GALA NIGHT 2023

VIRGEN MILAGROSA UNIVERSITY| SENOR HIGH SCHOOL

MARCH 31, 2023
ALYSSA:
Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone between and beyond --- I address you all tonight for who you truly are:
kings, and queens, princes and princesses, fairies, knights, wizards, witches, adventurers... to each their
own magic.
TRICIA:
We welcome you, as we cast the spell that opens the door to an enchanting realm.
ALYSSA:
Together, let us fill the night with the midsummer air's magic as we unfold another once-upon-a-time in the
storybook of our dearest institution.
TRICIA:
Your majesties and your royal highness,

ALYSSA:
'tis of great honor to welcome you to VMU Senior High's
TRICIA & ALYSSA:
Enchanted Gala Night 2023!
ALYSSA: Standing before the crowd of jewels, this is Alyssa Imus.

TRICIA:

With fascinating fondness, this is Tricia Suarez. And we are your hosts for tonight's affair.

ALYSSA: It's the last Friday of March which means that our most awaited night is finally here! To be
honest partner, I haven't been this excited about Friday...since last Friday. Are you excited too, partner?

TRICIA:

To be really honest, excited is an understatement, partner. I feel a huge wave of thrill and delight just by
seeing our dazzling students with their best dresses and suits!

ALYSSA:

I co-sign everything that you've just said, partner. What a glittering assemblage. Our a-listers has spent
hours getting ready for tonight's event.

TRICIA:

For sure! And look at you, you also look dashing tonight, partner. That dress looks so good on you. It
looks so sexy, yet polished.

ALYSSA: Thank you, partner! You look bewitching as well. I love how you did your hair and makeup! You
look so elegant and elevated!
TRICIA: Thank you, partner. Indeed, this is a visual feast for the eyes. Well, there’s no denying that there
are so many reasons to dress up tonight. This evening highlights one of the most meaningful and magical
night of Senior High School and for others, the crème de la crème of their youth.

ALYSSA: You bet, partner! Their journey to the carpet was indeed exhilarating! They all look like they
came straight out of Bridgerton!

TRICIA: I so agree, partner! Speaking of Bridgerton makes me wonder who would be the DIAMOND OF
THIS SEASON?
Or rather, who would be hailed as Gala Night’s King and Queen 2023?

ALYSSA:

Oh, don’t forget about the special awards! I can’t wait to witness who will be announced as those who
stood out from the crowd.

TRICIA: And let’s not forget about our venue! This place is LIT! It’s not even a high moon, yet I can feel
the magic seeping through my bones!

ALYSSA:

Well, you know what they say, “Happiness has no heights when adorned with fairy lights.”

TRICIA: But before tonight’s fairy tale unfolds, I request everyone to please rise to give a Homage to God,
which will be followed by the singing of the VMUF Hymn.

ALYSSA:

You know, Stephen Mitchell once wrote, “Happily ever after doesn’t begin with Once upon a time: it begins
with Now. So, I want to ask our dear guests, are you all ready to live a night to remember? If yes, can I get
an ARIBA?

TRICIA:

I don’t think I heard them loud enough, partner. AGAIN, IF YOU ARE READY TO LIVE A NIGHT TO
REMEMBER, SAY YOUR BIGGEST AND LOUDEST ARIBA!!!

(The audience replies)

NOW THAT’S THE SPIRIT!

And to cue in the beginning of tonight’s fairy tale, may I call in the charismatic and ever-driven principal of
VMSHS, Dr. Gerry Abenilla. A warm round of applause, please!

>> TRANSITION TO Dr. Gerry Abenilla<<

>> OPENING REMARKS <<

ALYSSA:

Thank you so much for that captivating message, sir. Can I hear another round of applause for our
dynamic school principal?
ALYSSA: Heavy it is the head that wears the crown, but for some reason, the succession of responsibility
we are about to witness tonight is a very special one and close to the hearts of the people who helped
build this school. The Key of Responsibility represents the duties and functions given to the Grade 11
students. With it, the commitment to continue protecting the good name of the school, keep the flame
burning, and strive to achieve honor for the beloved Alma Mater.

TRICIA:

And for that, let us all witness the turning over of the Key of Responsibility. I call forth two astonishing
young women of compassion and grace, Ms. Kresja Cyrill B. Munoz, the School Student Council
President as she bestows the Key of responsibility to Ms. Angela Rose Calugay, the School Student
Council President- Elect.

>> TRANSITION TO the SSC President and SSC President-Elect<<

>> PHOTO OPPORTUNITY <<

TRICIA:

Thank you so much, ladies.

Partner, you know, seeing these glamorous people we have here tonight lets me relive the time when I
used to be just like them. How about you, partner?

ALYSSA: Oh! I do too, partner. This glam garden and the aura of our students right here makes me take
a trip down memory lane.

TRICIA:

I think it is just amazing how fast time flies and I am sure that before sending off their children -I mean
young men and women in this Gala, their parents also felt the same kind of mixed emotions we are feeling
tonight; the combination of excitement, and maybe a little gassiness for tonight’s events.

You know what they say, “tonight is the NIGHT of nights!”

ALYSSA: I agree, partner. And for that, let us pull up a chair and let the GRADE 12 class enthrall us with
the Cotillion De Honor. Let us give them a resounding applause.

>> TRANSITION TO THE COTILLION DE HONOR<<

TRICIA:

Thank you so much for that enticing performance, GRADE 12! At this point let us enjoy another dance
number, but this time, from the bewildering GRADE 11 class in their presentation of Rigodon De Honor.

Put your hands together for the Grade 11 class!

>> TRANSITION TO THE RIGODON DE HONOR<<

ALYSSA:

Thank you so much, GRADE 11! That was such a marvelous performance. In a moment, the candle
lighting ceremony will start. But before that, let me enlighten everyone as to what this ceremony means.
The lighting of candle during a JS prom or Senior Night Prom signifies the turning over of responsibility of
the seniors to the juniors as light for the lower year levels. It is also the idea to keep the flame burning in
guidance towards love and compassion for the next generation.

TRICIA:

In this moment, let us all SEE THE LIGHT, AND LET THE FOG BE LIFTED. AND AT LAST, WE’LL SEE
THE LIGHT AND NIGHT BE AS NEW~

ALYSSA:

Let us feast our eyes and ears as our dear students light their candles and sing the powerful rendition of
“Liwanag sa Dilim.”

>> STUDENTS LIGHTING THEIR CANDLES<<

>> CRESCENDO OF MUSIC<<

ALYSSA:

I don’t think I have ever seen something that left me wonderstruck as that from my past experience of
Senior High Night.

TRICIA:

Talk about that lighting of so many candles, tonight’s becoming more and more magical by the minute.

ALYSSA:

Yes, and really an IG reel material as our dear students call it. I believe our monsieurs and mademoiselles
are really indulging the occasion.

TRICIA:

We have a lot more in store for you! But before that, as tonight’s dinner is served by our hard-working
crew, VMUF SHS’s very own band trained by Sir Franz Luke Bustarde shall entertain us with a
flabbergasting performance.

ALYSSA:

Everyone, please give a resounding applause for..

TRICIA AND ALYSSA:

AVEN HILLS MUSIC!

>> AVEN HILLS MUSIC PERFORMS<<

ALYSSA:

Thank you, AVEN HILLS MUSIC for such a wonderful performance!

And now, for the moment everyone has been waiting for…
TRICIA:

…and dressing for… THE DANCE FOR ALL

TRICIA AND ALYSSA:

SLOW DANCE!!!

TRICIA:

As the music starts, we encourage everyone to please take this opportunity to dance with SOMEONE you
want to remember this night with.

ALYSSA:

So, come on! Get up that chair and ask that SOMEONE with “may I have this dance?”

>> SLOW DANCE MUSIC<<

START SCOUTING FOR A SWEET COUPLE DANCING

TRICIA:

Alright! And that concludes our slow-dancing. Everyone, please be seated and we’ll have a lot more of
that in a while.

(After everyone is seated)

TRICIA:

Can I just say that that slow-dancing was so romantic?

ALYSSA:

What a golden hour indeed! I can’t help but notice (mention a number) and (mention a number) while they
were dancing. They were owning the stage with that slow-dance.

TRICIA:

I, on the other hand, can’t keep my eyes from (mention a number) and (mention a number) while they
were dancing as well. I am having a gut feel they may very well win at least one of our special awards
tonight.

ALYSSA:

For that, we would like to encourage everyone to expose yourselves.

TRICIA:

Be confidently beautiful with a heart!

ALYSSA:

By this time, I am sure everyone hungers for more of “DANCE FOR ALL,” but the most entrancing sight of
all is yet to see.
TRICIA:

As fairy godmother says to Cinderella, “even magic takes a little time.” So, while waiting for the most
awaited parts of the evening, let all be entertained by the one and only

TRICIA AND ALYSSA:

AVEN HILLS MUSIC!

>> AVEN HILLS MUSIC PERFORMS<<

ALYSSA:

Thank you, AVEN HILLS MUSIC for such a glorious special number.

Earlier, we asked everyone to take the chance and dance with their “special someone”, now, we
encourage everyone to shimmer your dresses and suits, pump your heels and boots…

TRICIA AND ALYSSA:

And let the DANCE FOR ALL COMMENCE!

>> PARTY THEMED DANCE FOR ALL<<

TRICIA:

As we go on another awaited part of the night, I request everyone to settle down as the awarding
ceremony begins!

ALYSSA:

A while ago, we beheld as everyone walked in beauty, grace, and happy manners. While waiting for the
final results of the special awardees tonight for the FACULTY and STAFFS edition, I would like to seize
the opportunity to say our biggest “thank you” to our sponsors, (mention the names of the sponsors) thank
you so much for such generosity. This night won’t be possible without your gracious hearts!

(After receiving the card containing the names of awardees)

TRICIA:

I have here, the card containing the names of the awardees in FACULTY and STAFF edition.
Now, let me call on Ms. Jijie Daguia, the Principal of St. Dominic High School and Mr. Virgilio Monte, our
PTA President, to award the winners of BEST IN RAMP, BEST DRESSED, and EYE CATCHERS, MALE
AND FEMALE CATEGORY, FACULTY AND STAFF EDITION.

ALYSSA:

The winners of each title per category will receive ___________________

As I call on your names, I request you to own the stage by giving the audience your MAJESTIC WALK.
TRICIA:

For the MALE category, enthralling us with his eye-catching walk, the BEST IN RAMP goes to ________.

ALYSSA:

Strut your way to the stage, the BEST IN RAMP, female category goes to ______________.

(Cue in Photo OP)

TRICIA:

See him fabulous as the Midnight sky, the BEST DRESSED, male category goes to ______________.

ALYSSA:

See her serene as the moon, the BEST DRESSED, female category goes to _________________.

(Cue in Photo OP)

TRICIA:

Worthy of the gaze, now let me call on THE EYE CATCHER, Mr. ________________.

ALYSSA:

See her captivating, THE EYE CATCHER, Ms. _________________.

(Cue in Photo OP)

ALYSSA:

Now, let me call on Ms. Jennifer Layoso, our Quipper _________ Specialist and Mr. Benji Rubrica, the
principal of Virgen Milagrosa Child Learning Center, to present the title holders of the DARLING OF THE
CROWD, FACE OF THE NIGHT, AND STAR OF THE NIGHT. The award winners are still under the
TEACHER AND STAFFS edition.

TRICIA:

Congratulations, you are the DARLING OF THE CROWD, Mr. ____________.

ALYSSA:

You have definitely slain everyone with your charm, Ms. ________________, A REAL DARLING OF THE
CROWD!

(Cue in Photo OP)

TRICIA:

Let us clap for the FACE OF THE NIGHT, Mr. _______________.

ALYSSA:

Congratulations, Ms. _______________ you are the FACE OF THE NIGHT!

(Cue in Photo OP)

ALYSSA:

Let me call on once more the zealous principal of Saint Dominic High School Ms. Gigi Daguia, to present
the winner for our sole special award.

Partner, I have a question.

TRICIA:

Yes, partner?

ALYSSA:

To you, what does it mean to be UNKABOGABLE?

TRICIA:

I thought you wouldn’t ask. Well, for me, to be UNKABOGABLE, you have to be (indicate three
descriptions of the winner), and TO BE UNKABOGABLE YOU HAVE TO BE _________________.

ALYSSA:

Congratulations, Mr./Ms. Because you are our Unkabogable Star among the faculty and staffs, strike a
pose that screams unkabogable.

(Awardee strikes a pose)

What an exuding charisma!

TRICIA:

Again, CONGRATULATIONS! You are the UNKABOGABLE OF THE NIGHT: TEACHERS/STAFFS

EDITION!

ALYSSA:

And now, let us move on to the awarding of students who shone tonight. The titleholders will receive
__________________. Once your number is called, claim your title for you are a winner tonight.

TRICIA:

Allow me to call on Ms. Recelyn De Guzman and Mr. Franze Luke Bustarde to award the BEST IN RAMP
student edition.

ALYSSA:

Paint the town red once more with your walk, number___________. YOU ARE BEST IN RAMP!

TRICIA:

Absolutely fabulous, number __________YOU JUST WON “BEST IN RAMP!”

(Cue in for a Photo OP)

ALYSSA:

Now, to award the HEAD TURNER, please join us on stage Ms. Shelluck Raposas and Mr. Levi Gutierrez.

TRICIA:

For the male category, you are a real HEAD TURNER, number _____________.

ALYSSA:

Everyone will watch you go past, number _________________; you are a HEAD TURNER as well!

(Cue in for a Photo OP)

TRICIA:

Ready to award the winners of the EYE CATCHER award, we have Ms. Loyce Precious Quezon and Mr.
Gerald Licuanan.

ALYSSA:

What a sight, indeed! Congratulations, you are the EYE CATCHER, male category, number __________.

TRICIA:

Congratulations number _____________, THE EYE CATCHER award goes to you!

ALYSSA:

Now, to award the BEST DRESSED, please join us on stage Ms. Mary Joyce Soriano and Mr. Nicole
Daguia.

TRICIA:

See him bewilder us with high fashion suit, congratulations number (indicate number); you hold the BEST
DRESSED title!

ALYSSA:

Glam for Charm! Give it up for number _____________; you hold the BEST DRESSED title as well!

(Cue in for a Photo OP)

TRICIA: Now, to award the DARLINGS OF THE CROWD, please join us on stage Ms. Renzy Kate
Rosario and Mr. Josue Doria.

ALYSSA:

You took us with that smile of yours, number (indicate their number); YOU ARE THE DARLING OF THE
CROWD!

TRICIA:

You are the DARLING OF THE CROWD AS WELL number __________.

ALYSSA:

Now, to award the STAR OF THE NIGHT, please join us on stage Ms. Hazel Alanzalon and Mr. Jemack
Sarmiento.

TRICIA:

Shining as bright as Polaris, YOU ARE THE STAR OF THE NIGHT, number ________________.

ALYSSA:

Dazzling bright like a diamond, YOU ARE THE STAR OF THE NIGHT as well, number _____________.

(Cue in for a Photo OP)

TRICIA:

Now, to award the FACE OF THE NIGHT, please join us on stage Ms. Elame De Guzman and Mr.
Eduardo Aquino.

ALYSSA:

Regal as can be, YOU ARE THE FACE OF THE NIGHT, number _____________.

TRICIA:

Comely as can be, YOU ARE THE FACE OF THE NIGHT, number ________________.

ALYSSA:

Now, to award the KING AND QUEEN OF THE DANCE FLOOR, please join us on stage Ms. Jessan
Mondares and Mr. Justine Jarra.

TRICIA:

You are unstoppable with that light-feet of yours, KING OF THE DANCE FLOOR, number ____________.

ALYSSA:

You just ran the dance floor wild and free, THE QUEEN OF THE DANCE FLOOR, number __________.

TRICIA:

And because you won the titles of KING and QUEEN of the dance floor, you have to do your subjects a
favor! Am I hearing a SAMPLE! SAMPLE! SAMPLE! From the audience?

ALYSSA:

Gracing us with their majestic moves, give it up for the KING AND QUEEN OF THE DANCE FLOOR!

KING AND QUEEN ARE DANCING

TRICIA:

In this moment, allow me to call Ms. Jubilee Reyes to award one of our special awards tonight for the
STUDENTS’ category.
ALYSSA:

Who will be the next UNKABOGABLE STAR? As I count to three, scream the number of the ones you feel
would win. One, two, three!

TRICIA:

Wow! I heard a booming number ____, number ____, and number ___. And now, the UNKABOGABLE
STAR OF THE NIGHT (STUDENTS EDITION) IS NONE OTHER THAN…(direct the mic to the audience
and wait for their response).

TRICIA AND ALYSSA:

NUMBER (indicate the number), CONGRATULATIONS!

ALYSSA:

Congratulations! And because you are our UNKABOGABLE of the night, I want to ask you this: do you
know the song AMAKABOGERA by Maymay Entrata?

we can’t let you off just like that. Everyone, would you like to see some SAMPLE from Mr./ Ms.?

TRICIA:

SAMPLE! SAMPLE! SAMPLE! SAMPLE!

>> AMAKABOGERA MUSIC<<

ALYSSA:

Again, congratulations! Everyone, our UNKABOGABLE STAR!

TRICIA:

At this moment, the awarding ceremony continues. May we call in these dashing ladies Ms. Irish Che
Padilla, Ms. Cherry Zacarias, Ms. Dhezerie Posadas, and Ms. Racquel Paningbatan to present another
special award tonight for the STUDENTS category.

ALYSSA:

The number I am about to mention is one of our GALA NIGHT SWEETHEART awardees in Grade 11.
CONGRATULATIONS, number ______________.

TRICIA:

Come join your better half. You are also one of our GALA NIGHT SWEETHEARTS number __________.

ALYSSA:

You are one of our Grade 12 GALA NIGHT SWEETHEARTS, claim your award number ____________.

TRICIA:

You also deserve a spot on the stage, number _______________; you complete the set for GALA NIGHT
SWEETHEARTS!
ALYSSA:

To present the PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF GALA NIGHT 2023, please give a resounding applause to
our ardent Assistant School Principal, Ms. Rizalyn Kolman and the fervent principal of VMCLC, Mr. Benji
Rubrica.

Our prince and princess will receive ______________.

TRICIA:

Gracing us with their elegance and sophistication, please welcome his highness, the PRINCE OF GALA
NIGHT 2023, number ____________.

ALYSSA:

First of her name, her majesty, THE PRINCESS OF GALA NIGHT 2023, number (indicate their number)

TRICIA:

And now, let me hear a resounding applause for the PRINCE and PRINCESS of GALA NIGHT 2023!
Please stay on the stage, beloved Prince and Princess.

ALYSSA:

Now, to complete the set of our royalties tonight, allow me to call on Ms. Jennifer Layoso and our visionary
school principal, Dr. Gerry Abenilla.

TRICIA: Our king and queen will receive ______________.

ALYSSA:

A king is calm and centered, decisive, and has personal integrity. He is considerate, kind, and sharp. Our
disguised judges have considered all of these aspects as they chose the one deserving to sit on the
throne.

With the power vested upon me, I name thee KING OF GALA NIGHT 2023, number _________.

TRICIA:

A queen is not someone to sit still and look pretty. She acts with integrity, is respectful, gentle, and valiant.

With the power vested upon me, I name thee QUEEN OF GALA NIGHT 2023, number ____________.

TRICIA AND ALYSSA:

Once again, THE KING AND QUEEN OF GALA NIGHT 2023!

(After the Photo OP, usher them to go to the dance floor)

ALYSSA:

And because you are the majesties of the night, we want to make it a more enchanted night for you. So,
we ask the Prince, Princess, and King and Queen to take their first dance as the royalties of the GALA.

Grace the dance floor with your sweet slow dance.

TRICIA:

Awe, who wouldn’t fall in love after one dance like that?

ALYSSA:

I thought so too, partner. These fairy lights are really doing their purpose! I want to commend the people
behind the arrangement of our venue tonight. Again, CONGRATULATIONS to our winners.

TRICIA:

And the DANCING CONTINUES with a special performance from VMU SHS’s very own Dance Club. I tell
you, this Dance Club championed the “Dance of the 80’s” during the Student’s Night way back the
celebration of VMUF’s 65th Foundation Anniversary.

ALYSSA:

Of course, such a victorious moment indeed. Speaking of victory, their group’s name comes from a
German word that means swift victory. It is also a short period characterized by an intense effort to do
something.

TRICIA:

Without further ado, please welcome

TRICIA AND ALYSSA:

the BLITZKRIEG DANCE CREW!

TRICIA:

Thank you so much for that Superbowl-like performance, Blitzkrieg Dance Crew! That performance was
too lit together with the advisers, Ms. Dhezerie Anne Posadas and Mrs. Recelyn De Guzman! WITH the
special participation of Mr. Josue Doria!

ALYSSA:

I hope everyone had fun tonight. I would like to seize the opportunity to say thank you to everyone who
attended this celebration of Gala Night.

TRICIA:

Can everyone please tell the ones sitting beside you,

TRICIA & ALYSSA:

“Thank you for making tonight, wonderful!”

TRICIA:

In partial closing of tonight’s celebration, let us give a resounding applause to Dr. Rizalyn M. Kolman, the
Assistant Principal of VMSHS.

>> CLOSING REMARKS DR. RIZALYN M. KOLMAN<<

ALYSSA: Thank you, Dr. Kolman for that blithesome message.

Oh, if only we could freeze one moment, for sure our dear guests would scream “DANCE FOR ALL” won’t
everyone? Let me rephrase that, WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE SOME MORE DANCE FOR ALL?

TRICIA:

CAN WE GET AN ARIIIIIIIBAAAA??!!!

ALYSSA:

There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story. Thus, this final dance shall mark the
end of one chapter and the beginning of a hundred more succeeding it.

TRICIA:

We ask everyone to get up their chairs and enjoy the floor with the DANCE FOR ALL!!!

ALYSSA:

Indeed, this night was magical and worth remembering. This has been your host, I am Ms. Tricia Suarez.

TRICIA:

And I am Ms. Alyssa Imus. We are enchanted to be part of your Ethereal Gala Night 2023!

ALYSSA: Have an enthralling night, everyone.