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The Feast of Our Lady of La Naval
On the 7th of October, 2015, the University of Santo Tomas Junior High School gathered as one family to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of La Naval. This annual eucharistic celebration is part of the devotion of the university and the school to the Rosary Month held every October and the celebration of the Feast of the Solemnity Our Lady of The Holy Rosary. This year’s theme is Inang Maria: Kalakbay Sa Pagharap Sa Hamon ng Karalitaan at Kabanalan. Organized by the Student Catholic Action, the Dominican Network, and the Liturgical Ministry of the UST Junior High School, this year’s mass was held at the Sto. Domingo Parish and was presided by the school regent Father Jannel N. Abogado, O.P. As part of this celebration, the Grade 10 students also participated in the grand procession held last October 11, 2015 at said parish.
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National Teachers’ Month
Last September 05, 2015, the National Teachers’ Month-long celebration was officially launched at the Benavides Auditorium of the University Of Santo Tomas Junior High School. pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 242 signed by President Benigno Aquino III in 2011, the National Teachers’ Month is the longest celebration for teachers in the world, held from September 5 to October 5, World Teachers’ Day. This event was organized the Metrobank Foundation Inc. (MBFI) in cooperation with the Commission on Higher Education, the Department of Education, and the Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators in coordination with the University of Santo Tomas Junior High School and College of Education. This year’s theme, “My Teacher, My Hero,” aimed to promote the silent heroism yet reverberating actions of the noble teachers around the nation and grant appreciation and recognition to their extensive efforts to serve and dedicate themselves for the future of the Filipino students. Besides this, the commemorative stamps by the Philippine Postal Corporation was also launched during the event, as well as the awarding of the newly-recognized members of the Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators and the winners of the National Poster Making and Essay Writing Contests. Among the notable attendees of said event were Bro. Armin Luistro, FSC, Secretary of the Department of Education, Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, Ms. Cory Quirino, Postmaster General Hon. Josephine Dela Cruz, and Metrobank Foundation President Aniceto Sobrepeña. Dr. Thomas Edison Dela Cruz of the Biology department of the University of Santo Tomas was awarded as one of this year’s Outstanding Teachers, while Rienna Yu Soliven of UST Junior High School was also awarded Second Place in the National Essay Writing Contest.
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Dula ng Parabula
Noong Agosto 28, 2015, nagtagisan ng galing ang apat na grupong nagmula sa ikasampung baitang upang makamit ang parangal na kampeon sa patimpalak na Dula ng Parabula. Nilalayon ng patimpalak na ito na bigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga mag-aaral na maipakita ang kanilang natatagong galing sa pagbibigay ng kanilang interpretasyon sa mga parabulang nagmula sa Kanluranin sa pamamagitan ng pagsasadula nito. Noong ika-26 ng Agosto ay naganap ang eliminasyon ng lahat ng pangkat ng ikasampung baitang. Sa labimpitong pangkat na naglaban-laban at nagtanghal ng kanilang mga dulang siya ring proyekto nila sa asignaturang Filipino, ay namili ang kanilang mga guro sa Filipino ng apat na maglalaban laban sa huling yugto ng patimpalak. Ang mga nakapasok na pangkat ay ang Sta. Digna, Sta. Diana, San David, at San Danilo. Sa huli ay ang nakapagkamit ng Ikatlong Gantimpala ay ang San David, Ikalawang Gantimpala ang Sta. Diana, at Unang Gantimpala ang San Danilo.
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University Campus Tour
As one of the highlights of the welcome ceremonies of the Grade 7 students and transferees for this school year 2015-2016, the University Campus Tour was held last July 16, 2015. This undertaking was organized by the UST Junior High School Student Council in coordination with the Central Board composed of club and organization presidents and selected student leaders. The new breed of Thomasians were toured around the University of Santo Tomas to orient them on the orientation and location of each college, faculty, or department within the campus. The freshmen and transferees were also given a glimpse of the brief history and trademarks that UST is known for. Some of the stations where student leaders have been deployed were the UST Main Building, the Rosarium, the Benavides Garden, St. Martin de Porres Building, the UST Hospital, the Arch of the Centuries, the Quadricentennial Square, and many other attractions inside the UST Campus.
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Metamorphosis: Bringing Forth Change through Service and Leadership
Last June 1-2, 2015, the UST Junior High School Student Council, headed by Hannah Marie Banzuelo and moderated by Ms. Maria Zarah P. Vivas, organized the annual Leadership Training Seminar for the student leaders of the respective clubs and organizations for the School Year 2015-2016. This year’s off-campus training seminar was held at the Lola Corazon Leisure Farm in Talang-Candaba, Pampanga with the theme “Metamorphosis: Bringing Forth Change through Service and Leadership.” The two-day event culminated the in-campus seminar of the students, and was jam-packed with activities that promote camaraderie and teamwork among the pillars of the various organizations of the school. Furthermore, team building activities and games were also incorporated to harness and reinforce better decision-making skills and cooperation among the students in preparation for the coming school year. Besides the student leaders themselves, among the attendees of the off-campus training seminar were the school administration, some of the club and organization advisers, and faculty members who helped facilitate the event.
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May 20 2015
USTHS holds Recognition Ceremonies for SY 2014-2015
UST Junior High School holds an annual recognition ceremonies for the students who have exemplified exceptional academic and conduct performance for the school year that was. The Final Recognition Ceremonies for the School Year 2014- 2015 was held last May 18, 2015 at the Benavides Auditorium. The 4-hour program was divided into two parts, the Fourth Quarter Academic and Conduct Awards and the Overall Academic Excellence, Exemplary Conduct and Service Awards for the undergraduates.
Professor Minerva P. Calimag, M.D., the President of the Philippine Medical Association and an alumna of UST High School Batch 1973 graced the momentous event through her inspirational message to the student awardees and to their parents as well.
General Academic Excellence Awardees
Grade 9
First Honors – Rienna Y. Soliven
Second Honors – Uraina Uriah F. Tabago
Third Honors – Anjeanette S. Sy
Fourth Honors – Al Vicente Riano DC. Lisboa
Fifth Honors – Sean Angelo Del Rosario
Sixth Honors – Joanna G. Reyes
Seventh Honors – Josephine M. Jordan
Eighth Honors – Viany A. Manuel, Jr.
Ninth Honors – Edrianne Rae M. Trias
Tenth Honors – Pia Gabrielle Q. Canonero
Grade 8
First Honors – Patricia R. Bojador
Second Honors – Virgel Ross J. Carillo
Third Honors – Maria Erika B. Rivera
Fourth Honors – Ronalyn Joyce C. Lalimo
Fifth Honors – Roi John O. Javier
Sixth Honors – Ji Yong Oh
Seventh Honors – Christa Bianca B. Padrigo
Eighth Honors – Maria Patricia Anne G. Marcelo
Ninth Honors – Sarina A. Sasaki
Tenth Honors – Alexis Gloria E. Al Sharhan
Grade 7
First Honors – Eunice Estelle B. Villegas
Second Honors – Allysa Veronica L. Urquico
Third Honors – Cyra Yasmin M. Sabal
Fourth Honors – Nathalie Belle F. Villademosa
Fifth Honors – Veronica A. Gamoso
Sixth Honors – John Andrew Alsol
Seventh Honors – Rovee Lucille T. Doliente
Eighth Honors – Sophia P. Punzalan
Ninth Honors – Mian Kieff T. Albano
Tenth Honors – John Afred Malabanan
Exemplary Conduct Awardees
Grade 9 – Reginald R. Marcelino
Grade 8 – Maria Patricia Anne G. Marcelo
Grade 7 – Jeri Ann M. Capulong
Exemplary Service Awardees
Gheneva Mae M. Aleta
Hannah Marie C. Banzuelo
Pia Gabrielle Q. Cañonero
Angelica Mae C. Endaya
Jomarly Joshua G. Estrada
Ralph Rainell C. Estrella
Raina Rheta S. Galut
Reginald R. Marcelino
John Marco D. Pronto
Clarisse Niña I. Reyes
Joanna G. Reyes
Rienna Y. Soliven
Anjeanette S. Sy
Uraina Uriah F. Tabago
April Joy P. Uri
Benavides Outstanding Achievement Awardees
Imee Joyce M. Saavedra
Joshua Raphael A. Tan
Pauline Marie Monique M. Gaston
St. Dominic De Guzman Award for Outstanding Teamwork
UST High School Student Council (SY 2014 – 2015)
Pope Leo XIII Award for Community Development
Karen Regina B. Calumpang
Quezon Leadership Awardee
Nina Jessica C. Pasno
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