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Vol. 1 The Official School Publication of Davao Winchester Colleges, Inc. June– December, 2012

Sto. Tomas celebrates Its 53rd year
This two– week long celebration
was filled with more activities that
made the people of Sto. Tomas
enjoyed.
―The days ahead will be The celebration started with Run
sunny, the future will be bright, for Health last August 05, 2012, and
and there will be bountiful followed with the series of activity
blessings.‖ such as the Opening Salvo,
This was an excerpt of the Agri– Organic Trade Fair, Special
weather forecast of Hon. Recruitment Activity and MCW
Antonio F. Lagdameo Jr. Skills Training, DEPED Night,
Congressman of the 2nd Blessing and Inauguration of New
District of Davao del Norte for Public Market Buildings, LGU
Sto. Tomas during the Mobile, Business Sectors Night,
culmination program of the Youth Festival, Cooperative Night,
53rd Araw ng Sto. Tomas last Kasalan ng Bayan, Drumline
August 14, 2012 at the Sto. Competition, Sto. Tomas Got Talent
Tomas Cultural Gym. Season 3, and the Fireworks Display.
The celebration started with a All of these activities were
thanksgiving mass held at Sto. anchored to this year theme
Tomas National High School open ―Kiniusang Katawhan, Kiniusang
field and followed by the civic
parade participated by the commu-
Kaaukan, Alang sa Padayong
nity, public and private offices, Kalambuan.‖
private and public schools, and the
whole people of Sto. Tomas. The pride father of Sto. Tomas Hon. Maximo M. Estela (center) together with the SP -Joan B. Manlang
After which, was the closing members at the left and Hon. Antonio F. Lagdameo at the right and other SB Members
ceremony and was joined by the during the culmination program of Araw ng Sto. Tomas.
officials from the provincial office, Lapitan goes RSPC’13
2nd district office and the he said that the greatest contribution of Governance and Excellence of His
municipal officials. Mayor Maximo M. Estela was the Service.
According to Mr. Alex C. foundation that he built and this Present of this annual celebration
Jordan Provincial Director of the foundation will not be hard for the were the Officials of the Sangguniang
Department of Interior and Local incoming leaders of this municipality. Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Bayan
Government during his speech, That is why Mayor Estela was Officials, Private and Public School
honoured and appreciated by the DILG officials, and the and the community in
and awarded for the Plaque of Good the business sector.

DWC studs celebrate 2012 they felt and they were surprised by
World Teachers‘ Day the gifts offered to them.
The education students served
as the subject teachers of the grade
school and high school. While the
SSG officers and other selected Hartwin Lapitan and Sir Ian Somosot when
they received medal and certicate
students were doing mimic to the
administrators, faculty and staff.
―The program is successfully Division of Davao del Norte
conducted its annual Division Schools
and we were so happy and thankful
Press Conference last October 18-20,
because we feel warm in the students, 2012 at Maniki Central Elementary
that they appreciated all of our hard School.
works‖. School Guidance Councilor This was participated by both
Mrs. Gerlie A. Fernandez stated. public and private elementary and
secondary schools of Davao del
―With the help of the SSG Norte.
officers and the SSG adviser as well Hartwin Lapitan a fourth year
as the leadership of Madam Aurelia student was announced as 2nd placer
in the Photojournalism English and
O. Ortiz, the principal, the program is
was qualified in the Regional Schools
successful. Congrats! Job well done! Press Conference.
The Heroes in their National Costume!
―, she added. The DWC Broadcasters
―My Teacher, My Hero‖ There were lots of The activity was filled with a ranked 5th in the said competition
This was the theme during entertainment given by the dif- lot of surprises for the teachers and they were participated by Pearlin
the month long celebration of the ferent levels. The elementary are Cambarijan, Princess Diane Legaspi,
games for them to enjoy their special
World Teachers‘ Day last first who gave cards, flowers, Shaira Mae Dnadoy, Chinphiline Lu,
day.
September 08- October 05, 2012. chocolates etc. to their beloved Therie Pearl Asupan, Niko Rey
After this the teacher went to
All teachers all over the world teachers and after that, was Tiempo, and Lizyl Gerodias.
Sto. Tomas National High School for Other DWC student– writers
were all united to celebrate the followed by the high school stu- the municipal wide celebration. who also participated were Jenny
Teachers day. dents who also gave their heartfelt Sweet Poliran, Joan B. Manlang, Livy
The program started after gift to their teachers. Some of the -Hartwin A. Lapitan Mae Mollanida, Mariane Mae
the flag ceremony. All teachers teachers are wiping their joyful Nalzaro, Vince Angelo Mabida, and
were requested to sit in front. tears because of the happiness that Christopher Reynold Niepes.
―It was unexpected, but still I
am very happy because I am one step
What’s Inside? closer in fulfilling my dream to be
3 Pres. Gentapanan Birthday 4 Anti– Bullying 6 Great Believer, Great Achiever qualified in the National Schools
Press Conference‖ said Lapitan.
7 ―Believe in Yourself‖ 9 2012 New Discoveries 12 Pacman Knocks Out
-Livy Mae O. Mollanida
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June– December, 2012 NEWS 2
DWC celebrates Nutrition Month‘ 12 In the afternoon, the DWC welcomes new
most awaited search for Mr. and
Ms. Nutrition and Jingle comers
Competition began. Everyone
was amazed by the creative
wear of the different June 15, 2012, the
participants and was also DWC conducted a General
amazed in the Q and A portion. Orientation for the Basic
In the end Japeth James Education.
Candelon and Shara Mae Luna
announced as Mr. and Ms. The purpose of the
Nutrition 2012 both from the 4th orientation was to help the new
year level. The fourth year and transferee students to know
students were also declared as what are the rules and
winners for the Jingle Contest, regulations of the school such
poster and slogan making, and as proper wearing of complete
quiz bee. For the cooking uniform. Aside from that, the
contest viand and food display faculty and staff introduced
contest Third Year Charity won themselves in order for the
Fruitful Place of DWC! the first place and for the native new students to know who are
delicacy Second Year Hope got they and what subject they are
―Make a small vegetable these were Bulletin Board the first place. teaching.
garden!‖ Display Contest, Quiz Bee, Poster According to Engr.
This was the challenge uttered and Slogan Contest, Food Display Gentapanan, ―We must promote to Ms. Cyndie Zamora, the
by Engr. Felizardo E. Gentapanan, everyone the importance of eating Supreme Student Government
Contest, Cooking Contest, Jingle
president of the Davao Winchester vegetables.‖ (SSG) adviser also introduced
Colleges, Inc. in his inspirational Contest, and Mr. and Ms. Nutrition
This was also the day that the the new set of officers. They
message during the culmination 2012.
SSG officers were inducted by the will take the responsibility in
program of the 2012 Nutrition On the day of the culmination maintaining the cleanliness and
Month Celebration last July 31, it was an exciting and joyful event Pres. Gentapanan together with the
orderliness of our school. There
2012 at the DWC campus with the for the students. At 8:00 in the SSG adviser Ms. Cyndie R. Zamo-
theme ―Pagkain ng Gulay Ugaliin, were also winchesterians who
morning the food display contest ra.
Araw-araw Itong Ihain‖. show cased their talent in
started followed by the cooking of singing and dancing. The crowd
There were a lot of contests that
showed the importance of eating viand and native delicacy. were screaming when four of
vegetables to the students, our handsome and gorgeous
-Hartwin A. Lapitan teachers, Sir Dadios, Sir Ian,
Sir Jomar and Head Teacher
Jay Cabal as they hit the dance
Sophies crown Lakan DWC studs rank 3rd floor.
and Lakambini It‘s more fun in DWC!!
in Jingle Competition
Christopher Reynold Niepes
Filipinos used to pay
tribute to their own language. In -Vince Angelo Mabida
line with this, Winchesterians
celebrated the Buwan ng Wika
2012 with the theme ―Tatag ng Berondo finishes 5th in
Wikang Filipino, Lakas ng
Pagka-Pilipino‖ which was a PopEd
long month celebration.
―Happy and Unexpected!‖
The different activities
This was a three-word
of the said event were Tagisan
message of Princess Nivea Berondo
ng Talino , poster and slogan
a II-Hope student , when she was
making contest, Pagkukwento,
announced as the 4th placer in
Pagtutula, Sabayang Bigkas, and
Municipal PopEd Quiz Bee last
Katutubong Sayaw.
October 19, 2012 at La Libertad
August 30, 2012, the
National High School.
culmination day the students as
Among the private schools
well as the teachers were
only Davao Winchester Colleges
required to wear their Filipiñana
Winchesterians‘ winning moves during the Nutrition Jingle Competition Inc., participated the said
dresses. The principal, Dr.
event .There were 16 participants in
Aurelia Ortiz presented the
―Oh! Mother, mother, mother, activities; Food Display, Poster and high school category.
faculty.
mother, mother, mother.‖ Slogan Making, and Jingle Making Because of her diligence and
The most awaited search
This was the shout of the 15 Contest. self confidence she made it, beating
for Lakam and Lakambini which
students from Davao Winchester With Bahay Kubo Concept the 16 participants from public schools
participated by the different
Colleges, Inc. during the Jingle DWC ranked third and beat three other at least she do her best and show
grade and year level wearing
Competition last July, 2012 at the schools in the Barangay Tibal-og in everyone that her school is
their elegant Filipiñana dress for
Municipal Teen Center as part of the Jingle Making Contest. Luckily, DWC competitive
the girls and Barong tagalong
celebration in the 18th Nutrition won 2nd in the Food Display Contest. Berondo didn‘t expect to
for the boys was won by the
Month with the theme ―Pagkain ng ―We did not expect that we will be victorious in the said contest but
sophomores Joshua Clark Lopez
Gulay Ugaliin, Araw– araw itong place 3rd in the contest, because there she was very glad for the support of
and Jenn Valerie Lacaba. It is
Ihain.‖ were six schools competing both from her coach Mr. Jay Cabal, and co
very joyful to see the beautiful
The said activity was sponsored private and public.‖ said Princess -delegates that inspired her.
and handsome faces of the
by the officials of Brgy. Tibal-og. Diane Legaspi one of the participants The contest is one way of
candidates.
A lot of activities were initiated of the said competition. spreading the POPCOM‘S advocacy:
The event was
that show the importance of veggies The importance of eating ―Promoting Youth Development in
spearheaded by Mrs. Aubrey T. Population, Health and Development
in our body, such as Food Display, vegetables is the message convey in all
Gatillo and Myla D. Flores Poster and Slogan Making Contest, the jingles performed by the different for Local Government‖.
together with the Filipino Club. Cooking Contest, and Jingle Making school participants.
-Livy O. Mollanida Contest. -Joan B. Manlang
DWC participated three of the

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June– December, 2012 NEWS 3
schools went to their respective
Lapitan places 3rd
areas for the starting of the
Ms. Lee surprises DWC students
in Sci-Math Quiz different events. Livymae
HARTWIN A. LAPITAN
Mollanida representative of the
Unexpected! Math IV, Hartwin Lapitan for
This was the only word Science IV, Diane Miraflores
uttered by Benhur Leithold for Science III, Lurjean
Lapitan with his coach Erik Mollanida for Math III, Mariane
Silandote when he was Nalzaro for Science II, Arthur
announced as third place beating Montero for Math II, Benhur
other quizzers from both public Leithold Lapitan for Science I,
and private schools in Science Giselle Costillas for Math I,
Grade VII last 2012 Sci-Math Christopher Reynold Niepes for
quest, September 21-22, 2012 at Rubrics‘ cube and Henry Shin
the Luna National High School, Ruña and Chinphiline Lu for the
Luna Kapalong Davao del Sci-Damath.
Norte. It was a victorious day of all
The 2 day competition winchesterians for another
was started with the short colours added to the institution.
program in Luna, Kapalong gym It is now the springboard to all
and ended with the speech of Dr. the students to strive for another
Josephine Fadul, Schools victorious celebration for the
Division Superintendent. coming years. Soar High Win-
After the program, the different chesterians!
1, 2, 3 Smile! Jennifer Lee together with the DWC Students during her visit.

Pres. Gentapanan celebrates his 56th years The ever beautiful, sexy, ―She so stunning, I could not
Chinphiline T. Lu alluring as everyone describe her Ms. imagine how beautiful she is‖, said
Jennifer Lee said hi to her fans in Chinphiline T. Lu.
DWC. Ms. Lee had a lunch together
It was a great surprise to all DWC Administration, Faculty, and
the DWC community when she staff.
visited the school. She was the third artist
It was July 28, 2012 when the visited DWC after Aiza Sequerra last
second monthly examination had September of 2010 and Anton Diva.
stopped because of the arrival of Ms.
Lee. -Joan B. Manlang

DWC participates STEP: DWC studs enjoy
Technolympics Christmas party
―Joining the STEP: Christmas is the day of
Technolympics developed my love and sharing.
skills and my self– confidence.‖ This was true when DWC
This was the message of a community celebrated their
Charlo Rabaya a third year student Christmas Party with the theme
who won 5th place in Innovative Christmas in our Hearts last
Chicken Cookery during the STEP: December 19, 2012 at the DWC
Technolympics 2012 last Campus.
November 15-16, 2012 at Sto. They had a Jingle
Happy Birthday Engr. Felizardo Gentapanan!!!
Tomas Cultural Gym. Competition which was
This was participated with the participated by the Grade VII
different private and public
students to the Fourth Year
elementary and secondary schools
students.
It was full of fun and fruitful years to come. of Davao del Norte
Present in this annual In the end, Fourth Year
surprises when Engr. Felizardo After the students surprised
E. Gentapanan celebrated his the president, the teachers and competition sponsored by the won the first prize, Second Year
56th birthday last July, 2012. staff of Davao Winchester Division of Davao del Norte were second prize, third year third prize
Indeed it was a great Colleges, Inc. amazed the Dr. Josephine Fadul, and the Grade VII fourth prize.
surprised when all the students celebrator with their messages, Division Superintendent, district There were different
from Kinder to Fourth Year of- greetings and wishes. But it did supervisors, principals, and school competitions that were being
fered their sweetest smiles and not end up there, because they administrators. awarded that day, these are the
greetings and gave flowers to also showed their wonderful Davao Winchester Colleges, Parol Making Contest, and the
the celebrator. moves as they hit the dance floor Inc. Joined the said activity for the Most Number of Attendance.
President Gentapanan for another shocked first time and won some of the For the Parol Making
was glad and appreciated much performance from the Basic events; Mariah Tresha Villas 3rd Contest Grade VII– Faith got the
the effort, love and care, not on- Education Teachers, while the
Place Flower Arrangement, First Prize, followed by the III-
ly by the students, as well as to staff showcased their wonderful
Henrhey Shin Ruña 5th Place Web Humanity, and ranked third was
the faculty and staff. voice as they gave their song
As he wished for the number dedicated to the
Page Designing, Edwin Bangcasan the II– Confidence. And Grade VII
betterment of the Davao celebrant. But the college and Jeric Donaire 5th Place also received the Most Number of
Winchester Colleges, Inc. instructor also gave messages Creative T-shirt Designing and Attendance.
community he also gave thanks and greeting and offered a dance Printing, Vanessa Villaflor 10th After the general program,
to the Lord for all of the presentation. Place Creative Hair Styling with each section proceeded in their
blessings that He has given to This will be the Facial Make– up, and Mary respective classroom for their
him. beginning of a another year for Pudadera 10th Place Innovative lunch, parlor games, and
There‘s a lot more when him as a president, dad, and Snack Preparation. exchanging of gifts.
Dr. Aurelia O. Ortiz, principal of most of all as husband. ―It was indeed a great job for all
―It was great, I had a lot of
the Basic Education gave a wish of us, we are hoping for a better
fun and enjoyment.‖ said Reymark
to the celebrator, a wonderful HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR! result next year and we will prepare
life, good health, and more for it‖, said Mr. Ian S. Somosot,
Rogon, SSG President.
TLE Coordinator. -Live O. Mollanida


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June– December, 2012 OPINION 4
Cyber Crime Law Million Thanks to
abuses freedom? Teachers
On
Rallies over here and there, My
negative posts and comments on Views
facebook and twitter, Jenny Sweet P. Poliran
advertisements on televisions, it
is done by those people who are Many of us want to be a
oppose of the republic act. policeman, lawyer, doctor, chef
No.10175 and says ― No to
Cybercrime Law‖ . and especially a teacher. But
Today, government is too have you ever wondered of how
deaf and blind that they cannot you are going to achieve one of
hear and see the voices, actions these professions.
as well as the feelings of many Have you ever asked
Filipinos. President Benigno that question to yourself? If you
Aquino III , where was the
do, then this question could only
democracy that your mother and
father fought for? be answered by a single word
The cybercrime prevention ―TEACHER‖. .
act could see internet users They are our hopes.
sentenced up to 12 years in They are the reason why we
prison for posting malicious and We are studying to learn, Not to Bully learned different things. Do you
offensive comments and posts have your idol? If you do, why
on Facebook and twitter. But
not idolizing hisher mentors
how about our freedom of It is defined as an act of
expression? Just because one
Students‘ first? Because the reason why
repeated aggressive behavior in order
man‘s ego and reputation is Lives to intentionally hurt another person
your idol became like this.
bruised, the whole nation has to Mariane B. Nalzaro They have sacrificed
either emotionally, verbally, or
amend for it? No way! Maybe lots of things. Their prides and
because those accusations were physically, bullying is characterized
ego were vanished. Patience is
true and he is affected. Does bullying your peer make you by an individual behaving in a
their greatest trait. Without it,
Can we say that we love happy? certain way to gain power over
that person even though we hate they can‘t be called as teachers.
One of the problems another person. Bullies may behave
himher that much? Never! We A simple respect to
government is facing today is the this way out of jealousy or because
can‘t take to be a liar just to them will express how much we
campus bullying. It is a big question for they themselves are bullied. When
save ourselves from being adore them. They are the sources
us if it is good to pass the law against they leave school, they will most
imprisoned. If expressing of our wisdom.
ourselves will be a crime, then campus bullying and the answer for likely carry on their bullying in the
We didn‘t learn from
send us all Filipinos to jail, but that is: Yes, anti-bullying law should be workplace.
school. We learn because of our
we need Wi-fi. passed for the students become aware There are lots of ways on
According to many, our teachers. Our school is just a
that they should avoid bullying in how to discipline a person. Bullying
democracy was fought by Ninoy place where we are molded to
school. is not the answer. It cannot make you
continued by Cory and stopped become a good fellow someday.
We are in school to learn good happy; it will give you lots of
by Noynoy. People shouldn‘t be We must thank our
things such as good values and also to problems, instead.
afraid of their government. The terror teachers for giving us the
government should be afraid of be a person with high intellect not to One of the solutions to this
knowledge and bringing us good
us because we are the law. We bully and hurt our peers. They are also problem is House Bill 5496, the Anti
values. Indeed, they can be
can get his throne whenever we sending in school to learn their lessons, -Bullying Act of 2012, seeks to
want! called as ―Living heroes‖. We
not to be bullied. promote greater awareness of the
Sooner or later, the salute you teachers!
According to the report in impact of bullying and how it can be
Philippines will be the most
Manila Bulletin last January 17, 2012, prevented.
famous for the new bilibid
prison here will be recognized bullying is now the number one non Remember what Confucius Letter to the Editor
as the ―World‘s largest jail ev- -academic issue that most educators said,‖Repay kindness with kindness
er‖. face, and is one of the top concerns of while repay evil with justice‖. And Dear Editor,
Fun right? many parents. that said justice is not about I am happy that you
bullying. have finally published our
school paper after how many
years.
THE LION’S HEAD STUDENTS‘ SHOUT OUT I hope that this will
EDITORIAL STAFF continue to give the
S.Y. 2012-2013 ―Cyber Crime Law abuses our right to Winchesterians updates on the
express!‖ different happenings in our
IAN S. SOMOSOT -Judy Rose Solis school and gain a lot of
Adviser IV– Wisdom information.
HARTWIN A. LAPITAN ―Anti Bullying helps to fight those who Keep up the good work!
Editor-in-Chief are weak.‖
-Princess Nivea Berondo Wisdomian ‘13
LIVY O. MOLLANIDA
Associate Editor II– Hope
―I salute to the greatness of my teachers Dear Wisdomian ‗13,
MARIANE MAE D. NALZARO JOAN B. MANLANG without them I could not learn what life We are glad to hear it
Managing Editor News Editor
is, how to enjoy my life to the fullest and from you. We will assure you
JENNY SWEET P. POLIRAN CHINPHILINE T. LU the knowledge that will help me in the that we will continue what we
Feature Editor Photo Editor future.‖ -Syrel Quiboy started. We will give you
CHRISTOPHER REYNOLD A. NIEPES VINCE ANGELO B. MABIDA III– Charity information that will help you.
Cartoonist Sports Editor ―STOP Campus Bullying, STOP Cyber We are hoping that you will
Crime Law, THANK YOU VERY satisfy on this issue that we will
CONTRIBUTORS MUCH TEACHERS!‖ give you.
JAPETH JAMES G. CANDELON REYMARK M. ROGON -Benhur Leithold Lapitan Thank you!
JUDY ROSE P. SOLIS Grade VII– Faith The Editor


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June– December, 2012 OPINION 5
WINCHESTERIANS’ Pablo: Who shall be blamed? Tugonon should be the Miss Universe
CHRISTMAS
WISHES My believe in the warnings?
Point These were the On
questions that need answers. My
―I wish that victims of Typhoon Is Questions that could not be
Pablo will find the 100% Livy O. Mollanida Opinion
happiness in their heart.‖ answered by everyone. Hartwin A. Lapitan

-Arthur And now, many school
Another Christmas Day
children are suffering from this
was ruined because of a never
―I wish I could have good mistake. No classrooms to ―For me, being Miss Universe is
expected disaster, tragedy, and
grades this 2013‖ conduct their classes, no papers not just about knowing how to speak a
the worst phenomenon ever that
-Chinphilline and pens to write their learning, specific language. It‘s being able to
had happened in the Land of
and no books to read fairytales influence and inspire other people. So
Promise.
―I hope that I will become slim and history. whatever language you have, as long as
It was December 04,
this coming year.‖ This could be prevented.
2012 as when Typhoon Pablo hit your heart is to serve and you have a
-Niko Rey But despite of those
the whole region of Mindanao. strong mind to show to people, then you
sufferings the victims remain
Davao Oriental and Compostela can be Miss Universe.‖
―All I want this Christmas is hopeful, and happy that they
Valley Province were the two
you‖ could move on in their most
who get affected by this This was the toughest and the best
-Christian horrible moments in their lives.
catastrophe. The most terrible answer of Ms. Janine Tugon a proud
For those who are the
was he killed more than
―I hope that peace will still re- reason of this devastation, Filipina who had made whole the
thousand of life and hundreds
main.‖ misfortune, and disaster please archipelago very happy and proud.
were still missing.
-Diane open your eyes, mind, and heart
Who should be blamed?
there will be no life are losing This was the third time that
Is this a mistake of the
―I am hoping that my wish will and missing if you take care of Philippines was joined in the Top 5 of the
government who have not given
be granted‖ mother earth. said competition. Last 2010 Ms. Venus
the exact information? Those
-Livy Sooner or later soon you
who are illegal loggers and
will be affected.
Raj ended 4th Runner– up, Ms. Shamcey
miners? Or to those who did not Supsup was announced 3rd Runner– up
―More friends to come.‖ last 2011, and now Ms. Janine Tugonon
-Mariane
landed 1st Runner– up last December 20,
―I hope I could found 2012 at Las Vegas, USA.
someone.‖ A Mourning On
-Jenny Christmas and Sad My But why it is that she ended up
Views first runner– up? OMG, what had
―I wish that their will be more
New Year Chinphiline T. Lu happened? Is there any thing that
blessings to come for the whole happened during the pageant?
Winchesterians.‖
-Vince ―We Wish You a Merry What makes him If we are talking about because
Christmas and a Happy New different from the others, he Ms. USA is more beautiful than her I
―I wish that she will love me the Year.‖ liked playing a violent video guess it is wrong. She could not make it
way that I love her.‖ This is a joyful song game, choosing a military-style
to Top 16, Top 10, and even Top 5 if she
-Japeth sung by everybody every assault rifle as one of his
Christmas day but not for the weapons. is not beautiful.
―I am hoping for that I could family of those 20 six– graders Is this one of the reasons
make it to NSPC.‖ and six adults died in the shoot why he killed those innocent There is a big reason why it
-Hartwin out at Sandy Hook Elementary children and adults? Or he was happened. This is all God‘s will. Let us
School in Newtown, not properly guided of what to hope that Ms. USA could do her
―I wish that I could go to Connecticut. do by his parents? responsibility as Ms. Universe 2012. That
Singapore this summer, and we It was a mourning To the parents, this is a she could continue the advocacy and the
could be able to make it in our Christmas and a sad New Year lesson to ponder. You should not legacy of being a Ms. Universe.
journey to be taken.‖ also for the family of Adam let your kids play violent games
-Sir Ian Lanza. His mother described nor play guns. See to it the your But as Filipino, we still remain
him like other school graders eyes are always in your kids.
humble and calm. Let us just support Ms.
who wore their school uniform This should not be
and go to school every morning. happened again and again. Tugunon on her journey as Bb. Pilipinas
Universe and 1st Runner up in the Ms.
Universe 2012, because for us, She will
There were many people They used this bayanihan
always be our Ms. Universe.
Bayanihan Spirit And we do hope for the next
who gave their help to the victims spirit for one reason, to win the
of Pablo. But the Filipinos were hearts of these people for their year‘s competition there will a fair and
I not the only one who offered their political ambition because good decision. On my own opinion.
Say hands to the victims but also the elections is fast approaching.
Good people from our neighboring How could they do this to
Christopher Niepes
countries like Malaysia, Thailand, all of us? How could they make
Lion’s Head P.S.
Indonesia, and Korea extended use of this mourning moment to
Bayanihan is one of the their help to everyone. Not only gain popularity? ―She deserves to be in the Top 5 and she
values that Filipinos are proud that even the United State of This should not be deserves to get the crown.
off. America and United Nations happened. People of the -Niko Rey Tiempo
This value was showed showed also this kind of spirit. Philippines please do not let this VI– Wisdom
when Typhoon Pablo hit Davao That is why, despite of all kind of people ruined the
Oriental and Compostela the pains that the victims felt Bayanihan spirit. If they are really ―They are both beautiful and they are
Valley. Many were not because of the lost of their love concerned of the victims why they deserving. I love them both.‖
celebrating this Christmas Party ones, properties, and friends they let their names to come out, for -Dexter Portillo
because they don‘t want to still remain hopeful because of publicity? Oh common! III– Charity
enjoy while others were these people who did not feel Let us remain the true
mourning and sad. This is what tiredness of helping others. spirit of BAYANIHAN.
Bayanihan is. Instead, they go to
―Janine will always be my Miss Universe.‖
-Jeric Donaire
ComVal and Davao Oriental and But a problem occurred, I Say Good to Bayanihan!
gave goods, dresses, and II– Hope
this was abused by many people,
medicines. by many victims.


THE LION‘S HEAD

June– December, 2012 FEATURE 6
She endures to face it and live
Unforgettable You
Great believer, Great achiever! her life again together with her
family.
A tribute to the world‘s
greatest Hero, Onderwyser,
Now at the age of 60, Mësues, Irakasle, Leraar,
she continues her journey as Instruisto, Professeur, Lehrer,
principal of Davao Winchester Maestro, Giáo viên, guro,
Colleges, Inc. She is so glad to TEACHER!
be with this school because she
started that it is the only school You have been a part of
in Sto. Tomas that caters the my life. Since I was young,
The life of Dr. Ortiz is an education from pre-school, you motivate me to discover
inspirable one to a student like me. elementary, secondary, Basic
Even life filled with miserable and know about this cryptic
Education, Vocational and world that we are living now.
things but then she still standing
Technical and Tertiary
and soaring high to continue her You‘ve given me hope,
journey. There were a lot of Education. She wants to develop
the institution in the
confidence and knowledge
achievements that all students
wanted to have. There were dreams implementation of its program to that help me to live as
that were fulfilled because of her attain its visions, missions and individual.
faith and perseverance goals. She want the students to e
I considered her life as a
like her in soaring high in its In my life, I met
full of painful and tiring
performance wherever they go different kinds of people who
responsibilities but she still has the
and whatever the trials they had different personalities and
They say trials exist because spirit of being optimistic. Even her
encountered. different attitude. But you
God wants to test your life achieve, there are lot of
With her tiring but worth
capabilities. That‘s not true, He problems she encountered and one have the thing that nothing
telling journey she learns the
already knows your capabilities of its biggest trial is that she suf-
best things in life. Having a
could compare because you
more than you could imagine. fered from an above the knee ampu-
strong faith to God, believing in became our guardian, mentor
Many trials exist because you need tation on the left leg. She never and a friend.
yourself and especially believing
to exercise one thing ―Faith‖. thought she could encounter illness
God that He is always with us
The line ―Believe to Achieve‖ like this. She felt that she can‘t sur-
protecting and carrying in times You mold us the beauty
is from the person who has a great vive the trials she‘s facing. But then
sentiment in life. She has the beau-
when we think that baggage are of education, even sometimes,
by her strong faith in God, supports
too heavy to carry. Continue to we point you down you still
ty and intelligence, all molded into of her family, co-DepEd family ,
fight! If you believe then surely standing beside us continually
one person and that person is Dr. friends and relatives. She did not
you will achieve.
Aurelia O. Ortiz. surrender. loving and caring. That‘s the
-Jenny Sweet P. Poliran
reason why we are so proud of
you and it motivates us to be
‗‘I Love You‘‘ strong in reaching our
desirable dreams.
These are the words I
always want to say to my
precious one. I want to spend all
When we felt that life is
my time in playing with her, and I
so hard you encourage us.
want to show to her how Without you, we have been
lost. You remarkable words are
important she is into my life.
Precious Angel of Mine our light in taking our path.
Every day, when she
wakes up I never failed to tell her ―You‖.
‗‘good morning baby‘‘ and gave
You are the one who
her my warmest hug and kisses.
Her dazzling smile makes me feel taught me everything the one
glad. Her voice is like a melody who help me to be a great
that whisper to my ears. In times I I am now 12 years old My Precious Little person with a great zeal in life.
feel boredom, I read my favorite but god still not answering my Angel Exist. As I see her lovely
fairy tale stories to her and prayers. But even how many face it‘s really like an angel. A All I can return to you is
sometimes I teach her how to years pass by I will never stop gorgeous angel! She is so my balmy words which is
asking God for answer that He
write and read. I do also love to beautiful and prettier that the Thank You Teacher!. I will
will give my precious angel.
take her in a bath, gave her my doll I have. never forget the things that
tiny clothes that not fit to me at Suddenly, a very good I can‘t express my
feelings that day. All I just did
you‘ve taught to me
all and even in sleeping beside day came. Mama told me that
her in the silent night. is to smile. ‗‘Thank You Lord‘‘ especially the only you who
she is carrying the one I am the phrase that always comes to
waiting for- My Precious
made a better me.
my mind over and over again.
I wish I would have those Angel! I was shocked to know She is the only one I
things in reality. To have a real it. My heart beats fast as I heard
HAPPY
have, ‗‘my doll‘‘. That filled the
sister and best friend to be play that it was a baby girl. emptiness of being alone here in WORLD
with. To have a little angel that my heart. She is my acting little
completes my happiness. I just Starting that day my life sister and best friend and the TEACHERS‘
always pray to God that He feels like full of excitement and one who brings happiness and
always will give me my one joyful moments until the day color of my dormant world. DAY!!!
desire. came, June 21, 2012‘‘ -Jenny Sweet P. Poliran


THE LION‘S HEAD

June– December, 2012 FEATURE 7
―Believe in yourself‖ 23 year old woman A Merry Christmas
was not a first time in
beauty pageant because she Oh! It‘s Christmas time again. And I am very
had joined several beauty excited and happy. This is the most awaited day of
pageants such as, Miss my life. I could not even imagine how happy that day
Pharmacy and Miss would be. Exchanging gifts, eating of those favorite
Thomasian Personality 2010 at foods; ice cream, cakes, fruit salad, lechon baboy,
the University of Santo Tomas. and of course the hamon uhmmmm sounds delicious
She was also a second right?
timer in the Bb. Pilipinas when
she also joined last 2011 and But if these will make me happy, what about
ended 1st Runner– up and Ms.
those who were affected by the Bagyong Pablo? Are
Universe– 3rd Runner– up
they will going to experience what I really wanted to
Ms. Shamcey Supsup won
happen this Christmas?
the crown.
Her journey as Bb.
I could not even imagine that I am enjoying
Pilipinas– Universe became
while others are mourning because of the lost of their
more exciting as she
love ones, properties, and friends, the worst thing is
represent the country in the
that the opportunity to celebrate a Merry Christmas.
most prestigious beauty
pageant in the world. She
Everytime I saw an interview on the
even exposed to different
television, I could not help my self but cry, those
television shows for
little children who were supposed to be happy
exposure. Just the same as
because this is the day that they were waiting for
Shamcey before she was
like I do, but those smiles on their face were turned
also became a guest judge in
into sadness.
one of the noon time shows
in the Philippines.
I was thinking if there is a right for me to
And when she was
celebrate this joyous day of the year, but I should,
on the stage, she looked and
this is the birth of our savior Jesus Christ so I should
walked very amazing. If
celebrate it.
Shamcey before had
―Tsunami Walk‖, Janine
A beautiful licensed Despite of those tragedy that those victims
also showed her ―Cobra
pharmacist that turned into a encountered they still remain hopeful and happy in
Walk‖ that made her
beauty queen. their on ways because of those people who gave
favorite by the crowd.
Janine Mari Raymundo support to them.
To make this short,
Tugonon a native in Balanga, Janine was announced 1st
Bataan and was born October That‘s why when I heard that the school was
Runner up after Ms.
19, 1989 made it again as she asking for any donation to be given to them, I didn‘t
Universe Olivia Culpo of
finished 1st Runner– up in the had any hesitation to give what I have. Rice, canned
USA.
Ms. Universe 2012 held at Las goods, clothes, medicines, and bottled water were
As what she said on
Vegas last December 20, 2012. some of the donations that we gave them.
her interview ―You have to
Graduated Cum Laude believe in yourself.‖
in Pharmacist at the University At least with those small things that we gave I
And her famous
of Sto. Tomas. know that it will mean a lot to them. Those were gifts
answer, ―as long as your
At the age of 21, as that will make them happy.
heart is to serve and you
what she said in her biography have a strong mind to show
in the pageant, she bought her Now I know, that the true spirit of Christmas
to people, then you can be
own house that made her proud is not about those delicious foods, gifts, and new
Miss Universe.‖
of her self. clothes but it is all about how you can make other
happy especially those are in need of your help.
-Chinphiline T. Lu
-Jenny Sweet P. Poliran

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