were Catherine J. Gloria of 3A (First Place), Ma. Rodel Sunshine V. Santillan of 5A (Second Place), and Roziel D. Arevalo of 3C (Third Place). The winners for Chamber Theater (―Monkey Lives: A Chinese Folktale‖) were representatives from 5A (First Place), 3B (Second Place), and 4A (Third Place). The winners for On-the-Spot Essay Writing for Fourth Year students were Edmarie Rose L. Vizcara, 4A (First Place), Joseph P. Lirios, 4A (Second Place) and Christine M. Acuña, 4B (Third Place). Those who con-sistently spoke the English language during the entire week were awarded the ―Caught Speaking in English‖ award. They were Elma Mariscotes of 1A, Eyahn Galverio of 3B, Celine Guinid of 3A, and Exequiel Visagar of 5B. The winners for the Rebus Puzzle Activity were Allen Edward Arestoza of 1A and Kristine Joyce Ayeras of 1A while the winner for the Palindrome Puzzle Activity was Carla Mae Garibay of 1A.

The English Week celebration was made possible through the participation of the following clubs namely Ripples, Uhay, and Punlad under the supervision of the moderators and English teach-ers Mrs. Ma. Leila P. Cayetano, Miss Junelyn R. Domingo, Miss Bernadette P. Nolasco and Dr. Gilbert C. Yang.

Speech Festival marks

English Week 2013 celebration

By Ma. Carla Katrina B. Asia , 3-B

By Joseph P. Lirios, 4-A

―Collaborating towards the Fulfillment of the 35th Year Mission of the Adult Night High School‖ was the theme of this year’s AghaMath.Com celebration held last November 13-18, 2013. Different activities were conceptualized by the club moderators and teachers in order to promote awareness on the latest updates in Science and Technology, Math, and Computer and to encour-age adult learners’ involvement in the subjects mentioned. Winners for Online AghaMath.Com Quiz Bee were Eu-gene B. Sauquillo of 5A (1st Place), Nerissa D. Pura of 4B (2nd Place), and Roziel G. Arevalo of 3C (3rd Place). For the Fun Activities: Ex-periments on Chemical Bonding and Conductivity, the 1st place winners were Mark Joseph Tacubansa of 2A, Jocelyn T. Dugos of 3B, and Nerrisa D. Pura of 4B, 2nd place winners were Romwil James D. Pilapil of 2B, Roziel G. Arevalo of 3C, Orphella E. Sarsonas of 5B, and 3rd place win-

Meisei Gakuen of Japan visits ANHS

AghaMath.Com clubs work together

for 35th Year of ANHS Mission

By Aeriel Jasmine F. Porwelo, 3-A

ners were Mark Joseph S. Sudaria of 1A, Eduardo R. Ceballos of 3B, and Ellen L. Cabrera of 4A. For the Tangram Finals for 3rd year, winners were Jonelito Juan of 3A (1st Place), Ma. Carla Katrina B. Asia (2nd Place), and Ellen A. Te-lebrico of 3C (3rd Place). For Tan-gram Finals for 4th year, winners were Jessel Plazuela of 4A (1st Place), Tommy Mayor of 4B (2nd Place), and Edmarie Rose Vizcara, Ellen Cabrera of 4A, Maribel San Andres, and Jonathan Earl F. Santil-lan of 4B (3rd Place). The AghaMath.Com was made possible through the efforts made by the following club modera-tors and teachers: Miss Cristina P. Sarmiento – Science Quest, Mr. Jolly P. De Guzman – Math Circle, Mr. Edser C. Reños – Computer Club, Mrs. Rosemarie V. Katipunan – Computer Teacher. Mrs. Jackeline M. Baay – Computer Teacher, and Mr. Baldwin Noelito I. Que – Sci-ence Teacher .

By Ryan L. Fampolme, 3-A

With the aim of promot-ing reading and literacy among Filipinos, the LRC took part in the celebration of ―Araw ng Pagbasa,‖ last November 27, 2013. It was an act signed by our President Ninoy Aquino Jr. as part of the National Book Month. The said day will be observed every 27th of November. Different meaningful ac-tivities that enhanced students’ love and appreciation for reading were conducted by the LRC spearheaded by Mrs. Shirley M. Sentones, the ANHS Librarian together with the LRC Staff.

LRC holds “Araw ng Pagbasa”

The winners for the On-the-spot Bookmark Design Con-test were Vanessa Aejae M. Bagay of TVET-Commercial Cooking (1st Place), Hermogenes J. Doblon of 5B (2nd Place), and Cromkell A. Vasquez of 2A (3rd Place). Winners for Essay Writing Contest were Gerson D. Francisco of 5B (1st Place), Dante C. Gorembalem of 5A (2nd Place), and Isabel A. Baquial of 5A (3rd Place). The Word for the Week Contest winners were Noriel G. Casitas of 4B, Eugene B. Sauquil-lo of 5A and Ramon P. Bautista of 3A.

With a team of 11 stu-dents and eight teachers, the Meisei Gakuen School for the Deaf in Japan went to ANHS last October 7, 2013 in order to inter-act and form friendships with ANHS Deaf students, observe how classes are conducted, and learn about Philippine culture. ANHS administrators and faculty welcome the visitors. After the observation of classes, there was an interaction with the faculty and staff of DLS-CSB and ANHS. The Japanese visitors asked about the school’s program, the kinds of students it caters, school activities, the mainstreaming of Deaf stu-dents, communication strategies, problems encountered, and inter-

ventions the school does to help the Deaf students. The visitors also shared about their school. Meisei Gakuen is the only private bilingual/ bicul-tural school for the Deaf in Japan. It was established on April 2008. Through Japanese Sign Language (JSL) children communicate and learn everything. Currently, there are about 60 children between ages 3 and 15 studying from the kindergarten to the junior high school levels. It was an enriching expe-rience for both schools and coun-tries to learn from each other which opened the possibility for future partnership and networking.

“Let your words stimulate your readers’ minds and nourish their spirits that in today’s milieu of increasing uncertainty, your craft may guide people in their journey of self-actualization.”

- President Noynoy Aquino

Visitors from Japan pay attention as Mr. Noel Que gives orientation on the day’s activities.

Participants of the Chamber Theater, judges, and teachers pose after the Speech Festival.

Photo courtesy of Mr. Noel Que

Photo courtesy of Mr. Edser Reños

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LATHALAIN

―Pusong Pinoy‖ ang tema ng pagdiriwang ng Linggo ng Araling Panlipunan na ginanap noong ika 14-18 ng Oktubre 2013. Iba’t-ibang patimpalak ang isinagawa sa naturang seleb-rasyon upang maipakita ng mga mag-aaral ang mga pagkama-likhaing talento nila.

Nag-organisa sina G. Kent Alfred E. San Felipe, guro ng AP at moderator ng Kama-layang Pilipino at si G. Libner M. Bautista, guro sa AP, ng mga patimpalak na nilahukan ng mga mag-aaral ng ANHS.

Narito ang mga nagsipag-wagi: Un-edited Photography Contest—Nerrisa D. Pura ng 4B (1st Place), Kristine Joyce C. Ayeras ng 1A (2nd Place), at George L. Bumatay ng 5B (3rd Place). Para sa Museum Making Contest, ang mga nagsipagwagi ay 1A (1st Place), 2A (2nd Place) at 3B (3rd Place). Sa Editorial

Writing Contest, ang mga nag-sipagwagi ay sina Angelita B. Pocong ng 3B (1st Place), Nerrisa D. Pura ng 4B (2nd Place), at Ed-marie Rose L. Vizcara ng 4A (3rd Place). Sa U Can Speak: The De-bate Challenge, nanalo ang Opo-sisyon na kinabibilangan nina Mark Joseph S. Sudaria ng 1A, Marnie Trixia Ann C. Cruz ng 3B (Best Debater), Peter Paul A. Payno ng 4B, at Allen O. Dequiña ng 5A. Para sa Himigsikan: Song Writing and Interpretation Con-test nagsipagwagi ang mag-aaral ng ikalimang taon na sina Ma. Rodel Sunshine V. Santillan, Eu-gene B. Sauquillo ng 5A, Princess D. Salazar, Dominic M. Cuartero, Gerson D. Francisco, at Mark Anthony Rapada ng 5B.

Tunay ngang naging makabuluhan ang pagdiriwang upang maisapuso natin ang ating pagiging mga Filipino.

Bivouac 2013: Isang Karanasang

Hindi Malilimutan

Katatagan ng katawan, kumpiyansa sa sarili, at magandang sa-mahan ang ipinakita ng mag-aaral ng ikalimang taon sa ginanap na taunang Bivuoac sa Bluroze Farm noong ika 26-27 ng Oktubre 2013. Ang naturang aktibidad ay naglayon na mapagtibay ang samahan ng mga magsisipagtapos. Sa pagsisimula ng aktibidad ay halo-halong emosyon ang na-ramdaman: kagalakan, kaba, at tuwa. Para kaming mga ibon na nakalaya sa isang kulungan. Libre ang sumigaw, tumawa, at humiyaw. Mayroong sariwang hangin at magagandang tanawin. Naranasan namin ang iba’t-ibang aktibidad katulad na lamang ng Team Walk. Sa aktibidad na ito kailangang maglakad ang isang grupo nang sabay-sabay ang paa sa iisang kahoy na tsinelas ang gamit. Mayroon ding Jumping Rope, Wall Climbing, Maze, 5 Senses , Kumpas, Survival Cooking at iba pa. Ang iba’t-ibang aktibidad ang nagbigay sa amin ng pagkakaisa. Natuto din kaming palawakin ang aming mga kaisipan sa paraan na mapadali ang gawa ng isang grupo at ipakita ang lakas ng loob. Naipamalas din namin ang pagtutulungan na ano man ang mangyari ay walang maiiwan. Kailangan ng tatag ng loob at talas ng isipan. Dahil dito ay nakilala rin ng bawat isa ang aming mga kahinaan. Ang bawat halakhak ng mga mag–aaral at sigawan ay hindi makakalimutan. Siyempre hindi mawawala ang kaunting lungkot dahil hindi namin alam kung kailan mauulit ang ganitong pagkakataon. Ito ang huling taon namin sa LSGH-ANHS. Pagkatapos ng taon, kami ay magka-kahiwalay na sapagkat ang bawat isa ay may kanya-kanyang daan sa pag-tupad ng kanilang mga pangarap.

Pag-asa at pagsusumikap ang aming sandata upang mag-tagumpay sa iisang hangarin. Sa limang taon ng mga pagsubok sa aming buhay, minsan gusto na naming sumuko pero nananatili pa rin kaming matatag at kinakayang harapin ang mga ito. Ang mga mag-aaral ng ika-limang taon ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa suporta at gabay ng mga gu-rong sina G. Edserlito C. Reños at Bb. Ana Ria B. Aguilar, G. Alfred Kent E. San Felipe at Interpreter for Deaf Learners na si Bb. Leonora Vizoro sa isang karanasan na hindi namin malilimutan.

Ni Ma. Rodel Sunshine V. Santillan, 5-A

Nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang mga mag-aaral ng ikalimang taon at TVET-Hairdressing na magkaroon ng reach-out sa mga mamamayan ng C5 Brgy. Lacuerta, Parañaque City na pinamagatang ―House Building Project‖ noong ika-29 ng Nobyembre 2013. Ang layunin ng reach-out ngayon ay tulungan ang mga pamilya roon na maitayo o magawa ang kanilang bahay. Pagdating sa nasabing lugar ay nagkaroon kami ng munting oryentasyon na pinamunuan ni G. Albert Alfaro. Siya ay nagkuwento kung saan at paano nagsimula ang proyekto nilang iyon. Nagkatipon-tipon kami sa labas ng mga ginagawang bahay kasama ng mga residente at pamilya na nakatira roon. Pagkatapos ng oryentasyon ay binigyan kami ng kani-kaniyang grupo. Ang bawat grupo ng mga estudyante ay may nakatokang isang pamilya. Ang kanilang mga dalang pagkain ay kanilang pinaghatian sa tanghalian. Ito ay ginawa upang maging pa-milyar sila sa mga residente roon at makipagkwentuhan na rin sa kanila. Pagkatapos ng tanghalian ay pumunta na ang mga estudyante sa mga gagawing bahay. Ang ibang babae na es-tudyante ay naatasang turuan ng ―Personal Hygiene‖ ang mga bata roon. Tinuruan nila ang mga bata kung papaano ang tamang paghuhugas ng kamay at tamang paraan ng pagsisipilyo. Makikita mong aliw na aliw ang mga bata kaya naman ay nagkatuwaan ang mga ito na mag-sayawan at magkantahan kasama ng mga estudyanteng babae. Ang karamihan naman sa mga estudyante ay tumulong sa paghalo at pagpapala ng mga graba at semento. Ang iba naman ay tumulong sa pagbubuhat ng mga bakal at kahoy na mailipat sa dapat nitong kalagyan. Ang mga TVET Hairdressing students naman ay nagbigay ng libreng serbisyo ng paggugupit ng buhok. Karamihan sa mga nagpagupit ay mga bata. Pagsapit ng ika-3 ng hapon ay tumigil na ang lahat sa mga ginagawa nila at tinipon-tipon na muli ang mga estudyante kasama ng mga residente roon. Nagkaroon sila ng pagbabahagi sa mga naranasan nilang paggawa. Nagkaroon din ng pagkakataon na himukin at bigyan inspirasyon ng mga mag-aaral ng ANHS ang ibang nakatira roon na hindi rin naka-pag-aral ng high school na ipagpatuloy nila ito kahit pa anong edad nila. Ayon sa kanila ay walang imposible basta’t gusto mo talaga ang isang bagay. Ang gawaing ito ay pagpapatunay lamang na walang mahirap sa taong nais talagang makatulong sa kanyang kapwa. Tinanong ko ang ilan sa mga estudyante kung ano ang pa-kiramdam nila. Karamihan ay nagsabing nakakapagod ang gawain ngunit masaya sa damda-min dahil sa nakatulong sila sa kanilang kapwa.

5th Year at TVET Hairdressing nagsagawa ng House Building Project

Ni Gecel G. Samontanes, 2-A

Ni Jennifer C. Kidlat, 5-B

Ang mga kalahok sa “U Can Speak Debate Challenge” habang nagpapalitan ng kanilang

opinyon ukol sa isyu ng pork barrel.

Pusong Pinoy isinulong

sa Linggo ng AP

Nakiisa ang mga mag-aaral ng ikalimang taon sa pagtayo at paggawa ng mga tahanan sa kanilang munting paraan.

Kita ang saya sa mukha ng mga mag-aaral ng ikalimang taon at mga guro pagkatapos ng Bivuoac.

Photo courtesy of Mr. Kent San Felipe

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OPINION

LUPONG PATNUGUTAN

S.Y. 2013-2014

Punong Patnugot Reynan B. Del Rosario Pangalawang Patnugot Jennifer C. Kidlat Tagapamahalang Patnugot Edmarie Rose L. Vizcara Patnugot ng Balita Ma. Carla Katrina B. Asia Patnugot ng Panitikan Joseph P. Lirios at Lorela V. Talingting Patnugot ng Buhay at Kultura Ramon P. Bautista, Gecel G. Samontanes, at Ryan L. Fampolme Patnugot ng Grapiks Aeriel Jasmine F. Porwelo Patnugot ng Larawan Dangie Espayos Mga Kontribyutor Ma. Rodel Sunshine V. Santilla, Romulo T. De Jesus, Gerson D. Francisco, at Adrian T. Asañon Gurong Tagapamagitan Bb. Bernadette P. Nolasco Para sa mga komento tungkol sa mga nailathala at sa mga gustong mag-ambag ng kanilang artikulo maaari lamang na magpadala ng liham sa Silid 201, Gusaling San Jose Manggagawa, La Salle Green Hills, Lungsod ng Mandaluyong o sa [email protected].

PUNLAD

One of the most unforgettable moments in Philippine his-

tory is when typhoon Yolanda devastated the country. It took

thousands of lives and destroyed many houses and structures.

People were scared and asked themselves how they can survive

the unimaginable tragedy. There were some people who could do

nothing and drowned into deepest pain while watching their

loved ones being washed away by strong waves. They were

breathless. They were terrified. Some almost lost hope, but they

did not give up. Some did not know what to do first, but they

eventually figured out because they knew they were given anoth-

er life, and they have to cherish it.

After the disaster, we saw that the survivors even man-

aged to smile, to have faith, and to start a new beginning in their

journey to a new life. That is very admirable of our kababayans.

We are called Pinoy, we have a heart of a warrior and in every

battle, we are going to survive and stand until the end. Filipinos

are known to be resilient. No doubt the survivors tried to look for

greater meaning in what happened.

The tragedy brought not only our country together but the

world for a noble endeavor. Countries all over the world ex-

pressed their grief and supported the victims and survivors by

sharing manpower, relief goods, cash, and most importantly they

showed hope. The disaster reminded us that we are all brothers

and sisters, united as one. In this scenario, no donation is consid-

ered small or big as long as it came from the heart. The best way

to give love to someone is to help without expecting anything in

return. We should also be willing to sacrifice a bit of ourselves so

that others may live and regain their lost hope.

Our national hero Dr. Jose P. Rizal once said that the youth

are the hope of our land. But do these words still fit our generation?

Can we consider ourselves as hope of this land?

Look at the young people right now. Some get pregnant and

are involved in crime and violence at a young age. We hope that the

death of our national hero will not be wasted as he protected and de-

fended our beloved country. Having young mothers is not new in

our society. Instead of reading their books to study lessons, they are

reading text messages in their cellphones. They are also surfing the

Internet, chatting with friends, and joining what they call clan to

meet new friends. All these things are common to us. But this kind

of lifestyle ends up with them being mothers, and worse they cannot

handle the responsibility well because they are too young to have

children. They end up regretting what they have done, and the poor

children suffer the consequences of their parents’ actions.

These young people are eager to explore new things, but

sometimes this eagerness leads them to danger. Some young people

are also involved in crimes. As adults we cannot complain because

they are minors. But what if they killed someone? What if they com-

mitted a serious crime? Can they still be called hope of the mother-

land? Can the future generation still depend on them?

The time of Rizal is different from our time. We faced differ-

ent challenges due to changing times. We need to wake up and not

just go on with the flow. We have to do something to save these

young people who seemed misdirected. We can show them the value

of education and how it can help to give our lives a better future, not

only for ourselves but also for our families as well. We should bring

hope to those who do not believe in it anymore and show to them the

beauty of life. We should take the past as our guide in doing what is

right for our beloved nation.

Are we still the hope of our land?

By Reynan B. Del Rosario, 5-A

What we learned from tragedy

EDITORIAL

EDITOR’S OPINION

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Dulot ng Pambubully

Ni Jennifer C. Kidlat, 5-B

Students’ Distractions

By Edmarie Rose L. Vizcara, 4-A

Being a True Lasallian

By Reynan B. Del Rosario, 5-A

Christmas Blessing

By Joseph P. Lirios, 4-A

Ano nga ba ang naidudulot ng pambubully? Ito ang katanungan na nabuo sa aking isipan. Ang bullying ay isang uri ng pananakit emosyonal, verbal man, o ginagamitan ng lakas. Dahil naaprubahan na ang Anti-Bullying Act of 2013, ibig sabihin nito madami sa atin ang nakakaranas na ng ganito. Hindi lamang estudyante ang nakakaranas ng pambubully ng iba kundi pati mga ordinaryong tao at kahit sa internet. Saan nga ba nagmula ang pambubully? Bakit may mga taong ang lakas mam-bully sa kapwa? Ano ba ang nakukuha ng isang tao sa pambubully? May mga taong nabubully at sa sobrang depresyon hindi na nakayanan ang sakit na dulot nito na humahantong sa suicide. Ang iba naman ay nasiraan ng ulo dahil sa sobrang pag-iisip o nawalan

ng pag asa na mabuhay at napariwara. Sabi nila kaya daw may taong nambubully dahil sila rin ay nakaranas na mabully. Paano nga ba ito matatapos? Bilang isang estudyante, kung minsan tayo ay nakakagawa ng mga bagay na nakakasakit sa iba. Hindi

natin alam na ito ay sobra na. Matuto nawa tayong pag-isipan muna ang mga bagay na sasabihin o gagawin natin bago tayo makasakit sa iba. Kaya ba nating magpakasaya habang may iba ang lugmok sa kalungkutan dahil sa atin? Dumarami ang biktima ng bullying sa loob man o labas ng paaralan. Nawa ay matuto tayong pigilan ang ating mga sarili upang hindi makasakit ng iba. Kung isa man tayo sa nakara-nas o biktima nito, paano pa matitigil ang ganitong pangyayari kung pati tayo dumaragdag pa sa ganitong sitwasyon ng ating kapwa. Nawa ay piliin natin ang karapat-dapat at ang tama.

We entered school to learn lessons, to gain knowledge, and to have a better future. In school we also acquire values which can help us to be better individuals. How can we call ourselves Lasallians if there is discrimination? How can manifest being true Lasallians if we are doing things that are unexpected of us? We are born to live and not to judge people. All of these happen in real world because there is always pain and emptiness in our life. Without this, we will not become a better person. Maybe some of us experienced being discriminated or we discriminated others, but some-times we do not admit it. For example, bullying someone just to have a great feeling. But can you imagine what is the

feeling of being bullied? Can you feel the pain? Can you feel what they feel? How can we call ourselves Lasallians if we are also discrimi-nating others?

There are also people who need our help. But what do we do? We let them feel that they are worthless. We let them feel that they cannot improve themselves anymore. We let them feel the pain. Instead of putting them down, why don’t we help them to improve? By do-ing this we are not just helping them but also applying the true meaning of being Christian Gentleman and a true Lasallian. Let us share our knowledge to those who need our help. We need to share our talents and skills because it is the best way to improve the next generation. We will not live here on earth forever. We will grow old and our bodies will turn into ashes. The best thing we can do before we leave this world is to share what we have learned. Let us not be selfish because we cannot live on our own.

We are back from a lot of parties, spending our merry days with our family and friends, receiving blessings

and love. As we remember the day of our Lord Jesus Christ and the new beginning for our lives, we start over again and hope for better days to come. But while some of us struggle in our lives and feel uncertainty about our future, always think about what we have right now and the blessings that we have received this year. Make them our strength as we journey this year. There will be problems that we will be facing, but we should learn to look forward to the gifts, love, and grace that will be given to us.

We also need to appreciate all the things and experiences that we had faced because if not for those, we wouldn’t be us today. Sometimes we even lose our loved ones when we take them for granted. Don’t be like them who lived in darkness and full of frustration in life. Remember the promises that our God told us, He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will He not also graciously give us all things? Always remember how He loves us in the first place even before we are sinners, yet He died for all of us to give us the blessing and everlasting life.

As students we have some major distractions that I think all of us experience. We could possibly lessen our problems, but we can’t avoid distractions inside and outside the school. Is love really a distraction? Some would probably answer, "No, it's not." For me, I think it is. Why do I say so? It is simply because we are human beings and we are capable of feeling everything: love, hurt, rejection, and be-trayal. When someone is in love, the first thing that comes into his/her mind is that he/she is inspired of course. But come to think of it, as the relationship goes all the way and problems like jealousy, misunderstanding, third party, and break ups arise. Students can no longer focus in their priority which is supposed to be studies. Aside from that, some of the students/couples didn't know how to control themselves that is why there is unexpected pregnancy which eventually leads the student to stop study-ing.

Another distraction is "peer pressure." We can't say that we can get peers who are always good. Of course there are bad influences as well. Though being a student is kind of boring without peers, still peers are distraction because that is the time wherein students keep on going somewhere just to have fun despite of having lots of assignments, projects, and examinations. I'm not saying that having peers is bad. Actually, making memories together with your peers is one of the unforgettable moments that a student has. However, as a student you should know your limitations when it comes to your peers. Love and peers actually are not bad because these are parts of us being individuals. Though they can distract us as students, still we do something about it and think of something so these distractions can be our inspirations for us to fulfill our dreams and not to pull us down in the long run.

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PANITIKAN

Yolanda Ni Romulo T. De Jesus, 5-B

Marami ang nagalit sa iyo o Yolanda dahil sa naidulot mong hangin At pagtaas ng tubig sa kalupaan. Hindi mo pinalampas ang aming pag-aari at buhay At ikaw rin ang dahilan sa Paskong may kalungkutan Sa isang iglap mo‟y nawala ang buhay. May dahilan ka ba bakit kami‟y sinalanta? Dahil ba kami ay walang pagkakaisa? Pati ikakasal na lang pinaghiwalay mo pa, Sadyang napakalupit mo o bagyong Yolanda. Pinilay mo ba kami upang ipamukha Na ang mga pulitiko ay magnanakaw pala? Sila‟y nagbabatuhan ng mabahong salita, Doon sa senado sa tuwing sila ay ginigisa. Nang dahil ba sa iyo kami‟y magkakaisa, Ang kulay ng balat, ang liit ng mata, Ang tangos ng ilong hindi nakikita, Kundi ang pagtulong at pagkakaisa. Dapat ka bang sisihin o pasalamatan? Sa dami ng tumutulong o paimbabaw lamang? Pati karatig bansa ay nagpadala na Nang kanilang tulong dito sa aming bansa. Sinong dapat sisihin sa iyong mapinsalang likha? Si P-Noy ba na wala raw ginagawa? O taong bayan na nagwawalang bahala Sa pag-atake mong bumaba sa lupa? Si Binay ba nagpapadelay daw ng relief goods O si Mar Roxas na kay bagal daw ng kilos? Nagpatutsadahan pa si Korina at si Anderson Kung alin ang totoo sa kanilang misyon. At alam mo Yolanda, nakadepende sa amin ang bilis ng pagtayo Sa aming mapanuring mga mata at boses na nagkakaisa, At higit sa lahat sa aming pagmamahal sa kapwa, sa kalayaan, sa hustisya, at sa aming sinilangan.

Huwag Tumigil sa Pagbabasa Ni Gerson D. Francisco, 5-B—Unang Gantimpala sa Pagsulat ng Sanaysay sa Pagdiriwang ng Araw ng Pagbasa

Limang taon na ang ginugol ko sa pag-aaral dito sa ANHS. Sa loob ng 50 buwan ay marami na ang nagbago sa akin hindi lang sa pag-uugali. Malaki ang naging tulong ng mga akdang bibihirang marinig, lalo na ng mga gu-rong walang sawang naghahabilin na huwag tumigil sa pagbabasa. Namulat ako ng aking pagbabasa sa pagtuklas ng ibang mundo na walang makakatuklas kung hindi magbabasa. "Huwag kang tumigil sa pagbabasa mapaingles o Filipino pa „yan, basta may katuturan ang binabasa mo ay ayos lang „yan. Dahil hindi lahat ay matututunan mo sa mga guro." „Yan ang bilin sa akin ni G. Ferdinand Jarin ha-bang nag-uusap kami sa kanyang opisina. Tunay ngang may dala itong hiwaga dahil kapag nagbabasa ako ay naka-kalimot ako sa mga problema ko. Maging ang paligid at oras ay nalilimutan ko. Napupunta ako sa isang mundo na walang sino man ang nakatutuklas. Limang taon na pala ang nakalipas. Limang taon na rin pala akong dinadala ng aking pagbabasa sa ibang mundo. Mundo na tanging sa pagbabasa matutuklasan. Sa loob ng 35 taon ng ANHS , ilang kagaya ko kaya ang nagbasa upang makatakas sa realidad? Ilang G. Ferdi-nand Jarin kaya ang nagpayo sa mga mag-aaral na magbasa? Ilang kagaya ko pa kaya ang matututo ng ganda ng mundo sa pagbabasa? Hindi miminsan kong narinig ang mga katagang "magbasa upang mahasa" sa aking magulang. Nawa ay tu-matak rin ito sa mga mag-aaral ng ANHS at sa mga darating pang panahon. Hindi naman nasusukat sa dami ng sa-lapi ang karunungan. At hindi rin ito nabibili. Ang karunungan ay nakukuha sa pagtityagang matuto at maging maalam. Pagbabasa ang daan sa isang mundong walang sino man ang may gawa at may alam kundi ang may-akda at ang bumabasa.

Salamat sa Iyo Ni Ryan L. Fampolme, 3-A

I Nabubuhay ako ikaw ang tanging rason, ikaw ang dahilan kung bakit humihinga ako ngayon. At bakit buhay pa din sa kabila ng kasalanan, iniligtas ako sa bingit ng kamatayan. Di mo pinabayaan ano mang panahon, palagi kang nandyan saan man ako naroroon. Tinutulungan ako at pilit inuunawa, at higit sa lahat nandyan Ka kapag di ko na kaya, Dinadaya ang sarili pag lubog na lubog, „yung sobrang sakit puso mo durog na durog. Patawad sa mga aral na hindi ko nasunod, at kung inuna ko sila, Ikaw ang binukod. Nagsusumamo ako handa na akong lumuhod, sisikapin na ngayon handa na akong sumunod. At salamat dahil nang kami‟y Iyong tinubos, sa kasalanan kahit na Ika‟y pinako sa krus II Di ako nandito dahil sa kakayanan ko, di ako kumakanta dahil sa sarili ko. Para sa kaalaman niyo di sa sarili kong lakas kundi dahil naniniwala ako sa itaas. Di ko kayang maglakad, o kahit na tumakbo, o kahit na tumayo mula sa mga paa ko. Bagkus nang dahil sa Iyo kaya nandito ako, ikaw ang dahilan kung bakit nabubuhay ako Ng may ngiti at kaligayahan kahit may pagsubok, ang sakit ng kalungkutan sa Iyo ang dinulot. Pag di ko na kaya binibigyan mo ng lakas, sa buhay ko Ikaw nagbigay ng tamang landas. Sa bawat problema tinutulungan malutas, ang hindi matutumbasan ay minahal mo nang wagas. Nagtiyaga Ka kahit na makasalanan ako, kaya ang tanging masasabi ay “Salamat sa Iyo.”

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What is the importance of Lasallian Mission in empowering speech independence and language proficiency? Being a Lasallian, we should know what Lasallian Mission is and its relevance to English language. We might not be very good in English at first, but when we go to school every day we can learn a lot not only from our teachers but also from our fellow students. Learning English is very important to an individual because we can use it in communicating with other people who use the same language. Every person has an ability to learn and enhance his/her skills through English. But we should first have confidence in expressing ourselves because some-times even though we are very good in English if we do not know how to handle ourselves, we might fail or we might not express our feelings properly. Being very good in English is important because we can use it in our daily lives. It is also a privilege to those people who are very good in it especially when they are applying for a job and expressing what they really want to say.

By Edmarie Rose L. Vizcara, 4-A

Advancing the Lasallian Mission through Empowering Speech Independence and Language Proficiency

First Place, On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest for 4th Year Students—English Week 2013 Celebration

It was in the afternoon of November 26, 2013 when I received a text message from Miss Ana Ria Aguilar, my Filipino teacher and my moderator in Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) and Social Concerns Program (SCP), asking me if I wanted to go to Leyte with her, together with the other volunteers from the Lasallian Mission Office (LMO) to distribute the relief goods for the victims of the recent typhoon Yolanda. My re-ply was, “Uwian ba Miss? Kung uwian sama ako.” Miss Ria replied that if it‟s just going to be done within a day, how can we help the victims and distribute the relief goods? Then I realized, “Oo nga naman.” How stupid of me to think of such thing.

November 30, Saturday at 10:25 am, we‟re off to Cebu via Tiger Air Philippines together with the other volunteers, Sir Aliver S. An-tiqueño of LMO, Sir Edcel T. Ronda together with his wife Miss Indrie S. Ronda, who are from the Office of the President. Sunday morning, De-cember 1, “This is it!” I told myself. I‟m about to see how huge the damage is at Leyte! I can‟t even imagine how I will feel. While we were on our way (that was about a 3-hour drive from Hilongos to Abuyog), I was seeing houses, buildings and establishments drifted apart, torn and have no roofs at all. We saw trees that were toppled by strong winds, debris littering on the side of the road, people hanging their clothes on a line and some fixing their houses. As we reached Abuyog, Leyte, I‟ve seen fallen electric posts and cell sites/towers. We were about to drop off some goods there but the group decided not to because there were lots of people who were waiting there. We were afraid that there might be stampede and could create chaos, so we left Abuyog and went to San Isidro Parish Church in Mac Arthur, Leyte. We dropped off 50 sacks of re-lief goods there. A group of volunteers headed by Miss Shiela helped us in carrying down sacks of relief goods.

As I walked around the area, I saw MacArthur National High School and went inside. The school was totally ruined! Debris everywhere, trees uprooted and fell down, electric posts broke down, and the roofs were gone. It was a terrible scene for me. The feeling was peculiar for I don‟t normally see a school torn and ripped apart. There were no students, no people inside. It was just me and my camera. Goosebumps! I felt my hair on my spine striking up. It was like a ghost town. I was murmuring “Excuse me” because I might bump into something I couldn‟t see and then whispered a prayer to those who suffered and died in that place and left. Next stop, Our Lady of Parish of Refuge in Dulag, then St. Joseph the worker Parish. As we went on, our fourth stop was at Tolosa, Leyte. This was where we finally gave relief goods personally. Their parish priest assisted us at Brgy. Capangihan. He said that it is seldom reached by relief operations for you have to walk a bit far going inside and outside. I admire the people in the barangay because they were organized and well disciplined in lining up. The staff of barangay has a list of families living in the area. That‟s why when we handed over the relief goods, they accepted them nicely and they were very thankful. It touched my heart especially when I saw a blind man who fell in line. I never heard him utter words that he suffered a lot, instead I heard him said “daghang salamat.” It warmed our hearts hearing those words from people we do not really know. I couldn‟t decipher the feeling. All I know is that it felt good. We went off again, and we reached St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Brgy. Telegrato, Tolosa, Leyte. There the damage is more severe for it is near the center of the area where typhoon Yolanda landed. Miss Ria met a girl named Nika there. She is I think a special girl and an elemen-tary pupil. She told us that her school was damaged and now she is not studying. Miss Ria, comforted her and gave her some candies to some-how ease the pain that she‟s having. Then we talked to her and laughed with her as the volunteers and other men from the parish were carrying down 60 sacks of reliefs. I thought I‟ve seen the worst. But hold on! The worst is yet to be seen as we were getting near Tanauan, Leyte. It was a hazy atmosphere, people are burning debris, trees, and garbage everywhere. The place was truly devastated! The buildings of the factories collapsed, house flat-tened to the ground, mountains were totally bald! Then we smelled something. It was an awful smell. A rotten smell was mixed up in the air. Then we‟ve passed by the mass grave inside the San Joaquin compound. I think that explained the smell. But more to that, the smell was like a mix of sadness, suffering, pain and loss. It‟s like a setting from a movie where it was hit by a bomb or if you know The Walking Dead T.V. Series, it was like that. It pained me. I just stopped thinking of those negative thoughts when we reached the market. Some people were already getting up and selling goods on the high way. Then we reached the town proper of Tanauan, Leyte, and dropped off 130 sacks of relief goods. It was the last vicinity we‟ve gone into. Some people there are living inside the tent for their houses were flattened down. Despite the hardships and the devastating event that they‟ve been through, they‟re still smiling and talking to us like it was just an ordinary day especially the kids. They‟re still playing around. They said that they can‟t do something about it anymore. I talked to Eugene who is in his 20s who lives there. He told me that they are slowly standing and picking up the pieces. With all the help from around the world that they are getting, they cope with the situa-tion easily. Though it still saddened him to see their house brought down by the storm surge. But life goes on, “Ganoon, talaga ang buhay.” That‟s what he said last. Then we got back in Manila last Dec. 2, 2013. All my life, I didn‟t imagine that a devastating event would happen there in Leyte. It‟s really unimaginable, heartbreaking, and pitiful. This experience taught me so much. It taught me how to be strong despite how hard the situation is, to be optimistic when you think there‟s no solution anymore, and to cherish and don‟t take things for granted for you‟ll never know how long it will last. Thanks to the volunteers I‟ve been with on this trip: Miss Aguilar, Mr. & Mrs. Ronda, Sir Aliver, Sir Noel, Sir Dexter and to Miss Shiela and her team who really played a big part on this operation. You are all heroes! What you did is a Lasallian way of living. One in service, one in faith! Animo La Salle!

Finding Meaning in the Most Unexpected Moment By Maria Rodel Sunshine V. Santillan, 5A

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By Ma. Carla Katrina B. Asia, 3-B

One more year and she can be finally called a senior citizen, but she doesn’t mind going to school because she knows the relevance of education in her life. Nanay Salvacion N. Balagtas of 1-A, 59 years old, shared her story from being out of school up to the time she decided to pursue her dreams. She said that during her time, at an early age, study-ing was not important for girls. It was believed that if girls go to school, they’re just going to be pregnant early. Financial problem also prevented her from continuing her studies. She said that she even worked as a house helper just to be able to study. The time came that she thought of going to Cebu because one of her relatives, a nun in Cebu, wanted to support her studies there. Unfortunately, her mother did not support her decision. She stopped studying after graduating in elementary when she was 12. When she was at her right age, she worked as a house helper to support the needs of her siblings. She got married and had children. She decided to study again, but her children are worried of her because she is already old. Nanay Salvacion showed them her determination to finish her studies. Neverthe-less, her children supported her. Nanay Salvacion said that now when she came back to school, there’s a big change. She is very thankful because she has supportive children who serve as her inspiration.

Education knows no age

The ANHS community welcomes its new Guidance Coun-selor Mrs. Millie Cruz Eustaquio. She graduated with the degree AB Psychology at PNU. She has aca-demic units for her MS Psychology Human Development Psychology at DLSU. Presently, she is taking MAEd Guidance and Counseling at PNU. She worked as a Guidance Counselor at Pasig Catholic Col-lege Grade School Department from 1997-2001. From 2002-2013 she worked as Guidance Counselor and Teacher at Maria Montessori

Foundation. Mrs. Eustaquio believes it was God’s intercession why she be-

came a Guidance Counselor. After her first job as a counselor, she ac-cepted a teaching job as assistant teacher in a pre-school. However, after three years, a need for a Guidance Counselor came up and she was asked if she wanted to take the position. She prayed for it if it is really what God wants for her. She followed where God directed her. When asked about her role as a counselor, she said that the coun-selor is the student’s confidant. She believes that a counselor should also be a leader in a sense that she would walk her talk. It would be very hard for a counselor to face the students if she is unsure of her beliefs and val-ues. The most creative and innovative counseling technique she has used is reality therapy which includes constant follow up with the students’ rationale and emotions as well.

Mrs. Eustaquio finds the schedule in ANHS friendlier because half of the time the students are not yet in school, so it is easier to divide the time between the paper works and meeting the immediate needs of the students. Aside from the location of the school which is more con-venient to her, she chose to work at LSGH-ANHS because she thinks and feels that it is more fulfilling to be here.

Her advice to students in order to prevent school violence is to be more tolerant with each other. In that way, one will have more patience and will let petty issues pass. She also wants to help students with attend-ance problem by finding out the reason why those students do not attend school, counsel them, and present other possible ways how they can con-tinue their schooling.

A glimpse at our new Guidance Counselor

By Ma. Carla Katrina B. Asia, 3-B

Nanay Salvacion participates in the Fun Games during the Sports Fest while being watched by her fellow students and teachers as well.

―10 Years of Achievements and Challenges‖ served as the theme of this year’s 10th Year celebration of ANHS Deaf Week held last No-vember 6-13, 2013 spearheaded by the Program for Deaf Learners and Deaf Buddy Club Moderator Mr. Baldwin Noelito I. Que in cooperation with the Interpreters for Deaf Learners. Various activities were done for the Deaf community to celebrate their community, language, culture, and history and to make the LSGH community aware and recognize their achievements. It is also an oppor-tunity for other organizations involved with, or wishing to be involved with the Deaf community to showcase their talents and/or outputs; build / maintain relationships with Deaf people and be recognized for making the school an accessible environment for Deaf to enjoy their rights, vis-à-vis the Hearing students. The goals of this year’s 10th ANHS Deaf Week

are to celebrate the culture, heritage, and language unique to Deaf people, to recognize achievements of Deaf people, including famous Deaf indi-viduals, and learn about types, de-grees, and causes of hearing loss. Winners for the Creative Hand Art Contest were King Emil Celestra, Mark Lee Buaya, and Cromkell Vasquez who won 1st Place. Richie Pol and Erlin Orilla, and Elen Telebrico, Alimar Palapar, and Jason Lopez were tied for 2nd Place. Other activities include friend-ly games and ACP on Historical Documentation involving the Deaf. There was also a Deaf Café Night supported by the ANHS community.

ANHS Deaf Week celebrates

10 Years of Achievements

and Challenges

By Joseph P. Lirios, 4A

Winners of the Creative Hand Art Contest Photos courtesy of Mr. Noel Que

In order for students to learn by experience and enhance their skills in their respective expertise, a Shipboard Training: Apprenticeship-by-Experience (ApEx) Program was held last November 15-18, 2013 participat-ed by 53 students, 8 of whom are from Commercial Cooking NC II while 45 are from Food and Beverage Services NC II. The voyage was Manila-Cebu-Manila via 2Go Travel M/V St. Leo the Great. The said activity was part of the school’s Career Development Pro-gram (CDP). Food and Beverage Services NC II students were trained in three departments of the ship: Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, and Front Office while the Commercial Cooking NC II students were trained exten-sively in the Galley department. While the students were in Cebu, they at-tended a Seminar on Housekeeping held at Residences Fifties Café. They were also given the chance to witness the effect of the strong earthquake that hit Visayas last October, including its devastation on Basilica Minore Del Santo Niño Church where the students attended the November 17 Sunday Mass. They also visited tourist spots in Cebu including the Magellan’s Cross, Cebu Heritage Monument, Colon Street, Cebu Taoist Temple and the newly-built Chapel of St. Pedro Calungsod. The trip was made possible through the efforts and numerous prepa-rations made by Miss Mercedes B. Andrade (FBS NC II Trainer) and Mr. Roy S. Daz (TVET-THEM Coordinator) who ensured the safe travel and learning-filed apprenticeship of the students. Miss Andrade, Mr. Daz, and Mr. Rheal D. Dayrit, the ANHS Principal acted as adult supervisors.

By Lorela V. Talingting, TVET-Hairdressing

TVET students undergo

apprenticeship in ApEx 2013

Photos courtesy of Mr. Roy S. Daz