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Jonald Justine Itugot as advisers. Josephians won as champion in English radio broadcasting and best school yell. Ria Alejar also bested other cartoonists for the English editorial cartooning contest. Second place were Sarah Diaz in Filipino news writing, as well as Ezzel Adle and Jayby Guevarra in the English and Filipino sports writing contest, respectively. Vanessa Laviña also got the second place in Filipino editorial cartooning. Other Josephians also got places in other categories. Winners will be sent to Lucena City for the Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) this coming December. All the young journalists were determined to do their best in the next press conference and to apply all the journalistic skills they have acquired in enrichment activities like this. Maria Alynna Corinne Carlos Volume VI , Issue no. 1 JUNE - OCTOBER 2011 SJC bags awards in 2011 DSPC Josephian scouts proven to be Cavite’s best KAB scouts. Baralin, a KAB scout, earned a slot in the top ten list. The contestants were judged according to confidence and stage presence (30%), Talent (30%) and wit (Q&A, 40%). Jose Miguel Alberto Carlos PH science clubs convene in Laguna CELEBRATING its 40th year, the Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs hosted the annual National Science Clubs’ Summit 2011 in Colegio San Agustin, Biñan, Laguna, September 3-4. For the second time, members of the SJC Explorers’ Club attended the summit, with the theme “Chemergy: Chemistry and Science Clubbing in Synergy”. The overnight summit focused on Innovative Chemistry and its integration with science clubbing as well as with its application to the local and global setting. One of the highlights of the activity was the PSYSC Science Olympiad (PSO) – a Science and Information Technology quiz bee for Elementary and High School Students. Christine Joy A. Espiritu, Alyssa Pearl O. Ortiz and Vincent Ferriols of the Lower Basic Education Department, and Maria Alynna Corinne M. Carlos, Kamille Anne P. Orilla and Jose Miguel Alberto M. Carlos of the Higher Basic Education Department placed 4th and 6th, respectively, in the said contest. Aside from lectures, workshops and quiz bees, Socials and Pledge Night, BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING. The School Administrative Board has installed a number of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras around the SJC campus early this academic year for security purposes. (Read related story on page 7) Photo by James Diang In celebration of the National Science Month... JOSEPHIANS took home awards from the recent 2011 Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) held at St. Joseph College Gymnasium, September 21- 23. This year’s theme is “Ang Papel ng Pamamahayag sa Paghahatid sa Bansa sa Tuwid na Landas”. It features lectures and contests on Journalism which focused on different areas: photojournalism, news writing, copy reading, editorial cartooning, sports writing, editorial writing, feature writing and radio broadcasting. The contests were categorized into English and Filipino for both elementary and high school. The said event was attended by more than 400 students from the public and private schools of the city. Junior Josephian Chronicle staffers and selected elementary students joined the activity with Ms. Loribelle Flores and Mr. MathSciAka Engineering Science Challenge and Interactive Workshop were also staged. A separate lecture dubbed as the “I Teach Science Seminar (ITSS)” was also held for the teachers and advisers present. Mr. Jose Miguel Alberto M. Carlos of the St. Joseph College delegation was elected auditor of the Regional Council for Region IV-A. PSYSC is hoping that the Science Clubbing Movement would be continued in respective schools throughout the coming years. Maria Alynna Corinne Carlos Juniors facilitate responsible parenthood talk GRADE SCHOOL students from St. Joseph College took home awards from ‘The Search for the Most Outstanding Girl Scouts” and ‘That’s my Boy” held in Montano Hall and Ladislao Diwa Elementary School, respectively, September 5. The twin search was inline with the celebration of the scouting month and the Cavite City Day celebration. Josephians Sabrina Carlos and Leila Serna were declared two of the 10 Outstanding Girl Scouts of Cavite City. Carlos, who is from the junior scout category, garnered the highest percentile grade among the 14 candidates. Simultaneously, Abraham Regodon and Mike Baralin participated in ‘That’s My Boy”, which is a search for the most outstanding boy and WITH the goal of making the students aware of the responsibilities of parents in preparing for a family, the Josephian third year high school students held a symposium on responsible parenthood with the theme, “Responsible Parenthood towards a Healthy Growing Child”, at the SJC audio-visual room, July 22. Dr. Elsie M. Magbanua, former school physician, was the symposium’s guest speaker. She was a graduate of West Visayas State University, and Juniors… p. 6 LISTENING ATTENTIVELY. High school students jot down notes as Dr. Elsie Magbanua gives a lecture. Photo by Justine Itugot DELIGHTED. Sabrina Carlos, one of the 10 outstanding girl scouts, receives her award. Senido elected BED faculty president… p. 6 Region IV - CALABARZON, Division of Cavite City

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Jonald Justine Itugot as

advisers.

Josephians won as champion

in English radio broadcasting

and best school yell. Ria

Alejar also bested other

cartoonists for the English

editorial cartooning contest.

Second place were Sarah

Diaz in Filipino news

writing, as well as Ezzel

Adle and Jayby Guevarra in

the English and Filipino

spor ts wr i t ing contes t ,

r e s p e c t i v e l y . V a n e s s a

Laviña also got the second

place in Filipino editorial

c a r t o o n i n g . O t h e r

Josephians also got places in

other categories.

Winners will be sent to

Lucena City for the Regional

Schools Press Conference

( R S P C ) t h i s c o m i n g

December.

All the young journalists

were determined to do their

best in the next press

conference and to apply all

the journalistic skills they

have acquired in enrichment

activities like this. Maria

Alynna Corinne Carlos

Volume VI , Issue no. 1 JUNE - OCTOBER 2011

SJC bags awards in 2011 DSPC

Josephian scouts proven

to be Cavite’s best KAB scouts. Baralin, a KAB

scout, earned a slot in the top

ten list.

The contestants were judged

according to confidence and stage

presence (30%), Talent (30%) and

wit (Q&A, 40%). Jose Miguel

Alberto Carlos

PH science clubs convene in Laguna CELEBRATING its 40th year,

the Philippine Society of Youth

Science Clubs hosted the

annual National Science Clubs’

Summit 2011 in Colegio San

Agustin, Biñan, Laguna,

September 3-4.

For the second time, members

of the SJC Explorers’ Club

attended the summit, with the

theme “Chemergy: Chemistry

and Science Clubbing in

Synergy”. The overnight

summit focused on Innovative

Chemistry and its integration

with science clubbing as well

as with its application to the

local and global setting.

One of the highlights of the

activity was the PSYSC

Science Olympiad (PSO) – a

Science and Information

Technology quiz bee for

Elementary and High School

Students. Christine Joy A.

Espiritu, Alyssa Pearl O. Ortiz

and Vincent Ferriols of the

Lower Basic Education

Department, and Maria Alynna

Corinne M. Carlos, Kamille

Anne P. Orilla and Jose Miguel

Alberto M. Carlos of the

Higher Basic Education

Department placed 4th and 6th,

respectively, in the said

contest.

A s i d e f r o m l e c t u r e s ,

workshops and quiz bees,

Socials and Pledge Night,

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING. The School Administrative Board has installed a number of

closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras around the SJC campus early this academic year for

security purposes. (Read related story on page 7) Photo by James Diang

In celebration of the National Science Month...

JOSEPHIANS took home

awards from the recent 2011

Division Schools Press

Conference (DSPC) held at

S t . J o s e p h C o l l e g e

Gymnasium, September 21-

23.

This year’s theme is “Ang

Papel ng Pamamahayag sa

Paghahatid sa Bansa sa

Tuwid na Landas”.

It features lectures and

contests on Journalism which

focused on different areas:

p h o t o j o u r n a l i s m , n e w s

wr i t ing, copy r ead ing,

editorial cartooning, sports

writing, editorial writing,

feature writing and radio

broadcasting.

T h e c o n t e s t s w e r e

categorized into English and

Filipino for both elementary

and high school. The said

event was attended by more

than 400 students from the

public and private schools of

the city.

Junior Josephian Chronicle

s t a f f e r s a n d s e l e c t e d

elementary students joined

the act ivi ty with Ms.

Loribelle Flores and Mr.

MathSciAka Engineering

Science Chal lenge and

Interactive Workshop were

also staged. A separate lecture

dubbed as the “I Teach Science

Seminar (ITSS)” was also held

for the teachers and advisers

present.

Mr. Jose Miguel Alberto M.

Carlos of the St. Joseph

College delegation was elected

auditor of the Regional Council

for Region IV-A.

PSYSC is hoping that the

Science Clubbing Movement

would be continued in

respective schools throughout

the coming years. Maria

Alynna Corinne Carlos

Juniors facilitate responsible parenthood talk

GRADE SCHOOL students

from St. Joseph College took

home awards from ‘The

Search for the Most

Outstanding Girl Scouts” and

‘That’s my Boy” held in

Montano Hall and Ladislao

Diwa Elementary School,

respectively, September 5.

The twin search was inline

with the celebration of the

scouting month and the

Cavite City Day celebration.

Josephians Sabrina Carlos

and Leila Serna were

declared two of the 10

Outstanding Girl Scouts of

Cavite City. Carlos, who is

from the junior scout

category, garnered the highest

percentile grade among the

14 candidates.

Simultaneously, Abraham

Regodon and Mike Baralin

participated in ‘That’s My

Boy”, which is a search for

the most outstanding boy and

WITH the goal of making the

s t ude n t s a ware o f t he

responsibilities of parents in

preparing for a family, the

Josephian third year high

school s tudents held a

symposium on responsible

parenthood with the theme,

“Responsib le Parenthood

towards a Healthy Growing

Child”, at the SJC audio-visual

room, July 22.

Dr. Elsie M. Magbanua, former

school physician, was the

symposium’s guest speaker.

She was a graduate of West

Visayas State University, and

Juniors… p. 6

LISTENING ATTENTIVELY. High school students jot down

notes as Dr. Elsie Magbanua gives a lecture. Photo by Justine Itugot

DELIGHTED. Sabrina Carlos,

one of the 10 outstanding girl

scouts, receives her award.

Senido elected BED faculty president… p. 6

Region IV - CALABARZON, Division of Cavite City

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EDITORIAL

JUNIOR JOSEPHIAN CHRONICLE

Editorial Board

Maria Alynna Corinne M. Carlos Editor-in-Chief

Keiane B. Ambos / Kamille Anne P. Orilla Associate Editors

SECTION EDITORS & ASSISTANTS SARAH MHAE DIAZ / Jeremiah Nathaniel Reyes (News), LORENZO MARAU DAVID / Akiram Briceño (Feature),

EZZEL MEINE ADLE / Jayby Guevarra (Sports), DONNA MARIE ANGELES / Jose Miguel Alberto Carlos / Lainelyn Quila (Literary)

CORRESPONDENTS Liza Danielle Marino, Kimberly Anne Ong, Rodchie Valera

Chloie Lance Claud, Kharissa Anne Orilla, Kimberly Anne Ong Lainelyn Quila, Regene Joy Tumbaga, Ann Chizette Campano

Anjelamyth Antonio, Arabelle Dorothy Teodoro, Ma. Mikaela Resultan Jaydee Quiambao, Danielle Francesca Bernal, Elisha Isobel Sanchez

Daiselle Jam Sebastian, Christine Joy Espiritu

Photojournalists: James Diang, John Ronell Rosales, Eriza Adle, Nicole Bilang Cartoonists: Vanessa Aira Laviña, Brian Grageda, Gilchrist Lauren Nocon

Layout Assistant: Ria Angela Alejar Circulation Managers: Angel de Guia,

Fresie Rose Paredes, Graciella Jean Ambat

Ms. Loribelle C. Flores / Mr. Jonald Justine U. Itugot Moderators

www.sjc-cavite.edu.ph

Editorial

Advancements in technology benefited man in many different ways. It even paved the way to the development of up-to-date means of keeping places free from crimes as well as maintaining peace and order. St. Joseph College is not left out of the trend as it introduced the use of CCTV cameras installed in different parts of the campus. In addition to the services rendered by the school guards and staff, there are around 16 cameras that keep an eye of the whole school grounds and these may be used for security purposes as cases of theft are evident especially during school activities and events. The SJC campus, though a small one, is equipped with the latest technology to ensure that students are given the best education and security they can ever have. The issue here is that, does the installation of CCTV cameras around the campus affect a student’s action and morality? Number one on the checklist is the safety it brings to the people inside the school. In case of crime incidents, the happening can be easily traced and the situation can be judged more fairly, and with justice. Students would be conscious of the fact that there are consequences waiting for their actions and faults. Even the slightest detail is caught by the camera and not a single thing is missed out. To think that only the AR Sisters and the school technician can view all what is seen there, that would be total embarrassment for the person. It somehow affects a student’s action and would strengthen his Christian “sense of sin”. He knows that if he is caught by the camera doing something not permitted by the law, the administration ought to know of it very soon. Not only did he make a fool of himself, but he made himself a criminal out of his own actions. It was very hard to solve cases of theft in the past years because of the lack of gadgets that would be of great help. And there is a need to break that chain. St. Joseph College continues to grow and develop each year, and the students are guaranteed of it. What could be the side effect of this development? If you are a person of great courage, surely, you would not fear anything, even if you know that the CCTV cameras are rolling. Rather than fearing them, it would stir up one’s instinct to do such things. Be it just for fun or not, students may sometimes take advantage of the fact that there are cameras everywhere. They like being seen on television- that’s a reality for Filipinos. One more thing, the privacy rendered to students is lessened. Respect is somewhat absent there. They would be shy to do what they intend to do- they would not have the guts to accomplish things. Their confidence is somehow affected by this reality. Putting up CCTV cameras around the whole campus gives the school a good image in the eyes of parents and students. It means progress and innovation. It guarantees safety and security for the people inside the school premises. It is good to know that the school is improving and will continue to progress as time goes by. Many are surprised about this matter and are quite impressed with the outcome. All are expecting that it would last and improve until SJC would reach hopefully its first centennial and for the many years to come.

CCTVs “C” You

In this modern day, when all

seems to be changing, and

when technology reaches out

to all people from all corners

of the world, making

innovations that help shape

the lives of humanity;

adapting to changes and going

with the flow of life are things

to consider for us to build our

posts in this ever-changing

world. Mysteries are bit by bit

unveiling, even the smallest

creatures are now seen by

microscopic eyes and things

that we think are impossible

to achieve are now getting

clearer and soon, possible.

Adapting to current trends, St.

Joseph College is now on its

way to progress. CCTV

Cameras were put up on

different areas inside the

campus to monitor certain

cases regarding operations in

the school, its students,

teachers and all school

personnel. These cameras will

help review cases happening

inside the school and it is an

effective way to ensure

security, peace and harmony.

Starting with fully air-

c o n d i t i o n e d r o o m s ,

centralized speakers, LCD

TVs, free WiFi connection,

updated website and now

CCTV Cameras, we can see

that the school is making the

best it can do to provide an

innovating education ministry

to students for better learning

w i t h c o m f o r t a n d

convenience. Surely, these

Ambos, p. 4

Progress Through Innovations

“Mysteries are bit by bit

unveiling, even the smallest

creatures are now seen.”

Jesus entrusted us the mission

of spreading the words of God

to other people and to

transform them as much as

possible. This is easy to say but

in reality, it’s very hard to

perform. If we really believe

and love God, we would do

anything just like what he did

in order to save us. We must

follow the footsteps of Jesus to

achieve our goal and to always

have faith in Him for that is

what makes us strong.

Being a student means harder

task to fulfill our mission as

Christians for we can only do

limited things. The Church

must really be the one to foster

social transformation and assist

other people in bringing

harmony and “kaayusan” in

their lives. Transformation

might be a slow journey but

one must always put into his

mind that there is always an

end to all of our hardships and

our rewards would truly be

great. Everyone must cooperate

and contribute something for

the sake of our fellowmen and

as the saying goes, “If there’s a

will, there’s a way.”

As a community we must

cooperate and work hard to

help the Church in social

transformation. We must serve

as good models by starting it in

our very selves.

As young as we are, we could

start a Bible sharing within the

children and other youth in the

Orilla, p.4

A Call for a Change “Transformation might be a slow journey but

one must always put into his mind that there is

always an end to all of our hardships and

our rewards would truly be great.”

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OPINION

Dear Editor, I always read JJC and I would like to thank you for doing great in updating us with the current news and happenings in SJC. I have an inquiry to make. I just want to know where the school money goes, like what changes will they do in the near future, and what technological developments, facilities and even college courses are they going to offer next school year. Thank you very much and may God continue to guide you! Best regards, John Ryan Bonus, IV-Matthew

John Ryan, Thank you for reading JJC and appreciating our efforts! You made a really good point which the other students are also wondering about. Actually, there is a complete breakdown of the tuition fee posted on a bulletin board near the Treasurer’s office. You might want to check on that to lessen your worries about the tuition fee. Also, what kind of developments might happen in the school? Well, better look out for the latest advancements in technology today and these might be evident in the campus in the coming years. Installation and operation of CCTV cameras have been a great help this year. Remember, part of the tuition fee is the budget used for such gadgets so you might as well expect changes in the future. Thank you for your letter! May God bless you too! Sincerely yours,

The Editor

Do you know Zeus, Faceless

void or even Rogue Knight? If

you know, you also probably

know how to play the new game

generation most number of

addicted cyber teens called

DOTA. DOTA is a war craft

game that is a combination of

RPG and mind strategy on how

to win the game. It consists of

95 unique heroes that are

divided into two races, the

Sentinel and the Scourge. And

then, each hero is sub-

ca t e gor i z in g i n t o t h r ee

attributes namely, Intelligence,

Agility, and Strength. But with

these so called 95 “unique“

heroes, how will education

transform to Rogue Knight so

that the teens will be able to

take notice of it? Will learning

be a best friend to the youth?

Playing DOTA is really

enjoying, but like all games it

has GOOD and BAD effect.

Take a look at the positive side.

DOTA provides entertainment,

because it is a game play and

instructions that is much

enhanced with high-quality and

amazing graphics. Like other

game, it provides happiness

and relaxation, that can help

you release stress and tension.

When you are playing it, you

began to forget about the

reality and feel as if you are

one fighting. If there is good,

there is bad. Like any game,

DOTA is a game closer much

to addiction that when you are

really focus you want to

finished the game even though

the cock began to crow.

Sleeping late at night will give

you a tired mind and body at

school. A sleepy child equals

failing grade. Time was not well

consumed. Money was not spent

well. Aside from these things,

when you begin to forget the

reality, you also forget your

obligations at school, and most

importantly at home. You

began to lack time in helping

the family clean the house

which became you quality time

to bond. You tend to lie so that

you can play DOTA? How will

learning take its place if the

youth of today is in Pluto?

Education must not be the one to

transform, but the youth.

Learning doesn’t need you. It

can have a future even if without

you. And you, you will not

survive without learning. That’s

why as a student, he/she must

learn how to balance everything

in his/her life. Make an outline

of schedule, so that you can be

able to do your obligations to

each and even relax. If you will

make a schedule, list first your

priorities and that is your family,

next school, then DOTA.

Always make yourself last,

because there you will find the

true happiness.

Balance, balance, balance,

until the top! ■

Study First, DOTA Next! “When you begin to forget the reality,

you also forget your obligations at

school, and most importantly at home.”

TEACHERS. Who are these

people? What are their roles in

life? How can they be so

important? A teacher is the one

whose occupation is to instruct

the students in the school. But

that word has a deeper meaning.

He does not just teach students

in front of the class. They also

serve as the guardian or second

parent of the students. Truth is

becoming a teacher is a life-

changing decision. One will

make a real difference in the

lives of children and experience

fulfillment as his students grow.

To be successful in this

profession, one must study and

work real hard. However, do

students give gratitude for their

good deeds? How can we pay

our debt from them?

Since kindergarten, who are the

ones who comfort us when we

cry? When we are in the

elementary and high school

level, who are the ones who

teach us values in order to be on

the right path in our life? When

we are in school, who are the

ones who have the responsibility

in taking care of us? The answer

is very simple- it is our

TEACHERS. They perform a

very big role in our life and carry

a big responsibility in the

classroom. One reason is that all

students depend on her/him.

Everything the teacher does will

have an impact on the students.

If something goes wrong our

teacher will be the one

responsible even if it was not his

fault.

But why continue to ignore

them? We only care for other

people, like our crushes, our

friends, our classmates. Isn’t it

unfair for the teachers? I know

that we are still young to give

them anything in return. But,

there are simple ways that will

surely make our teacher happy

and proud of us.

The first and the better way to

repay them is to let them know

that you really appreciate them

for what they do. Try not to be

hard headed. Try to be good so

that they will not be stressed

because of our bad doings. Try

to avoid making noises in class

and just listen to them

attentively. Next is by studying

hard and doing our best in class.

This way, they will know that

we learn from them and use it in

our every day life. Practice doing

good deeds to them. Respect

them for who they are. During

the past years, teachers are very

admired by every one, especially

their students. When they saw

them carrying heavy things, they

immediately help them in

carrying it. It only means that

they really value and respect

their teachers all the time. We

too must learn, from now on,

how to give thanks to the people

who teaches us many values,

lessons, good doings and

influenced us to become a good

citizen of our country and a

follower of God.

They are the ones who guide and

support us in our dreams. They

are the ones who get mad to their

students, but just wanted them to

understand what is right. They

are the ones who help build a

good future for us. They know

who we really are and it’s like

they are our first parents. They

are definitely and surely the best.

Who are they? Our TEACHERS. ■

Ma’am... Sir... You’re the Best! “Becoming a teacher is a life-changing decision;

one will make a real difference in the lives

of children and experience fulfillment

as his students grow.”

Question:

What advancements would you like to

propose to the school administration?

“Monitors in the computer laboratories should be

converted to flat screen.” (Johnalloyd Chua, I-Titus)

“The wifi signals should be stronger all throughout

the campus.” (Chloie Claud, III-Galatians)

“The computer laboratories need to be innovated.”

(Diane Claire Asencio, Gr. VI-Jeremiah)

“Our school gymnasium should be airconditioned.”

(Larra Bernal, I-Timothy)

“E-books should be utilized for the students’

convenience.” (Zarina Dela Cruz, IV-Mark)

“Lockers should be put up so that the students will

not need to carry all their things anymore.”

(Jan Kirsten Ericka Valero, Gr. VI-Jeremiah)

“There should be free iPads.”

(Miguel Antonio Pacion, Gr. V-Hosea)

“Television sets should also be available in the rooms

of those who are in the second section.”

(Hainna Nicole Cabuco, II-Colossians)

“Vending machines should be placed in some places

so that students will find it easier to buy drinks.”

(Simpkins Elopre, III-Ephesians)

“Set-up large TV screens in the gymnasium so that the

audience can easily see the things that are happening.”

(James Diang, II-Philippians)

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Completing the 12 man squad

are Jayrald Misiera, Bryan Pega,

Czarmil Ignacio, James Diang,

George Redito, Kirby

Balacanao and Shawn

Gonzalez.

According to Camara, players were

chosen based on height, skill,

character and of course, grades.

Jose Miguel Alberto Carlos

benefits the students because

announcements are posted on it

and this will keep them updated.

Current activities in the school are

posted on the website, which is also

something new for the students.

These innovations are a

representation of the development

and progress of the school. Others

may not like some changes, but all

of these are for the sake of the

s tudents. Wel l , that ’s

technology! It brings about

convenience and comfort to

individuals despite its

disadvantages. What if I ask

you, are these innovations

good or bad for you? ■

IKA-10 ng Mayo 2010, ang pana-

hon na kung saan nakasalalay at

nakabaon sa likod ng mga

Pinoy ang hamon na pumili

ng isang lider na siyang

magbabago ng bulok na

pamamahala ng nakaraang

administrasyon. Bago ang

araw na ito, bumandera sa

mga kalsada ang

animo’y

mga ban-

deritas

na

ang

mga kulay ay sumisimbolo sa bawat

LITERARY

technological advancements

will bring about change and

good benefits to the students,

teachers, school personnel and all

the operations in the school.

On the other hand, some students

think that CCTV cameras break

their privacy and limit their actions

inside the school. They think that

with these, one wrong act is

equivalent to a bad consequence,

which is for them, not cool! In

contrast, students enjoy innovations

in the school most especially, air-

conditioners, LCD TVs and of

course, free Wifi connection. The

newly revised school website also

TVS… from page 7

Orilla… from page 2

community. We could also

train the youth to become

evangelizers to others. These

small acts could be great

beginning and leaven in

transforming the people. It

would be hard at first but if we

are truly dedicated to our task,

we can do anything for God is

at our side supporting us on the

road that we are treading. ■

“This year, we have the advantage of

height” he said.

The team’s 6-footer Joseph Reyes,

Ezzel Adle, Aoki Clarito, Lean

Espanto and team captain John

Christopher Espiritu who won

the MVP award from the recent

intramurals will be playing key

roles in the upcoming games.

Shooters… from page 8

SANAYSAY SA FILIPINO

Pinoy... Kamusta na ang iyong buhay? Ni Sarah Mhae Diaz

St. Joseph College has been joining

the said gathering annually and it

has been a great honor for the

school to have won, once again, in

the TVS competition. Out of 13

schools all over the country,

SJC bagged the first runner up

award. The climax of the

performance was the

impersonation of the death of

Jose Rizal at Bagumbayan

and Josephians ended their

presentation with a dance to

the song “Idol ko si Rizal”.

During the convention, Akiram

Briceño and John Ronnel Rosales,

both third year students of SJC,

were elected as the JC-REB

President and Vice President,

respectively, for Region IV. They

underwent a series of trainings

and had only a few hours of

sleep. Both Briceño and Rosales

went through the national

congress wherein they were

made to stand in front of other

delegates and answer two

questions spontaneously. They

surprised the crowd with their

speech recited in the Filipino

language since other applicants

answered in the English

language. The oath-taking

ceremony was conducted during

the closing ceremonies just after

the awarding of winners. Maria

Alynna Corinne Carlos

Ambos… from page 2

Internet Photo

partidong naglalaban. Sa dami nito,

talo ng mga kandidato ang mga nagla-

lakihang billboard ng mga artista sa

EDSA. Hindi man kagandahan o

kakisigan, buong tapang nilang ipinan-

gangalandakan ang kanilang mga

mukha, makuha lamang ang botong

inaasam upang maitalaga ang pan-

galan sa pinakaaasam na puwesto.

Ngunit ating balikan ang araw na

iyon. Nagkaroon nga ba ng mala-

wakang bagong daan ng kaginha-

wahan ang administrasyong iti-

nalaga?

Sabi ng iba, tiyak na mauubos lalo

ang buhok ni PNoy sa problema ng

Pilipinas. Ngunit sa kabila ng lahat

ng mga paratang na ito, mas nan-

gibabaw pa din sa mga Pinoy ang

paniniwalang namamana ang prin-

sipyo ng magulang. Ika nga sa ka-

sabihan, “Kung ano ang puno, siya

rin ang bunga.” Naniwala ang mga

Pinoy na nasa postura at pagkatao

ni Noynoy Aquino ang pagbabago

sa demokrasya ng ating bansa.

Sa unang birada pa lamang ng

pamamahala ni PNoy, nagkaroon

ng bagong pag-asa ang mga Pili-

pino. Maraming Pilipino ang

natuwa sa pagtanggal ng pangulo

ng mga iligal na “wang-wang” ng

mga sasakyan..

Ngunit sa pagpasok ng taong 2011,

nagbago ang tingin ng mga Pili-

pino kay PNoy. Ito ay dahil sa di

napigilang pagbitay ng mga Pili-

pino sa Tsina, pagsulong ng RH at

Divorce Bills, at ang walang hum-

pay na pagtaas ng presyo ng petro-

lyo at iba pang bilihin sa ating

bansa. Nagalit ang mga mamama-

yan sa pagiging bingi ng pangulo

sa mga isyung ito.

Pinoy, ano nga ba ang buhay mo

ngayon? Bakit hindi mo kayang

balikan ang oras na initiman mo

ang bilog ng mga pangalang kina-

mumuhian mo? Hindi lang sila ang

may kasalanan, kundi pati ikaw na

siyang dahilan kung bakit may

Pilipinas!

Ikaw ay Pinoy… Sa puso’t isipan!■

Choose life...

No to RH bill. A message from the SJC Administration and the Junior Josephian Chronicle

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FEATURE

Birth of the Liturgical Formation Program IN FULFILLMENT of its role

in the authentic Catholic

formation of Josephians, St.

Joseph College’s Liturgical

Guild launched the first ever

Basic Liturgical Formation

Program (BLFP) for aspiring

liturgical ministers this

academic year.

School Directress Sr. Ma.

Flora Silvero A.R. approved

the proposal of the Liturgical

Guild to conduct a weekly

modular training for aspiring

ministers in l i turgical

celebrations.

Commenced last July 7, 2011,

the BLFP starts with a Holy

Mass in the school chapel at

6:00 A.M., followed by a

lecture from at 7:00 A.M.

BLFP lectures focus on

liturgy and all its elements,

with the primary goal of

developing and building new

bunch of youth servers of the

Eucharist that will surely

yield for the betterment and

success of the program even

in the succeeding years.

After weeks of planting seeds

of faith into the hearts of the

aspiring ministers, they will

be commissioned into their

lay ministries during the

grand foundation day Mass on

December.

The guild continues to

encourage students to

participate in this special chance

of serving the Lord and is still

open for aspiring ministers who

want to join.

God knocks on every Josephian’s

heart through the Liturgical

Guild. Do not hesitate to open

your hearts’ door to serve our

Almighty God. Keiane Ambos

IN THE WORDS of St. Joseph Marello, founder of the Oblates of St. Joseph, “everything unfolds through the chain of time, and time is in the hands of God”. This could very well sum up how a simple boy from Silang, Cavite struggled and succeeded to become a priest – in God’s time. Rev. Fr. Jerry Completo Belen was born on August 15, 1965 to

Marcelino Belen and Macaria Completo in Batas, Silang, Cavite. The seventh of eight children, he finished his elementary education in 1979 at Mababang Paaralan ng Batas. He graduated from high school in 1983 at Cavite Institute, and in college, tucked a degree in Bache lo r o f Sc i ence i n Journalism from the Lyceum of the Philippines University.

AT AN EARLY age, it was his ardent wish to enter the seminary but his father was very much against his joining the priesthood. As such, after graduating from co l l e g e , h e t o o k numerous jobs in Manila. As a matter of fact, he has spent 15 years of his life as a teacher – in various schools, in different levels, f r om K inde r g a r t en , Elementary, High School and College. Eventually, he became a catechist and Lay Minister at the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish under the tutelage of Rev. Fr . Dominador Medina (now

parish priest of San Pedro Apostol). With the passing of time, there was never a moment that he forgot what his heart and mind truly desires - to answer God’s calling and become a priest. Not for one moment did he ever wish otherwise, even if he was s a d d l e d w i t h s o m a n y responsibilities. The desire to

New priest in the community...

follow Christ’s footsteps and be His servant became intense more than ever. Hence, he took up Philosophy subjects needed to continue further studies in Theology at the Holy Apostles Senior Seminary in 2000 where he also finished his 2nd year in Theology in 2003. In the same year, he decided to transfer to the Tahanan ng Mabuting Pastol in Tagaytay City and persevered to make his dream come true – to become a priest – with God’s grace and mercy. He went through very tough and trying times, but his love for the Lord made it all possible for him to follow Jesus. He offered himself fully to the Lord so that His will may be done, even at the cost of sacrifices, even if he was deprived of consolations, even if he was filled with afflictions. And on March 07, 2008,

the simple boy from Silang, Cavite who dreamt of becoming a priest was finally ordained and is now addressed as Reverend Father Jerry C. Belen, serving the Lord with joy! (Author’s Note: Rev. Fr. Jerry C. Belen is presently the parochial vicar of San Roque Parish in Cavite City. He likewise heads the Prison Ministry of the Diocese of Imus) Liza Danielle Marino

Father Jerry Belen

Photo by James Diang

Internet Photo

people, it

has developed as a habit. Be sure

not to play too much!

10. This 2011, Game Informer

listed Tetris as part of the “20

Mobiles Games You Should Be

Playing.”

So grab your phone or logon to

Facebook now and be part of the

trend! ■

By Maria Alynna Corinne Carlos game can actually help treat

patients suffering from Post

Traumatic Disorder. Well,

that is Science and

Technology at work!

9. How bad can playing

Tetris be? There is what

we call the Tetris effect

wherein you see Tetris

shapes even if you are not

playing the actual game. It’s

kind of creepy but it is true. You

may think that you are still

playing the game when you are

about to sleep, that is what you

call hallucination. For some

Want to play some Tetris? Christmas lights on its windows.

3. By the number, the Tetris game

is translated in over 50 languages

worldwide! In addition, it is

played in almost 185 countries,

and that is about 95% coverage of

the world! It sure is dominating

the techno world.

4. In Facebook, more than 2.6

million people go online just to

play the game DAILY. As the

number of people who gets

hooked up to this game increase, I

bet your electricity bill do too.

5. Did you know that Tetris was

inspired by a Pentominoes game

which is played just as how you do

with Tetris, but with the

combination of five, not four,

squares.

6. Research shows that Tetris can

make the brain work more

efficiently. The next time you play

Tetris, try telling that to mom!

Moreover, it has been reported that

it can also lead to a thicker cortex.

7. Tetris is the mother of all casual

games today! It is recognized as

the computer game that gave birth

to the games we currently play.

8. In the year 2008, Dr. Emily

Holmes of Oxford made a study

wherein she concluded that the

AFTER launching those Angry

Birds and the green pigs, here

comes the Tetris game, The

Relentless Building Block Video

Puzzle. Don’t tell me you have not

attempted playing it!

Tetris comes from the Greek word

“tetra” which means four, which is

fitting name for the game since

Tetris pieces are of various shapes

but all are made of four squares.

Noticed that? Now, it is so

obvious that the computer puzzle

game has won the hearts and

attention of millions of people and

I bet you are one of them.

Try putting these fun facts

together!

1. The Tetris game was introduced

in Moscow, Russia in the year

1984 by its creator Alexey

Pajitnov with his assistants Dmitry

Pavlovsky and Vadim Gerasimov.

Sadly, it was never patented.

2. Did you know that the Tetris

game was also played in real life?

It was even played on the sides of

buildings! Imagine that? Dutch

students of the Delft University of

Technology hold the title for the

world’s largest working game of

Tetris. They converted their

Science library into a large video

game screen which included the

installation of over 10,000

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NEWS

i s n o w a p r a c t i c i n g

pediatrician.

D i s c u s s e d w e r e t h e

responsibilities of parents

toward rearing a healthy

child, both physically and

emotionally, and in providing

f i n a n c i a l , m o r a l a n d

emotional support. Moreover,

the speaker also discussed

the children’s responsibility

t o w a r d s t h e i r p a r e n t s .

(Jeremiah Nathaniel Reyes)

Juniors… from page 1

With the theme, “Ang Filipino ay

Wikang Panlahat, Ilaw at Lakas

sa Tuwid na Landas”, St. Joseph

College once again staged the

annual Buwan ng Wika program

at the school gymnasium, August

31.

This year’s celebration was

made more special with the

integration of the feasts of Sts.

Ezekiel Moreno, Monica, and

Augustine, whose feasts we

celebrate on August 19, 27

and 28, respectively.

Rev. Fr. Julius Marcos of the

Order of Augustinian

Recollects led the celebration

of the Holy Eucharist

followed by a festive Karakol

dance performed by the

Language month, Augustinian feasts celebrated

“PLANTED and Built Up in

Christ.” This was the theme of

the 26th World Youth Day

(WYD) in Madrid, Spain and

was dubbed in the Philippines

as “WYD 2011 From Madrid

to Mani la : Kaba taan ,

Nakaugat kay Kristo”.

Josephians joined the youth

around the globe in the

celebration of the World

Youth Day last August 20-21,

2011 at the Ateneo de Manila

University Grounds.

More than 10,000 youths

gathered that day for the

overnight WYD Vigil. Present

there were students from

Catholic schools, Church

ministries, teachers and

religious from different parts

of the country.

A pre-program show was

h o s t e d b y S t . P a u l

University Manila which

featured a number of

a n im at io n so n gs a n d

in t e rmi s s i on num be rs .

Though strong showers of

rain were pouring, the

delegates did not stop

dancing and singing for the

Lord.

Towards the evening,

presentations by different

groups were staged and talks

were given as wel l .

Archbishop Gaudencio

Cardinal Rosales of Manila

and Bishop Luis Antonio

Tagle of Imus gave lectures

regarding the activity’s theme.

A representative from the

Ninoy and Cory Aquino

Foundation was also there to

give a short discussion with

the title “At the Source of

your Deepest Aspirations”. A

quick visit by Chris Tiu

awoke the crowd as he

delivered a short message

regarding faith and living a

Catholic life. Afterwards, the

participants were amazed by

Jimmy Bondoc’s presentation

as he sang the song

“Saranggola sa Ulan” by Gary

Granada. The Bukas Palad

Music Ministry and the

Hangad Music Ministry

offered song numbers to

e n t e r t a i n t h e c r o w d

throughout the night.

The highlight of the activity

was Pope Benedict XVI’s

WYD message to the young

generation live from Madrid,

Spain which was made

possible through Eternal

World Television Network’s

(EWTN) coverage.

The WYD vigil concluded

with a Holy Mass celebrated

by His Excellency, Most.

Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D.,

Bishop of Cubao. Maria

Alynna Corinne Carlos

Manila archdiocese brings Madrid to PH

ROOTED IN CHRIST. Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal

Rosales addresses the delegates during the overnight vigil held in

Ateneo de Manila University. Photo by Janine Diang

Senido elected BED Senido elected BED Senido elected BED Senido elected BED

faculty presidentfaculty presidentfaculty presidentfaculty president On its regular faculty meeting last August 17, 2011, the Basic

Education Department faculty members elected its new set of

officers for the academic year 2011-2012.

Mr. Abelardo D.G. Senido Jr., mathematics teacher of the

Higher Basic Education Department (HBED) and former

student activity coordinator, was elected president. On the other

hand, Mrs. Cammela C. Andujare, teacher in the Lower Basic

Education Department (LBED) and moderator of the Batingaw

Club, was elected vice-president.

Other elected officers were the following: Ms. Loribelle

Flores (HBED), secretary; Mrs. Ma. Aurora Ruffy (LBED),

treasurer; Mrs. Cherrie Lou Sumogat (HBED), assistant

treasurer; Mrs. Gina Ros (LBED), auditor; and Mr. Gerald

Viñas (HBED), P.R.O.

Sr. Luzviminda C. Escal, A.R., basic education principal, will

serve as their adviser. Jonald Justine Itugot

Students attend 6Students attend 6Students attend 6Students attend 6----day day day day

ARSC congress in CebuARSC congress in CebuARSC congress in CebuARSC congress in Cebu 25 Josephians attended the 10th National Congress of the

Augustinian Recollect Student Crusaders (ARSC) held in

Consolatrix College of Toledo City (CCTC) in Cebu,

October 25-30, 2011.

Delegates from 28 Augustinian Recollect schools

nationwide convened in CCTC having talks and other

developmental sessions.

Josephian delegates presented the festive Karakol dance

in honor of Our Lady of Solitude during the cavalcade of

festivals that showcased different Philippine festivals.

The congress also served as the launching of the 25th

anniversary of ARSC’s foundation, as announced by Sr.

Rona G. Alaza, A.R., national director of the ARSC.

Jeremiah Nathaniel Reyes

Theater Arts Club.

In the contests, Julia Ambat

(Poem), Keiane Ambos

(Speech), Kharissa Orilla

(Declamation), Kamille Orilla

(Extemporaneous Speech),

Grade VI students (Speech

Choir), and Professional

Education Department

students (Balagtasan), brought

home the bacons.

In 1997, then president Fidel V.

Ramos ordered the annual

celebration of the Buwan ng

Wikang Pambansa every month

of August through Proclamation

no. 1041..Kimberly Ong

Josephians celebrate feast

of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL

has a special place in the hearts of

Josephians for it is in her honor that

the foundresses of the

Congregation of the Augustinian

Recollect Sisters, Sor Dionisia

Mitas and Sor Cecilia Rosa

Talangpaz, devoted their lives.

Enshrined in San Sebastian

Basilica, the blessed virgin of

Carmel became the source of hope

of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters

and the schools that they run.

A celebration of the Holy Eucharist

was held by the Josephian

communiy to commemorate her

feast in San Roque Parish Church,

July 16.

Investiture rites of the Confraternity

of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and the

induction of officers of the Parents-

Teachers’ Auxiliary Council were

also held during the Mass.

Scapulars of Our Lady of Mt.

Carmel were also distributed to the

Josephian community to serve as

outward signs of their consecration

to the Lord’s mother. [JJC]

ONE FAMILY. Josephian students from different

departments hold their hands while singing the Lord’s

Prayer. Photo by James Diang

“Aside from these 16

cameras, we’re still planning

to procure at least four to

eight more because of lack

of security in some areas of

the school”, the School

Treasurer said.

According to her, only the

AR sisters and the school

technician are capable of

viewing the main system

connected to all cameras.

The location of this

m o n i t o r w a s a l s o

undisclosed.

CCTV cameras are indeed

beneficial. They are of big

help for both security and

innovation of the school,

together with their work of

promotion.

“Actually, I’m planning to

install cameras for each

comfort room of the

campus”, she jokingly

concluded. Lainelyn Quila

CCTV… from page 7

Photo by James Diang

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NEWS

Josephians vie for 2nd Nat’l Bible tilt

TO BE ABLE to integrate

Christ’s teachings in the

Josephian way of learning, St.

Joseph College proudly

participated in the 2nd St. Paul’s

National Bible Quiz provincial

eliminations held in St. Paul’s

Seminary Foundation, Silang,

Cavite last June 25.

Among hundreds of students

currently enrolled in the

institution, six were chosen to

represent the school in the

national quiz bee.

Jeremiah Reyes and Lizelle

Marino answered questions

from the Old Testament,

while Kharissa Orilla and

Sarah Diaz took their part in

answering questions from

the Synoptic Gospels. On

the other hand, Keiane

Ambos and Alynna Carlos

answered questions taken

from Pauline Epistles.

The quiz bee was held like a

usual examination wherein

students are seated, having

with them a test paper with

33 multiple choice-type

questions.

Though the school did not

qualify for the semi-finals,

it is good news that Colegio

de Sta. Rosa-Trece Martires

City, another Augustinian

Recollect school, made it.

If there is one thing that

students can learn from

the experience, that is

they should never stop

learning and seeking the

W o r d o f G o d . As

mentioned during the

competition, it is only by

God’s word that people can

survive life. Sarah Diaz

RELIEVED. National Bible Quiz bee participants from SJC

pose for a picture with their coaches and a Pauline brother.

Technology is said to be a knack that provides us more efficient

means of doing what we want. As part of the school’s vision

which is to be a life giving and innovating education ministry, the

official launching of St. Joseph College’s website was held last

August 1 at the school gymnasium.

Sr. Aurelia Pastidio, A.R., head of student affairs, introduced

the program, and Sr. Ma. Flora Silvero, A.R., school directress,

officially declared the launching of the school website.

Mr. Jonald Justine Itugot, school web services

administrator, explained each of the website features,

arousing the crowd’s excitement and pride of having an

innovative way of letting education knock at the doors of

every student’s home.

The official address of school website is www.sjc-

cavite.edu.ph. For more information about the school, you could

easily log-on to this site.

The school hopes that with this innovation, St. Joseph College

will be more known in various places throughout the world.

Kamille Anne P. Orilla

SJC launches official website; SJC launches official website; SJC launches official website; SJC launches official website;

now innovating educationnow innovating educationnow innovating educationnow innovating education

Josephians bag awards for TVS Josephians bag awards for TVS Josephians bag awards for TVS Josephians bag awards for TVS For the second time in a row, St. Joseph College ended up as the first

runner up for the Talent Variety Show (TVS) competition during the 53rd

CMLI Convention last October 23-27, 2011 at Teachers’ Camp, Baguio

City.

Established in the year 1957 by the late Atty. Fernanda S. Balboa, the

Children’s Museum and Library Incorporated held its 53rd convention

with the theme “Ang CMLI at ang Kabataang Pilipino: Pinahahalagahan

at Isinasabuhay ang Ideyalismo at Kabayanihan ni Rizal”. The subject of

the convention was in line with the 150th birthday celebration of the

country’s national hero, Jose Rizal. The five day convention included a

symposium, competitions for excellence and entertainment, commission

discussions, workshops, a literary musical, Junior Council National and

Regional Executive Board Elections and lastly, the Disco Socials.

TVS… p. 4

SOCIETY of Jesus-run Jesuit

Communications Foundation,

Inc. held a seminar on Ethics in

Media at the Procter and Gamble

Lecture Hall of the Ateneo de

Manila University, July 9.

School paper staffers of Junior

Josephian Chronicle (JJC) Maria

Alynna Corinne Carlos, Jeremiah

Nathaniel Reyes, and Kharissa

Anne Orilla, together with The

Josephian Courier (TJC) staffers

Mengel Meningas and Tristan

Abutin took part in the said event.

Fr. Nick Cruz, S.J., who is a

member of the Movie and

Television Review and

Classification Board (MTRCB),

and a professor in the Ateneo

Department of Communication,

presented the first talk.

Cruz discussed issues regarding

movies and television dramas

especially those that violate the

law.

He emphasized the principles that

should be followed in order to

arrive at a good movie, and

mentioned that people have

different views of things and how

they view media may affect the

progress of Philippine journalism

and media.

Moreover, Cruz gave the crowd

the idea that a viewer should

have the responsibility of having

a well-formed conscience which

is an important element in

viewing media.

Prof. Luis V. Teodoro, former

Dean of the UP College of Mass

Communications and a columnist

for Business World, was the

speaker for the second talk.

Teodoro tackled issues regarding

journalism ethics, where he

pointed out the impact of the

journalist’s methods and work on

the subjects of his views and on

the public.

Current ethical issues like

corruption, sensationalism,

deception, bias, invasion of

privacy, conflicts of interest,

stereotyping and cartel

journalism were also identified.

Popular media icons from

ABS-CBN and GMA network

entertained questions from the

audience during the open

forum.

The seminar proved to be of

great help to the campus

paper staffers, and the ideas

and information gathered can

b e a p p l i e d f o r t h e

improvement of the two

school organs.

It opened the minds of young

journalists to what journalism is

all about these days, and made

them realize that they might be

the start of the desired change

in the world of media.

Ms. Loribelle Flores, school

paper adviser of the Basic

Education Department also

j o in ed th e J os ep h ian

participants in the said event.

Maria Alynna Corinne

Carlos

JESCOM holds ‘Ethics in Media’ confab

160K spent for

CCTV installation TECHNOLOGY advancement

paved the way for the Josephian

campus to be more fully

advanced in terms of security.

Closed-circuit Television

(CCTV) cameras has now

surrounded the whole SJC

campu s f o r p r ac t i ca l

reasons.

“Basically, it is for security

purposes since there are lots

of reported incidents of theft

especially during school

events and activities,” said

Sr. Eleuteria Lao, A.R.,

school treasurer.

Lao added that it is now a

lot easier to have an

overview of incidents,

especially when students

say that they are just doing

some kind of joke and

should not be given

penalties.

As reported, it was in June

17, 2011 when the first set

of cameras was installed in

the campus.

Through a contract with

O m n i t e c h S o l u t i o n s

Company, a sum of 16

cameras was ordered and

installed around the campus.

A l l oc a t e d i n v a r ious

facilities of the campus, Lao

declined to disclose such

details of where can all of

these be seen. Though some

are obviously visible, some

were kept unnoticeable.

It was totaled that the cost of

all 16 cameras is PhP

209,800 ( inclusive of

installation labor). However,

the school was fortunate to

get a big discount and was

able to close the deal at PhP

160,000.

According to Lao, this plan

of installation is not just a

one-day decision; rather it

has been decided since the

preceding year (2010).

Though the administration

admits that it somewhat

lacks financial resources, the

rampant incidents of theft

then urged them to continue

this initiative.

CCTV, p.6

JOURNALISM ETHICS. Jesuit Communications Foundation, Inc. held the Ethics in Media

seminar at the Procter and Gamble Hall in Ateneo de Manila University. Internet Photos

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“DON’T be too aggressive.

Iwasan ang magkasakitan.”

These were the words of school

nurse Catherine Diaz when

interviewed by JUNIOR

JOSEPHIAN CHRONICLE

regarding injuries that occurred

during the 2011 Intramural

games held last September 14-

16.

Fractures, sprains, and others

The school clinic reported nine

serious incidents, including two

bone fractures and seven

sprains, and several minor

complaints such as dizziness,

headaches and bruises during

the said event.

Diaz said that the injured were

given medical assistance and

first aid such as splinting,

bandaging, and cold compress.

Serious cases were referred to

the Cavite Medical Center for x

-ray, casting and therapy that

were tended to by Dr. Abundio

Celera, an orthopedic surgeon.

Administrative Efforts

Sr. Doraine Suyko, A.R.,

member of the School

Administrative Board who is at

the same time a registered

nurse, said that the clinic will

spearhead efforts to conduct

lectures and seminars regarding

sports injuries in November and

December. Moreover, the clinic

will also conduct weekly

exercises for players to better

prepare them for strenuous

activities.

An initiative to screen players

to find out if they are physically

fit to participate in sports events

was also brought up, and a

waiver signed by the player’s

parents stating that they are

allowing their children to join

sports activities will also be

required.

The school administration is

also committed to ensure the

safety of the environment,

supervise practices, ensure

players’ physical and mental

fitness, and conduct warm-up

exercises before each game.

Clinical Advice

Diaz advised the students to use

comfortable sportswear, avoid

playing when tired and unwell,

and to abide with the rules of

the game. On the other hand,

Suyko said that proper

hydration through increased

fluid intake during and after

games allows the body to

adapt to higher levels of

activities.

The school administration

guarantees the parents of the

students that they are committed

in ensuring the health and safety

of their children. Jose Miguel

Alberto M. Carlos

Clinic handles injuries during Intrams ‘11 COMPLETING its line-up for

City Meet 2011, Saint Joseph

College’s high school basketball

squad has started training early

this month despite tussles in

finding schedules to be on the

court.

Coach Edilberto Camara said that

the team doesn’t have much time

to practice due to several

activities, rush hours, limited time

allotment and the participation of

the players in other events.

Team SJC is still struggling to

find more training opportunities.

Part of which is an exhibition

game against SRC-Manila’s

basketball troop on October

12 that may serve as a

practice game.

Moreover, Camara is

expecting his boys to finish

second place in the 2011 meet

but will still be aiming for the

championship. He admitted

that second place would be

enough accepting the fact that

the team lacks training.

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Besides being a contributor to physical, mental, and social

health, sports can bring a lot more. We learn as much as we

sweat during games and we even take home not only

medals and trophies but also great values.

Different sports have different rules and principles. But

one thing most common among these sports is that you

need to belong to a team in order to play. That brings us to

one family value which is belongingness. Being in a group

helps you build up character and that is very important. You

have to be unique and creative in order to be an asset to

your team. Imagine a game of basketball. There’s a center,

the tallest guy whose job is to rebound, point-guards who

should have great passing abilities, and forwards who are

expected to score for the team. See, these guys have unique

roles. Everyone is expected to do his job well both in the

offensive and defensive side. One cannot play a game of

basketball alone. Instead, a group of five should work together.

In sports, unity is required.

Personally, the best part of sports is camaraderie. I remember

my own basketball experience. At first, the only thing that I can

do is to throw the ball at the basket. But with constant practices

and advices from my playmates, I learned to actually play

basketball and be an asset to my team.

Hopefully, the recent intramurals have contributed something

more than physical strength to the students of SJC.

Values in Sports

Seniors dominate in intrams 2011

SENIORS, FIGHT! Fourth year high school students present at their best during the annual cheer-

dance competition held for the 2011 Intramural Games last September. Photo by James Diang

TO TURN up the intramurals heat,

St. Joseph College held a series of

sports events, September 14-16.

Winning the cheer dance

competition for the elementary

department is the team-up of Grades

II and VI and the Seniors for the

high school department. Seniors

wore their pep uniforms of white

and red during the competition.

Muses modeled across the SJC court

showcasing their beauty and hoping

to earn the title. Nicole Sanchez of

the elementary Knights was entitled

Ms. Intramurals of the said

department. Meanwhile, Donna

Angeles, a senior, from the Bulldogs

team was named Ms. Intramurals

2011 for the high school department.

The all-girl tournament of the

elementary department ended with a

victory of team Tamaraws against

the team Bulldogs. Christine Joy

Espiritu, team captain, received the

Most Valuable Player award.

For the HS volleyball, the

tournament had two categories, the

boy’s and the girl’s. For both

categories, the Juniors conquered the

court in championship games both

against the seniors. MVP awards

were given to both captains namely

Pamela Salazar and Deric Vitobina.

Heated battles of the HS boys were

in two groups, the mixed teams of

the freshmen and sophomores, and,

the juniors and seniors. In the first

set-up, the Bulldogs won themselves

a championship versus the Bulldogs.

John Ross Aclan earned the MVP

award.

For the Juniors-Seniors group, the

Bulldogs and the Knights clashed in

their second meeting in the

tournament where in the Bulldogs

finally secured their championship.

JC Espiritu who scored for the

bulldogs in its crucial moments won

the MVP award.

Since its start last year, the

basketball girl’s games have also

been successful. This year, the

Seniors won a championship in

counter to the Junior’s team.

Samantha Casupanan, leading

scorer was awarded MVP.

Badminton was the only individual

sport event during the intramurals.

The competition was independently

for each year level. The freshmen

have Bryan Joel Tanzo and Jelee

Llarenas as their badminton champs.

Glenn Albert De Pedro and Patricia

Reyes won the badminton

tournament for the sophomores

division. On the other hand, Akiram

Briceno and Chloie Claud are

victors among the juniors division.

Jose Miguel Alberto Carlos