Bea De Leon: Building a legacy the Ateneo way

FROM HER time as Queen Eagle of the Ateneo Women’s Volleyball Team, Bea de Leon’s legacy in the Ateneo community continues to shine beyond her athletic mastery. After a fateful online encounter with Ayen Retuta, who was in need of extra financial assistance to pursue an undergraduate degree in the Loyola Schools, Bea was able to establish the Bea de Leon Scholarship.

Leadership And Excellence Personified

Coming into the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) league in Season 77, Bea made an immediate impact as a key piece in an Ateneo Women’s Volleyball team that strung together an undefeated run to capture the Season 77 title. The middle blocker-stalwart displayed her strong athleticism with effective blocking and high-flying spikers, contributing in areas where the Blue Eagles needed her the most. Acquiring more experience in her five-year collegiate tenure molded Bea into a more capable leader, as she led the Blue Eagles by skill and character.

Playing out her final year in Season 81 after a period of deliberation, the now Philippine Volleyball League standout made sure to exit the halls of Loyola Heights triumphantly. With her leadership being instrumental to her role as team captain, Bea helped end Ateneo’s four-year championship drought and was awarded the Finals’ Most Valuable Player.