THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LA SALLE GREEN HILLS – ADULT NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL THIRD TRIMESTER S.Y. 2016-2017 VOL. XV NO. 3

100% was the passing rate of the

TVET and SHS-TVL in the TESDA Assess-

ment held last February 27-March 11, 2017.

The following TVET courses and

number of students were declared by

TESDA assessors as competent which

accounted for the 100% passing rate of the

school: Cookery NC II (50), Dressmaking

NC II (15), Computer Systems Servicing

NC II (24), Bread and Pastry Production

NC II (22), Electrical Installation and

Maintenance NC II (18), Food and Bever-

age Services NC II (55), Shielded Metal Arc

Welding NC II (16), and Events Manage-

ment Services NC III (18).

According to Mr. Roy S. Daz, the

Administrative Affairs Coordinator, ‚It

was our first time to subject our students

to Events Management Services NC III

assessment. And the students were not the

regular TVET students but our Senior

High School Technical-Vocational-

Livelihood track learners. Nine of which

are Deaf. Having them all pass the TESDA

certification is something the school is

truly proud of. Part of the school's big goal

is to produce graduates who are duly certi-

fied by the government as competent

workers and entrepreneurs so it was a joy

to see them receive their fourth TESDA

national certificate.‛

Br. Vic FSC urges graduates to be ‘salt of the earth’ By Kristine Ruth P. Carelo, SHS-ABM

‚You are called to be the salt

of the earth and the light of the

world,‛ was the challenge of Br. Vic-

tor A. Franco FSC, President of La

Salle Green Hills in his message to the

27 Senior High School students and

the 254 TVET students during the 35th

ANHS Baccalaureate Mass and Grad-

uation Rites held at St. Benilde Gym-

nasium on March 24, 2017.

ANHS held its graduation

for the first batch of students under

the K to 12 Curriculum. Jennifer R.

Espina of SHS-Academic—

Accountancy, Business and Manage-

ment (ABM) track led the graduating

batch as the Valedictorian. Frank L.

Orden of ABM was awarded First

Honorable Mention while Teresita A.

Dionglay of Technical, Vocational,

and Livelihood (TVL) track received

the Second Honorable Mention.

SHS-ABM Awardees include

Jennifer R. Espina (Gold), Marilyn L.

Duman-Ag (Silver), and Frank L. Or-

den (Bronze). For SHS-TVL-HE,

awardees were Romwil James D. Pi-

lapil (Gold), Roy C. Arguelles (Silver),

and Erlin C. Orilla (Bronze).

The following students re-

ceived the Awards of Distinction:

Frank L. Orden (St. La Salle Award),

Teresita A. Dionglay (St. Br. Benilde

Award), Roy C. Arguelles (St. Br. Mi-

guel Award), Erlin S. Orilla (St.

Mutien Marie Award and Br. Cirilo

Bertran Discipline Award) Cromkell

A. Vasquez (St. Solomon Award), and

Arvie A. Fronda (Br. Jaime Hilario

Award). A new award was also given

this year, the Br. Alphonsus Bloemen

FSC Award. The recipients of the

award were Teresita A. Dionglay,

Arvie A. Fronda, Ruchel P. Lacadman,

Erlin S. Orilla, and Cromkell A.

Vasquez.

Special Awards were given

to Teresita A. Dionglay (Gerry Roxas

Leadership Award), Jenelyn B. Maca-

tangay (Outstanding Academic

Achievement—TVET), Rechil C. Tu-

pas (Outstanding Behavior—TVET),

Nory P. Baro (Outstanding Leader-

ship (TVET), Jay D. Cuntapay

(Outstanding Social Involvement—

TVET). Students were also awarded

with Organization Award which is

given to graduates who have extend-

ed significant contributions through

their involvement in various organi-

zations and their activities. The Loyal-

ty Award was given to students who

studied in ANHS for five years. Last-

ly, TVET Awards were given to TVET

TVET Fair culminates with Catholic Mass Wedding By Niño Ricco C. Wong, SHS-ABM

The Technical-Vocational

Education and Training (TVET) Fair

culminated with a Catholic Mass

Wedding where six couples tied the

knot at the Chapel of the Divine Child

last February 3, 2017.

Through the efforts of the

TVET-TLE Department headed by

Mrs. Rosemarie V. Katipunan and the

members of the Lasallian family who

worked hand in hand to ensure the

success of the event, six members of

the Lasallian community together

with their partners were given the

chance to seal their union through a

mass wedding.

The six couples were Mr. and

Mrs. Wilfred and Fevy Delos Santos,

Mr. and Mrs. Lucky and Analene Fer-

rer, Mr. and Mrs. Jesus and Nericita

Magsael, Mr. and Mrs. Arvin and An-

nabell Quirong, Mr. and Mrs.

Reymundo and Annie Soliven, Mr.

and Mrs. Joel and Maria Cristina Sta.

Ana. The course trainers, TVET-TLE

teachers, TVET, and high school stu-

dents helped in one way or another in

providing the food, hair and make-up,

dress, souvenir, video, etc. According to Mrs. Agnes C.

Alonsozana, the following people

were instrumental in the success of

the celebration, Br. Victor A. Franco

FSC and all the members of the Execu-

tive Staff for their help and assistance,

the LSPA through Mr. and Mrs. Doli-

gosa for the unexpected assistance

which they generously provided the

ANHS, especially the TVET Depart-

students who excelled in their respec-

tive courses.

The Class Spirit of the Year

Award was given to Food and Bever-

age Services NC II—Wednesday un-

der their course trainer, Miss Mer-

cedes B. Andrade. This award is given

to a class that exhibited exemplary

camaraderie and teamwork in achiev-

ing the different projects they have

undertaken.

Also incorporated in the pro-

gram was the Moving-up Ceremony

for Grade 10 Completers.

Before the graduation rites

ended, ANHS gave tribute to Miss

Josefina G. Biscocho, the ANHS Guid-

ance Counselor who is a retiree for

her immeasurable dedication and

service to the school.

‚Just think we can, and sure-

ly we will, because nothing is impos-

sible with an unstoppable mind...to

reach what we dream of,‛ was the

challenge of Espina to her batchmates

which she mentioned in her message.

ment this year, the ASD through Mr.

Rheal D. Dayrit for having nurtured

the seed for making all these circum-

stances possible, Br. Rafael A. Reyes

FSC and the LMO Team though Mrs.

Mariapaz C. Corsino, for engaging to

participate in the ‚sanctifying‛ di-

mensions of all our efforts, and for all

the donors and sponsors, all the par-

ticipants, those who will remain un-

recognized and those who choose to

become anonymous.

The TVET Fair started last

January 30, 2017 with the launching

and opening of the exhibit, mini-

bazaar, and food booths that show-

cased the talents and skills of TVET

students. This ran up to February 2,

2017. Beforehand, a TVET Skills

Olympics was held on January 23-25,

Jennifer R. Espina, the class valedictorian delivers her valedictory speech as she represents Batch 2017 during the Graduation Rites.

The six couples exchange vows at the Chapel of the Divine Child in celebration of TVET Catholic Mass Wedding.

2017.

Annie M. Agonia, one of the

brides during the Mass Wedding, a

part of the maintenance team of LSGH

and also a student of Food and Bever-

age Services – Wednesday said that

“Sa isang magkatipan ang kasal ang

pinakamahalagang pangyayari sa buhay,

kaya’t kaming mga nabigyan ng pagka-

kataon na makasali sa isang Mass Wed-

ding ay lubos ang kagalakan. Kami ay

lubos na nagpapasalamat sa mga taong

naglaan ng oras at pagod at pagpupursigi.

Kulang ang salitang salamat dahil habang

buhay naming dadalhin ang kaganapang

ito ng aming buhay. Maraming salamat

po sa lahat.”

Mrs. Katipunan also ex-

pressed her gratitude to everyone

who supported this meaningful event.

100% passing rate for TVET and SHS-TVL in the

TESDA Assessment By Mark Joseph T. Tacubansa, SHS-ABM

SHS-TVL students with the assessor Mrs. Marilou O. Rizardo of TESDA PaMaMariSan and Ms. Roni Abat.

Photo by Nicole P. Astroga, 9-B

Photo by Vergel D.G. Berona, 10-A

Photo courtesy of Mr. Roy S. Daz

PUNLAD

THIRD TRIMESTER 2016-2017 2

CAMPUS

PEA spearheads Family Day,

Grand Raffle, and Learning Fest

By Vergel Jay D.G. Berona, 10-A

ANHS Faculty Association brings smiles to street

children; participates in Kabihasnan 2017

By Jackson M. Ferrer and Rhey Christian C. Raymundo, 10-B

Faculty Reach-out 2017 The ANHS Faculty Association conducted the annual Faculty Reach-

out with the street children from Commonwealth Market last February 15, 2017.

This endeavor is in partnership with Kuya Center

which aims to provide a home for street children

where they feel accepted, respected, and taken care

of. 30 street children participated in the activity.

Faculty members and representatives from

Kuya Center started gathering the children from

Commonwealth Market. Different activities were

conducted in order to bring joy to the street chil-

dren. Activities include sessions on Storytelling c/o

Mr. Isip and Mr. Laviña, Personal Hygiene c/o Miss

Domingo, Mrs. Baay and Miss Sarmiento, Fun

Games c/o Mr. Isip, Mr. Reños, Mr. San Felipe, and

Miss Aguilar, and simple merienda for the street

children. Faculty members also gave donations like

clothes, toiletries, school supplies, and educational

toys.

Mr. Edserlito C. Reños, the ANHS Faculty Association President said

‚It’s different when you interact with the less fortunate members of our society.

You are reminded of how fortunate you are. It allows you to realize contentment

and being grateful for what you have. ‚

Kabihasnan 2017 ANHS Faculty Association

found the Kabihasnan 2017, a biennial

school fair, as an opportunity to raise

funds by selling siomai and Korean noo-

dles last February 17-18, 2017 at La Salle

Green Hills. This year’s theme was

‚Kapit-Kamay sa Lasalyanong Pagla-

lakbay‛ which reminds the Lasallian

community of the culture of helping.

Faculty members participated

actively by selling during the said dates

not minding the physical tasks just to

help in their own simple ways. Accord-

ing to Mr. Reños, ‚It was a nice event where members of the ANHS Faculty

work together as a group to raise funds and exhibit camaraderie. Everyone en-

joyed the different activities prepared by the Kabihasnan central committee.‛

Academic Fair ends with Amazing Race By Mark Joseph T. Tacubansa, SHS-ABM

In order for students to ap-

ply skills learned in subject areas and

manifest the Expected Lasallian Grad-

uates Attributes in accomplishing

various tasks, the Academic Fair 2017

was held last February 21-23, 2017.

The celebration started with

the ELGAs Mannequin Challenge

where each class portrayed the ELGA

assigned to them. Winners of this

competition were 10-A (Cares for the

Earth) – First Place, SHS-TVL (Future

Leader) – Second Place, and 9-B

(Proud Filipino) – Third Place.

The members of the Aca-

demic Fair Committee, Academic Co-

ordinators, subject teachers, and Sign

Language Interpreters worked hand

in hand to ensure the success of the

said event and to provide meaningful

ways of learning to students while

working together and having fun.

Jennifer R. Espina and Niño

Ricco C. Wong of SHS-ABM served as

the masters of ceremonies during the

Amazing Race.

Students showcased their

skills on the second day as the Grade

9 students performed a Reader’s The-

ater on Romeo and Juliet. Elma

Mariscotes of 10-B and Aireen Gordo

of 10-A conducted a live cooking

demonstration on easy to cook recipe

while selected Grade 10 students did

Science Magic Tricks and explained

the Science behind it.

The Academic Fair culminat-

ed in an Amazing Race that tested the

endurance, knowledge, and skills of

students as they worked together as a

team in performing various tasks pre-

pared by the subject teachers and as-

sisted by Senior High School students. Junior High School students

were divided into ten groups. Mem-

bers of the group came from different

year levels. Winners of the Amazing

Race were Team Competent with Rico

Balagot of 10-A as the Team Leader

(Champion), Team Confident with

Nicole Astorga of 9-B as the Team

Leader (First Runner-up), and Team

Cares for the Earth led by Denise Cas-

tro of 9-A (Second Runner-up). To

enliven the mood, there was also a

group cheer competition on that day

where Team Compassionate won un-

der the leadership of Christian Galang

of 10-A.

Rico Balagot of 10-A, the

team leader of the Champion team

said, ‚The Amazing Race is an excel-

lent activity because we were able to

interact to other students that we did

not know. Each member of the group

showed their talent and potential

from every given task. As a team lead-

er, I told my members to maintain

positive concepts on their mind and

just believe that whatever task it is,

we can do it.‛

From left: Students perform a Science Magic Trick in the Science Station, Winning team leaders wave their flags during the awarding ceremony.

With the theme ‚Tulong Lasalyano…Panalong Negosyo,‛ the Parents-

Employers’ Association spearheaded the Grand Raffle Draw last February 8, 2017

at the Enrique Razon Activity Center which happened during the Family Day.

According to Mrs. Ethel A. Quiboquibo, the PEA President, ‚This year’s

theme is centered on developing the entrepreneurial skills of ANHS students for

them to be self-sufficient individuals. During the Preliminary draw held last Janu-

ary 17, the association gave away a Sari-Sari Store Package and two Reloading

Business, plus other consolation prizes.‛

Students, together with their family members and relatives attended the

said event. Before the grand draw, there were fun games, and BINGO social. It

was a chance for the relatives of the students to enjoy and see the school and

know the programs it is offering. Videoke machine, food stall business, and other

surprises were given that day. The winner of the grand prize, a Videoke Package

was Rose Mary Husin solicited by Nerissa Pura of TVET - Cookery (Tuesday).

Another activity led by the PEA was the Learning Fest, an annual project

between the PEA and the Support Staff held last January 17, 2017. Students were

given the chance to choose a topic based on their interest.

Topics offered include Basic Entrepreneurial Skills, Basics of a Sari-Sari

Store Business, Desserts for Profit, Candle Making and Sand Art Design, Dish-

washing and Fabric Conditioner Making, Paper Quilling and Macaroni Salad and

Leche Flan Making.

Students learned from the different sessions and at the same time ac-

quired new skills which they can use in the future. Also, it was a good opportuni-

ty to interact with other students of ANHS.

Mrs. Ethel A. Quiboquibo, the PEA President, gives an overview of the activity during the Family Day and Grand Raffle Draw.

Mr. Jose Isip tells a story to street children at Common-wealth Market.

Mr. San Felipe sells siomai and Korean noo-dles in the ANHS booth.

Photo by Vergel D.G. Berona, 10-A

Photo by Gino R. Bona, SHS-TVL

Photo by Gino R. Bona, SHS-TVL

THIRD TRIMESTER 2016-2017 3

LATHALAIN

Mag-aaral ng Grade 10 at TVET

dumalaw sa CIW

Ni Jackson M. Ferrer, 10-B

Isang masayang pagbisita sa Correctional Institution for Women (CIW)

ang ginawa ng mga mag-aaral ng Grade 10 at TVET-Thursday noong ika-10 ng

Pebrero, 2017 sa Mandaluyong City.

Layunin ng nasabing programa na makasama at makapiling ng mga mag

-aaral ang mga babaeng bilanggo sa araw na iyon. Nagkaroon ng iba’t-ibang akti-

bidad tulad ng palaro na nagbigay kasiyahan sa mga bilanggo, pagbabahaginan

ng kanilang kuwento at interaksyon sa mga mag-aaral, at munting salusalo. Ipina-

malas rin nila ang kanilang angking talento upang mas lalong sumaya ang lahat

sa nasabing programa.

‚Nagkaroon ako ng awa at paghanga sa kanila kung bakit sila naroon. Sa

kabila ng lahat, binigyan pa rin sila ng edukasyon upang makatapos sila sa kani-

lang pag-aaral at maihanda sila sa kanilang paglabas.‛, ang nasambit ni Analisa

M. Espinosa ng 10-B. Ayon naman kay Bonamel Neri ng 10-B, ‚Tumulo ang aking

luha at nanginignig ang aking mga paa. Hindi ko maunawaan ang aking na-

raramdaman. Hindi ako makapasok sapagkat naiisip ko ang mga napanood ko sa

telebisyon na magulo doon at maraming pang-aabuso. Ngunit napatunayan ko

na mali ang aking mga napanood base

na rin sa aking nakilala at nakausap na

bilanggo.‛ Ayon naman kay Augusto

Casano ng 10-B, ‚Naramdaman ko ang

kalungkutan ngunit kahit papaano ay

napasaya namin sila.‛

Sa pagtatapos ng nasabing pro-

grama, binigyan sila ng mga mag-aaral

ng kaunting pasalubong upang may

magamit sila sa kanilang pang-araw-

araw na pamumuhay. Natapos ito nang

may tuwa at baon ng mga mag-aaral ang

mga natutuhan mula sa kanila.

Ang nasabing programa ay

inorganisa ng ILFP-Social Action Pro-

gram sa pangunguna ni Bb. Ana Ria B.

Aguilar, Social Concerns Moderator at

Gurong Tagapayo ng Grade 10-A kasa-

ma si G. Kervin M. Alcantara, Gurong

Tagapayo ng Grade 10-B. Pagkatapos ng

reach-out ay nagkaroon ng Recollection

na pinangunahan ni G. John Vincent N.

Co, Spiritual Program Moderator.

Nagpahayag ng kanilang kuro-kuro ang mga kandidato ng Student Council sa pamamagitan ng

pagtaas ng AGREE o DISAGREE sa mga isyu na tinanong ng mga kasalukuyang SC.

PUNLAD

Naghandog ng awitin ang mga mag-aaral mula

sa Grade 10 para sa mga bilanggo ng Correc-

tional Institution for Women (CIW).

makilala ang mga kumakandidato.

Nagbigay ang mga kandidato ng ka-

nilang opinyon ukol sa mga isyung

tinanong sa kanila. Ayon kay

Tulauan, isa sa mga priyoridad nila

ang pagkakaroon ng printer para sa

mga estudyante. Maaari nila itong

gamitin para i-print ang kanilang mga

proyekto. Isa itong paraan upang

makabawas sa mga gastusin at oras

ng mga mag-aaral. Sila na rin umano

ang magpapahiram ng USB sa mga

mag-aaral. Nais din nila na mabuksan

ang Computer Laboratory ng mas

maaga sa oras na 4:15 ng hapon sa

halip na 4:30 ng hapon upang maga-

wa nila ang kanilang mga gawain. At

panghuli, nais din ng kanilang partido

na magdagdag ng isa pang araw na

pagdiriwang ng Sportsfest mula sa

dalawang araw lamang at idagdag

din ang larong table tennis sa nabang-

git na Sportsfest.

Ang nasabing aktibidad ay

inorganisa ni G. Kent Alfred E. San

Felipe, Student Council Moderator.

Nahalal bilang pangulo ng

Student Council para sa susunod na

taon si Angeliene Tulauan ng Being

Organized, Systematic, and good Ex-

ample to all Students (BOSES) Party

sa halalan na ginanap noong ika-10 ng

Pebrero, 2017.

Sa mga mag-aaral na kuman-

didato mula sa BOSES at Kilusang

Kaagapay ng mga Mag-aaral (KKM)

party, kasama ni Tulauan na naihalal

sina Christian Paul O. Galang (Vice-

President), Analisa M. Espinosa

(Secretary), Irene Viviene Abad

(Spiritual Moderator), Michelle M.

Sinadjan (Sports Moderator), Kevin T.

delos Santos (Grade 8 Representative),

Roselyn C. Dela Vega (Grade 9 Repre-

sentative), Vanessa Joy F. Julian

(Grade 10 Representative), Genttle

Hans N. Restor (Senior High School

Representative), at Jobilee Melecio

(Deaf Representative).

Sa nangyaring Miting de

Avance noong ika-8 ng Pebrero, 2017,

sa BDC, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon

ang mga mag-aaral na mas lalo pang

Bagong pangulo ng SC,

nanggaling sa BOSES Party

Ni Jackson M. Ferrer, 10-B

Wednesday Good Day, inilunsad sa ANHS

Ni Jackson M. Ferrer, 10-B

Noong ika-17 ng Enero ay inilunsad ang ‚Wednesday Good Day‛ sa Promenade sa pangunguna ng Social Action Program. Layunin ng programa na hikayatin

ang komunidad ng ANHS na magbigay ng tulong sa abot ng kanilang kakayahan at sa kanilang simpleng pamamaraan upang ipalaganap ang ‚Culture of Helping‛ sa

paaralan.

Ang bawat isa ay inaanyayahan na ibahagi ang kanilang nagawang pagtulong sa pamamagitan ng pagsusulat nito sa isang papel at ihuhulog sa kahon na may

nakapaskil na ‚Wednesday Good Day‛ tuwing Miyerkoles.

Narito ang pagbabahagi ni Angelica Bello ng 8-A. ‚Naglalakad ako papuntang terminal ng jeep may nakita akong mag-asawa. Una, tini-tingnan ko lang noong

nauntog ‘yong babae saka ako papalapit sa kanya saka ko lang nalaman na bulag po silang dalawa. Tumakbo ako papalapit sa kanila upang tulungan. Sabi ko, ‚Excuse

po, saan po kayo sasakay?‛ Sabi nila, ‚Project 4.‛ Sabi ko, ‚Tamang-tama po, Project 4 din po ako.‛ Tinanong ko ulit, ‚Project 4 po ba o Kalantiaw?‛ Sabi nila, ‚Kahit

ano ‛ Sabi ko uli, ‚Sige po kumapit po kayo sa balikat ko.‛, at tinulungan ko silang umakyat hanggang sa makaupo sila sa sakayan ng jeep. Nag- thank you sila. Sarap

ng pakiramdam kapag tumulong ka nang buong puso at hindi ka hihingi ng kapalit. Grabe na pala tayo ngayon. Sa dami kong nakasabay sa paglalakad hindi man lang

sila tumulong, tinitingnan lang nila.‛

Ayon naman kay Bb. Junelyn R. Domnigo, guro ng English, ‚I would like to share a Wednesday Good Day act from one of our Grade 9A students, Mr. Jose

Loreto Macabenta. One of his classmates, who is in-charge of collecting their Charity Day canned goods, shared that Atoy (his nickname) regularly gives two canned

goods every week even if it’s not the scheduled day of collection. What makes his act commendable is the fact that Atoy does not have a regular job, he helps out his

mother by giving part of his ESC subsidy monthly. But more importantly, he shares when he can. Another person I would like to share is Nico Sederio, the event hap-

pened last year. We were trying to look for a scholarship grantee in class and Nico was one of the two identified students by our class officers. We know Nico needed

the support because only his aunt supported him, and he does not have regular support. We asked both students to

share details about who supports them etc. Our Grade 8 officers and I decided to give the scholarship to Nico. But

after the meeting , Nico spoke with me in private and told me to give the scholarship to his classmate, because he

believes his classmate needs it more than he does, and that he can still manage. He also asked me not to say any-

thing to anyone. I applaud this gentleman’s simple act of kindness.‛

Para naman sa aking karanasan, sa paglalakad ko sa Ortigas papuntang LSGH, may isang matandang

lalaki na nakatayo lang na may dalang baston sa may fly-over. Akala ko nagtitinda lang ng sigarilyo. Mayroon

siyang kinakausap pero hindi siya pinapansin hanggang sa natapat ako sa kanya. ‘’Aakyat ka ba?’’ tanong niya.

‘’Oo,’’ sagot ko. ‚Patulong naman, hindi kasi ako maka-akyat,‘’ sabi niya. Agad ko namang tinulungan at binitbit

ang dala niya hanggang sa makababa kami sa kabila. Nagpasalamat siya. Sa munting tulong na nagawa ko may

isang pakiramdam na hindi ko maipaliwanag, masaya ito sa pakiramdam.

Tunay ngang ang pagtulong sa ating kapwa ay nararapat na walang halong pagbibida o pagtataas ng

sarili. Ang lahat ng ating ginagawa ay ating ialay para sa Panginoon, Siya na pinagmumulan ng lahat ng kabuti-

han. Bilang Lasalyano, ating palaganapin ang pagtulong sa kapwa kahit sa ating simple at maliit na pamamaraan.

Nawa ay maging halimbawa para sa atin ang kabutihang ipinamalas ng ating mga kamag-aral. Nagpakita ng maikling dula ang mga piling mag-aaral ng

ANHS kaugnay ng pagtulong sa kapwa.

Photo courtesy of Miss Ana Ria B. Aguilar

Kuha ni Vergel D.G. Berona, 10-A

Kuha ni Vergel D.G. Berona, 10-A

THIRD TRIMESTER 2016-2017 4

OPINION

LUPONG PATNUGUTAN

S.Y. 2016-2017

Punong Patnugot Kristine Ruth P. Carelo Pangalawang Patnugot Mark Joseph T. Tacubansa Tagapamahalang Patnugot Jackson M. Ferrer Patnugot ng Balita at Larawan Vergel Jay D.G. Berona Patnugot ng Panitikan, Niño Ricco C. Wong Buhay, at Kultura Patnugot ng Grapiks Rhey Christian C. Raymundo Mga Kontribyutor John Paulo Santiago, Roselyn C. dela Vega

Aireen R. Gordo, Maybelle M. Tychico, and Frank L. Orden

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, Gusali ng St. Joseph the Worker, La Salle Green Hills, Lungsod ng Mandaluyong o sa punlad_anhs@yahoo.com.

PUNLAD

Ang edukasyon ay isang mahabang proseso. Dito nahuhubog

ang talento at kakayahan ng bawat indibidwal. Simula elementarya,

nag-aaral na tayo hanggang sa kasalukuyan. Ito ay tinatawag na

proseso ng pag-aaral. Pagtuntong ng sekondarya humihirap na ang

proseso, lalo na hanggang sa kolehiyo. Bawat hakbang sa hagdan ng

pag-abot ng pangarap ay bagong simula sa pagharap sa hamon na du-

lot ng masalimuot na proseso ng pag-aaral.

Ang pagtanaw at paghakbang sa hagdan ng pag-abot ng pa-

garap ay sumisimbolo sa ating hinaharap, sa ating kinabukasan. Lahat

ay mahalaga. Ang ating mga magulang ay nangangarap para sa ating

mga anak. Ang eskwelahan at ang mga guro ay tumutulong na pala-

wakin ang ating mga kaalaman tungo sa minimithing pangarap. Ang

mga guro ay tumatayong pangalawang magulang natin. Hindi lang

sila nagtuturo ng pang-akademikong karunungan at kahusayan, nag-

tuturo din sila ng ‘moral values’ at nagbibigay ng inspirasyon.

Bawat indibidwal ay nangarap na makapagtapos ng pag-aaral

sa kabila ng mga suliraning kinakaharap sa buhay. Ang iba ay inabot

na ng katandaan, hindi pa nakapagtatapos ng hayskul. Napakasuwerte

ng tulad naming naging estudyante ng paaralang ito, ang LSGH-

ANHS, na nagbibigay ng pagkakataong makapag-aral ng libre. Ang

bokasyon ni San Juan Bautista De La Salle ay patuloy na nagbibigay ng

pag-asa sa mga katulad namin.

Patunay ito na ang edukasyon ay walang pinipiling edad. Bas-

ta may gusto at handang matuto at tumulong ay walang imposible.

Anoman ang iyong ginagampanan sa kabila ng pagiging estudyante—

ama, ina , anak, kapatid ay magpatuloy na harapin ang hamon ng

buhay, ang hamon ng pag-aaral.

Hindi nagtatapos ang pag-aaral sa isang gradwasyon sa ele-

mentarya o sekondarya o kolehiyo man kundi ito’y bago na namang

simula ng pagharap sa realidad ng buhay dahil ang buhay ay puno ng

pag-aaral. Sikapin nating makatapos ng pag-aaral. Nariyan naman sina

sir at ma’am. Iwasan muna ang anomang hindi magandang impluwen-

sya ng barkada. Hangga’t maaari ituloy at tapusin ang nasimulan na.

Napakahalaga ng edukasyon. Ito’y kayamanang hindi mananakaw

ninoman.

Para sa iba, ang sukatan ng tagumpay sa buhay ay ‘yung kapag

ika’y yumaman, naging sikat o kaya’y maraming award na natatanggap.

Para sa akin, ang tagumpay ay nagmumula sa ating sarili. Tayo

mismo ang susukat nito. Hindi lang naman ito masusukat sa pera o sa

kung ano pa man ang ating nakamit. Mayaman ka nga pero mag-isa ka

lang sa buhay at wala kang mapagbahaginan ng iyong yaman, wala ring

saysay. Mayaman ka nga pero hindi ka naman marunong makuntento, ano

pa ang silbi nito?! Ang mga kilalang tao sa buong mundo, matagumpay

nga kaya?! Sikat ka nga ngayon. Kumbaga, ikaw ang ‘flavor of the month’.

Pero lilipas din ang araw at may mga panibago na namang sisikat, ika nga,

pana-panahon lang ‘yan. Ang mga ito ay wala ring saysay. Kung ikaw na-

man ang pinakamatalino at maraming award pero masama naman ang

ugali mo, wala ring saysay. Hindi ka maituturing na matagumpay.

Ang totoong sukatan ng tagumpay ay ‘yung kapag marunong

tayong makuntento sa mga nakamit natin sa buhay. Dapat masaya tayo sa

mga nakakamit na tagumpay ng ating kapwa. Kahit na hindi tayo maya-

man, ang mahalaga, wala tayong sinasaktan na ibang tao. Kapag

marunong tayong makuntento sa mga bagay-bagay o ano pa man, mara-

ramdaman natin ang tagumpay. Hindi naman masama ang maghangad ng

mas maganda pa sa ating natatanggap lalo na kung ito ay makatutulong sa

pag-angat at pag-unlad ng ating pagkatao o ng ating personalidad. Dapat

lang nating tandaan na ang lahat ng bagay sa mundo ay may hangganan.

Tayo rin mismong mga tao ay may hangganan din sa mundong ito dahil

tumatanda tayo at namamatay. At sa pagdating ng araw na iyon, sana

maituring tayo ng ating kapwa na isang matagumpay na nilalang na ang

sukatan ay ang kabutihang nagawa natin sa ating buhay para sa ating kap-

wa.

Tagumpay By Kristine Ruth P. Carelo, SHS-ABM

Edukasyon

EDITORIAL

EDITOR’S OPINION

Dibuho ni John Paulou D. Santiago, 10-B

PUNLAD

OPINION THIRD TRIMESTER 2016-2017 5

Dumating na ang araw na pinakahihintay, ngunit bakit ganoon

na lamang ang lungkot na nararamdaman? Ang araw na pinakaaasam-

asam may hatid na kalungkutan.

Sa halos ilang taong pamamalagi sa eskwelahang ito na parang

naging pangalawang tahanan sa mga estudyante. Dito nagpatuloy ang

naudlot na mga pangarap sa buhay. Mga guro na nagsilbing gabay sa

para maabot ito. Walang sawang nagbibigay ng payo, tulong at inspira-

syon upang ipagpatuloy ang aming pag-aaral. Sa mga kapwa mag-aaral

na naging mga kaibigan na parang isang pamilya kung magturingan.

Bawat indibidwal ay may kani-kanyang suliranin na kinaka-

harap. May mga pagkakataon pa nga na sobrang hirap at parang gusto

mo nang sumuko ngunit nangibabaw pa rin ang determinasyon at pag-

pupursige. Marahil ang lungkot na nararamdaman ay ang isiping

magkakalayo-layo na ang mga naging parte ng buhay ng bawat isa. Sa

kabila nito, mayroon din namang saya dahil sa kabila ng mga hirap na

pinagdaanan natin sa loob ng tatlo hanggang limang taon, nagawa

nating makatapos. Ang mahalaga ay nagpatuloy tayo at nagsikap kaya

heto at natapos rin ang isang yugto ng buhay sa pag-aaral. At hindi mag-

tatagal ay haharap na naman tayo sa panibagong yugto ng buhay-

estudyante. Ang iba naman, piniling huwag nang ituloy ang laban sa pag

-aaral. Ganoon pa man, ang mga karanasang pinagsaluhan natin ay ka-

saysayang nakatitik na sa buhay ng bawat isa.

Dapat nating tatandaan na sa bawat hirap na nararanasan natin

huwag tayong susuko sa halip ay isipin natin ang inspirasyon natin

upang gumaan ang mga bagay na nagpapahirap sa atin. Masarap sa pa-

kiramdam kapag ang pinaghihirapan natin ay may magandang bunga.

Bunga na ating lalasapin sa habambuhay. ‘Dedikasyon at Determina-

syon’ samahan mo pa ng ‘Pagtitiwala sa Sarili’ at higit sa lahat ay

‘Pagtitiwala sa Diyos’ ang kailangan sa pag-abot ng mga pangarap.

Ayokong sabihing paalam bagkus ay ‘Goodluck’ sa panibagong yugto ng

ating buhay. Hanggang sa muli!

Love doesn’t mean you own a person, thing, place, etc. Love can

be defined as freedom and hospitality. You should make the person hap-

py and feel that s/he is comfortable with you. Nowadays, teenagers ex-

press their love when their status switches from ‘single’ to ‘in a relation-

ship’ in social media.

Teenagers sometimes need to put themselves into danger to

prove that they love someone. They do not think that they are losing

their integrity. Love nowadays can be bought by money. Materialism is

one reason why love doesn't work. After a few months or years, they will

be separated because they don’t have enough money to support the

needs especially if they have children.

I want to enlighten their minds especially our generation that the

concept of love is very powerful. You can save life sometimes with love.

You can feel free with love. Love does not need material things because it

will come from our hearts. It doesn’t mean that if you love someone you

need to buy expensive things or gifts to say ‚I love you.‛ It is a wrong

concept. Love simply needs time and communication.

Love is an action, reaction, sentiment, thoughts, reason, interac-

tion, and motivation. It is survival, logic, trust, God, people, and life.

Love is a choice to survive. You need to have one thing, the desire to sur-

vive, the will to live. However, the need to survive is not enough. You

can be starving or have food around and not eat it anyway. You have to

want to eat it. That’s love.

Superpowers

Do you have superpowers? Can humans have superpowers or is

it reserved to fictional characters or paranormal abilities? If given a

chance what superpowers would you wish to have? Would you like su-

perpowers of invisibility, superhuman strength, healing, water breath-

ing, invulnerability, time travel, night vision, telepathy, superhuman

speed, wall crawling, precognition? And the list goes on.

Superpower according to Wikipedia is also a term used to de-

scribe a state with dominant position, which is characterized by its exten-

sive ability to exert influence or project power on a global scale.

I know it is hard to say, but this is my opinion because I don’t

have superpowers that can sling a web or become invulnerable. Regard-

less of others’ perspective I believe I have superpowers which are re-

sponsibility, productivity, talent, and fear of God.

Sometimes it is only in the mind. If we believe we have powers

then our actions would follow what our minds dictate. Of course like

what Spiderman said, ‚With great power comes great responsibility.‛

We should not use our superpowers in a bad thing because it can be abu-

sive or it can overpower us. Sometimes powers can be a destruction if we

cannot control them wisely. But it can be helpful if we know how to use

it to help and inspire others.

I may say that powers can be our own abilities in many ways.

We can do anything if we have love. Love is power. Power is every-

thing.

Gumagawa tayo ng iba’t ibang desisyon araw-araw. May mga

karaniwang desisyon tayo na kailangang gawin. Ang iba, sila mismo ang

nagpapasya sa lahat ng bagay at sa lahat ng aspekto ng buhay para sa

kanilang sarili. May iba naman na takot gumawa ng mabibigat na

desisyon. Kumokonsulta pa sila sa mga tagapayo o kaya’y nagbabayad

pa ng malaking halaga para humingi ng payo na siyang pagbabatayan

ng kanilang desisyon sa buhay. Magkagayunman, hindi lahat ng de-

sisyong ginagawa natin ay mahusay o kapaki-pakinabang.

Sa ating buhay nakagagawa tayo ng mga maling desisyon na

kadalasa’y nagbubunga ng hindi maganda. May ginagawa tayong

mabuti ngunit sa tingin ng iba ito ay mali. May ginagawa rin tayong mali

pero sa tingin ng iba ito ay tama. Ang pagdedesisyon sa ating buhay ay

hindi madali. Kailangan natin itong pag-isipan ng isang libong beses.

Mahirap ang magkamali dahil sa iyo ang lahat ng sisi. Isipin natin na ang

bawat desisyon na ating gagawin ay makakabuti sa lahat at hindi sa pan-

sariling interes lamang.

Isang malaking desisyon na aking ginawa sa buhay kong ito ay

ang bumalik muli sa aking pag-aaral. Isang desisyon na kahit kailan ay

hindi ko pinagsisisihan. Masaya ako sa aking ginagawa at naging mabuti

naman ang resulta ng aking nagawang desisyon. Ang aking pag-aaral ay

hindi lamang para sa akin kundi para rin sa aking pamilya. Dahil sa pag-

sisikap at pagtitiyaga, masasabi kong kuntento na ako sa mga nang-

yayari ngayon sa aking buhay kalakip ang pag-asang matatapos ang

aking sinimulan tungo sa pagkamit ng aking pangarap. Magtiwala lang!

“Ang pagdedesisyon sa ating buhay ay hindi madali. Kailangan natin itong pag-isipan ng isang libong beses.”

Araw na

Pinakahihintay Kristine Ruth P. Carelo, SHS-ABM

Vergel Jay D.G. Berona, 10-A

Pangarap

Jackson M. Ferrer, 10-B

Concept of

Love

Mark Joseph T. Tacubansa, SHS-ABM

“Regardless of others’ perspective I believe I have super-powers which are responsibility, productivity, talent, and

fear of God.”

“I want to enlighten their minds especially our generation that the concept of love is very powerful.”

“Ganoon pa man, ang mga karanasang pinagsaluhan na-tin ay kasaysayang nakatitik na sa buhay ng bawat isa.”

PUNLAD

THIRD TRIMESTER 2016-2017 6

PANITIKAN

Pag-Ibig na Makapangyarihan

Ni Aireen R. Gordo, 10-A

Bakit nga ba ang pag-ibig ay sadyang makapangyarihan?! Kahit sinong pinakamatalinong nilalang,

Kayang paurungin ang buong isipan;

Kahit ano ay hahamakin para lamang ito ay makamtan.

Kaya naman ang payo ko sa mga kabataan, hinay-hinay lang; Unahin ang pag aaral at ialay sa magulang;

Sapagkat ang pag-ibig na tunay ay kayang maghintay Abutin man ito hanggang sa kabilang buhay.

Pag-ibig na makapangyarihan ay laging nagwawagi; Sa puso ninoman, ito‟y laging pinupuri.

Kaya „pag ito‟y binalewala at hindi inintindi Pakatandaan, ang pagsisisi ay laging nasa huli.

Ikaw, ako, tayong lahat ay kayang umibig nang pantay,

At hindi sunod-sunuran sa pusong mapanlinlang.

Sino nga ba ang ayaw sa pag-ibig na alay ng iyong mahal?! Wala ni isa man, kaya ito‟y pakaingatan.

Paalala lang sa pag-ibig na nararamdaman, Kailangan ding paganahin ang ating isipan;

Sapagkat ang pag-ibig na iyong ninanamnam,

Maaari kang dalhin sa tiyak na kapahamakan.

Pag-ibig na makapangyarihan ay kayang labanan, Kung hindi pa ito hinog at hindi pinag-isipan. Maaari tayong magmahal nang sapat lamang,

Huwag sanang umabot sa pagwawakas ng ating buhay. sa kadahilang ang pag-ibig na iyong inaasam

ay naglaho ng walang paalam.

Kaya kung ako'y iibig panalangin ko sa maykapal, naway patnobayan ang puso ko at aking isipan

na huwag sanang malinlang ng pag-ibig na makapangyarihan.

PUNLAD

Si Jen, ang Kahanga-hanga

Ni Niño Ricco C. Wong, SHS-ABM May mga tao na sadyang nakakabilib. Hindi man natin ito nasasabi nang direkta sa taong kinabibiliban natin pero ramdam mo na sa bawat

pagkilos niya at pakikipag-ugnayan mo sa kanya, talaga namang kahanga-hanga.

Nakapanayam ko ang Valedictorian ng aming batch, Batch 2017 na si Jennifer R. Espina. Nakapanayam ko siya tungkol sa mga pagsubok

sa kanyang buhay. Mga pagsubok na na pinagdaanan niya sa LSGH – ANHS at kung paano niya ito napagtagumpayan para maabot niya ang kani-

yang mga pangarap. Sabi niya, “Time management would be a great answer, but then I have a difficulty in that aspect. So it is just my will and ea-

gerness to reach my goal that pursued me to be a mother, daughter, sister, employee, and student simultaneously.”

Si Jen, o kung minsan „Madam‟ kung siya‟y aming tawagin. Dalawampu‟t siyam na taong gulang na siya, simpleng maybahay, at ina ng

kanyang tatlong anak. Masasabi kong isa siya sa mga matapang at matalinong estudyante sa klase namin. Hindi siya nauubusan ng mga ideya

tungkol sa mga usapin sa klase. Hindi rin siya nakokontento sa mga ideyang kulang-kulang. Gusto niya, laging mahusay ang mga awtput namin.

Para sa kanya, hindi puwedeng „pwede na „yan‟.

Sa pag-uusap namin, naitanong ko kanya kung paano siya magiging inspirasyon sa kanyang kapwa Lasalyano upang tulad niya ay magpat-

uloy din silang magsikap at mangarap sa buhay para sa kani-kanilang pamilya. Ayon sa kanya, “I knew, by graduating with an academic award, I

am already an inspiration to ANHS students, who, just like me have more than one task in their lives especially those who became parents at an ear-

ly age”. Tunay ngang isa siyang mapagkumbabang modelong mag-aaral kaya ikinararangal namin siya bilang kanyang mga kamag-aral.

May mga pagkakataon na may mga bagay tayong nais gawin na hindi tayo papipigil lalo pa‟t gustong-gusto natin itong gawin. Sa kaso ni

Jen, iba ang kanyang determinasyon, iba ang kanyang pagpupursige. Sa kabila ng mga kinaharap niyang problema, pinagpatuloy pa rin niya na

makapagtapos ng pag-aaral. Hindi siya nagpatinag sa mga problema. Trabaho sa umaga, aral sa gabi, „yan ang buhay ni Jen. Tila sumasalamin sa

kanya ang kantang “Araw na Pinakahihintay”. Minsan, maiisip mo kung saan nga ba niya naisisingit ang pagiging ina niya sa kanyang mga anak.

Bibilib ka talaga sa tapang, tibay ng loob, at motibasyon ni Jen. Maliit kung siya‟y pagmamasdan ngunit malaki ang pangarap para sa kanyang

pamilya. Babaeng palaban sa buhay, handang harapin ang unos nitong taglay. Kaya tulad ni Jen, sana‟y huwag tayong sumuko na harapin ang

anomang dagok ng buhay na ating kakaharapin. Sana‟y may Jen tayo sa ating pagkatao. Si Jen na hindi sumusuko sa anomang laban. Si Jen na

tinatawanan lang ang problema. Si Jen, ang kahanga-hanga.

Salamat

Ni Roselyn C. Dela Vega, 8-A

May kani-kaniyang kapalaran tayo, Walang sinoman ang magkakapareho. Maaaring may hawig sa ilang aspekto, Datapwa‟t hindi pa rin talaga eksakto.

Bawat isa, may sari-sariling tadhana.

Magkakatulad man sa problema, Kung paanong sa pagharap ay magkakaiba,

Kahihinatnan tayo lang magdidikta.

Lahat ng biyaya ay ipagpasalamat, Kahit pa ang pangangailangan ay hindi sapat.

Gayundin sa pagsubok ay nararapat,

Sa tatag sumukat at kaisipan ay imulat.

Ang mga taong naging bahagi ng buhay,

Kasama na ang sa mundo‟y nagbigay-kulay. Mga nakasakit sa atin ay sa damdami‟y nagpatibay,

At sa kaibigang tunay na laging umaalalay.

Salamat, kaibigan kong Lasalyano, Dahil sa iyo natuto ang isang tulad ko. Ngayo‟y tinatahak ko ang landas na ito,

Patungo sa tagumpay na pinapangarap ko.

Photo by Nicole P. Astorga, 9-B

LITERARY THIRD TRIMESTER 2016-2017 7

Hope By Maybelle M. Tychico, ANHS Batch 2011

La Salle Green Hills-Adult Night High School is an institution that I will always equate with the word hope, hope which is missing with most of us before we became a mem-ber of the institution. I was once then one of the million people who wanted to go to school but the reality which my family and I had made it impossible for us to be in any of one. Public schools re-fused to accept us since we didn‟t have the proper documentation for admission and many other contributing factors. It was a circumstance I had to deal with for several years. Did I feel sad about it? Yes. Did I lose my faith to God and my parents? Then in 2007 my faith was turned into reali-ty when I applied in LSGH-ANHS and got admitted. During the first year of stay at school, I felt that all experiences that I missed for years I stayed out of school were all covered in a year. I was part of a club which I wished to join even before I stopped going to school. I was elected as vice president and became part of Student Council. I joined in different activities like tree planting, visiting the penitentiary, and many other experiences that made me feel

that it was worthy to wait for that long. As different activities in school kept on giving me new venue to know myself, I reached the last stretch of my journey as a high school student. Then the next question I had was, “Where will I go next?” I know that going to college also means a significant amount of

money which I don‟t want my parent either my siblings spend on my education. Answering this question was not easy. ANHS was not yet done in helping me and ensured that we would be given a chance to continue our studies. The administrators during that time invited representatives from different universi-ties in our school so we can have an overview of the possible college universities we can apply

to. One of them was De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. While the representative from the school was talking, I said to myself that I wanted to be ad-mitted in that school. Our guidance counselor that time, Mr. Ronn Belen helped us to process our application. I took the exam and gratefully I passed the exam. So I entered CSB. As a college student back then I was encouraged to do my best and achieve great things just like what I have done in high school. I worked hard to do good in exams, quizzes, and other school activities. I pressured myself in meeting deadlines. When I had exams I would review up to the last minute just to make sure I am not missing anything, and I was never late in my classes. After doing so I was able to attain some recognition, and I was happy, but then I looked around and everyone seemed to survive with minimal effort. Sometimes I would review for long hours, and my classmates would come to class unprepared. In my astonishment they were getting better grades than I did. I felt that what I was doing was useless and that I was not improving. I lost my motivation and let the pressure of school load not bother me, and by doing so I let everything to pass by. Yes it was easier to take minimal effort and be contented with an average grade. Yet as time went by, I felt that I was losing the pride that I have with myself as a person. I felt like a paper thin floating and wondering waiting to get out of college. I thought I would finish my degree that easy but as I entered the last trimester of my second year things got ugly. I failed the second part of my thesis. I was very sad, but I know that I deserved it . My sadness went beyond failing that course. My sadness was deeply rooted to the fact that I was not able to do some-thing for myself knowing that my mediocre paper was not bad as those who passed. I could have done something for myself. I could have made a better paper, but I didn‟t because I was not willing to put the hard work because it was easier not to do so. In this regard, I just like to emphasize two points. First, not all things that are easy is the best way to go. I know it was said many times, but I am just making it a point because it is true. Second, you have to decide for yourself because no matter how much people around you want you to succeed and make a room for those who don‟t believe in you, it is you who will do it for yourself. I know it not easy, but it is the only way to go about it.

ANHS is more than a school to me, it is a place run by people who have unconditional love for people who don‟t have anything to give. Indeed I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Rheal D. Dayrit who made it possible for my sister and I to finish our studies, Miss Cristina P. Sar-miento and Mr. Rey B. Ducay who unceasingly supported me, to all my teachers, and staff. God, you are the reason for everything, thank you. As the lines from the song say “Even if we just light one soul. We‟ve won.” Animo La Salle!

Summer By Frank L. Orden, SHS-ABM

It was a sunny morning, and it felt so hot. While driving I was listening to the radio, and accidentally it was tuned in the

AM channel. The broadcaster was reporting about the program of Adult Night High School in La Salle Green Hills. It was surprising

that the school offers that kind of program. It was the first time I heard about it. At first I ignored it. On the second day, I heard it

again, and on the third day, the same thing happened. He kept on repeating the advertisement every day. When I got out early from

work I remembered the news. I went to La Salle Green Hills to inquire. When I arrived at the principal‟s office, the registrar said that

the enrolment was over. I was about to leave the office but a man behind the door said to the registrar to accept my application. The

man came out and asked me if I‟m really serious about going back to school. And I said, “Yes, sir.” The woman asked me to submit

my requirements, but I did not have anything to give. The principal told her never mind and just include me in the list. He instruct-

ed me to go back on the date he gave me for the entrance exam and complete all my requirements. After the exam they were not

sure if we passed or not, that‟s why we, the last batch of examinees were asked to attend the Summer Bridge Program.

I started going to school. I met new friends. I enjoyed the learning sessions, and I felt comfortable. It felt like I went back to

my high school days. After a couple of days going to school, I felt tired. I felt sleepy during my work. My body was strong but my

eyes were tired. It was hard for me to adjust. Every now and then I had to manage my time wisely. It took me a month or more to

adapt and make adjustment from my schedule. I used my break time to sleep. I found a way to take a nap whenever possible. As

time went by, I was able to cope with the schedule of work and school. I actively participated in every activity of the school. I also

helped my classmates to understand our lesson. I used to be friendly and helpful to others, but my wife got jealous. Sometimes

when we had extracurricular activities, I was not able go home with them. I lived separately with my family. Yes, it was hard to

manage work and school at the same time plus a family to support. I just did anything that I could to balance everything.

All the hard work and sacrifice during our school days are worth it. “Time is gold,” my friend from a distance told me. “The

important thing is we graduate, the medal is just a bonus.” And it happened. Finally we were able to reach our dream. I thank God

for the guidance and blessing he has given me. Thank you Adult Night High School and also to the La Salle community and the De

La Salle Brothers who are helping other people to transform their lives. LSGH is a generous school for those who have none and

students who stopped but are still dreaming of finishing their secondary education. It‟s a well-known institution inspired by the

thought of Saint John Baptist De La Salle to help other people. Animo La Salle! I am proud to be a Lasallian! Live Jesus in our

hearts, Forever.

PUNLAD

Alumni Corner

Maybelle M. Tychico after her graduation at De La Salle-College of St. Benilde finishing the course Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Business Management.

THIRD TRIMESTER 2016-2017 8

FEATURES PUNLAD

First SHS Graduation Ball

held in ANHS

By Kristine Ruth P. Carelo, SHS-ABM

Dubbed as ‚Senior High

School Masquerade Ball, ‚ the first

SHS graduation ball was held last

March 13, 2017 at the Faculty Dining,

St. Benilde Cafeteria. The said activity

served as the performance task of TVL

students in relation with the course

Events Management Services NC III

under Mrs. Jackeline M. Baay.

Mrs. Agnes C. Alonsozana

said in her message that this event is

first of a tradition and the memories

in this event can last a lifetime.

TVL students invited their

batch mates, the ABM students to be

part of this pioneer activity. There

were different activities like fun

games, intermission number, video

presentation, and dance number by

the graduating batch, and awards

night reminiscing the memories

shared together.

Administrators and Faculty

served as judges: Mrs. Agnes C.

Alonsozana, Mr. Rey B. Ducay, Mrs.

Maria Leila P. Cayetano, and Mr.

Edserlito C. Reños, the ANHS Faculty

President). Judy Ann Cumpio (ABM)

and Roy Arguelles (TVL) were de-

clared queen and king of the night.

According to Cumpio, ‚It is a

special day for all of us, and it was my

first time to attend a Graduation Ball.

Being the Queen of the Night or Star

of the Night was unexpected for me.‛

‚As a trainer and adviser, I

felt they organized this event not as

part of the course’s requirements but

to spend time with their batchmates

and be thankful for their successes at

LSGH-ANHS,‛ said Mrs. Baay.

Dustin Rhey Magdaraog and

Eva Domingo of SHS-TVL served as

the maters of ceremonies.

Teacher/Student Exchange

Program at LSVMS

By Frank L. Orden, SHS-ABM

‚We believe that while they were there for an exposure to the culture

and the school’s system, they were also there to represent La Salle Green Hills as

an institution that fosters inclusivity and harmony among races, among genders,

etc.‛ according to ANHS Principal, Mrs. Agnes C. Alonsozana as faculty and

students of ANHS participated in the Teacher/Student Exchange Program at

Leonides S. Virata Memorial School in Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan. Miss June-

lyn R. Domingo and Mr. Kent Alfred E. San Felipe represented the faculty while

Arvie Fronda and myself, Frank Orden were the student representatives.

Let me share with you our memorable experience as we visited LSVMS.

From Manila to Puerto Princesa airport, we had our lunch at Robinson’s Pala-

wan. After five hours of travel by land, we reached Rio Tuba. We arrived at 6:00

p.m. in the Guest Lodge. Miss Malou, the assistant principal of Grades 9-11, two

guidance counselors, and students warmly welcomed us.

On our second day, we proceeded to LSVMS. We were welcomed by

the principal, teachers, and students. We had a campus tour. They showed us

their laboratories, library, and other facilities. After the campus tour, we went to

the Rio Tuba Nickel (RTN) gym to watch some of the performances by the stu-

dents. We were invited to witness their Foundation Week Celebration. The

theme was ‚Remembering the past with gratitude, Reliving our dream today.‛ It

was a week full of activities and competition performed by the teachers and the

students of LSVMS. We went out of the gym for a while to visit the booths in the

RTN oval. Some parents together with the students were selling their products

which they harvested from their backyard and sold them at cheaper price. We

went back to RTN for another program, the Literary Musical Contest. It was a

singing contest for students in different categories. In this part, we participated.

We rendered an intermission number. I sang while Miss June, Sir Kent, and

Arvie (Deaf student) did the sign language. In the afternoon, a shuttle bus of Rio

Tuba Nickel Mining Corporation (RTNMC) picked us for the Town site and

Mine site tour. We went around the mining area. They showed us and explained

how to be responsible in mining and how to restore a mining area to bring back

the forest. The town site is located in Barangay Rio Tuba under the municipality

of Bataraza. It is a place where all employees of the mining company live and

stay. Everything that you need is here: hospital, chapel, wet and dry market,

restaurant, sport amenities, and the school, LSVMS. This is how they pay back

and treat their people to show how responsible they are. After that, we attended

the Faculty and Staff Night at the RTN gym. Teachers, administrators, janitors,

and even security guards participated in this event. They showed their talent in

singing, acting, and dancing. We were not exempted in this activity. For the se-

cond time, we did our intermission number. This time, we danced. The whole

night was full of performances and happiness. Their preparation and effort were

worth it. The audience, visitors, guests, and students were very happy and en-

joyed the show.

On the third day, we witnessed a Field Demonstration at the RTN oval.

Grade School students performed a ground demonstration led by their teachers,

mentors, and choreographer. High school students performed a street dance as

part of their performance task. All the students enjoyed their performance. I

couldn’t even see tiredness on their faces. After the Field Demonstration, the PE

Day followed. The most memorable experience for me was when I joined the

cultural game patintero with the Grade 10 students. Our opponent was Grade 11

students. Patintero is a physical game wherein you have to catch your opponent

to protect your home by not letting them in or out of your boundaries. Another

activity was the Bb. at Lakan ng Kalikasan at the RTN gym. It was a pageant

where the students had to create costumes out of recycled materials and be cre-

ative. Miss June and Sir Kent served as official judges for the event. The day was

filled with different meaningful activities. Since it was our last day, we bonded

with the students. They also learned sign language from Arvie and Miss June.

It was a once in a lifetime experience. I am very thankful for this one of

a kind activity that our school has. It is an honor for us to have met generous and

talented people of Rio Tuba who shared their way of life with us. I hope that

activities like this will happen again and more students can participate so they

will experience too what we had.

Members of different organizations join

outbound trips

By Kristine Ruth P. Carelo, SHS-ABM

Senior High School students together with their advisers Miss Bernadette P. Nolasco of ABM and Miss Jackeline M. Baay of TVL and the Administrative Affairs Coordinator, Mr. Roy S. Daz.

In order for students to be exposed to different activities outside the

school in relation with their respective organizations, a series of outbound trips

were held from February 4-22, 2017.

Students were accompanied by their respective organization moderators

during the outbound trip. Members of Computer Club attended a workshop in

Mind Museum, Taguig City on February 04, 2017. Members of KamPil, Deaf Bud-

dy Club, ANHS Chorale, ANHS Magwayen, Sayaw Lasalyano, Kusi ng La Salle

and Biswal participated in the 13th Pasinaya Open House Festival: Palabas at Pali-

han, with the theme "Arts for Peace" on February 5, 2017 at the Cultural Center of

the Philippines. Members of Punlad, Uhay and Math Circle visited Fort Santiago

on February 9, 2017. Members of Sports Club and Science Quest trekked toward

the summit of Mt. Balagbag in Rodriguez, Rizal on February 12, 2016 as part of

the school's outbound activities. Members of Kamalayang Pilipino and Basic Ec-

clesial Community visited churches in Rizal province on February 22, 2017.

According to Majorie Peligrin, ‚The outbound trip is helpful for students

to enhance their skills. As part of the Chorale family, our visit to CCP was memo-

rable for me. We watched a play, concert, and other performances.‛ ‚Masaya ako

dahil nakita naming ang iba’t-ibang kultura sa pamamagitan ng pagsasayaw ng

mga kabataang estudyante,‛ said Joanna Alcantara of 10-B.

From left: Members of Sports Club and Science Quest at Mt. Balagbag; members of Punlad, Uhay, and Computer Club at Fort Santiago.

Representatives from ANHS together with the winners of Binibini at Lakan ng Kalikasan held at the RTN gym.

Photo courtesy of Mr. Mark M. Samontina

Photo courtesy of Mr. Kent Alfred E. San Felipe

Photo courtesy of Mr. Kervin M. Alcantara