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Volume XIV No. 2

Academic Year 2022-2023
San Diego, Luisiana
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Articles
[NEWS] ENGLISH
[NEWS]
(Banner News)
Through the Rosary - Our Lady of the
Holy Rosary bring the union and
flames of Tranquility
The Campus Youth Ministry of Academia de San Diego’s started off the
day through a culminating activity in honor of the celebration in
Tanghalan ni Maria. Mr. Ken Daniel Oracion gave a brief introduction
about Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Everyone put genuinely their
presence in the doxology led by the LDL Dance Troupe followed by the
opening remarks that came from our school principal, Ms. Christine
Mijares. She mentioned that praying rosary is a good habit. With the
instructions given by the CYM Adviser, Ms. Liann Rondolo, she
elaborated the whole flow and goal of this activity before the pilgrimage.
It is a devotional practice consisting of a prolonged journey that has
wander continuously the 4 fixed destinations assigned to the groups of
students forming a way of cross. Images of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary,
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Our Lady of Lourdes and Mary, Help of
Christians resembled in an ornate, elaborate float made called as paso
that are carried aloft during the pilgrimage. All the students lined up and
prayed with their designated groups for the Pilgrimage Procession. Point
A was assigned to pray the rosary of the Joyful Mysteries going to Brgy.
San Diego; Point B of the Sorrowful Mysteries going to Brgy. San
Antonio; Point C of the Glorious Mysteries going to Brgy San Isidro; and
Point D of the Luminous Mysteries going to Brgy. Santo Tomas. After
each fifth mystery, everyone waited for each other to arrive back as it
continued to conclude and sung the Salve Regina, led by the LDL Choir.
At the same time, the CYM announced the winners of the charcoal
rendering and painting contest with a theme of “Inang Maria: Huwaran
ng Pusong Dalisay at Mapagarugang Kamay”. The winner of charcoal
rendering contest was Giane Perolina (Grade Also, the said organization
encouraged the students to visit the art exhibit in the prayer room
prepared by the CYM Officers.

On the afternoon, all the students and teachers participated in holy mass
as a part of wide spectrum of celebration in solemn tradition in our
hometown. After the Holy Mass - the procession began immediately and
all the devotees gather in front of the arish, whispers of prayers and
devotion that lifted to heaven in exchange for receiving miracles from
our patroness. The procession of Our Lady of The Holy Rosary is part of
our mission as a promise of binding faith, perseverance in the purpose
and shows us how a “Panata” is an act of subsequent change. Walking
the streets of our town, bringing our faith and carrying our rosary are
the great opportunity to be in presence of Mary by upholding our love
and passion it is a perfect time to evangelize, obtain a plenary
indulgence and bring the light of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary to others.
As part of the culture and tradition of the municipality of San Diego, a
competition of historical and religious dance called Caracol was also
happened as a mainly form of procession dance street and thanksgiving.
All the participants were full of enthusiasm especially the elders and
children about their moves and with a genuine smile on their faces.

Article by Tressha Reveche & Cyrelle Villanueva

Photos by Steven Romana & Jerome Romana
Montalbo, Romulo reigns in Mr. & Ms.
Acquaintance 2022

Academia de San Diego held its annual Mr. and Ms. Acquaintance 2022
pageant on November 11 in this year which featured nineteen girls and
sixteen boys who represented different sections among the grade levels
7 to 12 in Bulwagan ng Sto. Rosario.
An opening prayer led by Ms. Samantha Osmillo was followed by the
opening remarks from the school’s principal, Ms. Christine Mijares. The
panel of judges were introduced by the school’s academic coordinator,
Mrs. Nerissa Tolentino. They are Ms. Keith Terry Oblepias, Hon. Mayor
Jomar U. Zaide and Mr. Jasper Faller. They will be the one to assess the
criteria of judging which was stated by Mr. Robert Rana Jr. The
intermission number from the LDL Dance troupe would complete the
event’s program as they allowed viewers and candidates to refresh
themselves before the show goes on. The Master of Ceremonies Mr.
Matthew Magpantay and Mr. Gabriel Suario, made the evening a
pleasure for everyone in attendance through their humor, good nature
and off-the-cuff remarks. The excitement of everyone reigns when the
pageant finally began in their production number wearing their DIY
creative shirts. All the supportive classmates, parents and the rest of the
audience were present-shouting and cheering for their respective
representatives with their artistic banners that almost made the whole
place so alive that we couldn’t ever expect since it is the biggest
comeback event after the pandemic happened. All the candidates oozed
with beauty and charms, walking on their ramp with poise and
confidence. Afterwards, the final results for minor awards as were
follows:
Mr. Fidelity: Sebastian Aiden Salang
Ms. Diligence: Lila Kasandra Niel Gabrillo
Mr. Knowledge: Chin Paulo Mejillaa
Ms. Prudence: Veronica Espina
Mr. Piety: Harvie Cullen Catapang
Ms. Justice: Paula Zyrah Suarez
Mr. Faith: Robirhic Rondolo
Ms. Faith: Alexandrea Romulo
Mr. Hope: Kennedy Jamito
Ms. Humility: Angeline Dela Cruz
The event continues as Ms. Arlene Iting, APTA President gave her warm
greetings and message. Mr. Ken Daniel Oracion, Mr. Alexander Leonin
and Ms. Althea Perolina, on their part, emphasized that it was
considered an evening piece the pageant it is, one to be performed on a
quiet and pleasant evening in their intermission number. Next part was
the school uniform attire, with the candidates wearing their uniform.
And no doubt, it was indeed a sizzling hot intermission number followed
by the General APTA Officers that they could exhibit their talent in
dancing too as the event proceeds to the ramp of the candidates in their
smart casual attire. Then, it goes the event to the announcement of the
special awardees:
Mr. Popularity: Kobi Kester Yu
Ms. Popularity: Dianne Iting
Best in Production Number: Arielle Ruth Romulo and Harvey Cullen
Catapang
Best in Creative Work: Lila Kasandra Niel Gabrillo and Jules Andrei
Romulo
Best in School Uniform Attire: Paula Zyrah Suarez
Best in Casual Attire: Cody Endoso

After a painstaking selection process by the judges, the candidates were

trimmed down to the Top 5 finalists:

Female Category:
Dianne Iting
Lila Kasandra Niel Gabrillo
May Oblepias
Arielle Ruth Romulo
Alleah Jane Mendoza

Male Category:
Marius Felipe Montalbo
Jules Andrei Romulo
Clive Joseph Pedron
Kobi Kester Yu
Harvie Cullen Catapang

During the preliminary round’s question and answer portion, each

of the finalists and the freshmen students had a chance to pick up
questions which tackled youth and social empowerment and also their
personal experiences.
Ms. Alleah Jane Mendoza and Mr. Jules Andrei Romulo won the
2nd runner up place. On the other hand, Ms. May Oblepias and Mr. Kobi
Kester Yu got their 1st runner title for this time. Finally, the Mr. and Ms.
Freshman 2022 was Ms. Denise Margarette Lalantacon and Mr. Keyshi
Nyelle Rondilla while the Mr. and Ms. Acquaintance 2022 was hailed to
Ms. Arielle Ruth Romulo and Mr. Marius Felipe Montalbo.

Article by Diana Dogayo

Photos by Steven Romana, Jerome Romana, Prince Juacalla

[NEWS]

Mr. Pinili, SDRR-Chairman applauded the

student’s initiative to save lives.
Academia de San Diego participated in the 4th Quarter of the National
Simultaneous Earthquake Drill 2022, November 10, 2022.
The drill is conducted with the help of LDL-SDRRM (School
Disaster and Risk Reduction Management) team headed by Mr. Jerome
Romana, Student SDRRM-Chairman, Mr. Sarben Pinili, SDRRM-
Coordinator with Ms. Christine Mijares, SDRRM-Chief, Principal. The drill
started at exactly 9:00 a.m. with a long alarm followed by a public
announcement. All of the students immediately reacted to the “duck,
cover, and hold" which is the preventive action that everyone can do to
survive an earthquake disaster inside their respective classrooms with
their teachers. And after a few minutes, another public announcement
informed the students to evacuate the area. When everyone proceeded
to mustering station safely in a proper way, the search and rescue to the
assigned casualties was conducted by the medical and response team.
The objective of the drill is to raise awareness throughout the school
about what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.

Article by John Heinrich Bresenio

Photos by Jerome Romana
[NEWS]

Parents, and Teachers grooved for solidarity.

Academia de San Diego’s General APTA officers held a zumba for a cause
titled "Sayaw Mo, Tulong Mo sa Liceo" at the Luisiana town plaza, in the
beating heart of the town, November 18, 2022.
This event was initiated by the General APTA Officers, which consisted of
some of the beloved parents of the students of Academia de San Diego.
Those who joined this event were the parents, the Liceans, as well as the
residents of our town of Luisiana. The event is led by South Zins'
professional Zumba instructors. Afterwards, as the MC and organizer of
the event, Mr. Sarben Pinili was assigned to give thanks and served as
the host of Zumba for a Cause.
This event developed by the General APTA Officers to help the school.
The zumba made everyone active and lively even in the midst of rain.
Despite the bad weather, everyone still danced happily and gave their
full energy to zumba. Liceans, parents, and other visitors to this program
proved that bad weather can also bring joy and happiness.

Article by Flexter Orno

Photos by Gen APTA Officers

Teaser
[WHAT’S INSIDE]

SPORTS
-San Diego Trailblazers blow 24-point lead, but recover to
beat Luisiana Ragers.

FEATURE
- To share is to care, Mr. Ocampo, Grade 3 adviser, organized a
community pantry for his students.