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1_26 THE GLOW
MARCH 1993
Retrospect of Class '93
In June 1989,some 810 fresh graduates ofdifferent elementary schools in Cabatuan and its neighboring towns entered the portals of Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School to start their quest for secondary education. Immature as they were, the entering freshmen were bubbling with enthusiasm and idealism in their new struggle for higher education.
That was four years ago. How time flies fast! We, the students composing that batch of then youthful yet enthusiastic freshmen, are now reaping the fruits of our hardships and sacrifices. After steering our ship through the shoals that lurk underwater and the reefs that loom on the surface, we have at last landed on the shore of success. Our graduation from this prestigious institution of learning is indeed a testimony to our victory in our quest for quality secondary education.
Before we leave the portals of our beloved Alma Mater, we, the members of Class '93 of Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School, deem it wise and necessary to put in records our Class History not only to reminisce our four-year stay in this school but also to inspire our successors to strive for greater academic excellence.
Despite our typical characteristics as greenhorns, we made some notable performances during our first year in CNCHS. Mary Christine Gil and Rosela Comago started the school year 1989-1990 by attending the Red Cross of the Philippines Seminar and Training at John B. Lacson College Foundation.
During the celebration of Linggo Ng Wika in August, Mario Troncoso wielded his pen to capture third place in Essay Writing Contest. Rey Velarde was elected representative ofthe freshmen while Mary Christine Gil placed seventh in the senatorial race during the Student Government polls.
Mary Christine Gil was adjudged first runner up during the Search for Miss Intramurals ' 89. She also garnered the Best in Talent and Best in Sports Wear awards. Though we ranked fourth in the over-all standing during that three-day sportsfest, we did our best by placing third in cheering contest and second in softball for boys and
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girls.
During the Drug Abuse Prevention Week, Mario Troncoso came out third place in Essay Writing and in Poster Making contests.
Mary Christine Gil acted the major role in the "Westside Story" sponsored by the English Department. Lorelle Leyso was adjusted third place in public speaking contest during the culminating activity of the department.
Ending our freshmen days in CNCHS, Jeram Valeria qualified to be Nation Builder Scholar when he topped the quiz contest.
In June 1990, we started our sophomore year. With the inspirations and challenges we get during our greenhorn days, we continued our struggle to maintain our scholastic records.
During the 1990 Intramurals, sponsored by the PERM Department, we ranked third inthe over-all standing ofcurriculum years.
Mary Christine Gil, Gertjie Alcayaga and Ivy Clamucha served the studentry of our school as senators while Mae Dy qualified to sit in the studentGovernment Office as representative of the second year.
In August our Mathematicians proved their skills in Philippine Mathematical Olympiad held in Iloilo National High School. They were Ariel Moralba, Plebiscito Alfaro, Juna Fuertes, Mary Christine Gil and Jane Romallosa. Plebiscito Alfaro placed fourth in the whole province of Iloilo.
During the Nutrition Month Celebration, Mary Christine Gil garnered third place in Essay Writing Contest.
The three scouting enthusiasts of our class, Plebiscito Alfaro, Ariel Moralba and Emil Pedrola attended the Area VII Boy Scouts of the Philippines Youth Forum held in our school last October 23-25, 1990.
On the other hand, our active girl scouts, Mary Christine Gil, Jane Romallosa, Ivy Clamucha, Rosela Cornago, Mae Dy and Lorellee Leyso attended the camping held in Camp Pasica, Dingle, Iloilo.
Puring the local FFP-FAHP Techno Club-VLP Chapter WeekCelebration, Ariel Moralba placed third in Essay Writing Contest. Mary Christine Gil emerged second place in English declamation contest
during the FFP-FAHP Provincial Elimination held in Sta. Barbara National Comprehensive High School, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. In said provincial elimination, she was elected treasurer of the FAHP Provincial Organization.
Once again, Mary Christine Gil proved that our class is not a class ofleft-behind by placing first in English declamation conducted during the CAMALU Meet held in Maasin Central Elementary School. Gertjie Alcayaga, Mary Christine Gil and Jane Romallosa proved their abilities in dancing along with other dancers of the school during the CAMALU Literary - Musical tilt by placing second in Folk Dance Contest. Rosela Cornago was adjudged champion in Filipino declamation contest during the CAMALU Literary-Musical contest and she continued to prove her talent in the WISH Meet by placing third in the same field of competition.
During the local Science Fair, we had impressive achievements. We were declared champion in exhibit contest. Glenn Ramos came out first in Poster Making contest while the golden voice of Noel Talapiero landed him to second place in Compose contest, Estrella Alag's investigatory project was adjudged first.
Ending our second year, Mary Christine Gil was chosen Corps Sponsor ofthe CAT-I Unit of our school.
It was in our Junior year when we met a lot of academic challenges. We struggled and worked hard in maintaining our scholastic standing. Heads up, we faced the storm to give honor to our class in particular and our school in general.
We started the school year 1991-1992 by attending the Philippine National Red Cross 1 I th Junior Safety Institute at John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation in Molo, Iloilo City. Nine of us attended the said training course, namely Mary Christine Gil, Lorellee Leyso, Ivy Clamucha, Erwin Alere, Wilfredo Carcel, Rosela Cornago, Shiela Marie Tormon, Mae Dy and Neil Tolentino. In that training course, an election of officers for Iloilo Chapter was held. Mary Christine Gil was elected assistant treasurer while Neil Toletino, was elected escort.
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