Rox Naval @ 2nd Book Author Visit

By Joshua Rieson Sorreda “

I f you have a passion, just go for it.” Simple yet meaningful words of the young author, Rox Naval, at the second book author visit, held on October 21, live at the Learning Commons of the JRU Centennial Building, and streamed live on the JRU official FB page.

Encouraging students to read and inspiring them to write a book, Naval, an author at her youth, used her words to ignite the passion of the JRU community.

The young author told her journey as she made her second book, Hear Me Out. She expressed how difficult yet

A“Husay Rizal” once more, as Senior High School students showcased their enriched skills and talents through the beauty of literature. It was indeed a successful event for the Languages and Social Sciences Department of JRU SHS Division in celebrating its annual English Week at the JRU Quadrangle on November 29, 2022, with the theme, Enriching Rizalians Skills and Talents Through the Beauty of Literature.

There were two prejudged competitions; Radio Storytelling and On-The-Spot Essay Writing. Speech Choir and Public Speaking Manuscript. Competitions were for the culminating program. The judges for culminating were Mrs. Rovelyn A. Arcilla, Chair, English Department, JHS; Mrs. Lorenza A. De Guzman, Chair, College of Education; and Mr. Mikhail Locsin, President, Liberal Arts Students Organization.

The winners of the prejudged competitions were first announced during the program. Mr. Romel Navarro, the principal with Mrs. Carissa Enteria, Chair, LSS Department, and Mr. Locsin, awarded the winners for fulfilling it was to complete the book and how significant it was for her to integrate herself and her own experiences as a central piece in the story. the On-the-spot Essay Writing. For Grade 11, Asliah Gubat, D11B, second runner-up; Lance Lester Givanim, D11A, first runner-up; and Dave Justine Desilos, H11C, the champion. For Grade 12, Julian Clarenze Abrensosa, E12D, second runner-up; Hannah Therese Soltiano, E12G, first runner-up; and Zyrkyx Depante, D12A, the champion. For the Radio Storytelling, H12P with Eros and Psyche was the second runner-up, D12A with Twelfth Night was the first runner-up, and D12A with Eros and Psyche was the champion.

She also emphasized the importance of pursuing one’s dream and passion. Moreover, Naval shared how reading and writing helped her discover her love for the art of literature, and she used her skills as an instrument to convey her thoughts and express her feelings that words of mouth cannot tell.

The young author had a book signing for the audience present in the activity, showing gratitude toward them. She also gave freebies and discounts at the delight of those in the event.

Afterwards, after the deliberation, Public Speaking Manuscript winners were announced, 00followed by Speech Choir Competition.

Tansengco, Janine Lorraine, M11C, and Gaspe, Alyssa Jane, M11D, second runner-up; Garganta, Jasmine, H11A, and Guevara, Naomi Keziah, H11A; and Zyrish Anne Isidro, D11A, and Joseph Allen Troy Ureta, D11A, were the champion. For the Speech choir competition, E12P was the second runner-up, E12D was the first runner-up, and H12P was the champion. All performed Reverse Creation by Bernard Backham.

The emcees were Mr. Paolo Andrei Cruz of H11B and Ms. Sean Danielle Avila of H12D.