GREEN
The Official Student English
HEIGHTS
Publication of Sto. Tomas
National High School,
Division of Baguio City
SSG Spearheads Project Ung-unga
The Supreme Student
Government (SSG), together
with school clubs spearheaded
a nine-day activity to celebrate
National Student Day and Chil-
dren’s Week dubbed as Project
Ung-unga that they launched on
Nov. 21 and culminated on Dec.
1 at the Youth Formation Build-
ing of Sto. Tomas National High
School (STNHS).
According to the SSG
adviser Mrs. Josephine P. Dan-
STNHS gathers multiple awards
Sto. Tomas National
High School became the re-
cipient of multiple awards of
various categories during the
5th Beggang ti Bag-iw for the
school year 2021-2022 orga-
nized by the Youth Formation
of the Division Office Baguio
held on Nov. 19 at the Orchard
Hotel.
The school won the
Most outstanding barkada
kontra droga (BKD) imple-
menter, Most Outstanding
Barkada Kontra Droga (BKD)
student leader - Melvin Tola-
bis, Most outstanding Barkada
Kontra Droga (BKD) teach-
er-adviser - Josephine Danis,
DepEd Sorsogon visits STNHS
PICTURE TAKING Members of DepEd Sorsogon together with STNHS faculty,
admin earners in their indigenous attires pose for a souvenir picture during the
benchmarking activity on Oct. 26.
Vol. VI No. 1 August -December 2022
KNOWLEDGE SHARING Student leaders and volunteer Alumni share their
time to help selected learners enhance their reading skills during the imple-
mentation of Project Ung-unga.
is, the project was created to
respond to the needs of STNHS
learners on reading and writing
as assessed by teachers who no-
ticed the increasing number of
non-readers and student with
reading difficulties through the
years. Jean Kate Uden, SSG Pres-
ident, said that the project had a
total of 50 student beneficiaries.
The project included
tutorial activities on Grammar,
writing, and one on one con-
Most outstanding su-
preme student government
(SSG) student leader - Mary
Rose Rojas, Most outstand-
ing implementor for MA-
KA-DIYOS, Most outstanding
implementor for MAKAKA-
LIKASAN, MOST OUT-
STANDING IMPLEMENTER
under the MAKAKALIKASAN
CATEGORY - Salome C. Fan-
gkingan.
Melvin Tolabis and
Mary Rose Rojas also received
the Student Organization Lead-
ership Award, Josephine P.
Danis as the Most Supportive
Teacher Adviser and Most De-
termined Teacher Adviser, and
versation using materials cre-
ated by the SSG. These are, the
“Bansa Basa” featuring the lives
of national heroes, and former
presidents of the Philippines,
the ITBIK or “Istorya Ti Bibliya
Iwaragawag Ko” containing par-
ables and stories from the Bible,
the ADSA (Anti- Drugs, Smok-
ing and Alcoholism) showing
campaigns against drugs, smok-
ing, and alcohol, and the LIKAS
or “Layad Isnan Kalikasan”, fo-
Salome P. Cad-
ley-Fangkingan received the
Most Innovative YES-O Co-
ordinator and Most Deter-
mined YES-O Coordinator.
By Jeff Botis
cusing on environmental issues
faced by the world in the present
times .
Moreover, the tutors for
the project were composed of
volunteers from the grade 12 stu-
dents, SSG officers, School Club
officers, and STNHS Alumni.
Each tutors were given a sched-
ule and one student to teach ev-
ery afternoon at three.
By Leah Legaspi
SHOWING OFF AWARDS Student leaders
and teachers show off the plaques they re-
ceived on behalf of STNHS during the Beg-
gang ti Bag-iw Awarding Ceremony on Nov.
19.
The faculty and staff,
the Admin Office, and students
of Sto. Tomas National High
School feel privileged that the
Division of DepEd Sorsogon
City chose STNHS as one of the
venues for their benchmarking
activity on Oct. 26.
Accompanied by their
Schools Division Superinten-
dent, Mr. William E. Gando
and CID Chief, Ms. Evena D.
Hubina, the delagates came to
see the school’s best practices
such Youth Formation Activ-
ities and Ways and Means of
coping with distance learneing
during the pandemic. After-
which, the IPED Club further
welcomed the group through a
a cultural dance presentation.
Baguio bans
momma chewing
By Kennan Masing
The chewing and spit-
ting of betel nut in public places,
and selling of “momma” prod-
ucts to minors in the city has
been ordered prohibited under
an ordinance passed by city gov-
ernment officials and was made
public on March 2022.
City Councilor Joel Al-
angsab, who authored the new
ordinance, said it shall be un-
lawful for any person to chew or
spit betel quid or “momma” in a
private or public utility vehicle,
government-owned vehicle or
any other means of public trans-
port for passengers, accom-
modation and entertainment
establishment, public building
and any public place including
school premises.
Any person or entity
who commits any of the prohib-
ited acts shall be penalized with
a fine of P500 or four hours of
community service for the first
offense; a fine of P1,000 or six
hours of community service for
the second offense; and a fine of
P2,000 or eight hours of com-
munity service or imprisonment
for a period not exceeding three
months or both at the discre-
tion of the court. It also entails
the suspension or revocation
of business license or permit in
case of a business entity or es-
tablishment if applicable for the
third and succeeding offenses.
This was followed by a sim-
ple “merienda” hosted by the
school head, Danilo P. Gayao at
the admin office.
This was followed by
a simple “merienda” hosted
by the school head, Danilo P.
Gayao at the admin office.
Also with them were
Regional Office Representa-
tives Ms. Thelma Dalay-on and
Ms. Corazon Alos, both Educa-
tion Program Supervisors, and
Ms. Jayrerose Guevarra, Public
Schools Division Supervisor
from the Baguio City Division
Office, who guided the group
in coming over to the school
and accompanied them as they
left.
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2 NEWS GREEN HEIGHTS

FOR THE LOVE OF READING The school, represented by the Brigada
Pagbasa Program and English Club gave away books to the community of
Sto. Tomas Central on Nov. 28 to encourage the habit of reading.
STNHS Students join youth empowerment
With the belief that the
youth can be empowered to be-
come the leaders today and be-
yond, more than one hundred
participants, forty-one of which
are students from Sto.Tomas
National High School took part
in the first ever Youth Empower-
ment Philippines 2022 brought by
the Association of Filipino Youth
for Civic Action (AFYCA) with
a theme “Bent but not Broken;
Our country needs us” held on
November 26, 2022 at Philippine
Science High School.
They invited leaders and
professionals as guest speakers
to share, entertain, and most im-
portantly to inspire the youth.
Among them are Mayor Benjamin
B. Magalong, who talked about
the importance of being a leader
as early as today. Another is Mr.
Sohl De Guia, National Convenor
of the Global Leadership Network
Philippines, who talked about the
LEADERSHIP TALK Rotary Club Past
President Chris Faelnar shares his wisdom on
leadership to student leaders during the Proj-
true meaning of having a SWAG
attitude towards life challenges as
a leader through the help of God.
Moreover, numerous entertainers
were also invited to bring happi-
ness during the program, namely
the Jesus Reigns Ministries Bagu-
io City who serenaded the partic-
ipants, and the True Edge HEMA
Guild Baguio who entertained the
participants with their swords-
manship skills.
After listening to the
speakers, the participants were
divided into groups for socializa-
tion and fun games. In one of the
activities, the participants were
tasked to perform a short chant
per group which soon became a
competition as prices were pro-
vided by sponsors. The winning
team received a dashing cash price
for the effort and creativity.
By Leah Legaspi
STNHS gives away books
As one of the projects
of the Brigada Pagbasa and in
collaboration with the English
Club’s program for the Read-
ing Month, the school distrib-
uted books to interested mem-
bers of the Sto. Tomas Central/
Apugan community on Nov.
28 at the Sto. Tomas Barangay
Hall.
The project dubbed as
“Community Reading Pan-
try” hoped to respond to the
community’s need for reading
materials that would promote
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT Students leaders from STNHS join other
student leaders in one of their activities that aims to enhance their
leadership skills during the Youth Formation seminar on Nov. 26.
Rotary Club spearheads project ULO
The SSG invited the
Rotary Club of Baguio to
spearhead a leadership semi-
nar called the Project ULO for
all class presidents, club pres-
idents and club secretaries on
Nov. 11 at the Senior High
Building in Santo Tomas Na-
tional High School.
The Rotary Club of Ba-
guio was represented by Sir
Rotary Past President Chris
Faelnar, President Francis Ali
Morales, and the Rotary Pres-
ident Elect Maria Corazon
Ocampo, all of whom shared
their life stories and bits of
wisdom on leadership such
the love for reading, thus, the STNHS celebrates National
school collaborated with the Reading Month
barangay’s program on Com-
munity Reading Center. Kaga- The English Club launched the
wad Lawrence Donato ac- Reading Month 2022 with the theme,
“Rediscovering the legacy of Literature
cepted the books on behalf of through Reading” at the STNHS school
the barangay from the school grounds on Nov. 11 to encourage the
head, Danilo Gayao, together whole school community to read at
their leisure time and culminated it on
with Marissa Binmangon who Dec. 7 through an awarding ceremo-
spearheaded the program, and ny of winners from the essay writing
the English Club officers under contest, poster making contest, and
most active library user of the month.
the advisership of Chloe Ann Winners of the essay writing
Villanueva. from Category A to C are as follows:
Donna Domingo, Claudia Venegas,
and Andrew Valdez. Winners for the
By Dabe Nadudo poster making are Rayan Steave Palis-
ta, Reyver Milo, and Geraldine Cor-
puz. And the most active library us-
ers are Jillian Balong and Lorna Buda.
by Monica Guinungo
BKD Culminates
Project TALGHED
The Barkada Kontra
Droga (BKD) of Sto. Tomas
National High School culmi-
nated its campaign against
drugs, smoking, and drink-
ing alcohol dubbed as Project
TALGHED with the theme “Ti
Panagdroga ken Panagsigarilyo
makadadaeel iti Salun-at” on
Dec. 12 through E-Kanta Ko
and E-Declaim ko Campaigns.
Project TALGHED
stands for Think, Apply to Lead
for Good Health and Everyone’s
Development, was launched by
the BKD to promote awareness
as a quote from the vice pres- on the use of drugs, cigarettes
and alcohol. The program fo-
ident “Leadership is in the
cused on the actvities E-Kanta
eyes of other people, it is they
Ko Campaign and E-Declaim
who proclaim you as the lead-
Ko campaign, where the con-
er.”
testants from grade 7 to 12
The INTERACT club
campaigned to encourage good
together with the SSG orga-
health by avoiding drugs, cig-
nized the said seminar in re-
arettes and alcohol through
sponse to the school’s need to songs and declamation. Guests
form student leaders who can from Digway TV came as judg-
help in the growth and devel- es in the said competitions.
opment of the school. School The BKD also collaborated
Principal Danilo Gayao also with the PTA, School Clubs,
attended and interacted with Sto. Tomas Barangay, Sang-
the guests and student lead- guniang Kabataan, Non-Gov-
ers. ernment Organizations, other
By Claudia Venegas Government Organizations
and private individuals for this
project.

BSU and Science

ect ULO implementation.

BSU for extra chairs and soon

High donate chairs
by Clarence Napeek
Benguet State Univer-
sity along with Baguio City
Science High School donated
185 armchairs to Sto. Tomas
National High School on Sept.
17 to augment increased num-
ber of enrollees for the school
year 2022-2023 which reached
800 compared to just under
600 in the previous years.
The school head, Dani-
lo P. Gayao, reached out to
BSU President Felipe Salaing
Comile, with Vice President
for Business Affairs Dr. Nor-
ma Palaci Banania and Ricky
Polilen of the Supply Manage-
ment Office, handed over the
armchairs to Bing A. Buasen
and STNHS Brigada Eskwela
Coordinator Jhonny P. Buasen
who said that “The donation
will support the school’s im-
plementation of the Brigada
Eskwela Program and aug-
ment the need for facilities,
stich a chairs, during the face-
to-face implementation.
SSG becomes tutors By Jelyca Yuayan
PTA Holds First General
Assembly
Parents , guardians , teachers
,and the school administration gath-
The Supreme Student Government (SSG), ered on Sept. 2,2022 at the building 4
headed by their adviser, Josephine Danis, implement- Tech-Voc for the first PTA General As-
ed one of its tutorial programs on Sept. 24, to select- sembly this school year 2022-2023 to
discuss matters related to the school.
ed elementary pupils of La Trinidad Central Elemen- The orientation started with
tary School. concerns on school facility and PTA’s
Child Protection Program as reported
The program became possible through the help by Sir Jun Binmangon then the dis-
cussion on the School Report Card by
of its sponsors, THUDONGMI Foundation headed
Ma’am Juvita Gabriel. The school head
by T. Eve P. Belino and the World Leaders English Mr. Danilo Gayao facilitated the dis-
Academy and other private individuals who provided cussion on the wearing of uniforms,
the need for utility workers which the
reading materials, school supplies and snacks. Aside
body agreed to have.
from the SSG Officers, other student leaders from
various clubs served as the pupils’ tutors in reading. by Monica Guinungo
Vol. VI No. 1 August -December 2022

GREEN HEIGHTS SPORTS 11

SRENGTH AND AGILITY Learners try the high jump during the IPED Palaro as they showcase
their strength and agility in the said sport.

Students participate in the “IPED PALARO”

Grade 10 representa-
tives won first place in the male
Tug of War Category during
the IPED month celebration
held at the STNHS grounds on
November 3.
As the Grade 10 repre-
sentatives entered the ground
for their first game, they went
against the Grade 9 represen-
tatives whom they destroyed
and ended with a score of 2-0
. On their 2nd game they went
against the tenacious grade 8
in a close match fight, but the
well fortified Grade 10 man-
aged to survive the game with
a score of 2-0. Fighting for vic-
BALANCE and SPEED The kadang-kadang is one of the indigenous games played by our an-
cestors who used of “kadang-kadang” made of wood they fashioned themselves.
tory, they went dead serious on
their last game for champion-
ship as they faced the power-
ful grade 12, gripping tightly
on the rope nervous and worn
out they went on the game and
managed to upend the grade
12 with a score of 2-0.
Grade 10 representa-
tives won first place in the male
Tug of War Category during
the IPED month celebration
held at the STNHS grounds on
November 3.
As the Grade 10 repre-
sentatives entered the ground
for their first game, they went
against the Grade 9 represen-
tatives whom they destroyed
and ended with a score of 2-0
. On their 2nd game they went
against the tenacious grade 8
in a close match fight, but the
well fortified Grade 10 man-
aged to survive the game with
a score of 2-0. Fighting for vic-
tory, they went dead serious
on their last game for champi-
onship as they faced the pow-
erful grade 12, gripping tightly
on the rope nervous and worn
out they went on the game and
managed to upend the grade 12
with a score of 2-0.
TUG OF WAR – Grade 12 students try with all their might to
By Alexine H. Balanag win against the Grade 11 students.
Grade 10 won first place in tug of war
Grade 10 representa- in a close match fight, but the
tives won first place in the male well fortified Grade 10 man-
Tug of War Category during aged to survive the game with
the IPED month celebration a score of 2-0. Fighting for vic-
held at the STNHS grounds on tory, they went dead serious on
November 3. their last game for champion-
As the Grade 10 repre- ship as they faced the power-
sentatives entered the ground ful grade 12, gripping tightly
for their first game, they went on the rope nervous and worn
against the Grade 9 represen- out they went on the game and
tatives whom they destroyed managed to upend the grade 12
and ended with a score of 2-0 with a score of 2-0.
. On their 2nd game they went
against the tenacious grade 8 By Kennan Tarcuan

Marcelino wins first place in bunong braso

Kent Marcelino, Grade 11, won
first place in the Bunong Braso
event during the IPED month
celebration held at STNHS
school ground on November
18.
After winning in the
senior high category, Marceli-
no was yet challenged when he
faced the junior high winner
Arjay Garwinen. The two be-
gan on their right hand, con-
centrated and hands gripping
tightly on one another. Marceli-
no got the upper hand but was
struggling, as his sturdy op-
ponent kept his ground. After
an intense battle , Marcelino
won that round. Hands inter-
twined for the second round,
Marcelino gave his best but his
opponent still stopped his arms
from reaching the table block-
ing Marcelino's path to vic-
tory. After a grueling battle of
strength, his opponent gave up
his grip leaving Marcelino the
winner.
ARMS WRESTLE The bunong braso invited learners to try
By Kennan Tarcuan
their strength in arm wrestling. Kent Marcelino beat them all.
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4 Editorial GREEN HEIGHTS

Banning Momma
Chewing for Health
and Sanitation
On March 9, 2022, Baguio City officially
banned chewing momma on public places. Many
citizens of the city considered this a good move
from the city government to promote cleanliness
and sanitation in the community. However, even
with the said ordinance, some people still chews
and spits momma everywhere.
Sto. Tomas National High School is not ex-
empted from the ordinance because it still falls un-
der the jurisdiction of the city, however, the prob-
lem on chewing and spitting momma persists since
the full face-to-face classes began in September.
It’s sad knowing that in spite of the city ordinance
which the school keeps on reiterating to students, a
few still ignores it. In fact, according to one of the
maintenance staff, momma has been the cause for
clogged drainage systems in the school. She also
said that it’s difficult to clean the stain of momma
on the comfort room tiles. As a solution, she sug-
gested that the students should not chew momma
on the school premises which has been prohibited
by the school since the first day of school. She also
suggested that students be checked on the gate ev- Wondering and Wandering
ery morning upon entering the school premises and Jeff Botis
if they are carrying momma, these should be confis-
cated. Lack of Care Towards Nature
As a student, seeing spits and bottles contain- Many students in Sto. Tomas students who go far outside the cam- to propose some solutions to this
ing spits is very bothering. In fact many consider National High School prefer to be in pus to smoke cigarettes and throw problem. First, the barangay officials
a more peaceful and quieter place cigarette butts on grounds too. Smok- should conduct strict rules regarding
people who are spitting everywhere as “dugyot” or a with an amazing scenery of pine trees ing cigarettes can affect the health proper garbage disposal. They can
person with dirty manners. Many students are also to rest and meditate, to chat with of many not only the smokers but place large trash bins around where
complaining that it is very disgusting to even look at friends, and to be closer to nature. Al- people nearby. Also, throwing ciga- most students usually take their
spits of mommas on walls and floors. most half of Sto. Tomas School Area rette butts that are still smoldering on break. Then intensify signs regarding
In addition, what benefits does chewing isamazing covered with pine trees, giving us grassy grounds can cause major forest instructions of proper garbage dump-
momma give anyway? It has a discoloration effect dents tendgreen sceneries. Thus, stu- fires which can affect the population ing can also help remind people es-
to have their break outside of trees, the locals’ homes, and the an- pecially the students to not just throw
on the teeth and also burns the tongue. On top of the school campus rather than inside imals. away trash on the grounds. But most
that, it also can lead to oral cancer according to re- their classrooms. But what makes These issues I have wit- importantly, the discipline should
searchers. It also causes addiction because of nico- me annoyed is that some of the stu- nessed came to my conclusion that come from within. As students, we
tine from the tobacco which is another ingredient dents who I thought were seeking for there are still so many people who are should apply what we learn inside the
of momma. It also causes euphoria effect which is “peace and quiet” in nature are people not disciplined in keeping the clean- classroom to the real world. We all
who don’t know how to take care of liness and safety of their communi- know what science says about the im-
caused by the betel nut leaf that is also an ingredient nature. ties. Even if they consider themselves portance of nature. She cares for us;
of momma. With all these effects, isn’t it foolish to One of the issues I’ve seen “matured”, they can’t follow a very therefore we should do the same. In
chew momma? is that they carelessly throw their simple rule such as disposing gar- this way, we can all live in harmony
We believe that the school is serious in the im- trash on the ground after eating on bage properly. The warning signs like with the rest of creation.
plementation of the anti-momma ordinance; how- their lunch break. The fact that they “Don’t Throw Garbage” on private
ever, it looks like we need a tougher way to make don’t know how to apply basic rules areas became useless and was never
of garbage disposal made me embar- obeyed.
students obey. We understand that not all students rassed. I have also come across fellow Therefore, I would like
chew momma. The truth is majority follow this rule
to the letter, and some previous momma users have Dear Editor,
stopped chewing momma because of this ordinance. I often hear stories of social bullying. It is a sort of bullying that harms a person’s relationships or reputa-
But there are still a few who, because of their refusal tion. Victims of social bullying become at risk of depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, lower academic per-
to follow the law, is putting the rest of the school in formance and dropping out of school. It happens in our school and it is hard to address. How does anyone
a bad light. deal with this?
Perhaps our school maintenance staff is right.
We need to be more strict and more vigilant in catch- Sincerely yours,
ing students in the use of momma. They can be cun- Concerned student, G10
ning, but we must all cooperate to stop the chewing
of momma in our school premises. Teachers should Dear concerned student,
not tolerate repeated offence and we want to see ac- We are also deeply concerned regarding the cases of bullying in our school,it is a very serious thing es-
tual punishments based on our student handbook. pecially that it happens to students. It’s becoming common already but we shouldn’t let it happen.Thus, it
Many argue that momma chewing is part of should be prevented.So it’s better to ignore and report any signs of bullying towards you. Always stay calm
and confident.
our cultural tradition, but this is a tradition that
may need some rethinking especially that it affects Yours truly,
cleanliness, sanitation, and health of the communi- The editor
ty.

Editor-in-Chief – Whalan Agwasil Lay-out Artists – Sean Zurich Lingbanan Claudia Venegas
Associate Editor – Jeff Botis -Lorenzo Deveraturda Kennan Masing
News Editor – Monica Guinungo Alexine Himeko Balanag
Features Editor – Hann Iry Villena Writers: Princel Faith Sembrano
Sports Editor – Kenan Tarcuan Clarence Nape-ek Xyryz Miguel Gragasin
Cartoonist – Roldan Cruzado Janella Lang-ay Ma. Victoria Sofocado
Photojournalist- Donna A. Domingo Mereyl Grace Taplin Briana Venegas
Hydrel Rallos
Vol. VI No. 1 August -December 2022
GREEN HEIGHTS
science and 9
health
I’m sure we all know what
COVID-19 is. You might
think it’s not a big deal
for our lives but it is still
prevalent and people still die
from the disease. Coronavi-
rus disease is an infectious
disease that started its first
outbreak in China and it can
take away people’s lives. The
first signs of this disease are
loss of taste and smell, fe-
ver, cough, and shortness of
breath. The first outbreak
started in Wuhan, China but
the country with the most
cases recorded is the USA.
New cases are still re-
ported throughout the
country as 3,458 new cas-
es were added from Dec.26,
Are you tired of earth? Ever thought of liv-
ing on other planets? Fret not because scientist are
currently looking for a new one! Countless habit-
able planets are being discovered everyday. Is this earth. Travelling to Mars would only take 9 months with our current
a sign of hope?
Global warming, constantly increasing polar ice caps, which has potential to turn into water with the right
population, and depleting resources are some rea- heat. It also has an atmosphere which is a main factor of a habitable
Underground near the
city of Geneva in Switzerland
lies an engineering marvel
of 27 kilometre long dough-
nut-shaped railgun with a
maximum energy of 13.6 tera-
volts allocated to its beams that
can achieve temperatures of
5.5 trillion degrees celsius; the
Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
It smashes opposing atoms to-
gether breaking it down into
smaller elements launched by
its magnetised beams. It simul-
taneously unravels a myriad of
subatomic particles unknown
to men that were broken down
from atoms like quarks which
make up the protons and
neutrons of atoms. Since its
creation, evoking dread and
concern, the LHC’s unfath-
omably extreme capabilities
of breaking atoms apart opens
up apocalyptical scenarios that
can extirpate the world or even
rupture existence. Just like any
result of inadvertent experi-
ments done in laboratories like
accidentally igniting hydrogen
2022 to Jan.
1, 2023, ac-
New COVID-19 Cases means many
are still suffer-
imals is a pomeranian dog
in Hong Kong. It was like-
cording to the
Department
in the Country by Jeff Botis ing the symp-
toms of Coro-
ly that the virus has been
transmitted from the owner
of Health. The navirus. to the dog.
daily average cas- The thing The COVID-19 has dealt
es has decreased about Covid is a great impact on the eco-
to 494 from pre- that it not only nomic and health status of
vious daily cases. infect humas places all around the world,
The total cas- but also animals which led to the recession
es of COVID-19 such as dogs and of some countries. Now
in the Philip- cats. Scientists that the country has re-
pines goes up said that animals covered from the outbreak,
to 4,065,569 can get infected community quarantines and
and there are by the disease lockdowns has not been im-
3,988,338 total through close plemented. But we should
recoveries. contact with an still take care of our health
Unfortunately, infected person. and follow safety protocols
as of this writ- The first con- to help reduce infections and
ing, 11,786 are firmed case of prevent outbreaks.
still active which COVID-19 on an-
Our New “Home” turning into a barren planet.
We have so many choices! But on the oth-
By Whalan Agwasil er hand, do we need to leave earth? Why not fix
Planet Earth or Mars: Which home do you prefer? (Images
taken from Google Encyclopedia Britannica) Apparently, the Covid19
virus is still around. It’s best that we stay vigilant. (Image taken from
World Health Organization via Google)
sons why scientists are working non-stop to find our next “home”.
Imagine living in a new world. Everything will be different from be-
fore. I feel a tingle every time I think of it! A place where there is no
pollution. Everything is fresh. Many planets that are suitable or habit-
able has been discovered since humans started exploring space. Some
even is better than earth itself. A new “home” they say.
A planet called Proxima Centauri B is a candidate on becom-
ing our second home. It lies on the habitable zone of its star which
means it is not too hot or too cold. There is also a possibility that
water, which what supports life, is present there. However, it is 4.22
lightyears away or in simple terms, it would take 6,300 years for hu-
mans to go there with our current technology. Imagine travelling for
6,300 years non-stop, without seeing the sunrise. It would be a tor-
ture. But, Mars, another possible next “home”, is relatively near the
it? Global warming, which is the main environ-
technology. Moreover, it has potential to hold life on its surface. It has mental problem now, can be fixed! Planting trees,
switching to renewable energy, and supporting
environmental institutions are some solutions. In
planet. Theories also say that Mars once held life on its ground before
The Most Destructive Thing on Earth or reanimating viruses. Inad-
Xyrus Miguel Z. Gragasin vertent particle collisions ac-
celerated by the LHC can give
birth to ephemeral and micro-
scopic Blackholes, a hyperly
dense gluttonous gravitational
phenomena. It will grow and
gormandize the entire world
once it goes out of hand. Particle
collisions that also take place in
the collider can topple the En-
ergy’s house of cards that keep
the Universe stable. Disturbing
it can cause a False Vacuum
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is the world’s largest that warps existence back into a
and most powerful particle accelerator. (https://home. field of nothingness, spreading
like a tidal wave erasing every-
cern/science/accelerators/large-hadron-collider) The thing at the rate of light speed.
The LHC is one of the most
greatest advancements in hu-
mankind’s pursuit for knowl-
edge. It catalogues a zoo of dis-
covered atomies that constitute
Mother Nature. Fashioned to
find the Holy Grail of science;
the Theory of Everything. Its
capacity to rift the forces of na-
ture allows to possibly spawn
world-ending, unearthly and
festering destruction.
 6
The fun in cultural games
By Briana Venegas
On October 19, 2022, Sto. To-
mas National Baguio High-
school held an indigenous
Leadership in the person of Jean Kate Uden
By Hann Iry Villena
If you have been ob-
servant, you would know this
person, because she usually
stands on stage during import-
ant school activities. She gives
instructions to students; she
calls on meetings, and does
many other things of authority.
The thing is, she’s not one of the
teachers. She’s one of us – a stu-
dent!
This person is none oth-
er than our SSG President, Jean
Kate Uden.
I didn’t have a hard time
approaching her because she
looks amiable and approachable.
And when I asked her If I can
interview her, she agreed with
pleasure.
Pres. Jean Kate was born
on December 6 ,2004 .She de-
scribes herself as compassion-
ate, understaning, and pretty. I
was surprised to know that she’s
Skin care is in!
By Briana Venegas
Skincare has always been a
buzz over the past decades. Howev-
er, it is much more talked about right
now, from moisturizers to certain
types of face washes; it is now well-
known and used. Since it is a hot
trend, all ages seem to be l-o-v-i-n-g
it. But why do they love it?
Well for starters, these
products moisturizes your face,
cleans your face, and makes you feel
refreshed. Plus, it points to the part
where it makes your face gleam and
glows like a baby’s butt. These prod-
ucts became popular since k-dramas
are trending. Most netizens includ-
ing me are mesmerized and quite
envious of their perfect glass skin. So
we found tips, hacks, products, and
tools trying to achieve this type of
skin.
Growing up, my mother
always reminded us to never touch
our faces unless we have clean hands.
Nevertheless, I kept on touching my
face not knowing my face will soon
be in a marriage with pimples. There
are countless skincare glass tutorials.
Arielle Hernandez a Filipino blogger
shares her routine, and on the sun-
games event after classes. At
first, I wanted to go home, but
on second thought I changed
my mind and decided to watch
the games. I was surprised and
happy to see the games they
single because I thought that
she would have a lot of suitors.
In fact, she’s a study first person.
She has two siblings and she’s the
eldest. She loves reading books,
playing arnis, and hanging out
with her friends. Her favorite
color is blue and she proclaims
that she wants to be a doctor.
When I asked her what’s her
motto is, she answered with ac-
countability “Leaders don’t fo-
cus on egos but on developing
other leaders”.
The moment I heard her
motto, my curiosity grew, so I
asked her what her thoughts
were about leadership. She con-
fidently answered, “Leadership
is in the eyes of other people
and it is they who proclaim you”.
My curiousity went deeper so I
asked her what she thinks about
herself that makes her a good
leader. She inspiringly answered
ny side her routine is most definitely
beginner-friendly. She states that you
need a cleaner, toner, moisturizer,
and lastly sunscreen. Although she
says that once you know your skin
type you may switch out or add more
items to the routine. She starts with a
face wash that is natural and vegan,
so it would be suitable for every skin
type. She says you can wash your face
3 times a day. One in the morning,
the second wash in the afternoon,
and the third in the nighttime. She
makes sure she puts on a button size
on her palm and lathers it around her
face. She advises that if you have ex-
tra sensitive skin you may try out a
silicone brush.
were playing.
Honestly, I was quite
impressed to see how well they
were doing. It made me laugh
and smile since it very much
entertained me. I, of course,
“I see myself as someone who
has a good heart with a sense of
responsibility and has integri-
ty and dedication in achieving
my role and I think that’s what
makes me a good leader”.
Jean Kate has been
studying at STNHS since she
was in 7th grade and she has
also been an honor student since
then. And in her7-9th grade
years, she participated in various
competitions such as sabayang
pagbigkas, arnis, cultural dance,
and won championship in In-
terpretative dance under Link
Club. And during the pandemic,
when she was at 10th grade she
became the SSG grade 10 rep-
resentative and when she was
in 11th grade she became the
SSG secretary. The more I get to
know her, the more I want to ask
her more questions. So I asked
her what kind of leader she
M o v -
ing on she uses
Celeteque toner
since it controls
the oils on the face
and her sebums.
Before she uses
moisturizer she
puts on serum.
The serum gives
your skin a new
type of glow and
makes your skin
look smooth. The
moisturizer she
uses is hypoal-
lergenic and water-based. She uses
a second moisturizer which is aloe
gel and alcohol-free. Next up is sun-
screen. She explains why she loves
Biore sunscreen since most sun-
screen leaves hunts of white, whilst
this sunscreen blends well with the
skin. Make sure you research the in-
gredients thoroughly to make sure
it’s use, and to make sure you’re not
allergic.
Now go ahead and try to
achieve that perfect glowing glass
skin, and if you did make sure you
flaunt it as if you’re a vampire in the
Twilight movie.
FEAT
was curious about the first
game. So I asked my class-
mates what they call the game
where you balance each of your
foot on a stick and race or run
around with it. They replied
and said “ahh yun? Ang tawag
dun ay kadang-kadang” I im-
mediately told them “Hala Ang
galing naman Nila” especially
those periods of times where I
see them practice. It truly did
amaze me how they were able
to balance.
The second game was
salikawkaw where they jumped
around with their feet on top
of each player. I must admit it
made me break out a few gig-
gles with my friends. It was nice
seeing them enjoy it, almost
as if things were going back to
normal, meaning that the pan-
demic is over.
strives to be.S he aspires to be an
authentic leader through having
solid values such as honesty ,ser-
vice, excellence, responsible, and
building team work.
I was impressed by her
personality and her vision of
leadership but I admired her
more by what she said about what
she’s expecting from her school-
mates as a leader. “I expect my
schoolmates to empower others
to lead”. Lastly, I asked her how
Being one with the Hundred
Islands when we rode a boat. What made
Hydrel R. Rallos
Travelling is what I love the best.
So when the opportunity came
for me to see the famous Hun-
dred Islands, I prepared at once.
And I’m glad I did!
The word “beautiful” can
not fully describe the islands. The
blue sea is everywhere as far as
the eyes can see. All the people
we met were happy and enjoying
themselves under the bright sun.
We explored some of the
islands after paying a fee and all
As a kid I never really
got to play indigenous games.
All I did was spend my child-
hood inside my house either
playing dolls, reading short
story books, or playing online
games on my tablet. Yes, I’m
envious they were able to expe-
rience that type of childhood.
Although I only experienced
playing tumbang preso with my
siblings, but we only got to play
that game rarely.
It’s a good thing that my
school promotes indigenous
games. We may not be kids
anymore but we love to have
fun. There is something very
relaxing with playing games.
Maybe because there is always
that kid in us who loves to enjoy
and have fun. And these games
which our forefathers played is
a legacy we should not forget.
she sees STNHS months from
now under her leadership. She
said that in these past few years
our school is becoming more ac-
tive in implementing activities
and every year, our school gets
more recognition because of
the awards we get. And months
from now she sees STNHS one
of the successful schools here in
Baguio City that continue to de-
velop leaners not only partially
but holistically.
the time I was excited especially
it more exciting is the night time.
It’s so calm and peaceful.
There are a lot of things
to see and buy as well such as
products made from seashells.
So as tourists, my parents bought
some souvenirs before we left the
place.
My advice if you plan to
visit the place is to prepare your-
self for the boat ride. Some may
feel dizzy. Also, alcoholic drinks
are not allowed. And of course,
make sure to help keep the clean-
liness of the place.
TURE 7
has been given to us.

4. Don’t be afraid to lead others.

New Year, New Start,
New Life, New
Resolution
By Princel Feith T. Sembrano
Traditionally, we start a
new year with promises and res-
olutions after reflecting on our
lives the previous year. So, here’s
some tips you can refer to when
making your resolutions:
1. Create good habits, not vices.
Focus to improving your pres-
ent life by getting rid of habits
that are dangerous or harmful
to you. I asked one schoolmate
what his resolution is and he
said that he will give up on cig-
arettes and Don’t mind what other people
alcohol be-
cause that
say as long as you know that
what you are doing is for the
will not give good. Everyone is called to be a
him a better leader. During group activities,
future. This don’t be afraid to speak your
is a very mind. God will always remind
timely reso- you to be a good leader, so you
lution. can’t be a bad leader of your
group.
2. Be a good
influence to 5. Past, present, future – all these
others. spect you as his\her guide to the Also, knowing what you want are connected.
This is true especially for the path that he\she will choice. will lead to your greatest choice Your past is not a trash for you
older kids but even the younger and being with God will help to throw, but a lesson to keep
ones can do it. Like PROVERDS 3. Be you, not another. you have a better future. Like as knowledge in the present for
22:6 said “Train up a child that Be what you want not what they what was said in ROMANS 5:5 better future.
the way he should go: and when want. Be who you are not who “and hope does not put us to
he is old he will not depart from they are. Be with God not be in shame, because God’s love has There you have it. Have a Happy
it”. `cause every child you train jail. What you are will lead you been poured into our hearts New Year!
to be a good one will always re- to surpass all difficult things. through the Holy Spirits who

Q & A with Sir Danilo P. Gayao

by: Hydrell B. Rallos & Jelyca Yuayan

We were tasked to interview our school head, Sir Danilo P. Gayao and while we were walking towards his office, we were very
nervous. But when we entered his office, he was very welcoming and even offered us a chair.
We started with: Sir, we heard that you were awarded for your 25 years in service. How do you feel? He was laughing as he
said, “Of course I’m happy. That’s something special.”
Then we proceeded to ask: What are your best memories as a principal? And he said, “Best memories? Do I have like that?” He
was very warm, and this made us comfortable because we seem to be talking to a casual friend. Then he said “well, almost everything
are best memories for me. I’ve been 25 years in service but of course not a principal for 25 years. I underwent a process.”
And so we learned that he passed the principal’s exam in 2006. But before that, he was was assigned as an administrator or
a school head in 2006 to 2007 then came to Sto. Tomas Annex in 2007 to 2008. He also went to different schools around Baguio City
such as in Lindawan Elementary School, Dona Aurora Elementary School, and Quezon Elementary School as a teacher and a teacher-in-
charge.
Then he proceeded to say that his best memories as a principal is when he sees teachers and learners working together for
the attainment of the school’s goals. At this point, we also asked his happiest moments in STNHS.
He responded with “the happiest moments are when the school achieves a lot of goals and, when the school is recognized by award giving bodies from the Division Office.”
We felt his pride as he enumerated the different awards and recognition given to the SSG and to the different clubs because of the youth formation activities they implement.
Finally, we asked him what challenges he faced as a principal. And he said that he likes challenges because he gets to face himself. He believes that when challenges come, we have
to deal with ourselves first before we can deal with others.
The interview ended with his message, “do your best and as I said a while back, the purpose why we do these things is to glorify our creator. Stay focused and have an enjoyable
school year with your school works.”
How Not to Exist
By: Mereyl Grace Taplin
I always mourn when the morning arrives remembering all the pile of pending activities and task that I must
accomplish makes me want to cry all day long. I always thought on the easiest way on how I am going to live, but
that made things even more complicated and of course hard. I learned that if I continue to fill my head with those
thoughts, I wouldn’t be living, and I might lose a head as well.
“The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much”- William Hazlitt. It is certain and
expected that life contains sequel of trouble.
Just like me, I’m dealing with a struggle to change for the better, to discard my soul sucking thoughts and
hobbies. One of those common thoughts is “do homework due date” which obviously leads into a big self-made
struggle. While on the hobbies, it is making that struggle even more bigger. Changing isn’t always an art of some-
thing I enjoy, its more on, enduring. However, to live, we must explore, do new and meaningful things, and leave
Coping with Student’s Life our roots-of-trouble actions before our opportunities gets rotten. We should live our life to the fullest by doing
meaningful things that we shouldn’t regret not doing it in the future. “The proper function of man is to live, not
to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time”- Jack London.
friends to talk with. So how do I realized that it’s not always the easy things we enjoy, but the outcomes of our willingness and hard work to
surpass the trouble we are enduring. I am not living because coffins are expensive. I am living to finish my pending
By Jelyca Yuayan we overcome all these?
activities, later.
First, we have to be op-
Most students struggle timistic and kind to everyone. Social Media: A
Surround yourself with positive
with their homework and school
people and be a positive influ-
Battle Ground
activities which makes them By Janella Rhiz Lang-ay
tired and hopeless. Sometimes ence to other. It may be months away in I think it’s the worst election
students complain because Second is to establish the past, but I couldn’t forget that happened in our country.
their teacher given them a lot of goals and dream big! This will the last presidential election I still think that the
homework. But as students they add to your daily motivation to because the social media has social media is important. Its
need to do it for their grades and always be on your feet. become very toxic. It became original purpose was supposed
for their parents to be happy. Third, manage your a battle ground of so many to connect people and build
So how do we cope? Let time wisely. Try to establish the people of different opinions and relationships. But what is hap-
me give some tips. balance between working hard point of view. pening now? People are now
Life as a student doesn’t and enjoying things you love to The defamations people going to Facebook and Twitter end?
have to be this negative. Let us do. This will build your self-con- say and post on social media to express their anger and hate
make the most of it because we fidence as well. towards the candidates are towards another person. Some The social media is a powerful
become students only once and Finally, avoid bad hab- simply extreme. Comments people purposely destroy the tool. We have to use it for the
so we might as well enjoy it. We its and destructive vices such were filled with bad words and reputation of others on social greater good of our community.
all have struggles and it differs as drinking alcohol or skipping curses against each other. It was media because people easily Let us build relationship, not
from one person to another. class. This will only make your just too much! Later on, I heard believe what they read. destroy it. And if you need to
Some students have financial life miserable. of cases where friends became It’s too much. It kills. express your anger, say it to the
problems. Some are bullied be- These are simple help- eminies, families turned against It’s not right. It ruins relation- person face-to-face or keep it
cause of their physical appear- ful tips when to take it to heart. each other, and so many more. ship between people. Do they between the two of you.
ance. Some don’t have close Good luck! My question is, was it worth it? get what they deserve in the Broadcast love, not hate!
 Vol. VI No. 1 August -December 2022

8 feature GREEN HEIGHTS

The Eagle’s Nest
By Gemma Allaga (alumna contributor)

Have you ever been on a ghost hunting adventure?

STNHS is the school in the sky as it came to be known
for because it is situated at the foot of Mt. Cabuyao.
CULTURES AND BELIEFS OF APUGAN
By Donna A. Domingo
Sto. Tomas “Apugan” Baguio City is known for its hidden beautiful land-
scapes and enchanting mountains. Many tourists are amazed of its mesmer-
izing view, they keep on returning back to feel again the presence of fresh air
and beautiful view that came from its clean surroundings. But what’s most in-
teresting in Sto. Tomas “Apugan” are the Cordilleran people who lives in here.
These people carrying true respect and overwhelmed attitude, if some-
one knocks on their door they are free to open it and let them enter, they treat
everybody well and show some care, they were tough and gentle to be with,
they love to know and welcome somebody not familiar (visitors), they totally
accept and on the go with other beliefs, cultures, and new generations.
These quite but amazing people also possess different kind of beliefs
and cultures. One of these was the “canao” they perform or do this when
someone have a terminal health that almost doctors can’t cure it, they also
perform this as a “thanksgiving” (Celebrate for there bless career in life) in
performing this kind of belief everybody in their Barrio should attend in the
event, and they will kill a pig as an offer, after that the old man or old woman
will sit surrounds the pig and will speak out the word they wanted to seek, and
after a while they will perform the cultural dances. While their culture was
quite different too, one of these was after the wedding there will be a food dis-
tributed by some resident and it’s called “WatWat”, also they will hang money
in the clothes or any attire wore by the couple
They are known for their respective but enjoyable performing its
own culture. They were proud to perform their amazing moves in dancing
their own steps for them to showcase their loyalty and beliefs.
Halloween is just around the bend and people in Bilis, Sto. Tomas have their eyes fixed once more on an old
and enigmatic structure called the Eagle’s Nest. It is visible from STNHS if you stand on one of the classrooms of the
Senior High School Building. You can easily spot it because the rooftop looks like a castle. People have come to call it
as Eagle’s Nest because years ago, there was a sculpture of an eagle on top of the gate. It’s no longer there but the name
stuck in the people’s mind.
The view from the rooftop of the Eagle’s Nest is breathtaking. From there you will see the wide expanse of
strawberry farm, the beautiful view of green nature and you will also see the neighboring barangay - Balacbac Cen-
tral. You might also enjoy looking at different house designs because from there you will be able to view one side of
barangay Apugan.
Inside the house is another beautiful site. That is, if you appreciate antiques. One of the main attraction is
an old harp which the first owner left behind. There are lots of
rooms to explore where other antique objects are also displayed.
The place is open to visitors and is free of charge but they have to
ask permission from the caretaker first.
The Eagle’s Nest is considered one of the oldest houses
in Sto. Tomas Central Baguio City. One of the residents who live
in the area said that it was once owned by a dentist from Guam.
That dentist sold it to a Filipino but he doesn’t live there, instead
he asked one of the villagers to take care of it for him. Perhaps
because of its age, the house became shrouded in mystery. Stories
about ghost sightings have been told and retold and spiraled into
some sort of a legend.
People say that a long time ago, the woman who once
owned the place hanged herself on the tree just outside the house
in order to escape the pain brought about by her older brother’s violence. Then the house was sold and resold to its
present owner. This grim background must have been the reason why residents think it is haunted. This is backed up
by ghost stories from the residents themselves.
One story comes from a taxi driver named Conrado, who is also a resident of Bilis. According to him, he
was on his way home when he felt like someone asked him to stop in front of the Eagle’s Nest gate, but he didn’t have
any passenger at that time. Still, he stopped the car. Then he felt like someone really did get out of the car because he
heard the door of the backseat open, then he saw a woman looking at him from outside. When he was about to start
the engine, it won’t start, until he saw the woman enter the gate. He was confused because he knows that the gate was
always locked, but he didn’t mind it because the moment the woman entered, he was able to start the engine. He said,
“I didn’t hit the start yet but it already started, that’s when I felt like someone is driving, and that someone-or some-
thing wanted me to die, because I suddenly hit a tree. I was just lucky that my injury was not that bad. That’s why I
really believe that there is really something there.”
Another story comes from an alumnus of our school (who refused to disclose his name for this paper). He
said that one time, he and his friends slept in one of the rooms of the house after a few drinks. He was half asleep
when he noticed a woman staring at him but he could not see her eyes. He only knew that the woman seemed very
angry and crying at the same time. Afraid, he wanted to run away but his body seemed to freeze and he couldn’t
move. He heard someone knocking at the door but no matter how he tried, he could not stand. Suddenly, he felt
someone slapping him and urging him to wake up. He suddenly woke up, tired and breathless. It was then that he
realized that one of his friends forcibly opened the door and dragged him out of the room because he was acting
strangely. To this day, he believes that what he experienced was not hallucination because the woman’s cries are still
very clear in his memory.
In spite of these scary stories, people still visit the house either to check if the ghost stories are real, or they
go simply out of plain curiosity as to what is inside the house. Whatever prompts visitors to go there, the Eagle’s Nest
will not fail to amaze visitors and will perhaps forever hold its air of mystery.

Did you ever wonder the iron bars. As we all know, the
where the name of the place Incredible ‘apug’ Japanese were one of the power-
Mt. Cabuyao has become a landmark for
“Apugan” came from? Legend has
it that the name is derived from
towers of Apugan ful colonizers during the World
War II because of their advanced
Apugan especially to outsiders. “apug” or a powdered limestone By Joselito Lalong (alumnus contribu- technology and quality weapons.
which is a primary ingredient in No wonder they were able to cre-
“momma” chewing. The place a brand name of the blocks. The ate such tall and strong buildings.
The mystery cave of Sto. Tomas towers are approximately 45-50 ft.
(from Green Heights files) was called Apugan because it is Soon, the people used
where “apug” was made. in height and with an estimated the towers to make powdered
I love adventurous walks especially if I am with friends. And during one of It may be difficult to diameter of 10 meters. limestone or “apug.” The residents
my explorations, I came across this cave in Bilis, Sto. Tomas.
verify the authenticity of this Originally, there were made an improvised furnace
I wonder why this cave has not been discovered before. It is truly awe-striking and it four towers, but now, only two
has a lot to show. I call it a mystery cave because some parts of it have not yet been story for lack of printed historical inside the towers, including a
explored. accounts of the place. However, of them remained intact because mortar where lime stones were
The first time I saw the entrance of the cave, I thought it was boring because the there exists a structure that could the two has been demolished. broken down into small pieces
entrance was small and unattractive to visitors, but when I took a few steps inside, the actually prove its truthfulness – The first tower is located beside a before these were heated inside
wide chamber of the cave amazed me. Using my cellphone flashlight, I clearly saw the canal and the other one is located
big and tiny shimmering stalagmites and stalactites on the floor, on the ceiling and the “apug” towers of Apugan. the furnace. The apug which they
Perhaps you hav- beside the Lapindo residence. The produced reached far and wide
even on the walls of the cave.
At that time, since it was the dry season, the cave was dry and the entrance to other en’t seen these towers of Apugan. two demolished towers were once and soon people started calling
chambers were very visible. But during the rainy season small waterfalls would be The towers are elongated and located in front and at the back of the place “Apugan” – literally
cascading down the shimmering crystal walls of the cave and small stones beneath,
round shaped with a hole in the the Botangen residence. translated as “where apug is
creating a musical sound that is relaxing to the ears. I actually felt like I didn’t want to The four towers were
leave the cave. center. These towers are believed made.”
The cave has only an estimated diameter of 150 meters from the entrance to its end. to have been built during the once connected by tunnels form- I sadly noted however
So far, the structure of the cave is well preserved because it is a new discovery and I Japanese occupation in the coun- ing a square shape underground, that the two remaining towers
highly recommend that you drop by since it is located near the strawberry farm and try. The local residents say that it proving the residents’ theory that were not given due reverence for
vegetable gardens. the towers were built as a hideout
According to Solom Lang-ay, caretaker of the cave, they collect P20 entrance could have served as a hideout of its historical value. One has even
the Japanese soldiers. and served as a protection of the been turned into a garbage bin.
fee from tourists for the cave’s beautification. Yes, you read it right, there are already
tourists who visit this cave. The residents living in soldiers. Some of the tunnels still Perhaps through this article, the
The owner of the cave is Amignacio Pieper, a Filipino woman married to that area said that they once exists but now filled with soil. The young residents of the place will
an American. Solom Lang-ay also mentioned that the cave is their water source that
found Japanese weapons such as irons used in the towers are really understand the towers’ presence
is why he volunteered as caretaker in the absence of the owner to make sure that the different from the modern irons
cave won’t be vandalized. guns, helmets, knives and many in their midst and will do some-
Many people from nearby places already explored the cave and they all gave more. When they tried to de- right now because the irons have thing for its preservation. So I in-
positive comments. It may not be as stunning as the Sagada cave, but why do we need molish the said tower, it was very a thick, square shape. vite everyone to allot some time,
to spend a lot going there when in fact we can experience it here in Sto. Tomas. hard and they saw a word written According to the people to come and visit these towers.
I encourage everyone to come visit this cave and I assure you that you will not be dis- who demolished the two towers,
appointed. To my fellow residents, please help us make this cave a pride of Sto. Tomas. on the blocks saying “MACY”.
This is believed to be it took them weeks to remove
Vol. VI No. 1 August -December 2022
GREEN HEIGHTS
Adored Villain
By Xyryz Miguel Z. Gragasin
When we think of villains
we get reminded of immoral lunatics
like Thanos, Darth Vader and Sauron
and real life people like Hitler, Stalin
and Mao who have killed millions of
people. But there's one “villain” I like
to talk about, adored by billions of
people, comparable to Thanos who is
the king of all villains, and for that I
have to go against every Abrahamic
religion and call Yahweh their deity a
villain.
In Genesis 6 and 7, he cre-
ated the Great flood killing all life
on Earth causing collateral damage
regardless of the responsibility affect-
ing those deserving and undeserving
for the sole purpose of delivering his
SPEAK OUT
Emerging Forms of Cyberbullying
By Janella Lang-ay
There is very serious form
of cyberbullying lurking on social
media which if left ignored, can
destroy so many lives.
We are all aware of Cy-
ber Bullying because it happens
frequently on different social me-
dia sites. However, a more serious
form has come out in the last few
years, and that is the escalating
issue of adults harassing minors
and posting nude pictures of their
victims over the internet. What is
sickening is that many viewers love
these pictures and videos.
This problem is slowly
normalized by dozens of young
THE LENS
What’s my Goal?
Whalan Agwasil
Students have differ-
ent reasons and goals why
they attend school. Some
wants to learn something
new. But most of the time,
students attend school to get
high grades and make every-
one proud. But is having high
grades important? For me, I
think it’s is not really import-
ant. I even think of it as a hin-
drance for education.
Achieving high grades is a
hell of a challenge. It can
cause stress to students who
are really aiming to get the
best grade as possible. Most
of the students give their best
everyday coming to school
and making sure they get
high grades at the end of the
semester. But unfortunately,
not all students get grades
that they desire. Some get
high grades, but some do
not. In effect, students who
get low grades despite giving
their all will think of them-
selves as failures. Worst case
scenario, it can lead to de-
pression and eventually lead
to dropping out.
Ink Bots
wrath to the wicked. In Numbers 31,
the Lord allowed the Israelites to de-
liver their vengeance to the
Midianites. They
burned the
city to the ground, slew all the males
and took every captive Midianite
women and child for themselves in
his name advocating for war, theft
and murder. In Hosea 13:16 he or-
dained to throw Samarian babies to
the ground and rip open all the preg-
nant women because the Samarians
rebel against him.
Are these not the work of
villains? God has done many good
things; he gave us existence and life.
He answers our prayers in times of
kids and grown-ups by saying
“CHILL IT’S JUST A JOKE” which
for is very insulting and offensive.
This behavior should not to be
tolerated by any media because it
poses a lot of destruction such as
arguments, problems and death.
Teenagers who experi-
ence violence and issues on social
media are more likely to end up
with suicidal thoughts ,anxiety
and depression leading them life-
long problems such as trauma and
be paranoia. This is truly alarming.
One solution to this issue
is that parents should not allow
their children especially those be-
Grades also became
the goal of students. As a stu-
dent myself, I honestly go to
school and complete require-
ments to get good grades at
the end of the quarter, which
contradicts with the main
purpose of education. Isn’t it
that school is built to educate
and for the students to learn
something new? But what
I currently see is that the
school has become a grad-
ing facility where students
are categorized according to
their knowledge and capa-
bilities. Besides, the grading
system has also effects that
may be a hindrance to educa-
tion. Take cheating and pla-
giarizing for example. With
the goal of achieving high
grades, I see students who
take the easy path, and by
that I mean by Illegal means.
At the end of the day, not all
students who got high grades
really learned. In other
words, it’s just for the display.
Students have differ-
ent reasons and goals why
they attend school. Some
wants to learn something
new. But most of the time,
students attend school to get
high grades and make every-
Opinion
desperation and provides us suste-
nance to live. Yet it does not change
the fact that he is a villain that has
done countless of more things that vi-
olate morality. He drowned the entire
world, ordered entire cities destroyed
and brutally killed babies and their
mothers; the list just goes on and they
are all unjust.
Perhaps we have to redefine
what a villain is. In this case, villain
is not equal to being evil. Maybe as
a God, he sees the necessity of these
atrocious acts for the greater good
of humanity. In other words, he act-
ed not from a villainous heart, but
from a father’s love who saw the need
to punish his children for their evil
deeds. Besides, he did send His only
Son to save humanity from their own
evilness. That’s the kind of villain He
is.
low 12 years old to navigate the so-
cial media yet. They are the most
vulnerable to this kind of expo-
sure because they are easily ma-
nipulated by adults who are sexual
perverts. If parents don’t monitor
their children’s social media activi-
ties, they might regret it in the end.
Parents and family mem-
bers should be made familiar with
different apps which these pred-
ators might use to lure minors to
the internet. Schools and other
institutions working for the young
should be more vigilant in the
spread of this information to make
the youth aware that such things
exist.
Finally, we should be
aware of laws and regulations that
prevent cyberbullying and its dif-
ferent forms.
Phones vs.
Family
By Claudia
Venegas
THINKING OTHERWISE
I think we have all gone
down the rabbit hole of being ob-
sessed with our cellphones. Many
times I have noticed (even in my own
one proud. But is having high
grades important? For me, I
think it’s is not really import-
ant. I even think of it as a hin-
drance for education.
Achieving high grades is a
hell of a challenge. It can
cause stress to students who
are really aiming to get the
best grade as possible. Most
of the students give their best
everyday coming to school
and making sure they get
high grades at the end of the
semester. But unfortunately,
not all students get grades
that they desire. Some get
high grades, but some do
not. In effect, students who
get low grades despite giving
their all will think of them-
selves as failures. Worst case
scenario, it can lead to de-
pression and eventually lead
to dropping out.
Grades also became
the goal of students. As a stu-
5
Pen and Paper Inflation among us
According to a news article By Hann Villena
in Manila Reuters that was published
on October 5,2022 by Neil Jerome increased which contributed even
Morales, the Philippine annual in- more to inflation. The transportation
flation quickened to 6.9% this Sep- fare which used to be 13 pesos has
tember, hitting its fastest pace in four now become 17 pesos. Moreover, the
years. projection of the bank Central of the
It is very alarming to see Philippines stated that there is an ex-
how prices started to increase rapid- pectation of inflation on the second
ly over the last few months especially the half of July that is on 6.4% rate.
to us students since the face-to-face Not to mention, the Malacañang also
classes already started. We also felt proclaimed that they have expected
the effects of inflation since we are this to happen and they also said that
also struggling to budget our daily we should just wait until it evens out.
allowance especially for us who buy If the government and ex-
lunch meals and/or snacks at school. perts knew that this was going to
Based on the said article, happen, shouldn’t they have planned
our country is facing skyrocketing in- for it to ease the burden of the peo-
flation due to supply issues and high ple? Now that our country is badly
fuel costs. Some students do not have hit, we need a solution to help espe-
enough money to save because they cially the poor who experiences the
do not have an excess of allowance worst.
to budget. Also since the price of all In the meantime, we can
commodities have risen and the sala- find ways and means to survive this
ry of their parents has not gone up, it phase by being more financially liter-
will make them think and ask them- ate. Let us read and listen to econom-
selves where to get additional money ic news. On the practical side, we can
for these risen prices. In general, In- help our parents by making some
flation happens because aggregate de- sacrifices such as walking instead of
mand often exceeds the supply of out- taking a ride. We can also bring our
put. Thus, they observe an increase in own food for lunch and snacks. It
the general price level. doesn’t matter if these came from our
Based on my own observa- own garden such as camote and oth-
tions in stores and in small restau- er crops. What matters is that we are
rants the price of their food also doing our part to help.
home) that people are too distracted or their own family. We should know
by their gadgets to be conversing with how to value family time. I don’t think
one another. How would we create it is a good practice to not communi-
those special moments with our fam- cate properly with people you have
ilies if we are all too busy with social lived with your entire life. Although
media or games? We shouldn’t be pri- cellphones do have many advantag-
oritizing our phones around family. es, I think we’d do well as children of
I have interviewed 20 fel- our parents to know how to organize
low students and 90% had enough our schedules to spend time with our
self-awareness to agree that using loved ones.
phones around family affect the re- It’s also high time that we re-
lationship quality with each other. mind our elders to spend more time
In this generation, children do not with their children on a face-to-face
communicate with their own family basis. Where else have their children
enough to the point that they don’t picked up the habit of spending a lot
know the basic things about their par- of their time on cellphones?
ents. This is all because of the lack of It is crucial that we know
discipline implemented on children how to budget our time and know
and them not knowing how to budget what to prioritize. And cellphone isn’t
their time between phones, studies one of them.
dent myself, I honestly go to Lastly, grades define
school and complete require- some students in a bad way.
ments to get good grades at Students with good grades
the end of the quarter, which commonly get praised by the
contradicts with the main teachers whereas students
purpose of education. Isn’t it with low grades often gets
that school is built to educate scolded or even yelled at. It
and for the students to learn may not be seen but I saw
something new? But what some cases where a student
I currently see is that the got yelled at just because he
school has become a grad- did not get the answer right.
ing facility where students I think it is inappropriate to
are categorized according to yell at students who come to
their knowledge and capa- school every day.
bilities. Besides, the grading At the end of the day,
system has also effects that grades are not actually im-
may be a hindrance to educa- portant. It may sound bad,
tion. Take cheating and pla- but this is reality. Our main
giarizing for example. With goal of going to school is
the goal of achieving high to learn by listening to our
grades, I see students who teachers, doing all the ac-
take the easy path, and by tivities they give fairly and
that I mean by Illegal means. squarely, and develop our-
At the end of the day, not all selves to be better persons.
students who got high grades Besides, not everyone who
really learned. In other gets high grade ends up on
words, it’s just for the display. the same future.
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10 science and
GREEN HEIGHTS
technology
Alternative medicines exist
in all cultures to some degree using
different terms such as tradition-
al, indigenous or folk medicine that
are used to describe such practices.
Alternative medicine is any medical
treatment that is not part of con-
ventional evidence- based medicine.
These medicines date back hundred
or even thousands of years ago de-
pending on the country and culture
of origin. Furthermore it consists of
a wide range of health care practices,
products and therapies and their ac-
companying theories and beliefs.
There are more than 100
systems of alternative medicines still
in practice all over the world. Due
to the advancement of technology
in the field of medicine, it cannot
be denied that alternative medicine
has also improved. Commonly cit-
ed examples include naturopathy,
chiropractic, herbalism, traditional
Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, medi-
tation, biofeedback, hypnosis, iridol-
ogy, reflexology, massage therapeu-
tic, homeopathy, acupressure, passion and dedication to his has increased. He noticed a growing
acupuncture, and diet-based work has brought him success. number of patients coming to his
therapies. He opened his clinic at Dang- clinic through the years. He used to
In our country, the wa Terminal Room 115, second receive two or three patients daily
Philippines, alternative med- floor. but it has now averaged to 15 to 30
icine is often termed as tradi- According to him, the patients, excluding weekends when it
tional medicine. This practice phrase “alternative medicine” can balloon up to 100 patients. This
is influenced by religion, mys- is now aptly termed as Com- goes to show that there is hope for
ticisms, magic, superstition, plementary Medicine or Inte- this practice in the country. Dr. Cha-
folkloric, herbalism and west- grative Medicine because from wag hopes to see alternative medicine
ern medicine. In 1977 President the point of view of healing, no as part of the curriculum of medical
Fidel Ramos signed the Repub- practice is perfect. Alternative colleges and other universities aside
lic Act 8423, otherwise Alternative Medicine: medicine as we common- from that of UP-Diliman.
known as the Traditional Making a Comeback ly call, does not contra- Alternative medicine is still
and Alternative Medicine By Jeff Botis dict with the medicine a source of vigorous debate. How-
Act (TAMA). This gave the PETALU. practiced by doctors in ever, the growing number of people
rise to the creation of the Philippine In Sto. Tomas Nation- hospitals. In fact, the World Health turning to alternative medicine and
Institute of Traditional and Alterna- al High School, one of the famous Organization is fully supportive of natural healing is a sign that it is here
tive Health Care (PITAHC) which practitioners of alternative medicine alternative medicine practiced by to stay for a long time.
was tasked to promote and advocate is Dr. Judiel Chawag, also one of the trained experts such as he. The rea-
the use of alternative and traditional members of the PTA and SGC. He son why alternative medicine is not http://kbl.org.ph/philippine-tradi-
health care modalities through sci- has been in the practice since 2004 so popular in the Philippines is that tional-and-alternative-medicine/
entific research and product devel- as an alternative doctor specializing the mass media is supported by phar- http://www.boiseapexchiro.com/
opment. Aside from the PITACH a in homeopathy, a German practice of maceutical companies. blog/what-advantages-do-i-get-
bill supporting the use of alternative medicine which prospered in India He added however that be- when-i-use-alternative-medicine
medicines was passed by Flavier and and later on spread across Asia. His cause of social media, the Filipinos’
by the late Edgardo Angara which is awareness about alternative medicine
and neurotrans-
mitters. When a
person senses per-
Unhealthy Eating Habits
By: Janella Lang-ay
ceive danger, his/ Foods are naturally our ba- when you are full. It is actually your satisfied for longer, 3. Distance your-
her hypothalamic sic body needs for us to live, it gives brain that signals your body it has self from the craving, when you feel
p i t u i t a r y - a d r e - us the nutrients we need to have had enough food, taking about 20 a craving, try to distance yourself
nal (HPA) system energy in our body and to achieve minutes from the time you begin from it. For example, you can take a
a healthy lifestyle. However, many eating. By eating chewy foods in a brisk walk or a shower to shift your
releases steroid people now fall in a daily routine relaxed manner, you will be much mind onto something else. A change
hormones (gluco- unknowingly having unhealthy eat- less likely to overeat. Six is lack of in thought and environment may
corticoids). That ing habits that can have a big influ- exercise, our bodies were made to help stop craving. Some studies have
includes primary ence in our life’s performances. Base move so the less you feel like going also shown that chewing gum can

The Impact of Stress to Students stress hormone, on today’s research students are for a walk, the better you will feel help reduce appetite and cravings,
commonly perceive unhealthy eat- after going for a walk! Exercise in- 4. Plan your meals, try to plan your
Learning cortisol which has ing habits. creases our metabolism to help burn meals for the day or upcoming week,
By: Mereyl Grace Taplin direct effect on the There are top seven bad eating the food we eat as energy. And lastly if you don’t have to think about what
heart, lungs, circu- habits that are common to us stu- is when we’re not drinking enough to eat at the following meal, you will
People at any age and lation, metabolism, immune dents. First is binging, when foods water, water is crucial for your brain be less tempted and less likely to ex-
status either man or woman system and skin. If there is an are low in fiber and high in sugar cells and every organ in your body perience cravings, 5. Avoid getting
experiences stress. Studies excessive release of cortisol or salt and partially hydrogenated (including your skin) to work prop- extremely hungry, hunger is one of
and researches these present caused by stress that may lead trans fats the tendency is to over erly. For your body to burn fat, it the biggest reasons why we experi-
days show that students expe- to anxiety, brain processes can consume. When eating five to six
small meals a day of legumes, seeds
needs at least eight glasses of pure
water daily. Liquids such as soda and
ence cravings. To avoid getting ex-
tremely hungry, it may be a good
rience stress the same as the be impaired and malfunction. and nuts, the result is burning idea to eat regularly and have
adults. Many of them acquire Excessive stress can more calories and storing less healthy snacks close at hand, 6.
stress from their difficulties greatly affect the prefrontal fat because your body’s thermal Fight stress, stress may induce
in studies, private and social cortex the area of the brain effect is raised more frequently. food cravings and influence
life that include family mat- responsible for memory and Binging on refined processed
foods is probably the great-
eating behaviors, especially for
women. Women under stress
ters, thinking over their past learning. It can cause, diffi- est cause of obesity. Second is have been shown to eat signifi-
experiences or feeling anxious culty in decision-making, cre- when you’re starving yourself, cantly more calories and expe-
about something. before and after binging comes
ative impulsivity, impulse con- starvation. Skip breakfast and
rience more cravings than non-
Stress is a state of men- trol, increasing the likelihood stressed women. Furthermore,
tal tension and worry that of making mistakes, memory your body has been “starving”
for 12 to 18 hours resulting in
stress raises your blood levels
of cortisol, a hormone that can
when experienced by students and reasoning that are essen- over-eating again and causing your coffee actually deplete your body of make you gain weight, especially in
it can greatly affect their emo- tial for learning success. body to store much of the food as water. the belly area, 7. Practice mindful
tional, intellectual and phys- fat, as it cannot burn it all for ener-
Students that are suf- gy. Thirdly is if you’re not knowing
These unhealthy eating hab- eating, mindful eating is about prac-
ical process. Stress impedes fering or experiencing stress its will have our body affected to be ticing mindfulness. Mindful eating
them to communicate or so- are advised to open up with what you eat, most people do not
pay much attention to how many
unhealthy and may lead to certain
diseases, some of these are obesity or
teaches you to distinguish between
cravings and actual physical hunger.
cialize with others to relay others whom they can trust. low fiber calories and how much overweight, tooth decay, high blood It helps you choose your response,
their feelings and most espe- Learn time management for bad fat they consume daily, espe- pressure, high cholesterol, heart instead of acting thoughtlessly or im-
cially is the loss of maintain- them to feel organized and to cially if they eat often in restaurants. disease and stroke, type-2 diabetes, pulsively. Eating mindfully involves
ing a positive mood toward avoid anxiety about passing Those excess calories get stored as osteoporosis, depression, eating dis- being present while you eat, slowing
others. This may further cause requirement up to dates. Last- fat. Fourth is when we intake sugar,
white flour, caffeine and simple car-
orders, and some are cancer.
Unhealthy eating habits
down and chewing thoroughly. It is
also important to avoid distractions,
a negative impact on physical ly is to engage into something bohydrates, sugar raises blood sugar can really affect our life performanc- like the TV or your smartphone, 8.
process of a student, that his or that they love maybe a sport (glucose) levels, causing your body es but there is much to enjoy in our Get enough sleep, sleep deprivation
her body acts negatively caus- or any activity that they enjoy to produce insulin and changes your life. So let us change these unhealthy disrupts the fluctuations, and may
ing them to have difficulties and avoid over thinking and metabolic rate. Those who eat a lot eating habits into a healthy lifestyle. lead to poor appetite regulation and
of white flour and sugar products, To have a healthy lifestyle here are strong cravings. Studies supports
in sleeping. When they enter just be positive. loaded with empty calories, will some tips to achieve it: 1. Drink wa- this, showing that sleep-deprived
their classes most of them are store more fat and have a harder ter, drinking plenty of water may people are up to 55% more likely to
caught sleeping during class http://w w w.go og le.com/ time burning it. Caffeine also raises have many benefits. For your body become obese, compared to people
hours or unable to bear with search?hl=en&q=stress+ef- the insulin levels, slowing down the to burn fat, it needs at least eight who get enough sleep. And lastly eat
the lessons. fat burning process that starts in the glasses of pure water daily. Water not proper meals, hunger and a lack of
f e c t + o n + s t u - morning and slows down through- only satisfies your thirst, it reduces key nutrients can both cause certain
According to Levey dents+and+their+brain out the day. Eating simple sugar car- hunger and flushes out toxins, 2. Eat cravings. Therefore, it’s important to
(2014) the body and the brain http:www.edualemic.com/ bohydrates late in the day promotes more protein, eating more protein eat proper meals at mealtime. This
responds to stress with a com- stress-affect-brain-learning/ fat storage and blood sugar swings. may reduce your appetite and keep way, your body gets the nutrients
plex cascade of hormones Fifth is skipping your breakfast, bet you from overeating. It also reduces it needs and you will get extremely
you thought your stomach tells you cravings, and helps you feel full and hungry right after eating.
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GREEN HEIGHTS news 3

NEWS BITS

LINK Club go for outreach activity

By Monica Guinungo

The LINK Club under the advisership of

Christine C. Lumanog went for an Outreach Activi-
ty entitled “Reaching Out the Children for God” on
December 4 at the Christian Bible Baptist Church-
WELCOME TO STNHS Learners come for the first time in two years for
face-to-face classes during the school’s opening on August 23, 2022.
PMA Kias, Baguio City under Pastor Ronny Jara-
millo.
The student leaders taught and interacted
STNHS Opens its Gate After 2 with Sunday Schoolers ages 1-10 through reading
Years and games.
SSG and GSP collaborate for an outreach
By Monica Guinungo By Monica Guinungo
On August 22, 2022, the school opened its gate to learners
for the first time after it closed for two years because of the Covid The Supreme Student Government and the
19 Pandemic. Learners from Grade 7 to 12 came for the face-to- Girls Scouts of STNHS collaborated on the af-
face classes after being reminded to follow health protocols. ternoon of Dec. 7, 2022 for an Outreach Activity
allowing them to give early Christmas gifts to 40
Grade 1 pupils of Sto. Tomas Elementary School.
Before the giving of gifts, the SSG and GSP
hosted games and singing activities for the pupils.
They also provided snacks afterwards.

Students elect new set of SSG Officers
by Claudia Venegas

Tomasites elected a new set of SSG Officers
NEW BSP AND GSP Boys Scouts and Girls Scouts for the school year 2022-2023 on Sept. 5, 2022 to
of STNHS stand at attention during the investiture represent them in school activities and other school
program organized by their advisers on Dec. 3. related matters.
Those who emerged as winners are the fol-
lowing: President Jean Kate Uden, Vice President
STNHS Celebrates IPED Month Shane Gad-oan, Secretary Edralyn Owayet, and
Treasurer Gideon Lingbanan.
The IPED Club organized a series of activities to cele- The SSG is the main umbrella of all clubs as
brate the Indigenous People’s Education Month (IPED) be- they are the one leading and organizing all clubs to
ginning on October and culminated on Nov. 18, 2022. connect, collaborate and communicate to a better
The highlight of the celebration is the showcase of understanding and implementation of activities.
skills and knowledge of the Cordilleran culture through In Pres. Jean Kate Uden’s words “The SSG helps
games, dances, and chants during the culminating activi- improve the school through its manpower and by
ty. During the program, the different Cordilleran attires giving opportunities to the students for them to
were paraded by student-models for all to appreciate. cultivate leadership through implementation of
The IPED Club members also presented chants and danc- school projects, activities and programs.” We asked
es and later on hosted the championship games of indige- her the plans for this school year of 2022-2023 and
nous origins. her statement was “to improve the learning area of
The said activity was organized under the advisorship the students.”
of Joyce Balusdan as the IPED adviser and by Marisa Dac-
pano as the IPED Coordinator.
STNHS Participates in Nationwide Earthquake Drill other earthquake that struck
Baguio on July 16, 1990 de-
By Clarence Napeek
stroying big buildings in the
Sto. Tomas earthquakes and other natu- city. Thus, during the evalu-
National High School par- ral calamities occur. ation of the earthquake drill,
ticipated in the nationwide It can be recalled that Head Teacher Mr. Edgar So-
earthquake drill Nov. 10, on July 27, 2022, a magnitude riano, reminded the students
2022 at 9:00 in the morning. 7 earthquake struck North- to follow instructions, par-
Th purpose of the drill is to ern Luzon with Abra as its ticipate in such activities se- GIFT GIVING Pupils from Sto. Tomas Elementary School
make students ready and epicenter. This latest earth- riously, and to be alert at all receive their school supplies from the SSG and GSP during the
aware with what to do when quake brought to mind an- times. early gift giving activity on Dec. 7
 GREEN HEIGHTS
FULL GEAR FOR ARNIS The arnis competitors came face-to-face in full gear combat trying to
gain points for their team during the Intramural Games.
Intramural creates Arnis Champions
won the bronze ze when he
fought against Gremuel Atleb
of yellow team in the half light
weight category. Each
color teams crushed their way
to victory in one of the most
awaited sports in the 2022 in-
tramurals event – the Arnis.
The medals were awarded to
different winners on Decem-
SPEED AND AGILITY The volleyball teams test their speed and
agility in the game to advance to the championship.
Violet Team crashes the Green in volleyball
The Violet Team managed
to upend the Green Team in
the Women’s Volleyball game
during the Intramural 2022
with a score of 25-22,20-25,22-
25,22-25 during the School in-
tramurals women’s volleyball
held at STNHS school ground
on December 14,2022. with a score 25-22. Now that
As the final days of the school
intramurals were coming to an
end, both teams have shown
their competitive skills in play-
ing, proving that they are the
best of the best. As the violet
Green Team triumphed in school intramurals
Green Team malupet! yelled
the green team after being an-
nounced as the champion of
the 2022 school intramurals
on December 16 at the STN-
HS School Grounds during the
closing ceremony.
After competing in
various events, the victorious
ber 16 and were handed to
them by our head teacher Ed-
gar Soriano and our sports club
coordinator Bill Barry Piok.
The one who bit the
gold in the pin weight boy’s
category was from the green
team Daryl James Ponseca and
along by his side was Krish-
na Fatima Bumagat who aslo
team entered the court, they
were in for a surprise as they got
to play against the green team
who played on the offensive
side. Adjusting to their oppo-
nent’s strategy, the violet team
was left nothing but to defend
their grounds. The game ended
the violet team has adjusted
and freshened up, they’ve come
back to take the win, ending
with a proximate score of 20-
25. Both teams went serious on
the 3rd set, eyes focused on the
green team seized an overall
staggering score of 380 points
in all events concluded.
Red Team came in the
1st runner up with an overall
score of 344, the violet team
snatched second runner up
with an overall score of 318,
third runner up went to the
SPORTS
won gold from the girl’s cat-
egory. The silver medal was
worn by Gerson Clark Urboda
from the yellow team and by
his side from the girl’s catego-
ry, Rizalyn Tanacio from the
blue team. From the bantam
category the gold medals was
earned by Den James Ton Ton
from the yellow team and with
him was Treisha Sugallet from
the violet team who also won
the gold medal from the girl’s
category. The silver medal was
given to Carlzon Magno from
the green team and at the stage
with him was Shekina Shey De
Pablo from the yellow team.
In the feather weight category
Karl Micheal Montilla and Jean
Kate Uden from the blue team
both won the shiny gold medal.
Along side were two students
with bright smiles, Joseph Pin-
ball and cautious of their oppo-
nents next move, which result-
ed in beautiful rallies, but the
Violet team managed to sneak
past the green team ending
with a score of 22-25. As the fi-
nal and last round approached,
both teams gave their best and
played seriously. But the violet
team managed to defend their
ground and won the game end-
ing with a score of 22-25
By Kennan Tarcuan
blue team with an overall score
of 315, fourth runner up was
placed on the orange team with
an overall score of 293, and
last but not the least the Yellow
team with an overall score of
273.
By Kenan Tarcuan
dew from the yellow team and
Ashley Gail Pogeyed from the
violet won the silver medal.
Reyver Milo from the violet
team and Dabe Nadudo from
the red team brought home the
gold in the extra light weight
category
medals of the extra light
weight category. Mark Simeon
bit the bron. And silver medal-
ists were Jay-r Lalong from the
orange team and Bismah Eguid
from the yellow team. Enoch
Jade won the gold medal and
MISTER AND MISS INTRAMS Lady Queenie Centeno and Jerry
Corson became the proud winners as they took on the title for this
year’s Mr. and Miss Intrams.
THE BATTLE GROUND
SEEKING KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOPMENT
By Kennan Tarcuan
Joining sports or an event can be
quite tiring at times - having to
balance both school works and
training. But I wondered, what
benefits do you get when joining
sports? Do you even learn some-
thing when joining sports?
I have joined and been an
athlete over the past years. Based
on my experience, I’ve learned a
lot. Despite learning how to play,
learning game strategies and tac-
tics, what I learned on my every-
day training was “ team building”
which boosted my confidence to
communicate with others. It has
taught me to be mindful when it
comes to giving opinion to others
and what would I think better for
the team.
Not only had it taught
me “team building” but it had left
some great values to keep in mind.
Being fair and equal to others
is one. It had taught me to build
trust on one another. Another one
and the most important is the vir
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Gremuel Atleb wore the silver
medal in the half light weight.
Bronze medalists were
Dennis Ton-ton from the or-
ange team under the pin weight
category boys. Maverick Mon-
real received the bronze medal
in the bantam category. Feath-
er weight girl’s category Colyn
Pedro won the bronze medal.
Nigel Sales and Denice Lucan-
do from the green team.
by Alexine Himeko Balanag
tue of discipline.
It has taught me the act of
patience and perseverance. While
on the process of training it had
taught me time management, and
how I manage to balance both
my academic works and
sports. To my fellow
learners, I encourage you to join
sports activities for the reasons I
just stated. I believe that the com-
munity and the world would ben-
efit from the values sports teach
so I would like to debunk some
people who say that sports only
develops the physical body. It is
so much more that that. It takes
proper mental, emotional, and
even spiritual balance to be suc-
cessful in sports.
As things said, of course
joining sports is a fun and healthy
activity. Not only do students go
to practice and only play, but they
can learn while on training that
they can apply on their own.