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Have you ever doubted your talents and Have ever doubted your talents capabilities just because some people don’t capabilities just because people don’t believe in you? Or give up a certain goal just believe in you? Or give up a certain goal just because you thought you couldn't do it? because you thought you couldn't do it?

We may welcome the new year but we shouldn’t may the new year but we shouldn’t forget all the difficulties we encountered in our forget all the difficulties we encountered in past journeys Of course, there are times when past Of course, there times some events in our lives will leave a permanent some events in lives leave permanent scar that will discourage us to pursue our goals scar that discourage goals But I do believe that each of us has a spark of But I do believe that each of us has a spark of passion that turns into a flame and eventually passion that turns into a flame and eventually ignites the burning desire in our hearts ignites the burning desire in our hearts

If you feel rejected or disheartened, do not If you feel rejected disheartened, do not choose to surrender Instead, use it as a choose to surrender Instead, use it a motivation and let hope embrace and raise you motivation and hope embrace and raise you like a phoenix from the ashes of shattered like a phoenix from the ashes dreams. Be the version of yourself who is stronger dreams Be the version of yourself who is stronger and wiser. Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets and wiser Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire And no matter how hard it gets, your soul on fire And no matter how hard it gets, you must keep going no matter what Because at you must keep going no matter what. Because at the end of the day, your passion will become your the end the day, your will become your purpose and your profession purpose your profession

The Scroll proudly presents our Second Issue with The Scroll proudly our Issue with the theme: the theme: Igniting the Flame of Determination Igniting the Flame of Determination. We would like to empower every Rizalian by We would like to empower every Rizalian by writing words with strength and courage in order writing words with strength and courage in order for us to make an impact and mark deep into our for us to make an impact and mark deep into our soul soul.

EDITORIAL

Gradesdon’tdefineyou —yettheyonlydo

BY MARCUS DWEIN S FERRER

efforts, at which point they will realize that grades do define them

In addition, Asian households are stereotyped as a social unit of strict parents with

authoritarian parenting style, which affects the behavior of their children

Examinations are one of the things students stress over because this is where they assess their learning

capacities Students allot their time to review the scope of study of at least six to seven curse materials and anticipate a validating score But what if things did not go their way? What if that score did not meet their expectations?

When a student receives low marks, they cope with it by saying, "Grades do not define you, " yet does it really not define you? This had been the case for some Rizalians after the recently held monthly and quarterly examinations

Grade consciousness is a mentality used to negatively define someone who is hungry for academic points Positively, they are the ones who strive for excellence among the school population The reason behind grade consciousness is indeed questionable; some say it is because of the emotional pressure that a parent imposes on their child or the lack thereof, while others are just cutthroat when it comes to studying

Adults say not to cry over spilled milk, yet what if a student worked hard just to fill a glass? Imagine someone pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into something only to have it all be for naught Similarly to examinations, some students get lower-than-expected scores, which could hurt their pride Subsequently, it will invalidate their

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On the other hand, students who possess a devil-may-care attitude are exceptions Their ill-preparedness is the main reason why they receive low marks, which are said to be a result of poor parental guidance

Grades may define students at the moment they click the submit button; however, they do not measure their ability as learners It does not make them less of a student when they receive low marks, nor would it reflect their intellectual capacity

Do not lose sight of the fact that a student’s job is to learn and grow, and the key to a student’s growth is the undivided attention that a parent provides to them As the saying goes, “Failures are pillars to success ” Grades do not define you, but they do serve one purpose: they guide you

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Rizalians’creativityfused withscientificknowledge

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advancement and how it has affected people's lives in recent years, as well as how Rizalians use technology as they tackle the Hybrid Modality in learning.

The Sayaw Rizalianas then performed a K-pop dance “Hype Boy” by New Jeans.

Then, the science quiz bee officially began with six teams from A to F where they answered various science-related questions with three difficulty

rounds, garnering points for their respective teams.

A song performed by the String-and-Glee Club, Margarette Fionna Bañez sang “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri.

And right after, the judges of the science quiz bee were awarded their certificates of appreciation before announcing the winners of the project and poster making competitions per grade level. The winners of the faculty eco-fashion competition were also recognized, followed by the announcement of the winners of the science quiz bee. Team F reigned victorious in the competition and were given their medals to commemorate their win.

Mrs. Remelina Hipolito, the Junior High School Science Department Chair, gave the closing remarks, wherein she congratulated the winners and reminded everyone how the annual Science Day celebration creates a remarkable experience for the students.

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Agham at Teknolohiya Sandigan ng Kalusugan, Kabuhayan, Kaayusan, at Kinabukasan, this was the theme for this year’s Science Day celebration. This day was celebrated by hosting different competitions, such as the Science quiz bee, Eco-fashion, and grade-level projects. Mrs. Grace Marie B. Martin gave the opening speech, emphasizing the importance of science and technology

SOCIAL STUDIES DAY

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BY XIAN CYREN A MERIALES

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October was packed with an assemblage of events hosted by the SocialStudies Department, along with the Supreme Student Government as part of the Social Studies month celebration.

To jumpstart the celebration, the Social Studies department held a quiz bee competition, one in the university auditorium for selected participants and the other in the classroom for the remaining students. The mechanics were as follows: the competition is set by grade level. All participants will compete to garner points by answering a series of questions classified into three categories: easy, medium, and difficult.

Around the 4th week of October, classrooms and faculty members' preparation were wielded in the

junior high school division food festival. Each classroom brought cuisines distinct by country of origin and classrooms were decorated according to the nation it

represented. The campus-turned-continentalbuffet allowed the students and faculty members to indulge and experience culture from other countries through food.

A lot of effort was put into the food festival as it was also a competition, not just an experience. The criteria for judging consisted of palatability, presentation, and authenticity.

The Social Studies month concluded with the Parade of Nations, with everyone having dressed in the traditional outfits of countries around the world. The junior high school students presented their costumes as they roamed the university in all of its entirety. Aside from the parade, a program was organized in the university auditorium for the Mr. and Ms. UN, wherein each classroom was represented by two students to compete for their section. The winners were given their prizes by the end of the program.

Social Studies month was filled with meaningful and entertaining events for the students. It allowed

Rizalians to learn from and embrace the culture of other countries.

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A Pleasant Wildfire

BY CHRISTINE MAE L. TUMACDER

Mrs. Angelita R. Teodoro entered Jose Rizal University (JRU) in 2007, carrying 15 years of service at JRU as a science teacher—two years in the elementary school division and 13 years in the junior high school division.

To be honest, I never dreamt that someday I will be in the teaching profession. I was a BS Biology graduate from Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and my dream then was to become a cardiologist. But things did not go with my plans.

God has other plans for me. It was a twist of fate, I would say. From a simple dream of treating people with heart problems, I just turned out to be a teacher.” Mrs. Teodoro stated. And when asked what made her stay in this profession for a long time, she spoke highly of her students. “I got so inspired with my students to learn more and share everything I have to guide them to achieve their goals in life.” she added.

She also mentioned that, through the years of being in the field of teaching, the most challenging thing that she encountered was when everybody experienced a pandemic crisis. She said that in the beginning, it was undeniably difficult to

imagine how educators like them would be able to push through or relay lessons to students without face-to-face engagement.

Fortunately, the whole world was able to adapt little by little, and although the following drawback delivered a heavy blow, Mrs. Teodoro did not let it falter her.

Through this worldwide obstacle, I became more optimistic and tried to equip myself with the use of technology. I even attended a lot of webinars and training so that I could deliver my lesson well and hoped that my students would learn a lot of things and have fun with my subject despite the onsite involvement,” she uttered.

According to her, if she were to describe teaching in one word, it would be MISSION. “As a

teacher, it is our mission to raise students to become functional in our community and society with moral values. It is in our own hands to change one’s life. What we need to do is act, have our positive stand, reach for excellence, and make a great impact on the students who believe in us,” she appended.

Destiny is not a matter of chance but of choice.” This is one of the philosophies that Mrs. Teodoro always lived by. In her own perspective, everything happens because we wanted them to happen. An individual’s future doesn’t come about by chance and isn’t something that merely happens to anyone. “It is YOU who decides what kind of future you want to have. It is in your own hands to make right decisions and choose the right values that will make you a better person and have a better life,” she exclaimed.

When questioned about her own characteristics that might have contributed into acquiring the award, she answered, “I think one of the qualities that made me awarded as faculty of the year is for being a

positive driven person. Being in this profession for so long is not an easy task. Everything changes from curriculum up to the behavior of the students. You need to adapt with those changes and equip yourself with a lot of training to cope with those changes. I always stay positive and try to manage my

Ultimately, her message to Rizalians out there is, “Do not stop learning. It is part of everyone’s

journey to achieve your dreams. Always continue believing in yourself and someday there will be a brighter future ahead of you. There might be ups and downs along the way but you need to seek God’s help and stay humble, determined, focused, and positive to face those challenges.”

Mrs. Angelita Teodoro’s story truly serves as the perfect reminder that as long as we have the proper ideals, each one us can and will shine in our own way. She both a palladium and a non-destructive wildfire to many; a safe space whilst also being a substantial catalyst to students' lives. May there be more pleasant wildfires like her, who continually inspires others to aspire.

BY PRINCESS HANNAH D. CARNAJE

On October 21, Jose Rizal University - Junior High School Division (JRU-JHS) collaborated with the Book Lovers Club and Talinong Rizal

Agile Team to organize the Book Author Visit at the Centennial Building Information Commons,; featuring Rox Naval - who had her debut novel, Hear Me Out.

Rox is the daughter of Dr. Vicente K. Fabella, President of JRU.

Students and faculty from different divisions who attended the event were given a discount off the original price of the book, signed by the author herself.

In the interview of The Scroll's Media Organization Dispatch (MOD) with the novelist, she mentioned that the book was inspired by the people around her and the music genre of theK-pop group, BTS, which she had been a huge fan of for a long time.

Her message to all aspiring writers, "Just go for it. Just write. Keep on writing when (even if) you can't write. Read. Never let that creativity, like, stop. Just keep on writing."

"The book is set in a familiar yet ideal world that is diverse and inclusive but not without suffering."

- From the Foreword by Carla Pacis

"A daring adventure. Jump in if you're brave enough."

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Tibig Elementary School (TES), Tibig Bulakan, Bulacan on October 8; led by Mrs. Grace Marie Martin, together with other faculty members and two Supreme Student Government (SSG) officers.

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strategies on how they can sell their products effectively to have a huge profit. JRU-JHS donated at least 20 sets of dishwashing soap kits and children books to the TES; the two schools were planning to collaborate once more to conduct another livelihood program with the same recipients.

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Jose Rizal University - Junior High School Division (JRU-JHS) conducted an outreach program at

A livelihood program was conducted for the 30 4Ps parents and nine teachers of TES.

rs. Maria Theresa Bonus, the resource speaker taught dishwashing soap-making and

JHSlaudseducatorsin WorldTeachers’Day

BY MARCUS DWEIN FERRER

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The junior high school division lauded our “lods” at the Teachers’ Day event held at the quadrangle on October 5.

The Supreme Student Government (SSG) and the Rizalian Artist Movement (RAM), together with the JHS community, culminated various activities that gave prominence to the JHS faculty.

Thereafter, Sayaw Rizalian performed two dances, and then String and Glee performed a rendition of “A Million Dreams” from the movie “The Greatest Showman."

Finally, SSG officers danced to “24K Magic" by Bruno Mars, alongside the club presidents.

SSG officers ended the event with a song, and at the same time, students handed each teacher at the event a gift as a token of appreciation for their service.

Following the occasion, the campus was invited to snap a photograph in the DIY photo booth that the RAM had set up.

Before the main event, each class has prepared a surprise presentation for their advisers.

Before the event concluded, Rizalian’s Open Mic Session was held, where students' and teachers’ singing talents were showcased. Among the teachers were Mr. Raymond Ricafort, Mr. AJ Veloso, Mr. Eric Clemente, and Mrs. Angelita Teodoro; on the other hand, Phoemela Velasco from 8C and Zanea Parco from 8D rendered a song.

Although Ana Lorraine Estacio, the SSG president, was not able to attend the event due to health concerns, all hands were on deck for the rest of the SSG officers as they filled in her position.

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In the month of October, Scouting Month, Jose Rizal University (JRU) held an investiture ceremony two since the pandemic for its young Rizalians who seek to become official Boy Scouts of the Philippines. The ceremony serves as a baptism and recognition of the young men into the brotherhood of the organization, enabling them to participate in activities and fellowships sanctioned by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP).

Hosted by Senior Scout Master Neil Jerdie Ares, the investiture ceremony began at (time) with the singing of the national anthem and opening prayer, followed by the Candle Lighting Ceremony. Here, twelve scouts are given each a candle to light, with each one symbolizing a trait of a Boy Scout: loyal, trustworthy, helpful. friendly, kind, courteous, obedient, cheerful, clean, thrifty, brave, and reverent.

Next, it was the recitation of the Scout Oath and Law by the scouts in unison. Often asked to be recited before the start of any Boy Scout meeting, it reminds the scouts of their duties: to God, the Republic of the Philippines, and its citizens, as well as their obligation to set themselves as a good example by constantly applying the twelve traits of a Boy Scout.

Then, it was the presentation of the Senior Scout Code. The presentation was divided into four parts. First, the Scout Badge, Motto, and Sign. Second, the Scout Sign & Salute. Third, the Senior Scout Medallion, And lastly, the Scout Neckerchief & Carabao Slide. Here, the scouts were oriented of the symbolisms found in the organization from oaths and gestures to the uniform designs. The segment also served educational, giving insights regarding ranks and medallions that can be achieved as the scouts trek the Boy Scout journey.

Afterwards, it was the Donning of the Neckerchief for the newly invested scouts. The boys were called to formation as their guardians and scout officers put on them their neckerchief

along with their carabao slide. This moment recognizes the newly invested scouts as official members of the organization and its camaraderie.

As the program comes to an end, Scouter Dr. John de Guzman is called to the front to give the scouts an inspirational speech. His speech included insights of what to expect in the

journey of becoming a full-fledged scout, as well as the perks that come along with it.

To conclude the investiture ceremony, Senior Scout Master Neil Jerdie Ares requested all scouts to stand as they recite the Scout Benediction in unison: “May the great, great scout master of all scouts be with us until we meet again.”

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BY CASSANDRA HERNANDEZ

An investiture is a ceremony that enlists scouts. In this ceremony, the three segments must be present: the recitation of the Girl Scout oath, the reception of appropriate membership

pins, and the verbal welcoming into the sisterhood.

The investiture started off with the color party, followed by the lighting of candles, with each representing a color. Starting off with the white candle, which represents the duty of the Girl

Scouts to love and help others no matter what. Next was the Blue candle, representing the color of honor and trust. Then came off the yellow candle, symbolizing loyalty, strength, and courage. And next was the green candle, the color of nature, who is useful and helpful to all. Following next was the pink candle, representing the peace of the mind, and reminding us to be friendly and helpful to everyone. Proceeding on to the next candle was the gold candle, representing the sun’s rays, reminding to shine on everyone regardless by the color creed or race. Came after that was the brown candle, advising to serve and protect all the living things to keep the planet Earth healthy. The orange candle came up next, representing discipline which requires perseverance and strength of characters. Then the violet candle proceeded, which represents wisdom and being calm. And for

Red candle represents wealth and abundance and the Silver candle symbolizes the purity of the thoughts.

The new scouts and old scouts were pinned by their troop leaders using the senior pin and recited the Girl Scout Promise.

To conclude the first day of the ceremony, GSP Executive Members gave special thanks to all the Girl Scouts for their willingness to be part of the organization.

The second day of the ceremony was a Day Camp in school. The Girl Scouts were oriented first regarding what to expect during the camping.

During the camping, each troop gave a performance about what it’s like to be a girl scout. They all brought out the best in them whether it was an act, a song, or a dance. After that, the scouts played wide games which included relay, puzzle and BINGO. The Girl Scouts had so much fun but it was very tiring. Lastly, the Cadets taught the scouts Knot Tying techniques and guided them throughout the day.

The Daycamp served as both experiential and educational for the girl scouts, teaching them plenty of new skills that are applicable in today’s world.

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The Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) investiture was held on October 6, 2022, at the Jose Rizal University Auditorium. The ceremony welcomed both new and old members of the organization.

the last two candles, Red and Silver.

BTDAY:theseasonofgiving andsharing

BY KIRSTIN SHAMIEKA LLABAN

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Rizalians celebrated Christmas along with Business Technology (BT) Day last year on the 17th of December in the quadrangle

of the Junior High School.

Several members of the String and Glee Club sang for us, and Carl Canja and Zanea Alexee Parco performed a duet of “Mahika.”

Every year, the JRU JHS Division supports the less fortunate children of The Children’s Joy Foundation; representatives from the foundation entertained Rizalians with a Christmas jingle concert.

Then, each grade level gave a performance: Kaori Margie Paat of 7D serenaded the audience; selected Grade 8 and Grade 10 students danced to Christmas jingles; and selected Grade 9 students had a song number..

The program ended at around 11 a.m. as everyone returned to their respective classrooms to celebrate their year-end party

with their classmates and adviser.

Rizalians also participated in several activities hosted by the BT-Mapeh Department, such as table and napkin setting for Grade 7 and assembling and disassembling of the installation of operating systems for Grade 8.

The table-setting competition took place on November 25; 7A won, with 7D and 7B placing first and second runner-ups, respectively. On December 9, Grade 7 students participated in a table napkin folding competition; 7B received the title champion, while 7A and 7D placed first and second runner-ups, respectively.

Then, the grade 8 students competed in assembling and disassembling of the installation of operating systems

then, the grade 8 students competed in assembling and disassembling of the installation of operating systems competition wherein 8A reigned as winner, 8B and 8E received 1st and 2nd runner-ups, respectively.

Subsequently, Grade 9 students showed their creativity using codes to make an image about christmas; Casey Velasco of 9E won the HTML and CSS photo art competition last December, followed by Erica Corigal of 9B and Jannella Nacino of 9E as first and second runner ups.

Furthermore, on December 2 and 5, grade 10 students held a two-day business fair where each class sold a variety of food products; 10Dahan was named the winner with the highest income among while 10E’s “Kainan ni Joie” was given Best in Entrepreneurial’s Day, an award given to the showed the most cooperation, and

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ENGLISH DAY

EnglishDay2022:honoring historythroughliterature

BY KIRSTIN SHAMIEKA LLABAN

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The Junior High School (JHS) Division concluded the English Month celebration last December 1, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. at Jose Rizal University (JRU) Auditorium.

JRU-JHS students participated in the English Month Celebration, in which they joined various activities; the groups that performed on the English Day were chosen through an elimination process.

Mrs. Grace Marie Martin, the JRU JHS principal, started the English Day Celebration with an opening remark in which she highlighted that valuing literature is valuing our history, in line with the theme, “Reliving the past and embracing the future through literature.”

Ms. Winnie P. Evangelista, a real estate broker, delivered a motivational speech about the importance of saving your time rather than wasting it on irrelevant activities and being kind to everyone because it can save humanity.

The English Department held a human spelling bee last November 12, 2022 which was participated in by other clubs. The winners were announced after the event, namely: the Social Studies Club as the champion, the Kapisanang Filipino, and the Science Club being the 1st runner up and 2nd runner up, respectively.

The grade 7 students participated in a Jazz Chant entitled “Turn on the WiFi” that was about cheating and choosing between good and evil; 7D was declared champion, then 7E and 7D as 1st and 2nd runner-ups.

The grade 8 students performed a speech choir performance based on Dr. Jose Rizal's poem "To the Filipino Youth." 8B was crowned champion, with 8A and 8C finishing first and second, respectively.

The grade 9 students presented their interpretive dance; 9A won as champion, 9E got first runner-up, and 9C was second runner-up.

The grade 10 students participated in a one-act play that was both written by Joem Antonio; 10A performed “Death by Ten Minutes,” while 10D and 10F performed “The Last Filipino.” 10F won as champion, while 10A and 10D received 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, respectively.

The Sayaw Rizaliana showcased their moves with a performance of "Dangerous," “Smooth Criminal," and “Beat It,” then Margarette Fiona Banez sang “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift.

The String and Glee club also gave a rendition of the songs “Rolling in the Deep” and “Pompeii," and afterwards, the JRU-JHS teachers surprised everyone by serenading everyone. The teachers also held their Spoken Word Poetry competition, which was won by the BT-Mapeh department; the Filipino, Social Studies, Science, and Math departments placed first, second, third, and fourth runner-up, respectively.

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MediaOrganization Dispatch

First premiered on September 26, 2022, the Media Organization Dispatch (MOD) wishes to provide Rizalians the latest updates with accurate information, proving the integrity that we, as students of JRU, practice. The MOD staff was officially

introduced on November 11, 2022. Overseered by Ms. Marissa Rongcales, it debuted with 11 staff members: Princess Carnaje, Marcus Ferrer, Xian Meriales, Xian Dondonilla, Desca Vasquez, Victor Condicion, Atashia Rama, Marjon Bigata, Elise De Leon, Daiena Ibusag, and Earla Belano.

Since its founding, the MOD has published three videos on The Scroll's official Facebook page about the Mini Concert, Science Day, and Teacher's Day. In these videos, the reporters, with the assistance of the cameramen, personally interviewed those involved in the event, imparting viewers with verified accounts. Conclusively, as the MOD wishes to keep Rizalians up-to-date, they have thus far succeeded in making that wish come true, and will continue to do so.

SSG PROJECT ARTICLE

SSGgoesgreen,launches firstproject:“BringaPlant”

The Supreme Student Government (SSG) launched its first project for the academic year 2022-2023 on November 4, 2022, named “Bring A Plant." The project sought to beautify

and promote an environment-friendly university within the Junior High School (JHS) division.

Officers from the SSG had a room-to-room campaign to discuss the project with the students. Thereafter, each classroom across all grade levels was assigned to have three Palmera plants outside their classroom by November 11.

During school days, the plants would be the responsibility of each classroom, while the janitors will be assigned to take care of them on the weekends and holidays.

To ensure that the plants are well taken care of and healthy, each classroom is asked to upload photos of their plants into a Google Drive provided by the SSG adviser for monitoring purposes.

Palmera trees have several advantages, including the ability to remove carbon dioxide, increase oxygen levels, and be pet-friendly.

The palmera plant was found suitable for the campus especially now that a lot of students are attending Full Face to Face classes and the students would surely be in an

eco-friendly environment.

The “Bring a Plant” project was only the beginning of many projects to come from the SSG for this school year.

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CGMS AWARDING

TheRoadLessTraveledBy

BY KIRSTIN SHAMIEKA LLABAN

PRINCESS HANNAH D. CARNAJE Head editor of the Scroll

Princess Hannah D. Carnaje is a Junior High School student here in Jose Rizal University (JRU). She is from grade 10

section A and was introduced to the Girl Scouting movement by her mom. She then joined the organization when she was just about three years old and was still in nursery school. “At first, I thought Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP) was all about playing and having fun. However, as I became a Junior Scout I realized that girl scouting has a deeper meaning and goals. It is not just a simple club in school, but it is also an international organization,” Princess stated.

She said that this was also the reason why she became more active in GSP during the worldwide crisis. “In here, I was able to develop my talents and discover more of my capabilities. I personally want to be part of it because it makes a great impact not just to myself but also to other people and to our country. It opened a lot of opportunities to me. I discovered new friends and I was able to be inspired by them as well as inspire them,” she continued.

As we keep going on the routes we choose, it is inevitable for countless doors to open along the way. This is what occurred to Princess and she took all the chances she could get until one day, Chief Girl Scout Medal Scheme (CGSMS), the highest award a girl scout could receive, was presented to her. “At first, I thought CGSMS was just like any other activity. Easy to be done and it can be finished in a span of one day or one week. But as I attended the orientation, I was able to understand the real objectives of this scheme. It was a one year journey of implementing a project in a community or barangay,” she said.

There were, of course, doubts, unfathomable what if’s, extreme exhaustion, as they are all imminent but, like what others have said, time and time again, the light will seep through and you’ll be back in control. “Honestly, it made me doubt myself a lot of times if I could really do it. Especially that it was during the time of lockdown. I was in the province, away from my Titas (troop leaders), so I had no choice but to do all the preparations alone and with their guidance only. It is a good thing that my parents are very supportive. I also prayed a lot during that time and kept on believing in Him that He will always be there to guide me. And of course, I trusted myself that I would be able to finish the project.” Princess conveyed.

in our region, it is undeniable that Princess has indeed gone through great lengths already. Hence, when asked if she could sum up her Girl Scouting journey in one word, she answered,

Finally, her message to every Rizalian, especially to those girls who also want to be a candidate for CGSMS is, “Do not hesitate to join. Of course it won't be easy. You will encounter difficulties along the way. But, you shouldn't let it stop you from achieving your goals. Those hindrances will make you stronger and believe in yourself more. To those who are interested in joining the movement, trust me, you will never regret it. Who knows, maybe you might find your purpose in life by being part of us. Just like me.”

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" You will encounter difficulties along the way But, you shouldn't let it stop you from achieving your goals Those hindrances will make you stronger and believe in yourself more "

From just being an enlightened child that carries a burning flame within her to being one of the distinguished Chief Girl Scouts

“What kept me holding on was my goals. What I am doing is for the kids in my barangay To spread awareness and promote a healthier lifestyle for them. I really think we needed it during that time because of the pandemic.”

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“Unforgettable”

Chief Girl Scout Princess Hannah Carnaje, is certainly one of the Rizalians who exhibited how far determination can go. She also taught us that for every effort of ours, at the end of the day there will always be that unmatched feeling of fulfillment and that sometimes, choosing to traverse the road less traveled by can also be worthwhile.

FireBeneathTheSea:A RizalianJourney SWIMMING COMPETITION

BY KIRSTIN SHAMIEKA LLABAN

At a young age of 16, Caedys Marie Navarro, a grade 10 section A Rizalian and also the current auditor of the

Supreme Student Government (SSG), is already making waves and a name for herself as a competitive swimmer.

Recently, she was able to bring home six gold medals in six different categories at the Malabon Swimming Team (MST) Champions Cup 2022. From the 100M Individual Medley, 50M Butterfly, 50M Backstroke, 50M Breastroke, 50M Freestyle, to the 4x50 Medley Relay. Racking up seven achievements in total within the competition earned her the title of "Most Outstanding Swimmer" (MOS). She achieved all this despite being unable to train for several months, having less than a week’s worth of training, and an injury that negatively slowed her performance.

Caedys is known as a skilled "medley swimmer," with a particular talent for backstroke. "I’m known to be a "medley swimmer,” which means I do well with all four strokes. However, my favorite among them would be the backstroke since it is my best stroke," she explained. But her success in the field hasn't come without hard work and dedication. "It takes so many sacrifices to be able to balance everything: academics, training, family time, etc. You just have to know your priorities," Caedys said.

In addition to her natural talent, she credited her discipline, patience, and willingness to learn as key attributes that have helped her excel in swimming. “Every swimmer should be able to manage their time, know their priorities, and have good sportsmanship. In addition, they should be eager, hard-working, patient, willing to learn, and strategic,” she added.

Despite facing struggles and doubts at times, Caedys has always persevered and done her best. “During my competitions, I always find myself overthinking everything I would talk to my teammates about how I’m afraid to make a mistake that would affect my time in a certain event.” She credits her success at the recent swim meet to the support of her coach and parents, who helped her overcome her fears and doubts."The night before my recent competition, I talked to my coach and parents. I told them about

how I was doubting myself since I only had less than a week’s worth of training. They told me that he has never doubted my capabilities, so why should I? Their words definitely gave me confidence and inspired me to do my best and more," Caedys says of her inspirations.

She admitted that she initially started swimming at the age of seven out of fear but grew to love the sport over time. "I only wanted to learn how to swim at first because I was afraid of it, but over time I grew to love being in the water and eventually started competing," she said. With that, she encourages others to try new things and step outside their comfort zones, adding that trying new things can be intimidating, but,

The statement ‘Growth begins outside the comfort zone’ has always been in my head whenever I feel anxious about trying something new. I think a great way to start overcoming these fears is to take them slowly. Try starting with small steps and then progressively adding more than what you can usually take. It takes a lot of courage to overcome fears, so you must be brave and have people to support and guide you in the process.”

“Don’t be afraid of trying new things! Who knows, that thing may change you and your life,” she said.

Caedys Navarro has made a name for herself as a top athlete and student, and her story is one of perseverance and determination. Despite facing setbacks and challenges, she has consistently worked hard and pursued her goals with unwavering dedication. This drive has undoubtedly contributed to her success, making her a truly inspiring figure for those looking to achieve their own dreams. Whether on the field or in the classroom, Navarro serves as a shining example of what can be accomplished through hard work and determination.

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“Don’t be afraid of trying new things! Who knows, that thing may change you and your life ” she said

" taking on new challenges and experiences can help you develop new skills and talents With hard work, dedication, and the right mindset, anyone can achieve their goals " .

Tinatangi

ni Jerald Pagnanawon

‘Oakinggiliw,kaytamisng‘yongngiti Saisangiglap,ako’ynabighani Tanginglamanngisipan Angimahemongkaysaraptitigan

Masilayankalangaysapatna Dalamo'ytuwaatginhawa Sa'yolamangtitingin Walanangibanghahanapin

Alaala sayo'y di kukupas, Ilang dekada man ang lumipas Sana'y iyong madama, Ang aking tapat na paghanga

Pilit mang itigil ang nararamdaman Puso'y ikaw pa rin ang kagustuhan Iibigin kang tangi Ngayon, hanggang sa huli

by Sheik Sagnip

Sleepless nights, counting all the stars I could find Cold breeze through my window, shivers down to my spine As I sat in awe, staring at the glowing light I asked, "Is this hope? Or is this another fright?”

Time has passed, and I still get the same reaction over and over again The glowing light that somehow removed the worries from my brain Such a great mystery, yet why do I feel scared? Thousands of questions, O’ I wish I couldn’t care

I’m a person with a weird friend He shines at night, and assures me until the end “I am worthy and it is I who makes change” He is the brightest star, gleaming exquisitely strange

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It all started with a knock on my door. It had been a few months since I left the art world, undetected for the most part. My works weren't getting enough attention, which is why I decided to leave art altogether. It didn't make sense to stay when no one seemed to be rooting for me

The doorknob was cold to the touch as I pulled it open to reveal my sister, Nadia. She was neatly dressed in a long red skirt and white blouse Her jet-black hair was tied in a bun "What brings you here?" I ask

"Urgent matters," she remarks Despite me blocking the entrance to my apartment, my sister managed to squeeze her petite frame inside. Her heels clicked against the furnished floor as she disappeared into the living room. I was stunned for a moment before finally shutting the door behind me.

"Quite tenacious today, are we?" I scoffed, walking toward her direction. I found her sitting on the antique couch I had purchased a while back, her arms resting against the bright oak, which complimented her dark skin She smiles and her eyes have a glint of mischief in them She handed me an envelope as she spoke "Someone commissioned you "

I looked at her in pure shock. "This can't be, I don't paint anymore You know this " I quickly opened the envelope Inside was a letter addressed to me by an elder businessman who was well-known in our city. His request was to paint a bouquet of hydrangeas on a large canvas It was to be displayed in his office, right behind where he sat. I turned my head toward my sister, who seemed to be waiting with a smile.

"No," I said I struggled to find the words to decline "I can't do it My works always go unnoticed by all, and I'm sure there are plenty of artists out there who are much better than me. Take this back to the businessman."

I handed Nadia the envelope. The smile that once riddled her face had turned into a frown I knew she wasn’t going to let it go easily “I will not sit here and watch you sulk over your

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wasted potential." She takes a deep breath before she continues, "You're a great artist, and the attention you receive shouldn't determine whether you are or not. The businessman chose you for a reason; you have to reconsider.”

She gently slides the envelope onto the coffee table, her fingers resting there for a second before pulling away I looked right back into her eyes; she had an expression which I can only describe as a silent plea After a few moments, she sighed before finally standing up

"I should get going," she said Nadia quickly made her exit but stopped at the doorway She turned around to give me one final look "I trust that you'll reconsider the offer I know you'll make it big someday, Mark. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, even yourself."

Mark. My name felt heavy on her tongue. She turned around and left.

A few days after that encounter, I was laying restless in my bed. My sister's words seemed to echo in my mind, reciting itself over and over, which prevented me from catching any sleep. A part of me had hope that her words were true, although I still had some doubts.

Perhaps it was out of spite that I stood up and turned my apartment upside down looking for my canvas and easel After a few minutes of shuffling around in closets and storage spaces, I found my canvas and easel right under my bed inside a large box As I was setting it up, a wave of nostalgia hit me. It took me back to the afternoons when my mother and I would paint for hours at a time.

When she first learned about my passion for painting, she immediately grabbed my hand, and we rushed to the store. I got to choose the colors I wanted, the brush sizes, and the canvas. I remember the feeling of joy doing the thing I loved, and my mother encouraging me every step of the way

Grabbing my palette and paintbrush, I sat down on the stool faced against my easel

I finally laid my doubts to rest as I dragged on the first few brush strokes of a new canvas

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Pahuway

ni Janina Cortez

Bilang isang guro, normal na sa'kin tuwing bigayan ng kard na may iilang mag-aaral na magtatanong kung bakit gano'n ang grado na nakuha nila Ngunit sa pagkakataon na ito, bago sa akin ang makita na may isang estudyante akong nangingilid ang luha habang papalapit sakin, nang tanungin ko siya kung ano ang problema ay saka ko lamang siya naintindihan

“Wala na po ba itong itataas, Ma’am? Bakit po bumaba nang sobra ang ranggo ko sa klase? Magagalit po ang mga magulang ko nito.”

Tama siya at maging ako ay napansin ang tila pag baba ng kaniyang mga grado Matagal ko na ring napapansin ang kaniyang pagiging wala sa pokus tuwing talakayan

Bigla ko naalala ang batang ako sakaniya, dahil minsan na rin akong napunta sa parehong sitwasyon Pagod at academic pressure Lalo pa’t hindi biro ang makaranas ng ganiyan

Marahil ay gaya ko, minsan na rin kayong dumating sa punto kung saan gusto mo na lamang sukuan at iwanan ang lahat; kung saan ninais mo na lamang mawala na parang isang bula Huwag kang mag-alala dahil hindi ka nag-iisa Pagkaraan, agad ko siyang kinausap at sinabihan na banggitin niya ito sa kaniyang mga magulang dahil mas mainam kung malalaman nila ang kaniyang nararamdaman, na siya namang pinangakong gagawin sa oras na siya ay makauwi at kung hindi naman ay hihingin niya ang aking tulong na siya namang ikinatuwa ko Masaya akong natutulungan ko siya dahil hindi ko ito nagawa noong ako ay nasa sitwasyon niya.

“Normal at tama lamang na maramdaman mo yan lalo na kung patong patong ang pasan mong pagod at responsibilidad sa araw-araw, ngunit iyong pakatandaan na bilog ang mundo at hindi sa lahat ng pagkakataon ay papabor ito sa iyo Marahil sa ngayon ay mahirap ang iyong dinaranas pero malay natin bukas ay umikot na muli ang mundo at muli nang papabor ito sa iyo,” wika ko bago siya lumabas ng silid-aralan

Nakita ko ang gulat sa kaniyang mga mata, hindi ko alam kung dahil ba sa akala niya’y tapos na ang aming pag-uusap o dahil sa mga wikang tinuran ko, na maging ako ay nabigla sa aking mga sinabi Siguro ay nadala lamang rin ako sa sitwasyon, lalo pa’t alam ko kung gaano kahirap ang kaniyang pinagdaraanan

Marahil ang mga sinabi ko ay hindi lamang para sa estudyanteng nasa harap ko, kung hindi ay para na rin sa batang ako

Sana ngayon ay mapagtanto ang kahalagahan ng pagsusumikap ay katumbas ang pagpapahinga, na hindi ibig sabihin ay sumusuko ka na Dahil para sa akin, saka mo lamang makikita ang kagustuhan mong makamit ang isang bagay sa pagbibigay mo ng oras sa iyong sarili upang mag pahinga sa oras na ikaw ay napapagod, dahil pinapakita mo na mas pinipili mo tumigil saglit kaysa sa sukuan ito nang tuluyan

Lagi ninyong tatandaan na sa bawat padayon, huwag din natin kalimutan na mag-pahuway.

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InHawaiianmythology,Pele,thegoddessoffire,residedin volcanoes and had fun playing with fire. However, her carelessnesswithherflamecausedanislandtoburndownHer burningpassionforherbelovedalsocausedhertobecome overlyjealous,sowhilebeingdeterminedisgood,weshouldstill keepitundercontrol.

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InNorsemythology,thelandofMuspelheim,thelandoffire,is guardedbySurtr,afrostgiantorjotunn.Theworldissaidtobe crematedbyMuspelheim.Moreover,theembodimentofflame, Logi,wasfasterthanthegods,devouringeverythinginitsway. YoucanreadaboutthesefierystoriesinGylfaginningbySnorri Sturluson.

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