The Beads March 2015 by The Beads

Children from Barangay Sinalhan along with students from Holy Rosary College and the Polytechnic University of the Philippines stroll around the shore of Laguna de Bay. The activity, under Mrs. Evelyn Laranga, was held to teach students the value of conserving wetlands in our environment. (Photo and caption by John Loyd De Troz)

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF HOLY ROSARY COLLEGE Tagapo, City of Santa Rosa, Laguna | Vol. XXV No. 1 | March 2015

‘The Beads’ staffers win in return to regionals By Jeanine Lataquin AFTER a one-year absence from competition, The Beads Campus Media Arts once again racked up awards as they represented the Division of Santa Rosa in the 2015 Regional Schools Press Conference (RSPC) last January 26-28 at Lipa City. Alorrah Jaine Petras won second place in the category Photojournalism Filipino Secondary. As a result, she advances to the upcoming National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) this coming April 6-10 in Taguig City.

In accordance to the said contest, John Loyd De Troz was selected as the representative of the Division of Santa Rosa in the search for the “Most Outstanding Campus Journalist” and was hailed as “Best in Barong Outfit” among the seven secondary level finalists. De Troz had also achieved a seventh place finish in the category Photojournalism English Secondary. “It was a pleasant surprise that one of them will be able to represent The Beads in the NSPC”, said Mr. Entena when asked about Petras. (Continued on page 8)

Photo courtesy of Ms. Janice Sibug

Patupat wins again in PMO, Mathlete tilts By Mark Cyrus Macha

Photo by John Loyd De Troz

Photo by Alorrah Petras

SG: Guyito on its way HRC offers scholarships to complete restoration to exam topnotchers By Vanessa Tapay

By Mara Luiza Dulog

AFTER the introduction of the Help Guyito Project last September 2014, Guyito is now on its way of being fully restored by the end of the school

LAST February 10, 49 students from three public elementary schools in Santa Rosa- Santa Rosa Elementary School Central I, Santa Rosa

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ALBERT John Patupat from Grade 9 Priestley continues his success in the field of Mathematics competitions, namely the Philippine Mathematical Olympiad (PMO) and the Search for the Outstanding Mathlete 2015. Patupat won first place in the Luzon Area, and fourth place nationwide in the Area Stage, and ranked fifth in the oral exams in the National Stage of PMO. The PMO comprises of 3 stages, which are the Qualifying Stage, Area Stage, and National Stage, conducted last October 11, November 15, and January 24, respectively; wherein to qualify, a student must have no grade lower than 88. (Continued on page 9)

NEWS

OPINION

FEATURES

JUNIOR BEADS

Rosarians win again

The greater good

Essays on love, other things

His Holiness, Pope Francis

NEWS

Rosarians bag awards again in acads, arts contests Students emerge victorious in MathScore, MMC, PRISSA, PATTS, Rizal competitions

WINNING. The HRC Dance Company (top) makes its first appearance in the PRISSA Dance Battle after a one -year absence. With their coach Mr. Digno Salamat, Pamela Madrigal and Lalaine Ortecio (bottom left) wins in the Aviation Quiz Bee during the PATTS Aviation Day. The duo of Albert John Patupat and Bryan Eric Saban (bottom right), under the tutelage of Ms. Janice Sibug, won first place in the Division Level Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Mathematical Challenge. (Top photo by Alorrah Petras, bottom photos courtesy of Mr. Digno Salamat and Ms. Janice Sibug)

By Rollan Paul Parakikay ROSARIANS continued to prove their excellence in different fields through a series of victories in contests ranging from cluster to national level. National Mathscore Competition Rosarian Math wizards dominated the 2nd National Mathscore Competition held December 12, 2014 at Colegio de Santa Rosa, Makati. For the individual math quiz bee category, Elean Almazan of Grade 7 Kelvin and Albert John Patupat of Grade 9 Priestley were crowned champions in their respective year levels. In addition, Jemuel Andrew Cabael of Grade 8 Darwin placed second. For the EduFighter online game competition, the team of John Relly Adlawan, Arvin Gabriel Rufino, Bryan Eric Saban, and Gourev Chawla won first place. The National Mathscore Competition consisted of participants from different regions, each of whom qualified through their respective Regional Level Mathscore Competitions. PATTS Aviation Day Rosarians bagged wins in two competitions during Holy Rosary College’s first time to join the annual PATTS College of Aeronautics Aviation Day on December 5, 2014. Among the Rosarians who joined the contest, Pamela Rae Madrigal and Lalaine Ortecio won third place in the Aviation Quiz Bee which was composed

of questions from aviation, tourism, and related trivia. Meanwhile, the team of Gourev Chawla, Ammiel Jezreel Leoncio, Mishaila Lia Gomez, Angelo Miguel Rufino, John Joshua Laserna, and Alfonso Roi Salamat won first runner-up in the Bottle Rocket Competition. The Bottle Rocket Competition was a battle among groups from different schools composed of six students. Each team were tasked to make and launch their own bottle rockets. Winners were judged based on the rockets’ height travelled, closeness of landing point from launching point, and length of time airborne. — Gourev Chawla Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge Once again, Rosarians conquered the Division Level Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge (MMC) held at Balibago National High School on February 4. The Grade 7 team, consisting of Elean Almazan and John Relly Adlawan, and the Grade 9 team, consisting of Albert John Patupat and Bryan Eric Saban, won first place. Meanwhile, the Grade 8 team, consisting of Jemuel Andrew Cabael and Alfonso Roi Salamat, won second place. The MMC is composed of two phases: the Written Phase and the Oral Final Phase. Individual team members first underwent the Written Phase. The teams with the highest combined scores advance to the Oral Final Phase. As a result of their first place victories, the Grade 7 (Almazan and Adlawan) and Grade 9 (Patupat and Saban) teams advance in the regional

level. PRISSA Dance Battle Against eight competing schools, the Holy Rosary College Dance Company (HRCDC) won second runner-up in the Private Secondary Schools Association (PRISSA) Dance Battle 2015 held January 23 at the HRC gymnasium. For the said competition, Queen Anne School was adjudged champion while Child Formation Center won first runner-up. Even though HRCDC did not become the champion, their fellow Rosarians expressed that they are still proud of the HRCDC. "Kahit hindi sila naging champion, natutuwa ako dahil sobrang galing nila." said senior Alyssa Malapitan of . Mr. Geoff Lozada served as coach of the HRCDC. Meanwhile, the members of HRCDC who competed are Shane Yolola, Amber Dorol, Paola Dichoso, Jalen Aguilar, Rafael Cartano, Kim Reyes, Charlemagne Valera, and Jamil Rada. Rizal Youth Leadership Institute contests John Relly Adlawan also won second place in the Rizal History Quiz Bee while Shamerry Adato won third place in On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest during the annual set of Rizal Youth Leadership Institute competitions held on December 13, 2014 at the fourth floor of the Santa Rosa City Hall. Ms. Candelaria Manalang, Ms. Vivian Moran, and Ms. Natalia Alvarez coached the Rosarians for this event.. ■

The BEADS March 2015

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HRC promotes generosity in first ‘12 Days of Christmas’ Project By Bennies Agnazata and Arianne Rodriguez HOLY Rosary College promoted the season of giving to students through organizing a schoolwide project entitled “12 Days of Christmas” with the theme: “Sharing the love of Jesus this Christmas”. The project was implemented from December 2 to 16, 2014. Rosarians were asked to “share their blessings” by giving away food and other materials as an early Christmas present to the different sectors, families, and individuals. School administrator Ms. Myla Pauline Pecson instructed each department and year level to pinpoint their own beneficiaries and the amount and kind of gifts that they will specifically give. The pre-school students shared their blessings to the maintenance staff of HRC, while the elementary students extended their help to those students

in need from a public school in San Pedro, as well as kids from an orphanage in Calamba. On the other hand, the high school students came to give something for the prisoners from the city jail, kids from “Bahay Kalinga” and indigent families from Santa Rosa. For the Grade 7, Grade 8, and Fourth Year levels which mainly gave to indigent families, some students were chosen to perform at the school’s gymnasium as part of a series of short programs to entertain the families they invited over. Others even organized some games for the kids and also gave away some additional prizes. As a culminating activity of the “12 Days” Project, a Christmas Chorale Competition was held at the school gymnasium on December 20, 2014 which pitted each section per year level against each other, to present given different classic Christ-

mas carols. Koro Rosario Conductor and Music teacher Mr. Allan Larioza prepared the music pieces that the students used for the competition. Assigned pieces were: Tuloy na Tuloy pa rin ang Pasko for Grade 7, Kumukutikutitap for Grade 8, It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Grade 9, and Jingle Bells for Fourth Year. Grade 7 Galileo, Grade 8 Darwin, Grade 9 Priestley and Fourth Year Newton were hailed as winners for this chorale competition. At the end of the program, the high school students gathered onstage to sing in unison the song “Thank You, Thank You, Ang Babait Ninyo” (ABSCBN’s official Christmas station ID theme song for 2014) to surprise longtime nurse of HRC Ms. Joy Nicol, who herself was a recipient of part of the proceeds from the event to aid in her recovery and medication expenses. ■

Photo courtesy of Ms. Evelyn Laranga

ICHRC spearheads talk on child trafficking

‘Harapan’ to involve all 2015 SG hopefuls

HS Department selects Conduct awardees

By Jeanine Lataquin

By Vanessa Tapay

By Mark Cyrus Macha

THE Interact Club of Holy Rosary College (ICHRC) organized an Anti-Child Trafficking seminar for elementary pupils from Grades 4 to 6 last February 3, aiming to broadcast the information about the severe issue of Child Trafficking in the country. The seminar also aims to give knowledge among teenagers so that they may also help in spreading the word to others, resulting in helping the whole community. In relation to this, the organization trained and examined the lecturers for this event to ensure that each of them is well-equipped. Each classrooms consisted of three lecturers from different grade levels and one officer from the organization that will guide and observe them throughout the day. The whole day seminar was full of fun learning experiences as students enjoyed the activities, ice breakers, and interactions prepared by the lecturers. ■

WITH the school year ending, a new batch of Student Government Candidates will go through the second Harapan sa Holy electoral forum on March 19 this time with all of the candidates expected to speak out. The said event will test the candidates’ flexibility when it comes to ideas as they answer their way through a series of questions from members of the audience, a panel of respectable individuals, and their opponents themselves. . This year, the mechanics now requires most if not all of the candidates to answer rather than last year’s event that was only between the running mayors. A project of The Beads Campus Media Arts, Harapan sa Holy aims to help students gather knowledge about the candidates and how well they will perform their duty loosely based on their answers, for a more informed decision come election day. ■

THE High School Department has selected the Exemplary Conduct awardees for this year: Angel Estudillo for Grade 7, Karen Morales for Grade 8, Maerylle Gale Zaide for Grade 9, and Jeanine Lataquin for Fourth Year. The selection process was conducted in two levels. First, each student was ordered to list the top five students in their section who they think is worthy of the award. The two students for each section with the highest votes tallied will be the ones considered as the nominees for the selection of the conduct awardee, in which the nominees per year level will be ranked by the teachers wherein the teachers were given the responsibility of ranking students from the year levels where they teach, with 1 being the highest and 5 being the lowest. The candidate from each year level which has the lowest sum of their ranks from the corresponding teachers will be declared the chosen exemplary conduct awardee. ■

OPINION

The greater good How much love does it take to die for the sake of strangers? Answer: More than how much you love your life and your family and your friends combined. Just last month, 44 Special Armed Force (SAF) troopers died heroically in a bloody encounter against thousands of armed men from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Bangsamoro Freedom Fighters (BFF) and a ‘private armed group’ to catch an international terrorist nicknamed “Marwan” who was said to be hiding in Mamasapano, Maguindanao under the protection of the MILF. These 44 SAF troopers were found to be fighting nonstop for nine hours until their very last breath as enemies overpowered them and no more troops came to their aid. The fallen 44 were chopped to pieces and are hardly unrecognizable. Videos and pictures of these soldiers at the very act of getting brutally killed by the MILF looking as if they were having a blast were even found in social networking sites – highly assumed that the ones who posted them were the same ones who killed the 44 soldiers. What is even sadder is that when the soldier’s bodies were recovered, some were still clutching pictures of their spouses and children. The whole operation, without a doubt, ended up with an ‘overkill’. Furthermore, this entire encounter added more fuel to the fire between the Philippine Administration and the BANGSAMORO Peace Leaders because what more effective way to interfere with peace talks but with the other side’s armed forces found to be harboring and protecting a very dangerous international terrorist/ bomb-maker and killing soldiers in the most brutal ways possible like shooting them in the head at a .5mm point blank range and posting videos of them doing it in the internet? Indeed, until comrades and the family of the deceased remains thirsting for the blood of the people who killed their friends, fathers and husbands, the residents of Mindanao who wishes for their own centralized form of government, the BANGSAMORO, might as well goodbye to it because what use are peace talks if they continue to allow terrorists to roam free on their land? However, we must always remember the people who fought for the sake of eradicating the injustices that roam free in our country and are also, in the end, are victims of it. In essence, the fallen 44 died as real heroes worthy of recognition. Although recently, there have been major issues regarding the whole operation like the fact that the whole operation had neither the approval of the Commander-in-Chief nor the PNP General but the most important thing is that despite how many issues will surface, we should not let any them shroud the real story – that 44 people sacrificed their own lives to apprehend a professional bombmaker/ terrorist who would have killed countless of lives. Including ours. In the end, to fight an impossible fight for the greater good of the country takes more love for one’s country and countrymen than any other human being can muster. ■

John Loyd B. De Troz

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND LAYOUT EDITOR

Jeanine A. Lataquin

Patricia A. Bautista

Alorrah Jaine L. Petras

Kim Kenneth S. Alinsod

NEWS EDITOR

PHOTOS EDITOR

FEATURES EDITOR

SPORTS EDITOR

John Adolf T. Sancho PHOTOS EDITOR

NEWS Bennies Agnazata, Mara Luiza Dulog, Mark Cyrus Macha, Rollan Paul Parakikay, Arianne Jell Rodriguez, Vanessa Tapay, Maerylle Gale Zaide FEATURES Clara Dominique Alegria, Michelle Bayani, Juvilyn Directo, Karla Terrine Althea Ligon, Rey Matthew Malabuyoc, Marielle Angelie Plandez, Aliah Jean Tan, Kenneth Ambrose Tingson OPINION Shamerry Adato, John Relly Adlawan, Fiona Faye Malapitan, Gielarmi Julie Requina, Jemuel Andrew Cabael, Arvin Gabriel Rufino, PHOTOS Pauline Carandang, Pamelah Concepcion, Charlemagne Valera, Shane Elisha Yolola ILLUSTRATIONS Ester Jade Camunggol, Shaeena De Castro, Gian Ludvig Reyes, Alec Salamat COPY EDITING Albert John Patupat, Bryan Eric Saban SPORTS Gourev Chawla Verlin A. Entena ADVISER

Marietta D. Bartolazo SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

EDITORIAL CARTOON by John Adolf Sancho

Stopping stupid votes LOVE, for most, is fleeting and so is our love for student Government (SG) politicians. With the SG elections drawing close, aspiring student politicians are now starting alliances and making platforms/ promises but like any other SG elections, the excitement for the upcoming new student leaders whose goals are to make our Rosarian Society better will only last until the very beginning when promises are still fresh and everyone is still convinced that whoever they voted are most suited for the job. As soon as we are in the middle of the year, either most or all of the SG’s initial projects/ platforms that landed them their jobs in the first place will be ignored. So why do we even vote if the most recent SG’s prove that cannot even finish what they started? In the end, elections are either just a popularity contest or like really convincing infomercials wherein they buy the most convincing product/ candidate and the problem is, people are too easily convinced despite actually knowing the candidates only a day before the actual elections – the miting de avance.

Freedom boundaries KEEPING an open mind in the world we live in where people side-by-side clamor on and on about their opposing thoughts is difficult. Don’t get me wrong, Freedom of Speech is a right, but when you’re literally shooting down your opinions on others, then that is just too much. Love is the all-around measure of all things possible. Love for God builds the Christian faith, love for others builds unity, but something as good as love often bring up forth the negative sides. What’s supposed to be a fun, non-threatening, loving, experience in embracing what you love turns into that rollercoaster of people with disbelief, tossing their opinions, waging wars, all in efforts trying to disprove you of your faith with their spiritual superiority. In the end, just useless clamoring which would be better left ignored. Although, I admit I entertained some guilt weeks after the Charlie Hebdo tragedy. Angrily tweeting my frustrations against the Muslim community, who in fact should not ever be blamed as a whole My apologies to my Muslim brothers and sisters, for I’m sure that this extremist attack should not define their whole love for their religion. Without much thinking, my frustrated tweets were done in defense of the Freedom of Expression, which was essentially the main point of the Islam extremists in Paris.

It’s a Sham

SHAMERRY F. ADATO sfadato@gmail.com

Although the candidates have more than a year before the elections to make friends or gather potential voting parties, they only have one day to prove that they are worthy leaders by showing the most convincing promises, in my opinion one day is not enough to convince me that they can actually keep their word because for one thing, recent miting di avances I attended mostly suggest that their promises mostly tackle on the voters interest or promises that they think can get them the most votes not promises that can actually be accomplished. I will give you an example. Aspiring often mayors say that they can lessen the price of foods in the canteen but have there even be any change in the recent years? Obviously, nothing. All in all, we should watch out for candidates that feed on our interests to get votes. Stop being stupid voters and think more rationally on who you want to vote for because falling in love at the first sight to a convincing politician’s promises just because we liked what he/she said would might as well lead to another string of useless projects and forgotten promises. ■

Opposing Views

GIELARMI JULIE M. REQUINA rgielarmijulie@gmail.com

I don’t know if the Charlie Hebdo went too far, maybe they did, but not in any way could that validate the 11 deaths caused by the extremists’ attacks. 1.6 million people came together on January 11th in Paris, and several millions like me were hooked on their television screens and social media declaring “nous sommes tous Charlie” (We are all Charlie), came in unison to make a point: not that the victims were right, but what they died for as a result for what they did was wrong (And in the name of God, “Allahu Akbar, God is greatest!”). “No bullet, no knife, no bomb, should limit our conversations about all things, religion included.” Looking at the negative banters of people, they can just be as easily dismissed as senseless. There’s not much use in trying to defend your belief, because people will always look at their side much higher. The thing is, Freedom of Expression is a universal right that no person should be deprived of. As much as there is love and beauty to express in our human nature, there is also the (harshly) grotesque of negative emotions clamoring for release, for expression, for attention, for satisfaction. “All words have consequences. Restrain and Release words with respect for their (Continued on page 5)

The BEADS March 2015

Actions > Words

Silent valentine IS there a possible way to say 'I love you' without saying the word 'love'? Everyone says that the word 'Love' is a very powerful word. Sometimes, it is used to express the deep longing feeling you have for someone that you truly treasure; and sometimes the word is abused repeatedly said- only to confuse or to trick their socalled lover. Apparently, there isn't any other word more powerful than 'Love' to describe what you feel for someone you long for, but there is something more louder. My grandparents have been married for 45years and for 16 years not once have I heard them exchange the word 'Love' to one another. It isn't that they didn't love each other anymore it's just that they didn't need to say it to hear it or to know it.

DANIELLE GWYN L. ELIGUE danielle_gwyn@yahoo.com.ph

The fact that they would eat breakfast together, help each other tend their garden, walk hand in hand around the mall even if they were lost, and fall asleep together while watching television was enough to know that they loved each other. The little things count the most and actions are louder than words. You don't have to give a dozen roses and scream 'I love you!' to your love one to let them know you do. Sometimes a simple 'How was your day?' every night is enough, maybe even better. Sometimes looking at your parents say good bye to each other every morning, your siblings smiling at morning texts, your grandparents bickering and laughing at one another, or catching yourself thinking about someone you love is enough to know or let them know you care. I guess there is a way to say 'I love you' without saying the word 'Love'. ■

Love of a good shepherd THE Pope is taking steps to end the controversies held by the Catholic Church. He is a good example of a leader who willingly does his responsibilities and duties for the sake of everyone. As the leader of the worldwide Church by March 2013, Pope Francis has set big changes starting from his domain at the Vatican. He pursued simple ways inside the Basilica such as not celebrating grand ceremonies and wore a plain Papal outfit. Also, he baptized a child with its parents unmarried and led a reform against corruption among officials of the Vatican City. The Holy Father continued to impress the world by his actions and decisions. He made his stance in oppressing issues such as terrorism, human trafficking and poverty. In his statement for the LGBT Queer, “If a gay seeks for the Father, who am I to judge him?” His love and commitment sets him

When math loves back “EVERY person has his own strengths and weaknesses.” This says that every person is different. Speaking of different, I think of the math wizards of HRC. Every year, they gather awards from different competitions in all levels. Despite of this can we say that these achievements are enough to prove our competence in mathematics? There are many Rosarian math wizards. One of them is Albert John Patupat, a Grade 9 student who dominated in a math competition in Daejong, South Korea last July. He won gold medals and brought home the honor of being the top scorer. He also won the bronze medal in the China Mathematical Olympiad. As the school year passes by, more competitions are being dominated by Rosarians. These competitions include the Mathscore Competition, Malayan Math Wizards Cup, Search for the Most Outstanding Mathematician in Laguna, Philippine Math Olympiad, and MTAP Math

PD-Nay THERE is always that one couple in the hallways who are broadcasting their affection for the entire world to see. Schools are designed for the teaching of students for formal education and good morals. It is better for them to lessen the affection because it is too early for that. Some students these days are impatient for their “loved ones” which is the reason of the enlarging population of students broadcasting their affection to the entire world. Having affection isn’t a bad thing. It’s just

Personality Sketch

JOHN RELLY C. ADLAWAN akosirellyadlawan_12@yahoo.com

near to the people especially for the poor. His intention to help the hopeless brought him to countries such as South Korea, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. A leader who care for his people like a parent cares for his children. Pope Francis plays a very crucial role in our lives. Persons like are people who are meant for us to learn lifelong lessons. It is for us to be good leaders who know how to care and listen to our subjects and to be empowered individuals who are compassionate to help oneself to rise and aim for a better future. Despite the Pope’s controversial acts, he knew that these will be the foundation of our lives – a better and more efficient one. Pope Francis should be viewed as an exemplar of mercy and compassion for us. His love will serve as a guide to the gateway of our fulfilling success. ■

In My Sight

JEMUEL ANDREW P. CABAEL cabaeljemuelandrew@yahoo.com

Challenge. This school year has been a prosperous year for HRC because of the great achievements it has received from its students. The sudden increase of the school’s achievements is also unexpected. This proves that Rosarians are more focused on math this year compared to previous years. Every year, however, there is an undeniable threat on the school’s winning streak, so it opens its gates to the best students in math from the elementary level. Aside from this, teachers are advised that they must improve and retain healthy relationships with students, and engage them in solving math challenges to improve their ability. Also, students are advised to attend MTG classes on Saturdays to take in additional concepts and techniques for solving tricky problems. Remember that high involvement, patience, and of course high motivation on the student’s part will make math more exciting. ■

Miscellany

ARVIN GABRIEL D. RUFINO rufino5613@gmail.com

normal for us, but taking it seriously will be a worry. We go to school to let the teachers educate and to shape us for our future lives. Taking it seriously would affect our environment and especially in our studies Something that intimate does not have a place in Holy Rosary College’s hallways, or for ourselves to make better, we should lessen the show of affection with others. All of us have our affections to other people but for us students, we should first prioritize our studies and ourselves first before our loved ones. ■

Checking the pulse In light of the alleged role he played in the Mamasapano incident which involved the death of 44 PNP SAF personnel, various groups have called for the President’s resignation. Should PNoy resign? I don’t want PNoy to resign because his successor according to the Constitution is Binay, which I believe would be far worse than the former. However, PNoy should not be arrogant and should not let his loyalty to his friends be his priority over his duty and responsibility to the Filipino people. MR. GIL PAMBID HRC Human Resources Department Head No. Sabihin na nating nagkulang siya pero bakit puro sa kanya ang sisi? Napapansin man lang ba natin ang mga nagagawa niyang maganda? At hindi naman talaga siya corrupt. I know hindi iyan ang issue pero hindi ganoong kadali ang maging pinuno ng isang bansa. Lastly, patapos na rin naman ang term niya. Sino sa tingin niyo ang pwedeng ipalit? At gaano kayo kasigurado na magiging maayos lahat-lahat kapag pinalitan siya? JEANELLA BEATO Grade 9 Curie No! Nagkamali lang si PNoy, ganoon na agad ang gagawin? Marami siyang nagawang maganda para sa Pilipinas pero kaunti lang ang nakakakita. Marami pa siyang magagawang maganda para sa Pilipinas, nagkamali lang si Pnoy, lahat na mali? At mahirap kayang maging Pangulo. I salute him for protecting us! DAVE CASINO Fourth Year Einstein Hindi, dahil kung magreretiro siya bilang Pangulo, wala na siyang pagkakataon upang magbago. ROLLAN PAUL PARAKIKAY Fourth Year Newton Yes dapat talagang mag-resign na siya. Mas okay kung kusang-loob para hindi na magkaroon ng People Power Revolution. MS. GILDA HEBRON School Librarian

Opposing Views

Freedom boundaries

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consequentialness.” –John R. Dallas, Jr. People have even taken great lengths just to tame this dangerously harsh within us—which is why when we are young, we are taught discipline, manner, proper ethics and etiquette, why we have television shows such as Wansapanataym, television shows or movies revolving or ending with morals and lessons, why we have a constructed justice system, laws, and rules within different premises. Truth is, I don’t understand why anyone— anyone—would be bothered that there are limitations in our Freedom of Expression. Life itself has its limits. We must love, but we mustn’t give too much for love. We must express, but only when we should, not just when we can. In this life, just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. My English teacher once told me that should has much more responsibility than can—and that should set the word. ■

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By Rey Matthew Malabuyoc

HE lives of my kind are not always easy. We have our own ups and downs too like the ones who buy and make us as a gift for their special someone. Almost all of the time, of every year we're just idling inside our containers, however, when that certain day comes, a horde of humans who are in love come after us. That day is Valentine’s Day. Me, as a heart-shaped candy, I have seen so many things in life that includes love. Most of my family have already fulfilled the purposes of their lives. That is to make themselves a representation for showing affection and love to someone; However, some did not accomplish their goals successfully. The reason is some of the ones who use them got rejected. Right now, inside my sugar coat, I'm waiting for someone to notice me. I want to be where I belong already. I want to go to where I'm made for. Being a sweet candy for you to taste, that's not all of me. I'm also a symbol of love formed into a shape of heart. ■

By Patricia Bautista

UR minds usually go to the thought of our lovers when the 14 th of February comes up. The thought, time, and effort that go into these gifts that we hope would make our lover’s heart flutter and the butterflies in their stomach erupt. Our heads spin and our eyes twinkle when we receive these gifts, a message that they hope would knock on your heart to let them in. The decorations everywhere show red and hearts adorning halls and doors to get everyone in on the festivities and make us feel like it really is a day for loving. Couples hold hands and friends share laughter, spreading joy on the indeed magical day. After the celebrations end, and the gifts are all given, we come home tired and wanting a long rest after the tiring day. We come home, satisfied from the love received and given. Some may feel bad because they’ve been rejected and comes home feeling like they just want to sink in a hole and never come back. It’s alright to be rejected, and it’s alright to not receive the kind of love you wanted because there are people who will love you without thinking, who will love you entirely for who you are. People like our mothers. Most of the time, we forget that there is someone who loves us for who we are and who will accept us no matter what. Our mothers loved us from the day we were born, and even before then. They love us because they let us live, because they raised us the best way they know how. You could see it with the way that her eyes light up and her smile shows the lines on her face when you wrap your fingers around her thumb or when you would smile a toothless smile with the purest little mind when you were a baby. You could see it when she would cheer you on when you get an A+ on your school works and support you even if you get a low grade, how she would ask if you made friends and make sure you have your lunch with you when you leave when you were in grade school. You could see it when she endlessly consoles you because your friends were mean, how she would run her hand down your back and listens to the words you say because she understands, how she would warmly smile at you when you tell her about your crush and how cute they are when you were in middle school. How she would stay up with you all night because you were crouched over a project and your eyes were brimming with tears because of the possibility that you won’t finish it, but she still has faith, how she would quietly stay and listen when you’re on about being misunderstood and ranting about the things that happen to a teenager and how you hate it. How she would proudly smile and say congratulations when you finally graduate from college and you’re on your way to lead a life on your own, to pave your own way and call your own shots. How she’d comfort you over the phone when your job applications didn’t get accepted and she’d tell you “I have your back, I will always be here”. How her tears would escape from her eyes because her little baby is standing in front of the altar, starting a new chapter of their life, away from her and she wishes that your lover would take care of you well like she did. She’d worry and call you almost every day to see how married life is going and if your partner is treating you well. You’d see her love when she sees her grandchildren run around and sometimes ask her to tell stories from her time and her sweet smile appears. You’d still see it when she’s on her bed, giving you instructions on how to take good care of your children, to look after yourself well, and to treat your partner right. Then she asks you not to forget her and she’ll tell you “Mum is always here, I will always watch over you, my little angel” and tears spill down from your eyes as she takes her last breath with a smile, knowing that her angel has a good head on their shoulders. Our mother’s unconditional love that cannot be replaced by any gift or anyone who offers their heart to us, it’s always their love that we will look for. No matter how we forget to say “I love you” or how we forget to say “Thank you”, her love remains and never leaves. She has dedicated her life for us from the day that she knew she would be a mother and that she will be taking care of a product of her love and she’ll cherish that person. We shouldn’t forget to remind her how much we love her because we might be so busy with our own lives that we forget that they’re growing older too and we might regret not telling her before we lose the chance to do so forever. ■

By Aliah Jean Tan HE celebration of love and affection, Valentine's Day, is one of the most precious and most important days for those who are in a relationship. Valentine's Day is when someone would send greeting cards or gifts like chocolates, and flowers, or when a boy would ask a girl out on

a date. How about the singletons out there? What will they be doing on February 14? Would they have a good day, or would they be bitter all day? Whenever Valentine's Day comes, people who are not in a relationship tend to refuse accepting their statuses. They get envious of the people around them who receive special things from their significant others. They will also somehow feel painful emotions and experience unpleasant or uncomfortable feelings because everyone around them is all lovey dovey with someone and they’re not. There are also people who would put something on social networking sites saying that there is no such thing as Valentine's Day or February 14 on their calendars, making it more obvious how sour they are over being single. Someone or maybe a friend would advice those who are alone on that day to spend time with their families or friends and have some fun instead of being miserable all day. To all the single people out there, put your hands up and be proud. Be happy and not lonely. Someday, there will come a time when you can finally celebrate it with the one you like or love. How does the saying go? Don't be bitter, be better! ■

By Kenneth Ambrose Tingson

ALENTINE’S Day is upon us. Do you have a valentine yet? Well if you have one that’s good for you, but if you don’t have a valentine this valentine’s day it is okay you’re not alone, many of us don’t even plan to have a valentine on that day. Valentine’s Day is not just about having a date or a boyfriend, girlfriend on that day, it is about giving love to everyone like for an example your friends, classmates, family, etc. Everyone, or not everyone just many, people think that for you to love or the meaning of love, is that you should have a boyfriend, girlfriend, crush what so ever. The act of love is anywhere, in school, in your home, its anywhere. Let’s talk about the first example, in school. You can love your classmates like as friend, like you’re there when they are in need of help, why? Because you care for them, because you love them, because they are also there when you need them the most. Like our family they are there when you need them, you talk to them when you need somebody to talk to, why? Because they love you, they are your family. You don’t need a boyfriend, girlfriend for you to love. You have your friends, your family, your classmates, your teachers. They all love you. So why look for love when the act of love is already in front of you? ■

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By Karla Terrine Althea Ligon

OMEO and Juliet is a tragic love story written by William Shakespeare late 1500's. It's about two young lovers, Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague whose families are long-time enemies. It is one of the most popular plays of William Shakespeare during his career's years of existence, a tragic and a heavy drama. That's how we would usually describe Romeo and Juliet’s story, but what is it really? How does the flow of the story begin? The first setting of the story begins in Verona, a city in Italy between the servants of the Montague and the Capulet's. Count Paris, the prince of Verona, asked Capulet, Juliet's father about marrying Juliet, but Capulet refused and told Paris to wait for two more years. A grand ball was planned to be held at the Capulet residence and Count Paris was invited to attend the said event. Romeo Montague attends the same ball to meet Rosaline, one of the Capulet's nieces, but instead of meeting Rosaline, he met and fell in love with Juliet. Romeo expresses his love for Juliet in the Capulet's orchard, despite of the conflict between the Capulet and the Montague. The two young lovers easily got to know each other and decided to get married the next day. Juliet didn't know that she was betrothed to Count Paris. When she learns this information, she expresses her great dislike for it and decides to buy a potion that will put her into a deep coma for almost three days to delay the wedding with Paris. Romeo finds out and thinks that Juliet is really dead, so he buys a poison and got to the place where Juliet was buried. Paris and Romeo had a duel and Romeo happens to kill Paris. Believing that Juliet was dead Romeo drinks the poison. Juliet awakens and finds Romeo dead. She uses a dagger to kill herself out of loss and depression. After the death of the three, their families decided to reconcile and end the war between them. Romeo and Juliet's story is a good example of a tragedy but is also a story of love in different conditions, different people and different kinds. The story was played in many theaters, stage plays and musicals. The story was also revised by many people like William Davenant but the true message and meaning of the story remains. The plot of the story is full of exciting parts and scenes including the climax, but aside from it being a love story, it's full of different examples of conflict, conflicts between the main characters. An enjoyable story to read, definitely watch and understand for the season of love. ■

By Marielle Angielie Plandez

HERE is no denying that even at a young age, we spend a fraction of our lives thinking about the concept of being in love. Now I will not write an article about what one feels when he/she is in love, because quite frankly, I am not some expert on the subject matter. However, what I will share are a few feelings (mostly from other people) that I think a lot of us youngsters experience that we think come close to being in love.  You never get uncomfortable with each other. When you are with the one you like, you keep checking yourself if you look neat. It is true friendship if you never get uncomfortable whenever he/she is around. You let him/her in, even you just woke up and you still have the “morning breath”.  You and your friend don’t always fight. You feel cool with each (Continued on page 8)

By Juvilyn Directo

VERY relationship has its flaws, every person has their imperfections, and every story has their own ending. But then you came and my opinion about love changed and it is all your fault. Enter Wattpad. In Wattpad, you can create your own love story, own prince charming or girl of your dreams, and your perfect ending—happy or sad. But in reality, you cannot do that because in real life, no one knows what will happen in the future and nobody knows when or how will our story end. Happy endings do exist but a relationship without fights and all happiness do not. They just give us false hopes about our future love story that our heart beats with. As of the moment, many teenagers are being hooked into reading wattpad stories because through this, they can relate themselves to the characters and imagine their own prince or princess that they want to spend their life with; celebrity or a common people. Also, people tend to apply what they read on wattpad to their lives because they are feeling envious of the character on that particular story, so the result of their relationship will be FAILED because they want the scenes in the story to happen in their relationship when the truth is it is impossible. We cannot revise our story, instead, let us make sure that whatever outcome will happen in our relationship, let us just accept it whole-heartedly for us to be happy. Wattpad is just an application or a website wherein we are free to daydream, fantasize, drool, or whatever it is that you want to do but just to wake you up, this life is our reality, not the character’s reality; so do not compare our lives with their lives. ■

By Michelle Bayani

O move on from something, you must first know what it is. What is a crush? A crush is a brief but intense infatuation for someone. A crush is in which you find a personality or a quality of a person attractive. It is a lighter feeling than love, but still, a crush can still distract a human from what he/she is doing. Instead of sleeping the face of the other person pops into your mind. Sometimes, you absentmindedly find yourself staring at him/her. But alas! Sometimes, those feelings cannot be reciprocated by the other being. That’s when people want to get that crush out of their minds. And here are the ways:  Get rid of everything that reminds you of that person- Whether it’s a toy or an animal, get rid of everything.  Talk to friends about it- Tell them what you feel and maybe they’ll give you tips and comfort for your feelings.  Distract yourself- Hangout with a new companion, try a new hobby or even read a book. Just do something new so your mind would not get so worked out on thinking about him/her.  Stop yourself- Whenever you hear or remember something about your crush, stop yourself from thinking about that person. If he/she cannot return your feelings. Then that person is not worthy of you. You’re the only one that will get affected if you cling to your feelings.  Think about that person’s negative qualities- Think of that person’s unattractive sides and convince yourself that he/she is not right for you. For example, if you see your crush picking his/her nose, convince yourself that you cannot be with a person who picks his/her own nose on public.  Accept the truth- Whether you like it or not, there’s nothing you could do about his/her emotions. You just need to accept that maybe that person isn’t the right one for you. In life, there would be people that follow through to what you want. That’s reality. You can’t let these little crushes to crush you. The ways written above are just procedures to follow when you want to move on from a crush. Moving on from that person is not guaranteed. The outcome will still come from how you made an effort to forget your feelings from them. ■

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List of Rev. Msgr. Fermin A. Dichoso Achievement Awardees for SY 2014-2015 GRADE 7 Elean R. Almazan · John Relly C. Adlawan Micha Angela L. Cumpas · Audrey Leah S. Castillo Aidan Allen D. La Torre · Crishamel Z. Padilla Lency Angeline S. Duarte · Daryll Rose B. Solomon Krizia Kaye V. Rico · Soilo Jopert B. Diaz Jan Philip R. Dictado · Christine Joy Q. Brillantes Jamilla D. Alibudbud · Lord Randelle S. Batusin

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Mr. Verlin Entena, the current Beads Adviser, showed in a recent Facebook post how grateful he is to be part of the Beads success and how honored he is to lead the group in the said contest and. “I’m honored to be able to take The Beads back to the RSPC. I’m glad I got to take all of them there myself and let them experience all the highs and lows of being an RSPC-level campus journalist”, Mr. Entena said. Joining Petras in the Division of Santa Rosa’s NSPC delegation is Ren Mariz Mueden, from Southville IV National High School, after she got a second place finish in the category Editorial Cartooning English Secondary Level. Santa Rosa division also brought home some additional awards as students from Santa Rosa Science and Technology High School won other

John Loyd De Troz accepts two awards in the RSPC (Finalist in the Search for the Most Outstanding Campus Journalist and 7th Place in Photojournalism). Photos by Alorrah Petras

categories namely: Yves Garcia - second place in Scriptwriting Filipino Secondary, Vanessa Castillo – seventh place Infomercial Filipino Secondary, and Janelle Manuel - seventh place Copyreading and Headline Writing English Secondary. Representatives for the said event were composed of those who won in the last year’s Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC). “I know a lot of them (Beads staffers) didn’t quite make it to the stage come awarding time, but as far as I’m concerned, they’ve already won on so many levels. It’s just nice to see how far they’ve come and how good they’ve become in their respective fields in just a matter of months. Nevertheless, I think Sta. Rosa’s performance in this year’s RSPC is a lot better than the last year’s.”, Mr. Entena added in an ending statement. ■

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other, there’s never any drama. You always think about them. You cannot go more than a few minutes without thinking about them, even you just hung-out earlier that day, you keep thinking about the things that the both of you can do on your next hang-out. You always find yourself smiling when you’re looking at their picture. Your friend makes you feel a little nervous. When you are starting to fall for your friend, you find yourself stuttering in a normal conversation, and your heart seems to go out of our chest when your friend walks in. And you always find yourself thinking about what to say

Peace and order Can you imagine living a world without any fights and wars in our nations? Many people are hoping to achieve World Peace, because it is teaches us on respecting everyone in the world despite our differences. World peace requires total harmony and worldwide agreement among all the people all over the world because disagreement can disrupt our way to peace. World peace is also just an idea from many people so they can prevent further warfare. We humans can achieve peace as long as we become better persons who listen and respect everyone, if we do that and respect everything in this world maybe the world wouldn't be as bad as it is right this moment. People are well misunderstood because they have their beliefs, culture, discrimination, and competition among all countries and they

to him/ her or if you look ugly and stupid. You are overprotective of your friend. You always find yourself texting and calling your friend when they are out of town. You feel nervous when you see them engaged in a new extreme sport, or when you see him/ her hangout with the wrong people. And you really get mad when someone hurt your friend. And it’s like you want to punch really hard that someone in the face. Now, have you experienced at least one of these things I listed above? If not, you shouldn’t worry. If yes, these are just feelings and experiences. There’s a right time to take these seriously. ■ 

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need to seek their truths and understanding. World peace also takes a lot of time, making agreements for all the countries are almost impossible because some of them have conflicts for other nations. If you look the things today, we always hear many crimes and violence everywhere, it may seem negative but we don’t see that the whole world is letting go of these things, so the peace may not be possible for us. Some world leaders also try to settle conflicts by declaring war to other countries and discriminate them Some idealists think it is possible to achieve peace because we can prevent wars and violence from happening. We can also forget all of our differences from other people in this world because we are all born equal and provide the world a better future for us. ■

GRADE 8 Alfonso Roi E. Salamat · Rey Matthew E. Malabuyoc John Joshua L. Laserna · Jemuel Andrew P. Cabael Arvin Gabriel D. Rufino · Gian Ludvig L. Reyes Alec C. Salamat · Venice P. Puzon Aloizha Jhazzerine D. Albonia · Milyn C. Arevalo Xavier Noel Roque R. Samson Marc Allen D. Mecaydor · Maveth M. Torres Jomar O. Rivera · Ivann Joshua C. Climaco John Marvin D. Dispo · Rendell B. Basibas Jerico B. Pablo · John Billen H. Buhain John Lord Amverlanz V. Quiñones Ron Aevan J. Navea · Nicolai S. Marcelo Charles Andrei P. Alonte Lord Dunhill Victor D. Papag Meshach Allen B. Arciaga · Michael Aziz N. Catindig Dency Marie R. Rabadan · Melanie Faye P. Dizon Joshua Martin Z. Austria · Jamil R. Rada Karen Mae S. Morales GRADE 9 Albert John L. Patupat · John Adolf T. Sancho Bryan Eric V. Saban · Mishaila Lia A. Gomez Michelle G. Bayani · Jason Danielle A. Pating Reginald A. Lunar · Christianne Gerarde D. Bartolazo Charmaine A. Gungon · Norielle Faith F. Arengo Mariah Divianne C. Musni · Angelo Miguel D. Rufino Patricia A. Bautista · Shamerry F. Adato Marielle Angelie A. Plandez · Danielle Gwyn L. Eligue Mark Cyrus C. Macha · Gielarmi Julie M. Requina Aliah Jean B. Tan · Kenneth Ambrose A. Tingson Juvilyn L. Directo · Markdel F. Dejaño Brethren M. Gonzales · Charles Gabriel U. Macawili Pauline Gayle G. Carandang · Miguel F. Agustin Charina Kim Q. Reyes · Carl Vincent D. Siladan Elkniw Evets S. Fulllido · Jeztine A. Martin Willo D. Carasco · Diether John B. Batusin Joshua Vincent M. Camagan Ross Janvier J. Castejon · Kyle Joseph B. Deferia Briant Scott S. Lomboy Jhoshua A. de la Cruz · Joshua A. Makiling Maruel R. Talabong · Randell T. Dejaño Jethro Mark Austine G. Finch · Jomarie P. Polestico John Clyde B. Antonio · Daniella Kaye D. Papag Janica M. Pedrina · Jan Matthew B. Francisco Kyzler Adrian Ghil S. Gozum · David Troy A. Sawal Iris Joy E. Rosales · Mary Rose P. Delos Santos Rizalinda E. Martin · Mellenie J. Mapula Trisha Mae C. Genesis · Charlemagne T. Valera FOURTH YEAR Kim Kenneth Alinsod · Andrea Coleen E. De Matta John Loyd B. De Troz Maria Sophia Isabelle M. Abalona Ammiel Jezreel A. Leoncio · Daiki A. Mine Alorrah Jaine L. Petras · Eubert Alfred A. Abenojar Rollan Paul P. Parakikay John Lexter F. Macalber · Jeanine A. Lataquin Danielle Nicole P. Canete · Alyssa Marie R. Malapitan Mara Luiza A. Dulog · Lalaine A. Ortecio Gourev K. Chawla · Pamela Mae R. Madrigal Manuel Angelo G. Cordero Vanessa M. Tapay · Shane Elisha E. Yolola Junevee L. Amarante · Kate Charmaine D. Dy Eunice Cryzel D. Mecija · Gwen Stefani D. Molina Amber Laine A. Dorol · Dave Angelo T. Casino Patrick Joseph A. Buan · Leroy Lemuel L. Cumpas Anne Celine M. Carta · Princess Paola L. Dichoso Harvey P. Barrientos · Zyra Mae F. Moreno Ma. Luz Yda Beatrice L. Satsatin Juliet C. Catindig · Dana Alyssa D. Disquitado Jhohann A. Caguia · Carlota M. Hernandez Ramsis Carl M. Quibic · John Abeuel D. Sy Lizette Anne Dela Cueva · Marah Camille M. Gervacio Jalen Ross D. Aguilar · Aldriadne Jennsica D. Albonia Rafael Cartaño, Jr.

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HRC senior scouts survive JEST camp before promotion as Eagles SG: Guyito... (Continued from page 1)

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By Maerylle Gale Zaide SCOUTS Ruiz Romulus Agnazata, Christianne Gerarde Bartolazo, Michelle Bayani, Airon Albert Laudato, Marielle Angelie Plandez, and Maerylle Gale Zaide of Grade 9 – Priestley and Gourev Chawla of fourth year Newton are scheduled for promotion to Eagle scouts upon surviving the Jungle Environmental Survival Training (JEST) Camp at Upper Mau, Cubi – Triboa, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, from January 31 to February 1. Said Rosarians were among the candidates for Venturer and Eagle ranks who participated from the City of Santa Rosa Council, and thus undertook various activities such as, trekking, making kitchen utensils out of buho ( kawayan), cooking meals and

building fire using only a bamboo , performing yells , songs and skit during the campfire, knowing the kinds of plants in the jungle that can be a source of food and water, conducting first aid treatment on insect bites and making traps. Accompanying the scouts in the camp were their respective outfit advisers which included Rosarian faculty members Ms. Jamaica Custodio and Ms. Argentina Locsin. John Adolf Sancho of Grade 9 - Priestley, currently the only Eagle Scout of HRC, also participated in the camp. The JEST Camp appears to be the last event they are required to participate in before being promoted to the highest rank in senior scouting. The seven Rosarians will be promoted as Eagle Scouts on the National Court of Honor on February 27, 2015 at Holy Rosary College. ■

year, as the Student Government reported that plans for the replacement Guyito’s casing will be implemented and subsequently completed in two to three weeks’ time. Guyito is a hand-painted carabao statue that was given by The Philippine Inquirer to 20 selected schools across the nation last 2006 to mark the newspaper’s 20th anniversary. Over the years, due to certain disasters and activities of the school, Guyito’s casing that was made out of fiber glass has shattered and changed in color. The Student Government together with its adviser Ms. Laarni Gomez and Help Guyito Project Head Mr. Digno Salamat, had introduced the Help Guyito Project which aimed to raise funds for Guyito’s restoration. The project since then has raised about P20,000. In a recent interview, Student Government Mayor John Loyd de Troz said that he was glad that the restoration is finally taking place. “I’m really glad that despite the challenges that we’ve encountered for this project, we’ve reached our goal in restoring Guyito’s conditions. A few weeks from now we’ll see a fresh Guyito in it’s new casing,” de Troz stated. ■

Patupat wins... (Continued from page 1)

The Qualifying Stage was a 3-hour written exam in which the highest 50 scorers from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and NCR will advance to the Area Stage which was, again, a written exam; wherein the nationwide top 20 scorers will, finally, proceed to the National Stage done in both written and oral exams. Meanwhile, in the Search for the Outstanding Mathlete conducted on January 19, Patupat received the honors for being the Top Individual Scorer in the Written Exams and 2nd Runner Up in the overall contest. The Mathlete competition consists of two written elimination rounds in which the highest 15 scorers will qualify for the Amateur Round. Lastly, the scorers in the top 5 from the Amateur Round will advance to the Professional Round. The Mathematical Society of the Philippines and UPLB spearheaded the PMO and the Search for the Outstanding Mathlete 2015, respectively. Patupat had previously brought home medals from the Fryer contest held in Singapore, wherein his score was nearly perfect, and the Korea International Mathematics Competition held in Daejeon, South Korea in which he won gold. ■

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FINAL EXAMINATIONS For Grade 7, Grade 8, and Grade 9 March 16-18 Students are to take their final exams in their respective classrooms.

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HARAPAN SA HOLY: THE 2015 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTORAL FORUM Holy Rosary College Gymnasium March 19, 8am to 12nn Send your questions to the candidates online via e-mail at hrcbeads@gmail.com.

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2015 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS High School ICT Laboratory March 20, 8am onwards Keep posted for time allotments per section.

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2015 HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Holy Rosary College Gymnasium March 28, 5pm onwards

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HRC offers scholarships... (Continued from page 1)

Elementary School Central II, Santa Rosa Elementary School Central III- came to HRC to take the HRC Scholarship examination. Starting at 8:30 am and concluding at 12:00 pm, the exam proper consists of four parts: Math, Science, English and Social Studies. The questions in the exam were taken from contributions of teachers over the years. After computing the final score of each student, the HRC scholarship will be given to the student with the highest score of each school. The three scholars will have 100 per cent of their tuition fees and miscellaneous fees free. The scholars will also receive the books they need for the following

school year for free. This will hold true for until Grade 10 if the recipients of the scholarship enroll at HRC. The new scholars for SY 2015- 2016 will become the fourth batch of HRC Scholarship recipients since the first ever scholar of HRC, Kim Kenneth Alinsod, who is currently a fourth year student. Alinsod became the sole HRC scholar for the school year 2011- 2012. After being asked about his experience in taking the exam, Alinsod said, “Okay lang ako doon sa Math na part, pero doon sa Science talaga ako nahirapan. Kaya ang saya ko talaga noong nalaman ko na ako yung scholar.” ■

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By Kim Kenneth Alinsod and Gourev Chawla

Meshach Arciaga. It can be remembered that these Rosarian ONCE again, Rosarian athletes brought pride athletes sent to STCAA were the ones who topped not just to the school but to the whole city of Santa the Santa Rosa City Meet held October last year Rosa after representing the division and bagging after winning bronze, silver, and gold medals. awards and recognitions in the Southern Tagalog Calabarzon Athletic Association (STCAA) Meet held PRISSA Championship at Imus City from February 9 to 14 after being The Rosarian family never fails to produce crowned as overall champion in the Private champions in the line of sports as the Rosarian Secondary Schools Association (PRISSA) Meet. Rhinos became the overall champion in the Private Leading the group of delegates was Melanie Schools Sports Association (PRISSA) Meet held last Faye Dizon who won gold in the Lawn Tennis Girls’ August to September 2014. Singles division. The volleyball teams from the secondary level of Winning bronze in the Badminton Mixed both boys and girls won as champions in PRISSA. Doubles division were John Abeuel Sy and Lizette The training and hard work of the team paid off dela Cueva. Meanwhile, Melanie’s sister, Melody under the supervision of Coach Alvin and Coach Francine Dizon also took home with her a bronze Lerma Giron for the boys and girls team medal in lawn tennis. respectively. Adding up to the division’s recognitions was the Meanwhile in badminton, John Matthew Girls Volleyball Team who managed to finish at Francisco got the championship title in the Boys fourth place come the end of the tournament. Singles category. John Abeuel Sy and Michael Aziz The other Rosarians who went to Imus to Catindig emerged as champions in the Boys represent the division were Kyzler Gozum, Milyn Doubles category. The team of Lizette De La Cueva Arevalo, Iris Rosales, Marah Gervacio, and Ryan and Dency Rabadan did not fail to hit the Torio of the Taekwondo team, Brethren Gonzales – championship in the women’s doubles category. another lawn tennis participant, the Boys Volleyball Gwen Stefani Molina won as third place in the Girls Team, and the Table Tennis team composed of Singles category. The guidance of Coach Ricky Daniella Papag, Dunhill Papag, Aidan La Torre, and Mapalad for badminton boys and Coach Natalia

Alvarez for badminton girls led the athletes to achieve victory. In table tennis, Aidan Allen La Torre of Boys Singles A and Lord Dunhill Papag together with Meshach Arciaga of Boys Doubles added to the lineup of Rosarian champions. Champions from the girls category were Daniella Papag in Singles A and Aldriadne Jennsica Albonia together with her sister Aloizha Jhazzerine Albonia in Doubles category. Other victors of this sport include Carl Siladan and Crishamei Padilla who won bronze in Singles B boys and girls categories respectively. Their coach is Mr. Jerome Lualhati. Melanie Dizon triumphed in the Girls Singles lawn tennis championship. In Boys Singles category, Brethren Gonzales took the gold swiftly. Mr. Valentino Carreon is the coordinator of HRC’s lawn tennis sport. The brain-twisting game of chess came up with three Rosarian winners. Albert John Patupat and Janica Pedriña won the gold while it’s a checkmate for Xavier Samson who won the silver. Mr. Gil Pambid is the mentor for the chess team of HRC. In the much loved game of basketball, the Rosarian Rhinos garnered the third place in the said event. Coach Romeo Sotto is the team’s supportive mentor. ■

Admin: HRC ‘ready to go beyond’ for Senior High HOLY Rosary College will be definitely ready for the first batch of K to 12 Senior High School students. This is what School Administrator Myla Pauline Pecson stressed during her speech and subsequent answers to questions in the recent Senior High School Forum held February 28 at the HRC Audio Visual Room. She explained throughout the forum that HRC shall implement its program according to specifications that the Department of Education (DepEd) set forth. At the same time, however, she stressed that the school is set to deliver beyond what is required or expected. “Rest assured, Holy Rosary will go beyond and implement things that we feel the students will need,” said Pecson. The HRC school administration organized the said forum, which had Grade 9 students and their parents as participants, in order to serve as an information session as regards what particular tracks and subjects the school shall offer for Grades 11 and 12. In a presentation during the forum led by Science and Math Department Coordinator Mr. Digno Salamat, he shared the four tracks (or strands) that HRC will be offering: STEM, ABM, HSS, and GAS, which Ms. Pecson identified as suitable tracks to take for students who are planning on continuing with college but at the same time, equally suitable for students who will be looking for work already upon graduating from

READY FOR SENIOR HIGH. School administrator Ms. Myla Pauline Pecson stresses the readiness of Holy Rosary College Senior High School program in a forum at the Audio Visual Room on February 28. (Photo by Alanis Floridale Dela Rosa)

Grade 12. When asked whether or not the school’s facilities will be enough for Grades 11 and 12, Pecson reported that plans for new laboratories are to be implemented soon. She added that based on the amount of enrollees, the school shall be willing

and able to put up a new building to accommodate any need for additional classrooms. “Our new building was really designed for Senior High School, but depending on the number of enrollees, ready naman kami na magpatayo ng additional building,” Pecson said. ■

The BEADS March 2015

Limang taon ANG Maguindanao Massacre ay isa sa mga pinakamalagim na pangyayari sa bansa kung saan maraming inosenteng mamamayan at mamamahayag ang pinaslang. Makalipas ang limang taon, marahil hanggang ngayon hindi pa rin natatahimik ang mga kaluluwa at humihingi pa rin ng katarungan. Maaaring isipin na matapos ang limang taon ay posibleng nakabangon na sila upang makapamuhay muli nang mapayapa at masagana. Ngunit isang posibilidad lamang ito sa harap ng katotohanang wala pa ring katarungang nakakamit. Wala pa ring tuluyang napaparusahan dahil sa bagad ng pag-usad

Pananaw

MARIANNE ROSTHE P. MAÑIBO The Junior Beads

ng proseso upang matiyak kung sino ang mastermind ng pagpaslang sa napakaraming tao. At mas masaklap pa rito, kahit na malaman natin kung sino talaga ang mastermind, hindi na maibabalik ang mga buhay na nawala at ang masasayang araw na kapiling sila ng kanilang mga mahal sa buhay. Sa kadahilanang ito, kailangan ng pagbabago sa gobyerno para maiwasan ang ganitong pangyayari. Kailangan din ng mga mamamayan na tulungan ang mga naiwan ng mga biktima upang makabangon nang tuluyan mula sa mapait na alaala ng pangyayaring ito. ■

EDITORIAL CARTOON by Erin Gabrielle Lucino

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His Holiness, POPE FRANCIS By Aaron Gabriel Garcia WHO is Pope Francis? Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His birth name was Jorge Mario Bergolio and his nationality is Argentine with Vatican citizenship. Before he became a priest, Bergolio worked hard as a chemical technician and a night club bouncer. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969 and was Argentina’s Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus from 1973 to 1979. He became Archbishop in Buenos Aires in 1998, and became a Cardinal in 2001.

His papacy began on March 13, 2013 and was the first Jesuit pope. A papal conclave elected Bergolio as successor to Benedict XVI. He is both a Bishop of Rome and the sovereign of the Vatican City state. His papal name is from Saint Francis of Assisi. Many sources indicate that Pope Francis has humility and concern for the poor. He is also known for having a simpler, less formal approach to the papacy. He visited the Philippines in January, particularly in Manila, and areas in Leyte which were affected by Typhoon Yolanda last year. ■

THE GIRLS IN GREEN By Tricia Edryn Taguba At the date of May 26, 1940, Pilar Hidalgo-Lim and Josefa Llanes founded the Girl Scouts of the Philippines (GSP). Seventy-five years later, the girl scouts have a membership of 1,253,144. The GSP is the National Guiding Association for Girls and Young Women of the Philippines. Its motto is “To help girls and young women realize the ideals of womanhood and prepare themselves for their responsibilities in the home, and to the nation, and the world community”. In 1995 the organization lost nearly half of its member; the membership shrunk from 1,275,113 in 1995 to 671, 267 in 2003. In reaction to this, the BSP opened the Senior Scouts for girls in summer 2006 which seems to have contributed in the membership increases reported recently.

The GSP’s program focuses on “well-being, family life, heritage and citizenship, world community, preparedness, economic, selfsufficiency, arts and environment. The association is divided into five section according to their age. One of these is the Twinkler scout – ages 4 to 6, second is the Star scout –ages 6 to 9, third is the junior Girl Scout – ages 9 to 12, fourth is the Senior girl scout – ages 12 to 15, and the last is the Cadet girl scout -ages 15 to 21. This school year, the Girl Scouts in the HRC are busy with a number of activities. Last November 15, 2014, they have done a general cleaning of the whole school wherein they help the janitors maintain a clean surrounding. Meanwhile, from February 26 to 27, the girl scouts participated in the annual Encampment activity of course with their boy scout counterparts.■ BSP-GSP Encampment at HRC from February 26 to 27 Photos courtesy of Ms. Ronald Albaytar

JUNIOR BEADS Editorial Staff 2014-2015 Francesca Anne Baclig · Lenci Marie Latorre Raziel Leigh Locsin · Andrea Jullien Bulalacao Aaron Gabriel Garcia · Marianne Rosthe Mañibo Meshulemet Ricardo · Tricia Edryn Taguba Alex Lazarte · Marian Nicole Managa Alanis Dela Rosa · Lance Gian Orque Kim Charles Castejon · Trisha Mae Castillo Ciara Esther Pamor · Princess Ghel Ribon Verlin Entena

Marietta Bartolazo

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Pupils tour Manila for annual field trip By Francesca Anne Baclig

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THE HRC grade school pupils had a field trip on December 5,2014, Friday. They went to different places on Metro Manila. Each pupil that will attend the field trip paid 1,600 pesos. The pupils first went to the Creative Thinker where pupils explored the interaction of science, arts, and technology. Then the pupils went to the Exploreum located at SM Mall Of Asia – the first technology based, highly interactive Science Center in the country. Students also went to the Blue Wave where they had their lunch. After which, the pupils went to Yexel’s Toy Museum at Las Pinas – a perfect place for kids and kids at heart. Pupils enjoyed visiting thousands of small to life-size toy collection of superheroes. ■

Rosarians, wagi sa Mathscore Quiz Bee Ni Meshulemet Ricardo WAGI na naman ang mga Rosarians sa Regional Level Mathscore Quiz Bee noong Nobyembre 21 sa Canossa School. Nakamit ni Marianne Rosthe Mañibo ang ikalawang gantimpala para sa ikalimang baitang habang nakuha naman ni Alyanna Magcawas ang ikatlong gantimpala para sa ikatlong baitang. “Nahirapan ako dahil ngayon lang ako nakasali sa isang indibidwal na patimpalak,” ayon kay Manibo. Dahil sa kanilang pagkapanalo, kapwa pasok sina Manibo at Magcawas sa National Level Mathscore Competition na gaganapin sa ika-12 ng Disyembre sa Colegio de Santa Rosa Makati.

Ang Mathscore Quiz Bee ay isa sa dalawang patimpalak na isinagawa sa ikalawang Mathscore Competition. Ang isa pang patimpalak ay ang Mathscore Edufighter. Kapwa patimpalak ay tagisan ng talino sa pagsagot ng mga tanong sa matematika. Ang mga kasama nila Mañibo at Magcawas bilang kinatawan ng paaralan sa Quiz Bee ay sina Sheila Mae Sayao (ikaapat na baitang) at Danielle Lei Araez (ikaanim na baitang). Ang kombinasyon naman nina Jon Red Suva, Orin Santos, Trisha Piaduche, at Chloe Abejero ang isinabak sa Edufighter. Ginabayan ang mga mag-aaral nina Bb. Rhoda Putchero, Bb. Tess Sigue, Bb. Melody Jimenez, at Bb. Argie Locsin. ■

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Is Pacman ready for Mayweather? A look back at Manny Pacquiao’s most recent fight vs. Chris Algieri By Princess Ghel Ribon According to the official website of ABS-CBN News, Manny Pacquiao defeated Chris Algieri in an unanimous decision to again gain the WBO Welterweight belt at the Venetian Macau Hotel in Macau, November 23, 2014, Sunday. It was said that Pacquiao knocked down Algieri six times and scored higher than Algieri in all of the rounds. The judges scored the fight 119-103,119-103,and 120102,all in favor of the eight-division champion. In the sixth round, Algierii went down for two times and clearly, Pacquiao really hurt the young boxer. The referee warned Algieri a few times for low bows and argued with the situation because he said he slipped but the referee gave him a count. Now in the tenth round of the fight, Pacquiao seemed more active than Algieri. The young boxer looked tired and suddenly Pacquiao gave him another straight punch and the Algieri fell down. It is certainly true that he felt that punch Pacquiao did. Diane Castillejo said that the American wasn’t doing

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anything about it then Pacquiao gave a chase. Algieri went down again! For the last round of the fight, it was said that Algieri’s trainer tried to encourage him. The young boxer is getting tired but Pacquiao was not slowing down, however Algieri was able to fight back and is

moving well. Fight ended. Manny Pacquiao gained the title and celebrated. With Pacquiao gaining the title ,he felt blessed and happy together with his family and friends. Many Filipinos supported him before, during, and after the fight. ■