REACHING THE UNREACHABLE | Aquisah Alia Guro “Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.” Organization of Genuine Outreach Program (OGOP), was founded by Nairah M. Tambie on the 1st day of December 2017. This organization aims to encourage and expose a continued spirit of volunteerism that will allow MSU - Marawi Senior High School students to help in their community and to signify their dedication to community service. It also allows students to give back to the community through direct in-
volvement with various activities that will improve their leadership skills, character and the ability to serve the community to build a positive attitude. The members of this organization are really committed to helping other people and are indeed trying to make the world a better place. They are the advocates of volunteerism and the millennials that serve as our role models. Due to unsigned proposals, unexpected circumstances and with the pandemic present, the OGOP club could not put into action their pro-
posed projects. But luckily, they managed to push through the following activities, projects and partnerships. The following are the list of accomplished activities, projects, and partnerships of OGOP club (2019-2020) : 3rd Club and Membership orientation Clean Up Drive 3rd Leadership Training Team Building Bangsamoro Peace Movers Assembly Call for Donations Club Fair Donation Drive
MAVENS CONQUERS THE BATTLEFIELD | Najmah Macarambon The renowned Quizzers‘ Club of the MSU-Marawi Senior High School, Mavens, was like any other club whose leaders were decided even before their predecessors left the club in their hands. The members expected that no changes would take place in their group, that their club‘s organization was predetermined. They were calm and laid-back. But little do they know; it was the calm before a storm. Tranquility that presages a difficult time for the Mavens. MSU-MSHS SSG election was the deciding factor that their club was in immense difficulty. The supposed club president, who also holds a position in the MSU-MSHS SSG, had to step down for disqualification by the imposed rules and regulations. Struck with a voided election and a leader‘s empty seat, Mavens was in a state alike to a coup d‘etat aftermath. As if in a political realm, many wanted the position of the club‘s president; they
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wanted to lead and see the club prosper in their own hands. Fortunately, the struggle for leadership and power was cut short when a second election was held-, and Mr. Amer Jawad Minodar was hailed as Maven‘s President. Despite the resolved dilemma for power struggle, the club seems to be partitioned. Divided factions were sent to battle competitions whilst their unity and teamwill weren‘t in check. Especially with the seniors‘ hectic schedule, bagging awards to bring home trophies and smiles was a difficult task, indeed. Leadership and unity definitely had to step in. Thus, Mavens organized a team-building activity along its goal to bring back the old Mavens they all knew. “It aims to make our bond stronger, to know each other, and ultimately, to break the borders that divides the members.” expressed by Mr. Minodar. As they settle their differ-
ences within, the club sets on to battle competitions amidst the academic pressure and hustle. It was not an easy grind especially for the seniors whose schedules were hectic; However, that didn‘t tumble them down as the Mavens‘ honor was greater. No person can be a Maven overnight; but one could always prove to be a Maven with utmost dedication and hard work. To feel the gratification whenever a point is scored, to bring home trophies and medals, and most especially to represent their beloved alma mater. Mavens stood by their motto “veni vidi vici” which translates to “I came, I saw, I conquer”. Certainly, they conquered the battlefields of quiz shows and brought home what they always knew was theirs. Starting with the 1st Lanao STEM Olympiad, where their alpha team placed 3rd, the winning streak of the club was undeniably astounding. Indeed, the Mavens came, saw, and conquered the quizzers‘ battlefield.
