PRC News 2016 l issue August 2016 by PRC Publisher

ISSUE 1 AUGUST 2016

SINCE 2005

SPORTS DAY 2016

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with our new editor Nuttakitta Nakum (11th Grade)

Once school started, all students’ lives were about to begin again in a higher level. Although it was the beginning of the semester, there were already many activities; for instance, Songkran Day, Teacher’s Day, and, of course, Sports Day! As this is the first issue of the year, it is also my first time being the new editor in-chief. I’m so excited to be in charge of this position. In our newspaper this year, there will be some differences which are quite different from the issue before. After the MAC crew talked, we decided to divide the news into sections so that readers can easily find what interests them. In this first issue, there are six sections. School Events will report on important activities at PRC. The Sports section will show you all about our amazing sport teams and athletes in school. Advice will be a guide for your everyday school-life problems. In Student Spotlight, you can catch up on some of our very own PRC students. In the Travel and Leisure section, you can come and relax with us and we will show you all you can do during your free time. And, finally, we have Games & Comics. After reading all the articles we have provided, you can play some games! Then, at the end, try out some other foreign languages!

We are not only publishing the newspaper, but we’re also broadcasting some cool videos which you can check out at ‘ThePRCChannel’ on Youtube.

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GAMES & COMICS

SPORTS

9-10 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

LEISURE

LANGUAGE

13-14 3-5 SCHOOL EVENTS

Editor-in-chief Nuttakitta Nakum Assistant Editor-in-chief Wanwalat Somboonchai Layout & Design Team Wanwalat Somboonchai Narueporn Jakmunee Faculty Advisors Ashley Hagy James Thomas David Sala Dianna Hart Head of Corporate Pratinrat Villarroel Communications

ADVICE

Broadcast & Photo Team Chalitphakorn Prommin Kornchalee Srisen Pasikarn Utchanon Om Sukbunphan

Chayada Kasirawat Kullacha Proying Wanwalat Somboonchai Caleb Avilez

Special Photographers PRC Mass Media Guide Promwat

Dell Galleries Kachon Kaewpradit

A Message from the manager director “…In this development of character, two factors are essential, the training of the mind, and the cultivation of religious and moral ideals.” -Rev. Dr. William Harris

This quote is the clarification that Rev. Dr. William Harris wrote to explain the meaning of The ultimate

aim of education is the development of character, which, to this day, is our school philosophy.

To further interpret the school philosophy, in order to develop character, there are two main factors: the nurturing of the mind as well as religious and ethical cultivation. For more than 87 years, PRC alumni have had their minds instilled with good teachings in the most sacred place of our school, the school chapel. In fact, a person’s mind can be nourished and good teachings can be implemented anywhere, such as in the classroom, on the playground, at the school canteen, at the library, or even outside of school, for example, at home. However, during chapel services, students have a chance to practice meditation, soften their minds with hymns, and listen to sermons that teach them how to live their lives on the basis of righteousness and courage to do good things. This experience is priceless. In accordance with this idea, the school believes that being a good person must begin with a positive attitude, rather than competency. With the right mindset, success will follow. In honor of the 110-year anniversary of the royal renaming of the school this year, the school has organized the project, Our Beloved Chapel. The main purpose of this project is to raise financial support to renovate the PRC Chapel, which has deteriorated over time. The funding will be used to strengthen our chapel’s structure and make it beautiful. Foremost, the renovation will help maintain this sacred place in order to continue our ancestors’ mission of education management from generation to generation. To fulfill the project of Our Beloved Chapel, the school wishes that everyone would participate. You might help by praying for all the committees working on this project, providing information about our school or chapel, helping in each step, buying school souvenirs, or providing additional financial support. Parents and alumni can keep updated on this project through our school website, banners, and posters.

May God bless you and your families.

Dr. Sirinan Sriweraskul Manager-Director “I still remember sitting in chapel as an elementary and high school student and the tremendous impact those services had on my life. The messages that were preached in chapel were great Biblical truths that were applicable to my life in every area.” -Clint Dousay THE PRC NEWS, AUGUST, 1ST ISSUE

SChool events The atmosphere was as cozy as a family. Earlier that same day, the PRC Alumni Association had a meeting and By Ramida Jangnin, Phraemas Palarat, and an election for the new chairman. As Tananan Phunjira (10th Grade) a result, Mr. Thanit Choomsang was as the new chairman of the PRC On Tuesday, April 12, 2016, elected Alumni Association. The Prince Royal’s College Alumni held a party in order to meet with their old Teacher Chatchai Chantasit, a friends and teachers during Songkran 9th-grade social studies teacher, said, festival, according to Thai tradition, at “I am really proud of and appreciate Phetcharat field. this party so much. It has always been Dam Hua is one of many Thai a precious time when all of the students traditions that has been passed down and alumni come back to school to pay for ages on Songkran Day. During respect to teachers and ask for their Dam Hua, people pay respect to their blessing. This is an impressive event, elders, especially family and teachers. and I’m sure that everyone can feel the Every year, The Prince Royal’s College warmth and love present there.” Alumni Association holds a great event called PRC Alumni Association’s Napatsorn Maiyord, a former Dam Hua and meeting. Students PRC student, said, “This event is a and alumni from many generations, special moment that happens once a including Veritas’15 and PREM, come year for PRC alumni. I feel so warm and back to their beloved school. Each happy when we are back at school again. generation has a particular zone with Moreover, we can meet the teachers that beverages to share where everyone can we love during this event and see how meet each other. our school is doing.” This year, this event was separated into a food zone, a meeting Rata Dechaprapt, a 10thzone, and the stage. During party, the grade student, said, “The atmosphere leader of each generation led a parade of the event was cozy and joyful. It honoring their teachers and asking for gives a different feeling from other their blessing. Then, they caught up with celebrations since everyone can share their friends and teachers.

a variety of experiences as one family. Juniors remember being taken care of by the seniors, so it is a powerful and memorable time.”

to evacuate the building safely. When they heard the third and final bell, they all evacuated the building and went to the Petcharat field—the meeting point to gather and present themselves to their class leaders. Afterwards, the leaders in each section recorded the statistics of the safe people and lost people. In previous years, the average time that PRC personnel recorded during practice drills was about 7 minutes. This year, they took less time. The standard time is about 3 minutes. Chiang Mai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation demonstrated to teachers and students what to do in case of the disaster. PRC went along very well with the practice; everyone could cope in case of an emergency.

Teacher Hathaitip Sangmee a-nu-pap said, “This drill is a good campaign because it lets everyone know how to evacuate from the buildings in a proper way. It’s very good to do this campaign.”

PRC celebrates Songkran

PRC Prepares for disaster

By Wansiri Suttipintu, Chayada Kasirawat, and Natchanun Patnitichai (11th Grade)

On June 23, 2016, all teachers and students practiced fire and earthquake disaster drills in order to prepare themselves in case of an emergency. Every year, PRC has the disaster drill with the help of Chiang Mai’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation. During the practice, none of the teachers and students were informed when the drill would start, so they had to be ready at any time. When the first bell rang, everyone hid under their desks, which act as shelter to protect us from falling objects. Everyone had to remain calm. When the bell rang for the second time, everyone kept calm and thought for a few minutes about the next step

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PRC alumni enjoy the food zone

Alumni ask for blessings from former teachers

Alumni vote for new chairman

Sukritaya Rueangdech said, “I think it’s a great way to have the drill. It creates a situation as if you were in an earthquake or fire, so it makes you know how to cope with it in the right way. In case of the emergency, I’m sure I will be safe.”

Students train for disaster

SChool events

Students honor teachers on Teacher’s Day By Kajornpong Jee-in and Thanaree Hainak (10th Grade)

On Thursday, June 9, 2016, at The Prince Royal’s College Gymnasium, PRC students prepared for the Teacher’s Day ceremony by arranging flower trays and arrangments for teachers in order to show respect and gratitude. Thai people believe that any field of work requires a teacher; if you respect your teacher, you will be successful. Therefore, we need to have a Teacher’s Day ceremony to express our respect and gratitude to teachers. One day before the Teacher’s Day Ceremony, students helped each other arrange flower trays and decorate boards.The flower trays, which are given to the teachers, have three specific flowers in them. Ixora is a symbol of wit, eggplant flower is a symbol of respect, and wire grass is a symbol of respect and perseverance. During the Teacher’s Day Ceremony, the students bring flower trays and flower cones. Then, they crawl up to their teachers on their knees, heads bowed. After that, the students also recite the Teacher’s Day chant and ask for the teachers’ blessings for their studies. PRC students really enjoy Teacher’s Day, because it is a chance

PREM says farewell To Seniors By Nuttakiita Nakum and

Pailin Meakee (11th Grade)

On Friday, April 9, 2016, PREM students celebrated their last farewell party in their high-school life. This year’s senior farewell party was held at the high-school campus of The Prince Royal’s College. As it was the last chance for PREM to do activities in school together, they made that night to be the most memorable night. Flowers, lights, chairs, and tables were perfectly matched. Moreover, this party was separated into many zones: register zone, food zone, stage zone, and, of course, photo zone, which was very popular. Everything that night was decorated in the theme of “Vintage.”

to show our respect and to thank our beloved teachers. Students competed to see who could create the best decorations. However, the main point was not to be the winner, but, instead, it is to enjoy showing respect to teachers. The ceremony was full of geniality; lots of students came and joined. The most impressive thing about the celebration was the number of alumni who came to visit their old teachers and show their appreciation and respect. This shows that wherever we are, even after we graduate, gratitude is the most important character of good students.

Chakrit Samakthai, a PRC student, said, “This is a great and fun activity during which we can appreciate teachers. In fact, being good students is our role, which we should do every day. I want Teacher’s Day to be held every year. I would like to thank all of the teachers who always take care of me, teach me lessons, and train me to be a good person. Also, I would like to say sorry for everything I have done wrong. I promise that I will use the knowledge that you have taught me to improve myself and be a good person in society.”

Teacher Kanyakon Soymano said, “I feel good when the students bring flower trays to me and pay respect. It indicates students’ intentions and respect. It is a holy tradition, so students should be sincere when preparing flowers for arranging a tray because each kind of flower has a different meaning. Every field of work will have a teacher. Therefore, students need to have a Teacher’s Day ceremony to respect the teachers. The students who respect their teachers, will receive good things in their lives and be pleased. So, I think this tradition is a good tradition and it should be continued.”

Students show respect to their beloved teachers

Electric lights were shining bright as music played. It meant a good time was about to begin. “I really appreciated seeing all of my friends again although we had just graduated from the school not so long ago; however, this farewell party made me feel like even though friends will be parted to find their own life, friendship from PRC will always stay the same forever,” said Yodsada Suthapuk, a PREM alumni. Since all good things come to an end, everyone had to say goodbye at the end of the night. The party was filled with the feeling of love and sadness at the same time. Certainly, they were quite sure that this party would recall all the memories they had made together on that day and it will be one of the most special days in their life.

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Members of PREM pose for a photo

PREM students perform string combo

SChool events

Students get colorful on Sports Day By Chalitphakorn Prommin and Wanwalat Somboonchai (11th Grade)

On July 14-15, 2016, teachers, students, alumni, and staff of The Prince Royal’s College gathered together as one to join Sports Day. Students were given a great chance to show their dedications and all the abilities they have for this special day. Various activities including parading, song chanting, cheerleading, and sport competitions such as sprinting, long jumping, running, and spear throwing were opened up for students to display their particular talents. Throughout the coming of Sports Day, students practiced a lot to prepare by putting their sportsmanship in every particular responsibility they were involved in. The 11th-grade students, in particular, have been given the challenging duty to be in charge of the arrangement of Sports Day for almost two months. It was an opportunity for

them to show their potential as leaders and their ability to work together as a big team. Many students expected to win from their hard work, like one of the students from grade 11, Witchayanee Insrikrai, who said, “At first, I wanted my color to win very badly, but, after working with my friends, I think winning is just extra. We just need to do our best, and whatever the result is, we will be proud of it. I think the most important thing is that we help each other; these things will make us skilled-workers.” The results of everyone’s hard work are in. Pink is the winner for the entire sports competition, and Red is the winner of crowd cheering and Red cheerleaders also won first-place. Sports Day would never happen if all the students and teachers were not there to participate in this big school event.

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Sports

Sports Day preparation

By Om Sukbunpant and Caleb Joshua Avilez (11th Grade) Sports Day is the day of sport competition among PRC students. All M.5 students have a duty. All the color leaders said that it was a very good opportunity for them to be in this position because they got to learn many skills. The biggest problem is about money; they have a limited budget, so that means they need to be cautious of what they are going to buy—is it worth it or not? Another problem is the people involved. Some of the colors need more students to be involved than other colors. Unfortunately, the week after Sports Day, the M.5 students take exams, and many people have to study outside, so the leaders don’t have high expectations for the awards—all of them just want a good memory. Each class has their own color: red, green, blue, yellow, pink, purple, or orange. Knowing the leaders’ expectations and the obstacles that they face is very important. This is because they are responsible for something and don’t really know what is going on in other colors, but they will see everyone’s work on the day of the event.

One of the leaders said, “Sometimes working in big projects is hard, because people from different backgrounds and different habits have to work together, but if we are harmonious, then the result will come out good.” Students must work as a team and practice many skills. There are many obstacles working in a group. For example, many leaders agreed about the budget. They said, “We need to buy what we really need, not what we want.” Still, sometimes, what they need is a bit pricy, too. To take everything into consideration, all of the leaders worked very hard for Sports Day. Even though there were lots of obstacles, they passed through them and didn’t worry too much about anything. They all spent their own time for this project. The only benefit from their hard work? Good memories and a good experience.

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Sports

PRC Students win competitions If you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything - Malcolm X

Ninat Kittipapatsorn

Chawit Khanthatong “If we have a talent but don’t practice, we won’t be a good athlete because a good athlete must have both determination and discipline alongside each other.”

By Napat Ittidej and Chinnathan Chaisiri (10th Grade)

Saturday May 7 th, 2016, Mr. Chawit Khanthatong won second place in Chiang Mai’s Taekwondo Opens at the 700 Year Stadium. Since he was only eight years old, he has been learning taekwondo. For the last ten years, he has received a lot of awards, but he still practices more and more. In the future, he wants to be a taekwondo teacher.

“Don’t give up, even if you fail many times because everyone must face failure. It’s a normal part of life. If you fight for your dream, you will be the winner.”

By Akarawat Sawangroj and Thapana Thapanaworakiat (10th Grade)

Ninat

Kittipapatsorn, won second prize in an international youth prone-shooting competition, a part of the 32nd annual Suphanburi Games. Ever since Ninat started shooting in P.6, he has dreamed of winning at this competition.

Rugby players make international team

By Phichayakan Satsue (11th Grade)

The Prince Royal’s College rugby team went to Bangkok on May 27, 2016 to prequalify for the 2nd annual Asian School Rugby Sevens Championship. Six students qualified for the first round. In the first round, they had to compete as individuals; this included running 400 meters and testing other basic skills. For the second round, they had to play as a team and collected points as a group. The players are all very pleased to have a chance to compete at the national level. They explained that they had to

work out very hard because rugby is a dangerous sport; if you’re too thin or too weak, it will affect to your body too much. They are thankful to everyone for cheering them on. Their next target is having good grades and being good athletes in school. PRC students are excited about the rugby team’s success in the Asian School Rugby Sevens Championship 2016.

ALumni vs students

By Natwadee Pradap and Tanaporn Ratajaroen (11th Grade) On Saturday, April 2, 2016, as part of tradition, The Prince Royal College alumni rugby players played against current students. The final score of this match was 37-7, alumni. This tradition includes also includes fun activities, such as playing games and singing songs to get to know each other. This event shows how the PRC rugby team lives like a big family. In an interview, the alumni said that they’re happy to be at PRC again. In

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fact, this tradition first happened when they were in grade 9. The tradition is good because many alumni assemble and if anyone has a problem, the team tries to help them as best as they can. The players want to thank Teacher Vinai Sutjarit, their former rugby coach, for teaching so many troubled students how to become good people.

Leisure

Vana Nava Waterpark By Kornchalee Srisen (11th Grade) Although it is rainy season, it is still hot! Where will you go in the hot weather like this? If your answers are go to the shopping mall, to the waterfall, or to just stay home and turn on the air conditioner, you should really get a life! Pack your luggage, prepare your life jacket, and drive to

Vana Nava Hua Hin. It is the biggest water park in Hua Hin, Thailand. There are many activities, events, and courses waiting for you to explore. Many tourists constantly visit this park, so it is recommended that you book tickets before you go. Have fun!

Villains come to town!

By Supakarn Pohpoach (10th Grade)

What would happen if all of the super nasty enemies of Batman, like Harley Quinn, Deadshot, or Enchantress existed in your city? A murder? Tragedy? But what if they said they were here to shield your city, would you trust them? Coming soon to theaters is Suicide Squad. This movie will be released on August 5, 2016. If you are looking forward to watching a new action movie and that has different types of villains, you won’t want to miss this! This is big news for every comic fan, especially DC Comics fans, since Warner Brothers Studio is releasing two DC movies this year! First up was Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in March. Then, this August, Suicide Squad. In this movie, a team of the world’s most perilous villains is provided with the most powerful arsenal and sent off on a dangerous mission.

Finally she is back! By Teerapat Maboontham (11th Grade)

Something special is waiting for you! Something

people have been waiting six years for. Now the wait is over! Alice Through the Looking Glass premiers this August in Major Cineplex and SF cinemas. Do you know Alice? Of course you do! The girl who fell into a rabbit hole and discovered a magical land called “Wonderland.” Alice in Wonderland, released in 2010 was successful around the world. Finally, five years later, James Bobin, the director, decided to make a sequel! The news made all of Alice’s fans worldwide go crazy. The story begins in the normal world. Then, suddenly, Alice gets a warning that the Mad Hatter, her friend from Wonderland, needs her help, so she travels back to Wonderland, the magical world she left many years ago, to save him from her old enemy Iracebeth, the red queen. What will happen next? Find out for yourself!

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Not-so-ordinary gun shooter By Napattra Kamai, Noppagate Supsamarn, Phimchanok Liampand, and Nitchakan Rukkatiwong (10th Grade)

Thitikan Taphoei (Kung) Grade : 8 Class: 10 Motto : If you try really hard and you’re crazy about it, you will go far.

9 “Practice as if you are the worst, play as if you are the best.” - Anonymous.

Have you ever seen a girl follow her dream for 6 years? I know one. She is half way there. How many girls do you know who are interested in shooting guns? If you don’t know anyone, you should meet this young girl called Kung. Since 2010, Kung has been following her dream, even when it made her feel discouraged. She would do anything to reach success. At this moment, she is a gun shooter, and she wants to be a gun-shooting representative for Thailand. At the beginning of her dream, there were a lot of obstacles. Nothing went easy for her. Since she was eight years old, she has studied taekwondo. For three years, she received lots of awards, but she did not think that it was the way to reach her dream. Then, she decided to make a change by finding another path besides taekwondo. Kung’s father always saw her potential.

schedule for studying and practicing. Her family has always supported her. Her parents said, “Thai parents always force their children to study, especially for getting good grades and always determine the way for their children, but they should support their children in what they really want to do and what they really want to be.” Because of her patience, practicing, and the encouragement from her parents, incredible things have happened to her. She has received lots of awards. For instance, The Excellent Youth of Sport and The Excellent Student of Sport, as well as many more, she is also one of Chiang Mai’s representative shooters. She wants to be a national gun shooter, and, when she grows up, she wants to be a lieutenant. The reason that she wants to be a lieutenant is to protect Thailand from illicit trafficking. She thinks this is the best way to serve her country. Kung has been through a lot for her dream. Although she’s only 14 years old, she can do many things. What about you? Ask yourself, do you try your best to follow your dreams?

If you are upset, then look at this little girl, Kung. If Even though she practiced really hard, she still focused you don’t have your dream yet, look to people like Kung for on her studies at school. She tried to do her best. She set her inspiration.

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A Girl Who Can Do Both By Purichaya Shinawatra, Chanya Khamkhananon, and Mathanaphada Prasertdee (11th Grade)

Soraanong Puangjumpa (Paii) Grade: 12 Class: 4 Motto : When we do anything with our full ability, the result will definitely be good. morning. Because of her passion for cheerleading, Paii never up on keeping her self-discipline. “Success doesn’t come to gave When we look back at what we have done, we will be you, you go to it.” - Marva Collins. proud of it. Sometimes things may get hard, but we can always This quote has been in an ordinary girl’s mind. Her find a way to overcome it.” Being a cheerleader didn’t only name is Soraanong Puangjumpa, also known as Paii. She is bring her pride, but also gave her great friendship between the a top-grade student and a cheerleader at The Prince Royal’s members of the cheerleading team and the seniors who taught them. College. Moreover, the most incredible thing that has happened to her is that she got very good grades. She was surprised at first since she didn’t expect her grades to be this good. It was much better than what she had received when she was in M.4. Also, she was in the top 20 students who have high grades in the class of 2017. She was blessed and very proud of herself. This is because of her hard work that she reviewed However, every path has its puddle, so it hasn’t been the lessons every day and tried to do all the homework she easy for Paii. Getting permission from her parents was the was assigned. At first it was hard to do and she needed to put most difficult part. They expected her to have good grades, pressure on herself to do it, but now that she has received the but worried that cheerleading might distract her from getting result, all the hard work she has done is worthwhile. them. Therefore, she promised to keep her grades good in If Paii could say something to other kids in exchange for a chance to chase her own dream. Paii devoted school, she would say, “The reason why you come to herself to both cheer practice and her school career. She spent five days a week, or a total of 23 hours, on cheer practice. school is the education itself. Any activities that come At the same time, she needed to give all she had at school. across are just a path you need to get through. The She added that not only did she do her homework and review destination of your journey is to succeed in your school the lessons daily, she also prepared herself for the class each career.” There are many things we wish to do, yet have not achieved, mostly because of our laziness. Paii, however, is a girl who manages to make the most out of her highschool life. She has wanted to be a cheerleader since she was young. Her dream was to take an important role in PRC Sports Day, and one way to do that was through being a cheerleader.

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