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Celebrating Sesquicentennial
Deepening
Spirituality
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Fr. Norberto Salvador, Jr.
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Summer has ended and you know what that means: SCHOOL IS BACK!
Some students actually dread going to school because of all the homework, studies and a lot of hard
work. But school is actually learning new stuff and having a lot of fun. When I first went to Ateneo after a long
break, I was surprised to see the new improvement like the road, the sidewalks and the buildings. Then I went to
my assigned classroom and while waiting for our class adviser, I saw some of my classmates last year and some
that I have never saw in my life before. After some time our class adviser came and told us the things we need
and remember throughout the school year. After that, I went home wondering what God planned me to do for
this year. The thing that makes me interested to go back is because of having new friends, learning new things
and getting a whole new experience.
He feels very develop their character.
excited being the new He says, “You should be
headmaster. One of able to handle failure
his plans is to renovate properly and to have
the EMC to make it passion for what you
a better place for do. Dream high, and
students to learn. be a man for others.”
His role To the students who
models when are easily distracted,
growing up were they should organize
his teachers and his their priorities. They
brothers. His parents should also have proper
were religious and time management.
constantly advised him to His advice to the parents
PRAY AND BE GOOD. is to be aligned with the school’s
When he was in school, his principles and standards. “ H a v e
favorite subjects were English and Filipino. He a partnership with the
found it difficult to balance his academics with school’s standards
h i s other activities. The hardest to continue
subject for him was your son’s
Science. But he education
tried his best. at home
He started where there
observing are no
more things teachers.
and read Know your
books on son well and
the subject. be a good role
H i s model for him.”
advice to the
students is to be
!
resilient and to
a y H i g h
Fir s t d It ruled!
My best
day ever!
- Wax
The best I’ve
had in all my
years in school.
My first week in Grade 6 - Miguel
was fun. We had activities
Fun, awesome, amazing,
and started to learn new
exciting, great, fine, cool,
lessons. All of my teachers
good! – Riggs, Andrew, Miguel,
are kind and courteous to us.
Glad, Anton, Luigi, Abot, Diego,
They help us everytime we have
It was great because Uno, Jules, Miggy, Alfonso,
a problem. They took care
I got to know my Geoff, Mon, Javier
of us like we were their own
children. I enjoyed the first classmates more.
week! – Carlo – Rafael, Junee, Matt
Eaglet New SY, Cool
Co-Curricular
Activities! Robbie Sto. Domingo | 6-Luna
Last June,
we had our
Co-Curricular
Club Orientation.
Instead of the
normal schedule, w e
Guitar club squeezed up all our
a tight 12:10-schedule so
subjects in
we could
have the orientation from 12:10-3:00pm,
which was held in the Covered Courts. It was hot
in the Covered Courts but we could handle it because
of our excitement to see and hear about the old and new clubs.
Before we started, we had a beautiful prayer which was about
thanking the Lord for the wonderful clubs that we were blessed
with. After the prayer, the hosts introduced the first club, ISAIAS. A
high school student shared an inspiring speech, which probably
convinced some people to join that club. One of the new clubs
was the Speed Stacking Club, which I really thought was cool! The
ARNIS orientations of the martial arts clubs like Tae Kwan Do, Muay Thai,
Arnis, as usual, never failed to impress us all. One of the martial
arts orientations even brought in a giant martial arts mascot, which
was really an eye-catcher! The Boy Scout club had an orientation
that really made us go “YEAH!” in our heads, because the speaker
said, “What does scouting mean? Scouting with GIRLS!” The Phil
Epsilon Alpha was one of the clubs that most people wanted to
join, since we were going to meet with students from other schools
like La Salle, Assumption, etc.
Reaching the end of the orientation, we were greeted
once again by the hosts to inform us that the program was about
Arts & crafts the end. We all sighed, since we were having lots of fun. We had a
closing prayer then, we had to leave the courts. While leaving the
courts, most were still confused about which club to join, but some
had already chosen their choice of club. When we reached our
classrooms, we were consulted by our teachers before we were
dismissed. We left happily since the orientation was a blast, and
we could look forward to another year of fun with our clubs!
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Marco De Santos | 7-Bellarmine
Last August 21, classes were cancelled and many students in the
country rejoiced…but do we know why classes were suspended? Classes
were suspended because it was Ninoy Aquino Day. It is a day wherein
we honor and celebrate Benigno Aquino, one of our national heroes.
Benigno, or Ninoy as he was popularly known, was a man of justice and
truth. He fought a fierce battle with former president Ferdinand Marcos
to attain freedom for our country during those dark days. Ninoy became
the voice of our people during Marcos’ reign and also during the Martial
Law. He protested and contradicted the former dictator’s wrongdoings. Ninoy was then exiled to Boston
after spending a few years in prison. He also underwent a bypass surgery while he was there. Even though he
was still recuperating from the surgery, Ninoy still continued his speeches contradicting the Marcos regime.
Ninoy planned on going back to the Philippines during the year of 1983. On August 21 1983, Ninoy was able
to travel back to the Philippines. Sadly, as he was going down the stairs of the airplane, Ninoy was shot. Many
people mourned at the death of this fellow Filipino, hero of our nation and voice of the people. Even at his
death, Ninoy was still a great man who fought and gave his life for his country. So, the next time Ninoy Aquino
Day comes, don’t just celebrate the suspension of classes but the life and death of Ninoy Aquino, Peace
Advocate of the Philippines.
S
ecrets of a
uccessful
agacious
tudent
Carlo Ozaeta | 6 – Lopez Jaena since we have
to study our
As a student, I learned two important things that I think lessons anyway, we might as well try to do our best.
are really helpful for all of us. And that is the second thing I learned.
First is that we should get to know ourselves. We are responsible for ourselves. We make our own
For example, we should know what is the best time choices. We set our own goals. And if we want to reach
and place for us to study. Is it after a snack or a nap? these goals, we have to make decisions about our priori-
Is it in the family room or our bedroom? What interest ties and about how we spend our time.
us most? We need to know our likes and dislikes, our Remember! Just try our best, make the right choices
strengths and weaknesses so that we can highlight and give it all we’ve got.
what we are good at and work extra hard on the areas See. It’s not really a secret!
we need to improve on. This is where being saga- –––-------------•§•------------------
cious comes in; it is making wise decisions. Are you an honor student? Then this
column is for you! Come and share
What are our goals? Why do we want to do well in
your success story to the whole
school? Maybe it’s world!
because we want
that reward Dad Mrs. Helen Amante,
promised us if we our Asst. Headmaster
get good grades. for Academic Affairs,
Or maybe we want reminds students to be
Mom to be proud of excellent in all academic
us. Or maybe we
endeavours.
just realized that,
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Franz Palisoc | 7-Kostka
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Jerome Flor | 7-Brebeuf
June 27 2008 - The Grade 7 Class Night, the last middle school
class night the Grade 7 students of School Year 2008-2009 had.
The Grade 7 Class Night was a night to remember. It was a
night where students should have fun, have a laugh and be
comfortable in their own classrooms with their friends. One of
the probably anticipated events in the class night is the class
dance. Each class showed their teamwork and creativity in
dancing. Some expected to see the teachers’ dance number.
The next time that they would dance like this would probably
be in next year’s class night which we would miss so much.
That event would definitely be a moment to remember. I hope
another class night would happen again.
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Virgil De Leon | 6-Tandang Sora
Last July 18, 2008, the Grade 6 students celebrated their class night.
After being dismissed from their everyday classes, everyone went
home to prepare for the night. When they arrived back to school
everyone played games with their friends such as basketball,
speed stacks and other board games. At around 6:00pm, everyone
went downstairs to have dinner with their classmates and friends.
After eating, everyone proceeded to the covered courts for the
programs. As soon as everyone arrived, the program immediately
started. They played games, watched performances and they
even heard a few words from their batch mate and AGSCOM
second vice president, Rafa Antonio. Mrs. Castañeda and the
Grade 6 teachers awarded each of the sections with gift packs. The
class of Bonifacio and Mabini were declared the “Most Disciplined
Class.” Meanwhile, in the games, the class of Lopez-Jaena got the
highest total score from winning most of the relays, so they were
the champions! They were closely followed by Tandang Sora as 2nd
placer and Agoncillo as 3rd placer. After the program, everyone
went back to their classrooms to continue the fun. Some even went
Ghost hunting with a teacher. Finally, some students went to sleep,
but some wanted to have “after hour” fun. The next day, everyone
bid their goodbyes to each other and hoped to see each other the
next week. Everyone left with treasured memories of that fun and
wonderful night.
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Grade 5 Class Night
David Romero | 5-Corregid
or
The Grade 5 Class Night,
which was what everyon We also ate gummy worm
would be excited for, e s, M&M’s and the strawb
was a very special da puffs. When it was 7:30p erry
everyone. On the day itse y for m, all the sections went
lf, every corridor I pass by to the Covered Courts for do wn
packed with people carryi was the show. There were da
ng big heavy bags, espec numbers by students an nc e
sleeping bags. It was so cro ially d even teachers and Ate
wded that I’d get hit by on cheers performed by ne o
almost every 15 minutes. e classes and the Blue Ba
Those who came early Battalion by students. Aft bble
able to set up their things were er that, we were free to
and went to the extra pra anything again but this tim do
since my class and the oth ctice e we listened to ghost sto
er sections were delayed from our teacher and a ries
practice very often. After of ghost hunt led by my tea
the very unexpectedly qu Mr. Posadas. By 9:30pm, cher
practice, everyone in Gr ick everyone gave up and
ade 5 were free to play ga to our class. At 10:00pm, we nt
and board games, swim, mes we listened to the final gh
rest and eat up to 7:30p story and went to sleep ost
Everyone had a really gre m. . The nest morning, every
at time in my class! We pla was up for the morning one
Risk, PSP, basketball, koosh yed exercise. By the time we
ball. We ate about 6 differ finished, we ate breakfas we re
kinds of chips since I bro ent t, packed up, fix and cle
ught the cheese combo the classroom and went an ed
pack. home. That’s my story of
class night and it was ve my
ry fun and unforgettable
.
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we can always serve the
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Close Encounter
with the Jesuits
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Ateneo Grade School Class Officers Movement
Agscom council
President: Jonathan Gregorio, 7-Bellarmine
1stVP: Jose Paolo C. Oracion, 7-Brebeuf
2ndVP: Rafael Roman R. Antonio, 6-Malvar
Secretary: Mark Z. Gamboa, 7-Campion
Treasurer: Jose Francisco F. Magno, 7-Xavier
Moderators:
Mrs. Maria Isabel O. Castañeda (GLC Gr.6)
and Ms. Elizabeth B. Bermio (GLC Gr.7)
As I said at the Miting de Avance, my main plan is to Being the AGSCOM Treasurer, my future plans for the
make Ateneo physically cleaner. I have planned a AGS revolve around the Bigay Puso. I myself think
project, which I got the idea while eating at the college that this is one of the best programs that the Ateneo
cafeteria. It is called BYOB or Bring Your Own Baunan. launched because it teaches us that giving is better
The goal is to lessen the amount of garbage. If you than receiving. Also, because this program was
bring your own baunan, give it to the seller and you’ll launched when students are at a young age, they will
get a discount of 5 or 10 pesos on your meal. I plan learn and develop the true value of generosity. This is
that by the end of the school year, at least 1 thing has why I believe that I should spend my last year in the
changed, made by the AGSCOM. We will continue to AGS promoting the Bigay Puso Program, and helping
work together to make Ateneo a better Community. other students learn to give.
- JP Oracion Even as early as now, the AGSCOM and I are
thinking of ways to promote the Bigay Puso. We believe
Being an Agscom secretary has changed my life in a that the amount of money raised does not matter, but
big way. It has taught me to be to a better leader. It what matters is that the students gave out of their hearts.
made me more responsible and independent Even though teaching students the value of generosity
What are my plans for this school year? is a tedious task, I know that with the help of God and
Basically, I have none so far but I hope what I do as my fellow AGSCOM officers, we can teach students
part of the AGSCOM Council will make this school year to give and not to count the cost, just as Ignatius and
a memorable one. I will be very supportive of whatever many other saints did. - Stanley Magno
the Council decides. - Mark Gamboa
jpgregorio@yahoo.com
jptmac94@yahoo.com
rafarantonio@yahoo.com
markzgamboa@yahoo.com
stanley.magno@yahoo.com
Mass for presidents andVp’s with mrs. castañeda
The election of class officers last June was pretty long; it was as if there were long speeches. When it was
time to vote, I heard my classmate saying, “I think I’m going to vote for Reign,” and I thought that’s how
Jonathan Gregorio won. On the other hand, some students voted for candidates randomly. That was my
probably one of my weirdest experience because I’m only in Grade 4; unlike in the Primary School like
last year, it was the first time I knew about class officers. That day made me experience a new event
which happens once in a year in the Middle School and I was quite happy of this experience. 17
As of press time, The clas
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the Grade 6 6-Malva
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students have a Ms. Greg
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total collection of hosted th
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almost half a Bigay Pu
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million Pesos! Launchin
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Below are Grade 6
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classroom ntly displa lass
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them to be ir
generous.
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Game reviews
War Rock
By Jonathan Alpaño | 5-Kawit
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Guitar Hero 3:
Legends of Rock
Gabriel Orlina 6-Tandang Sora
The City
Book Review
of Ember
Dicot Alvarado | 6-Del Pilar
What would it be like to be trapped in an underground city with several other people? What would hap-
pen if that city was powered only by light bulbs, and they were starting to flicker? What would happen
if there was a blackout or a food shortage? These questions and many others will be uncovered and
answered in “The City of Ember”
The story is about two 12-year old kids named Lina and Doon. They are in a city which is slowly dying. In
their age, they are assigned work to do, either as a street sweeper, a pipeworks laborer or a messenger.
Doon has plans to help the city. The city, lit only by light bulbs, has a generator which powers them,
but it is dying. Doon has plans to fix it, but gives up after seeing how complex it is.
Lina finds a piece of paper which strikes curiosity. It contains directions to something un-
known, but some parts are missing.
Soon, Lina and Doon discover that the paper contains directions to escape the city.
Now, they have to fill in the missing parts and follow the directions to escape the city or
be trapped in the dying city forever.
With a wonderful storyline, interesting characters, an amazing conclusion and a fantas-
tic movie based on the book, “The City of Ember” is a great adventure story to read.
So uncover the clues and unlock the secret of the City of Ember!
Also, watch out for the other books of Ember, The People of Sparks, The Prophet of
Yonwood and The Diamond of Darkhold, “The City of Ember” is a great adventure
story to read.
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Movie Review The Dark Knight
Joseph Montecillo | 6-Lopez-Jaena
Why so serious?
This is the line that most people associate with The
Dark Knight. But, if you look at some of the other posters, one
of the taglines used was: WELCOME TO A WORLD WITHOUT
RULES.
This line pretty much sums up the whole movie.
From the very start, we catch a glimpse of this very line. A
group of robbers enter a bank take all the money inside. One
by one, the robbers turn on each other in an attempt to keep
all the money for themselves. It turns out that the mastermind
behind the crime is the sadistic Joker (Heath Ledger), a
psychopathic criminal who will do anything to get what he
wants. But apparently, the bank is being run by the mobsters
of Gotham.
As the film continues, Joker continues his crime spree.
Batman (Christian Bale) desperately tries to stop him, but the
madman always seems to be one step ahead.
The movie is much more emotional than the past Batman
movies. Several themes like envy, temptation, and corruption
are integrated into the film to further drive the plot.
The one thing I like most about this film is the moral conflict
that several characters face. Throughout the movie, most
characters are tempted to do things that they normally
wouldn’t do. Seeing how they handled this was just wonderful
to watch.
The acting was excellent. The best performance in the film is
Heath Ledger’s portrayal of the Joker. As you watch the movie, character. His scenes with Heath Ledger made
you completely forget the fact that the person on screen this movie incredibly good.
is Heath Ledger. Sometimes, you feel like they literally hired The other actors were good too, but
the Joker and put him in the movie. Ledger’s performance they paled in comparison to the two main
defined this movie and made the character more than just characters.
an evil clown. Christopher Nolan must be proud to know
Christian Bale’s performance was also very moving. He that he directed such a fabulous film.
played the Bruce Wayne, the billionaire who dresses up like Overall, this is one of the best movies I have
a bat at night. He wonderfully portrays the emotions of the ever seen.
Comic Review
Iron Man
Ryan Racela | 5-Mactan
Iron Man, like a lot of Marvel Comics, was made by Stan “The Man” Lee.
Caught in an explosion that left his heart pierced with shrapnel, Tony Stark, a
scientific genius and billionaire playboy, built a powerful suit of iron to survive.
Deciding to use it in the power of justice, he became the powerful Iron Man.
Using the most advanced suit he ever made, he joined the S.H.I.E.L.D., an
organization of heroes, to fight indestructible aliens that were a problem for
the soldiers of the 2nd World War. The comic book saw a lot of action and
good drawings as well as color. But there were a few things that were hard
to read. On the scale of one to five, I give it a 4.5.
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Environment W u p , e e k
ting: Save e
C a r b o n D i G S
t a n d ou t - A
p e u p , S
Sha
ra,
alisi Rive
Mrs. Virn r
r e a C o o rdinator fo
Subject A te d the progr
am
e , s ta r e
Scienc a y s on how w Ejay Domingo | 7-De Britto
g w
by sharin ct our
can prote
ent
environm The Environmental Week for this year came
and went, leaving behind memories of vario
us
celebrations, visitations, and environment talks
. Did
we really learn anything? The week was entit
led,
“Carbon Dieting: Save up, Shape up, Stan
d out
En Fas – AGS!” Environmentalists told us to segregat
e our
vir hio trash and to not burn them. We were informed
that
onm n f the three components of the environment
Pa entaor
are:
land, air and water. We remember the engi
neer
ssi l who gave a talk to the Grade 7 community
about
on pollution, carbon dioxide, and how it affec
ts our
environment. But then I ask once more: “Wh
at did
we really learn? Do the things everyone taug
ht
us that week really hit our hearts, or did they
just
go out through the other ear? Did those impo
rtant
things that could change the world really stuc
k with
us, or did they get blown away by the wind? Will
we
leave them rotting and gathering dust in the
back
of our minds?” We should appreciate their
effort
and actually apply them to our lives. We shou
ld be
thankful that we celebrate Environment Week
at all.
As I’ve said, we should apply in our lives ever
ything
we’ve learned back then.
EX
to face. Faces of nervousness, excitement and anxiety were
seen as the graded exam papers fell into our hands. Some
were disappointed, most were relieved. Or, at least, that was
how it was in my class. This is my exam story. What’s yours?
A
Our 1st quarter exams were held on the first week of
August. It was a very sad time because we all know it’s time for
us to study more than before. It also means we don’t get to play
or watch TV. When it was the start of our first exam, Paragraph
Writing and Talata exams, we met our proctor, whom we didn’t
know much. We were really scared of what we would see in the
test paper. We went home, preparing for the real challenge,
the exams on Language and Science. As I reached Grade 5, I
M
found out that the more I study, the higher my grade was, some
thing I didn’t know when I was in 4th grade. We had a hard
time with Science, but it all paid off when we got to answer the
exams. We relaxed when it was CLE and Reading, just some of
the easy subjects. We still had a hard time but we got to answer
it. We also studied for AP and Filipino. As for our grade level,
we studied the Philippine history. We had a hard time because
there were a lot to memorize. Filipino was a bit easy, but still,
S
some had a few problems. The hardest subject was the last
one, MATH. We all did a few exercises on all the topics to get
prepared. Truly, the exams were hard and pressured us, but I do
hope that I’d do much better next time.
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Aris Reyes | 6-Bonifacio
Intrams Opening!
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Ateneo Boy Scouts’
Investiture and Fellowship Camp with
East
Field: Mr. Rosanna
blessed the 150 trees &
the scouts offered 150
prayers.
Getting-
to-know-you... the
scouts learned about
each other’s interests
and schools
Awards! ü
Swimming!!! ü
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Eaglet asks... Miguel Ongtao &
Carlo Ozaeta
“Spirituality is...”
Ms. Co
Ms. Gregory
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“Accepting the challenge to deepen our spirituality
in this second year of our Sesqui countdown “You should be able to handle failure
by accepting the way of the Cross, learning to properly and to have passion for what
accept responsibility for facing and solving our
problems would be a wonderful preparation for
you do. Dream high, and be a man
our final year theme of ‘Building the Nation.’” for others.” - Fr. Kit Bautista, SJ
- Fr. Bienvenido F. Nebres, SJ