may you always be willing and united in providing the students of CNCHS quality education. Of course, we members of Class 2002 proudly salute the persons who have never stopped supporting us to realize our ambitions and. aspirations—no other than our dearest parents. Without your genuine support, financially, morally, emotionally and spiritually, we have not grown up into learned, confident and useful members of the society. Traditionalists would usually seize on an influx of "evil" craze and fashion like MTV, texting and revealing dresses, but our parents have tried to embrace such effects of world's modern transformation because they always want to understand us. Thank you to our parents for still believing that, despite the advancement of today's technology, we are still the young people that are hoped to save this nation's future. Surely, the education you gave us will be a big help in creating and nurturing a nation with newfangled skill. Fellow graduates, let us clap our hands for our loving parents! Our schoolmates in the lower years - we salute you for cooperating with us in making this institution of learning a shelter for quality education. Let us altogether aim for learning conditions that encourage critical thinking with desirable values meaningfully inculcated. Let us uphold this school as a true advocate of learning—always responsive to issues concerning the welfare of the students, advocate of a just and truthful education. Certainly, we salute you our Alma Mater, Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School, for your enduring aim for excellent learning. May you continue helping our country prepare for a bright future by giving your students the education they need to succeed in an increasingly borderless world. For 58 long years of producing competitive and brilliant students, you have contributed to the human and economic development of our nation. Personally, I would like to express my gratitude to my classmates. Guys, after four years of making, unmaking and remaking, we cannot deny that we have learned not only from each others goodness but also from our lapses. We earned reputations when we either topped or flopped. But despite the individualist nature that we have, for all intents and purposes we could work together for unique and creative solutions. I am very proud to say that we are not only a bunch of youth who know only to sing and dance to the songs of Destiny's Child, Britney Spears and Boy Bands, but we are global students who know how to thrive in competitive and diversified environments. In this age of borderless electronic commerce, free-flowing information and effortless global communication where physical distance is no longer a barrier to innovation, our world faces challenges and opportunities worthy of our collective talents and resources. My fellow young people, let us be highly involved in the sharing of ideas and solutions for our growing global community. Solutions not only for today, but for the future as well. Good luck and see you at the Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings sequels! Seeing much, suffering much, and studying much, are the three pillars of learning. A student has no other alternative but to study. He has to study because he has to learn so he can live comfortably and meaningfully. And yes, studying requires perseverance and determination, especially in solving those ",_-~Jraordinary" science and math problems. There were times we felt giving up memorizing several historical names, dates and places fora 100-item quiz in Social Studies, but we have to pass the subject. There are certain lessons that a student really has to memorize so it would be easier for him to answer examination questions. Besides, if we are planning to go to medicine or law school, tons of law provisions or medical terminology are to be memorized, and it would not be for a 100-item mere identification type of exam. So capability to memorize lessons with comprehension plus analytical competence in solving science and math problems, which we learned from our teachers, would surely help us making it to college. However, I would personally say that my true accomplishment today is not the high grades I earned and the medals I would be receiving as Salutatorian. More than anything else, in my four years in high school, I valued HONESTY—and this is what I call achievement. Honesty is one essential thing in a student's life that would make him independent, confident and credible. Teaching is a work of heart. As the advocate of universal human compassion, Mohandas Ganhi put it: "There is a limit to the development of the intellect but none to that of the heart." A teacher should be reminded of these words as they perform their mission of kindling the minds of their students. It is forgivable when an English teacher mispronounces English words or when a Math teacher miscalculates math solutions because we know, everybody has imperfections. Indeed, we look at our teachers beyond their expertise in solving math problems, adeptness in explaining the history and scientific discoveries, and mastery of the English grammar, Essentially, we treasure the admirable values and attitudes that you radiated to us. To my fellow graduates, whatever your labors and aspirations are, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its shame, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful! Strive to be happy! Good day and welcome to our commencement exercises. the GLOW april 2002 31 CLASS HISTORY by JC Halili, Rashelle Tormon, Wella Alde, Meriliza Binueza THE FIRST STEP In June 1998, about 700 neophyte-fresh-looking students from different elementary schools in Cabatuan and other neighboring towns-entered Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School to pursue their secondary education. Being freshmen was not a hindrance for us to be victors in various contests. We were represented in the Student Government by Anthony Galindo III, Ruffy Casianan, and Armie Artieda. Our class reaped honors during the Intramural Meet. Our teams in volleyball girls and gymnastics boys and girls grabbed the gold medals. In cultural aspect, Anthony Galindo III placed third in English declamation. During the Mathematics Week, Kevin Montoya and Lorvilyn Amoroso copped second place in vocabulary contest. The two freshmen also garnered the same rank in vocabulary contest during the English Week. Four of our classmates clinched honors during the division level of Philippine Math Olympiad. Kevin Montoya ranked fourth place, Marian Lujan and John Federick Caballero both placed sixth and Lorvilyn Amoroso garnered the eighth place. Shiela Mae Remata showed her athletic superiority by grabbing the gold medals in gymnastics during the Iloilo Integrated Athletic Meet and West Visayas Regional Athletic Meet while Mark Archer Balberde garnered second and third places respectively, also in gymnastics. The title of Mr. High School was copped by JC Halili while Jenia Sablon emerged as second runner-up for Miss High during the 1998 High School Day celebration. During the presentation of sponsors of CAT-1 Unit, Rashelle Tormon, Marian Lujan, Neny Dawn Jover, Armie Artieda and Riza June Maquilado were chosen as sponsors. The school year ended and our class contributed honor and fame to our Alma Mater. THE QUEST CONTINUES Leadership is both something you are and something you do. Life always gives you back of what you give out, it's a mirror of your actions. Your life's not a coincidence, but an echo of your own doings. After one-year adjustments to our new environment as freshmen of this prestigious institution, we faced new challenges and even greater responsibilities as sophies. The school year 1999-2000 was a series of intense but memorable days in our lives. Our second year of stay in high school unfolded our talents and developed us as leaders for the future generation. Amidst all the obstacles and trials we were obsessed to give our class and school a name. The election of Student Government Officers gave Kevin Montoya and Mark Archer Balberde the senatorial seats while Rashelle Tormon, Anthony Galindo III and Armie Artieda occupied the seats as second year representatives. During the UN Celebration, our classmates displayed their innate beauties and talents as Rashelle Tormon and Lene Baranda represented Miss Brazil and Miss Columbia respectively as they participated in Miss U.N. Values Education Week then came. The imaginative mind of Kevin Montoya and Mark Archer Balberde enabled them to grab the third and second place, respectively, in Poster-Slogan Contest. Again, Kevin Montoya added spark to his name as he won first place in slogan contest. Jenita Gazo and Regina Christine Garcia got the third and second places, respectively, in composo contest while Josie Montes grabbed the third place in Binalaybay contest. Richard Beso and Riza June Maquilado added feathersto our class cap as they were adjudged second place in ballroom dancing and fifth place in extemporaneous speaking, respectively, when the FFP/FAHP/ FFPCC Work Conference was held. When the local Science Fair was held, Riza June Maquilado copped the first place in extemporaneous speaking. The sophies' divine diva Neny Dawn Jover ranked third place in composo contest. Riza June Maquilado was adjudged second place in essay writing contest. We made a name when we became the champion in the Science Fair exhibit. We also made a name for our school during the Third Congressional District Math Quiz and Damath Competition. Our classmates brought home the bacon in Math Quiz competition. Our mathematical wizard JC Halili bested all other contestants. Kevin Montoya and Lorvilyn Amoroso 32 the GLOW april 2002 tied for the second place. In Damath competition, John Federick Caballero ranked third. The High School Day celebration gave way to Diony Noel Fenis to be crowned as Mr. High School '99. The angelic beauty of Armie Artieda made her the first princess of Miss High School. The yearly Intramural Meet that year was memorable to us sophies then because we ranked second in the general championship. We finished our sophomore year with flying colors. THE PENULTIMATE STEP The school year 2000 – 2001 brought our class greater challenges to pursue our quest for academic excellence. With the confidence we acquired during the previous years, we were determined to bring our school to greater heights. At the beginning of the year, due to their leadership potentials and good public relations, three of our classmates made it to the senatorial race of the Student Government elections. They were Mark Archer Balberde, Kevin Montoya, and Rachelle Tormon. Three of our classmates were elected as third year representatives: Ruffy Casianan, Romeo Calero Jr., and Eralyn Tormon. The first major celebration during which we upheld the supremacy of our class was the Science Week celebration. A Science Quiz Bee, essay writing, extemporaneous speaking, and skit contests highlighted the observance of the celebration. Our group won the first place in the skit contest; Noemi Apistar grabbed the first place in essay writing contest, and two lucky juniors won in the Science Quiz – JC Halili, second placer and Rhea Joy Abordo, third placer, Riza June Maquilado made it to the second place in extemporaneous speaking. Our class showed superiority during the intramural meet. We became champion in various sports competitions such as softball, volleyball (girls), soccer football, lawn tennis (girls), gymnastics (girls), and athletes (boys). We bagged the second place in baseball, lawn tennis (boys) and gymnastic (boys). We ranked third in volleyball (boys), basketball (boys), sepak takraw, table tennis (boys and girls), athletics (girls), badminton (boys and girls) and chess (girls). Our class ranked second in the overall standing of four competiting teams. During the FFP – FAHP – FFPCC Work Conference held in Altavas, Aklan, Meriliza Binueza ranked third in feed computation. In the provincial level of the conference Romeo Calero Jr. and Kevin Montoya bagged the fourth place in the "Battle of the Brains". Equipped with poetic tongue and literary prowess, our class once again showed superiority during the Linggo Ng Wika celebration. Our classmates were adjudged winners in various competitions. Blesszelle Gabayeron was first place in "salawikain". Anthony Galindo III made it.in "binalaybay" contest, in which Mark Archer Balberde ranked second. Dee Gomez placed second in "sanaysay". A.J. Mijares was adjudged third in double karaoke. The entry of the Junior class ranked second in "malikhaing sayaw." In campus journalism, our classmates were assigned to top positions in "The Glow" and "Ang Sinag". Kevin Montoya was chosen as associate editor of "Ang Sinag". Dee Gomez, Richard Beso, Annalou Lopez, Lilialaine Garmica, and Meriliza Binueza were chosen as staffers while Mark Archer Balberde was the cartoonist. On the other hand, Rashelle Tormon was chosen as the associate editor and JC Halili as the managing editor of "The Glow". Riza June Maquialado, Noemi Apistar, Marian Lujan, Althea June Biaoco, Emy Pedrolla, Rhea Joy Abordo, and Ma. Antoinette Galagate became staffers. Our school posted some victories during the Third Congressional District Association Meet held last November 15 to 18, 2000. Zoe Paniza got the first place in table tennis (girls). During the literary contest, Neny Dawn Jover was second in vocal solo (classical) while Anthony Galindo III was adjudged first place in English declamation. Althea June Biaoco was adjudged third place in Filipino declamation. Last December 5 to 7, 2000, JC Halili qualified to compete in the regional level of Philippine Math Olympiad held in Philippine Science High School. He earned the privilege to join the contest when he topped the individual competition during the provincial level of the contest held at Iloilo National High School on September 8. On the other hand, Kevin Montoya ranked fifth in the whole province of Iloilo. Our school hosted the municipal Math Quiz and Damath competition. Victor Alinday ranked second in the Math Quiz while Merilliza Binueza placed first in Da-math competition. During the Iloilo Integrated Meet, Julius Planco ranked third in gymnastics (boys) while the girls' volleyball team composed mostly of third year students bagged the third place. A number of honors were garnered by our class during the UN Week celebration. Althea June Biaoco ranked second in essay writing contest while Noemi Apistar placed third in poster slogan contest. Riza June Maquilado was fourth in essay writing contest. Richard Beso was adjudged second runner-up in Ginoong EDPA 2001. During the search for Mr. And Miss High School 2001, Henley Puga was adjudged as the first runner-up in the male category of the search while Riza June Maquilado was second runner-up in the female category. During the Provincial Encampment of the Girl Scouts, held in Camp Pasica, Dingle, Iloilo, our classmates brought fame to our school by bagging major awards. Through them, the CNCHS contingent was adjudged as the Most Outstanding, the Biggest, and Best contingent in output. The CNCHS contingent also got the minor awards such as the most active, most number of members and most 'jolly patrol. The contestants of our school won in vocal solo, collage making, essay writing, short story the GLOW april 2002 33 writing, and tree-planting contests. Althea June Biaoco was chosen as the Most Outstanding Camper during the encampment. On October 29, 2000, Jenia Sablon, was elected as Girl Mayor for the year 2000. Althea June Biaoco, was elected Girl Sangguniang Bayan member, and Marian Lujan, Girl Federation of Sangguniang Kabataan President. They served as girl town officials from November 13 to 17, 2000. An Inter - Secondary School Mathematics Quiz Bowl contest was held in CF - AVR of UPV Miag-ao, Iloilo on January 26, 2001. JC Halili was able to make it to third place, thus giving honor to CNCHS. During the school's observance of Mathematics Week, Lorvilyn Amoroso won first place in "Who wants to be a Mathematician?". In Math Quiz contest, JC Halili ranked first, followed by John Federick Caballero, and Kevin Montoya as the third placer. In Damath contest, JC Halili became the champion, with Meriliza Binueza, and John Federick Caballero, as second and third placers, respectively. During the celebration of February Affair sponsored by the English department, Althea June Biaoco won first place in boggle contest, followed by Emy Pedrola. In vocabulary contest, the tandem of Kevin Montoya and Kristofer Rey Alag won third place. Meanwhile scrabble and squabble contests were won by Lorvilyn Amoroso and Kevin Montoya especially. Riza June Maquilado won first place in poem writing, while Noemi Apistar was the second place. Neny Dawn Jover topped the essay-writing contest. JC Halili received the Torch of Learning, in behalf of the Junior Class, during the 57'h Commencement Exercises. Our class had another fruitful year! THE FINAL JOURNEY This is it! Our last year to fulfill our dreams and prepare for our future. Through the cooperation of 650 seniors we made our last year memorable to our Alma Mater. We started our senior year by electing the officers of the Student Government. Kevin Montoya and JC Halili were elected president and vice president, respectively. Five seniors were elected senators, namely Richard Beso, Anthony Galindo III, Henly Puga, Eralyn Tormon, and Ruffy Casianan who topped the senatorial race. Elected representatives of the fourth year were Rhea Joy Abordo, Zoe Paniza, and Kathleen Grace Fuensalida. When the school celebrated the Nutrition Month, Riza June Maquilado demonstrated her superiority in extemporaneous speaking contest while Romeo Calero Jr. and Wella Aide won second place in ballroom dancing. During the Intramural Meet, we excelled in various sports competitions. We emerged as champion in volleyball (Girls), soccer football, basketball (Girls), and softball. The senior class clinched the general championship crown. We again made impressive performance during the FFP/FAHP/ FFPPC (now called STEP) Regional Work Conference held at Iloilo National High School. Kevin Montoya ranked first place in Battle of the Brains. Harold Continents bagged the third place in both table setting and cake decoration. Riza June Maquilado ranked seventh place in skills competition We demonstrated our superiority during the observance of Linggo ng Wika". Dee Gomez manifested her literary skill in essay writing when she placed first in "sanaysay". Anthony Galindo III was adjudged first in "binalaybay" contest and Neny Dawn Jover garnered the first place in composo contest. Last Nov. 24-27 during the Third Congressional District Meet held in Lambunao, Anthony Galindo III was adjuged first in English declamation while Althea June Biaoco copped second place in Filipino declamation. During the Municipal Math Quiz and Damath Competition held at Dorotheo de la Mota National High School in Barangay Manguna, Romeo Calero Jr. ranked first and Henley Puga second in Math Quiz, JC Halili placed second in Damath competition. JC Halili, John Federick Caballero and Kevin Montoya represented the school in the National Statistics Month Quiz held at Iloilo National High School and they brought the bacon home. During the High School Day celebration, Zoe Paniza added a feather to the cap of our class when she was proclaimed and crowned as Miss High School. On the other hand Romeo Calero Jr. became the first Prince of Mr. High School. The very active Girl Scouts -Althea June Biaoco, Jenia Sablon, Marian Lujan, Rhea Joy Abordo and Lorvilyn Amoroso represented our school in the Girl Scout Provincial Encampment held in Camp Pasica Dingle, Iloilo. Through our classmates, our school bagged many awards that gave honor to our school. Althea June Biaoco was chosen as the most outstanding camper during the said Encampment. JC Halili again gave honor to CNCHS when he placed fourth in Inter-Secondary School Mathematics Quiz Bowl Contest held in CF-4VR of UP Miag-ao, Iloilo. The greatest legacy of class 2002 to our beloved Alma Mater was the victory of Anthony Galindo III when he won first place in English declamation contest during the Iloilo Integrated Meet. He represented Iloilo in the West Visayas Regional Association Meet. He placed second in English declamation. This is the history of class 2002. Undoubtedly, our history becomes a part of the glorious history of our dear Alma Mater, the CNCHS. As we leave our class history to our Alma Mater, we hereby express our million thanks and grateful appreciation to our dear CNCHS, to our beloved teachers and members of the staff, and to all our schoolmates who helped make our four-year stay in CNCHS pleasant, enjoyable, memorable and fruitful. Long live Class 2002! 34 the GLOW april 2002 Last Will & Testament by Althea June Biaoco, Shiela Mae Monegro, Kevin Montoya and Henley Puga We graduates are saddened by the thought that, very soon, we will be living the portals of our beloved Alma Mater, the Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School. It pains us to leave our beloved Alma Mater but we have to go to start our quest for higher education. Our feeling of sadness is consoled by the thought that we graduates have matured. From naive individuals four years ago, we metamorphosed to responsible and ambitious individuals. Whether dark or fair, short or tall, fat or lean, we matured to a batch of graduates collectively known as Class 2002. After four years of struggles and hardships, we are now reaping the fruits of our toils and privations. The victory that we are now enjoying has been made possible through the collective painstaking efforts, perseverance, and prayers of our highly competent and devoted teachers, and of our loving parents. .A chapter in our book of, life is finished. Very soon we will be starting a new one. We will be climbing another step in the educational ladder. We graduates will be soaring greater heights and wider horizon. Before we make our sentimental exit from our dear Cabatuan National Comprehensive High School, we members of Class 2002 are executing our Last Will and Testament. It is our fervent hope that our successors, the juniors, will read, comprehend, and comply with the content of this document. To you, Juniors, we hand the following: Our treasured Alma Mater, the CNCHS, which molded us from our innocence to be more educated and fully aware individuals; The teaching proficiency of our understanding and dedicated mentors, making us what we are now-, The fountainhead of knowledge—the libraries, the computer laboratory, the shelter for rest and study, which have been a part of our high school life; The canteen and cooperative stores, which have contributed to our physical and mental health; The CAT-I office, as. well as the Armory, which have been a mute yet eloquent testimony to the excellence of CNCHS in CAT-I Instruction; The "Ang Sinag" and "The Glow", our school publications which stretched out our journalistic skills and served as a potent vehicle for information about our school and community; The sports facilities, which honed the athletic skills of students and facilitated the acquisition by our school of honors in sports competitions; And to our worthy successors, the Juniors, we entrust our innate intelligence, talents and skills, abilities and idiosyncrasies. The academic excellence and versatile performance of JC Halili to May Barbosa; The leadership potentials and versatility of Kevin Montoya to the most deserving Junior; The scrupulous ways and vigilance of Marian Lujan and Lorvilyn Amoroso to Jinky Parin and Herbie Bibanco; The ability of JC Halili, Kevin Montoya, Lorvilyn Amoroso, Jenna Grace Bibanco, John Federick Caballero, Romeo Calero, Henley Puga and Wella Alde to crack problems in Mathematics to May Barbosa, Caezar Ian Allon and Crispin Roncal; Rashelle Tormon and Kevin Montoya bequeath their editorial pens to Herbie Bibanco and Jinky Parin; The dexterity of Dee Gomez, Riza June Maquilado, Rhea Joy Abordo, Armie Artieda, Lilealaine Garmica and Noemi Apistar to generate expressive essays to April Tronco, Ruby Jarumahum and Hannah Gay Gentolea; The retentive memory of Carlo Yap, Kristofer Rey Alag, Sunshine Rae Fajardo and Henley Puga to remember historical facts from the Stone Age to the present Computer Age to Jomalyn Italia, Jinky Parin, May Barbosa and Roy Garrido; The mighty vocalization of Anthony Galindo III, Riza June Maquilado and Althea June Biaoco to Larry Egan Vidal, Emily Solacito, Rexie Ann Silubrico and Omega Christie Rando; The copious vocabulary of Kristofer Alag, Resthel Puga and Riza June Maquilado to Jekyll Olmos, Emily Solacito, Hannah Gay Gentolea and Dyreen Libiano; The poet-laureates of the Seniors namely Riza June Maquilado, Henley Puga and Noemi Apistar pass their plumes to Pamela Trabado, April Tronco and Ritchel Tormon; The scientific and investigative proficiency of Mark Reynan Villasana, JC Halili and Jay Roseville Dudas to May Barbosa, JR Brey and Shiela Reyes; Neny Dawn Jover, Mary Rhyne Tormon, Arbe Jan Tiongson, Sheryl Mah, Charol Ruivivar, and Miguel Tagamtam leave their harmonious and soulful voices to their Junior counterparts namely Carinelle Sorongon, Janet Trabado, Michel Almonibar, Lheslie Carriedo, Larry Egan Vidal and John Earl Navarra; The bouncy and flexible bodies of Richard Beso, Andrew Aguero, Larry Reyes, Jacklord Sonza, Alvin Floyd Puga, Shiela May Remata, Aileen Aguero, Wella Alde, Ruffy Casianan, Rosemarie Gazo and Romeo Calero to Ritchel Tormon, Carinelle Sorongon, _ Annabelle Gayanoche, Mary Ann Borbon, Anne Suria, April Barrios, Jed Balatongan, Rhian Mandarin, Caezar Ian Allon and Juben Baldeviso; Kevin Montoya, Noemi Apistar, Marian Lujan, Dee Gomez, Lorvilyn Amoroso, JC Halili, Althea June Biaoco, Rhea Joy Abordo, Rashelle Tormon, Queenie Joy Miravite, Armie Artieda, the GLOW april 2002 35