Baguio YMCA Academic Olympic champions to join reg’l contest

BAGUIO CITY – After resumption of the postponed YMCA Academic Olympics last Sunday, October 23, 2016, due to typhoon Lawin, first place winners of the Tri-level Academic competition will now unite as one team to represent YMCA of the City of Baguio, Inc. and their institutions in the upcoming 2016 YMCA North Luzon Regional Academic Olympics tentatively scheduled on November 5-6, 2016 at the YMCA here.

The North Luzon YMCA Regional Academic Olympics, an annual program of the YMCA’s Regional Committee, will see seven YMCA’s in the competition that include those from Ilocos Norte, La Union, Pangasinan, Olongapo, Nueva Ecija, Cagayan Valley and Baguio City.

Meanwhile, at least seven hundred students from different schools in Baguio City and Benguet representing sixteen elementary schools, twenty high schools and seven colleges participated in this year’s competition to vie for the championships in the different events.

Following the official results of the competition for the Elementary Level; Quiz Bee  was bagged by University of Baguio LES team of Cyrus David Rimando, Gabriel Ethan Cabrera,Elijah Bugtong for 1^st place, Easter College ES came in 2nd place with Gilleine Louie Binguit, Lord Francis Gonzales, and Lorreanne Belingon, while UCCP-BEC’s Aaron Bacbac, Christy Basilan and Germaine Gillen came in 3^rd place. Bible Quiz Bee had Renalyn Estara of Benguet State University ELS in 1^st place, Lea Paula Alfonso BSU-ELS 2^nd Place, while Aicina Dominique Flores of Baguio Pines Family Learning Center came in 3^rd place.

On-The Spot-Drawing: Susane A. Pangsiw (BSU-ELS) 1^st place, Ainsley Dacsayan (ECES) 2^nd place, Ednie Rohann Salvador (BSU-ELS) 3^rd place. Tula: Danielle Mae Bulatao (Manuel L. Quezon ES) 1^st place, Nathalia Kelly Lubrica (UCCP-Integrated School) 2^nd place, Jzy Andrae Sagario (UCGSHS) 3^rd place. Essay Writing: 1^ST PLACE- Bless Bacate (BSU-ELS), 2^nd place-Joshua Dapiawen (UBLES), 3^rd place- Lorelei Abarquez (BSU-ELS). Vocal Solo: 1^ST Place – Aizel Kane Visaya (Star College Inc.), 2^nd Place- Franzine Ma. Donita Espinola (UBLES), 3^rd place-Shereen Danielle Haduca (BPFLC). Modern Dance: 1^st Place-Samantha Haduca, Allysa Gwyne Banoy, Geanne Carla Garcia, Ronaena Serrano, Reid Steven Somngi, Brent Sannad (BPFLC), 2^nd place- Arwen Velasquez, Shayzee E. Baldino, Malaysia Klaire Veluz, Jolan Xyla Darla, Erin Pearl Balangoy, Marcelito Cuadlisan Jr. (Star College Inc. ES), 3^rd place- Wayne Eusebio, Drew Gwyneth Batinay, Gabrielle Collado, Jasmine Faye Ramiscal, Chelsea Bolayo, Althea Agngarayngay (BSU-ELS). Also tying for 3^RD Place- Maeganne Kate Pasion, Aeyra Brea Kaguro, Steffi Mhurrae Casibang, Geltrude Claire Asbok, Vince Joshua Lacad, Lorilee Abarquez (BSU-ELS).

Meanwhile, the High School contenders also marked their positions as Easter College High School Quiz Bee teams A,B,and C, dominated the event with; 1^st place- Elmira Torres, Appla Lapangan,Loida Matecyeng. 2^nd place- Hanah Piluden, Phrodite Faguiagas, Miriam Dampilag. 3^rd Place- Esther Milan, Esther Escano, and Julie Ann Lawingan, topping twenty five teams in the event.

The Philippine Science High School Bible Quiz competitors meantime also topped the event with Laycah Cadag and Alton Mark Bayla bagging the 1^st and 2^nd place respectively while Emmanuel Jay Ragay of the University of Baguio High School came in 3^rd place. On-the-Spot Drawing; 1^st place- Andrea San Gabriel (UBSci.HS), 2^nd place- Neil Jay Dacumos (Star College HS), 3^rd place- Glazel Annee Agong (BCT-SHS).  Speech competition winners for Oration were; 1^st place- Kayla Angeli Resurrection (Phil.Sci.HS), 2^nd place – Edgar Cornelio Soriano (BCNHS), 3^rd place- Aaliyah Suni-en (Irisan Nat’l. HS).

Extemporaneous Speech: 1^st place- Toby Leung (Phil.Sci.HS), 2^nd place- Sophia Lunor (Phil. Sci.HS), while Chrislyn Tayaban of (Star College HS) and Jai Lopez of (UBHS) tied in 3^rd place.  Essay Writing:1^st place- Dennis Nathan D. Peralta (BCNHS), 2^nd place- Leliza S. Sama (KCPHS), 3^rd place- Edgar Biteng Jr. (PSHS). Vocal Solo: 1^st place- Shella Mae Jallorina (UBHS), 2^nd place- Alyssa Cancilar (PSHS), 3^rd place – Mary Grace Lazatin (PSHS). Vocal Duet: 1^st place- Timothy Vhiel Figueroa, Kyra Katrina Mengote (UBHS), 2^nd place- Rana Azuri, Mel Hernandez (PSHS), 3^rd place- Princess Jasmin Carino, Melchor Pimentel (UBHS). Modern Dance (Hip-Hop), 1^st place- Bernalyn Catanes, Zorran Anno, Samantha Kyle Eladjoe, Ishi Mae Dizon, Judy Mae Libiaso, Tracie Eladjoe. 2^nd place- Patricia Palaroan, Xandra Mae Araos, Angelica Lambino, Christine Librada, Leangela Dacayo, Celine Peridas. 3^rd place- Milycka Soriano, Tristan Kim Layug, Rachelle Anne Manalang, Robin Ace Atijera, Edraine Marie Fortez, Jessica Langan (UBHS).

Official Results for the College Level are as follows; Quiz Bee: 1^ST Place- Czarina Valerie n. Vidallo, Carlos B. Garcia, Jefferson Y. Salazar (PMA), 2^nd place- Ma. Isiaiah Pearl P. Paracale, Rovi Mariel V. Martinez, Kith Jodh Michael C. Artiza (PMA), 3^rd place- Gervee O. Dela Cruz, Monaliza Sudara, Mark Ken A. Esteban (BCT). Bible Quiz: 1^ST Place – Elvis Ramee A. Rasote, 2^nd place – Roy Cedric Tablac (UB), 3^rd Place- Kate Ngipol (ECI). On-the-Spot Drawing: 1^st Place- Orlando A. Abenoja Jr. (UB), 2^nd Place- Junnel C. Estiva (PMA), 3^rd place- Roilan S. Seno (PMA).

Oratorical Speech:  1^st Place- Karmella Raizza A. Solomon (UB), 2^nd Place- Galayan C. Sumedca (ECI), 3^rd Place- Abigail Laturnas (PMA). Extemporaneous Speech: 1^st Place- Miguel Rillorta (UPCB), 2^nd Place- Cleah Angelica Lanide (PMA), 3^rd Place- Venice Mae Virgilia (PMA). Essay Writing: 1^st Place- Jovy C. Felix (NIIT), 2^nd Place – Lualou Joy Kitong (UB), 3^rd Place- Gerald Jose Lucena (UPCB). Vocal Solo: 1^st Place- Leamory Yusuastel Akay (UB), 2^nd Place- Glenn Arapoc (PMA), 3^rd Place- Monica Ignacio (BCU). Vocal Duet: 1^st Place- Normi Nikka Salonga, Bryanly S. Rodriguez (UB), 2^nd Place- Maris Guisihan, Knarl Tiongson (PMA), 3^rd Place- Claudess C. Lapic, Trann John D. Gados (BCU). Ballroom Dance: 1^st Place- Mar Enfermo Almo, Danica Joy Natividad, 2^nd Place- Jayna Angela Aguilen, Abert Corpuz (UB), 3^rd Place- Jona M. Bernabe, Joven E. Quinto (BCT).

Aside from the individual and team winnings of each participating schools they were also given the chance to be awarded as the overall winners for the 2016 YMCA Academic Olympics local selection determined from the overall points garnered in all events, where only the schools with complete representation in all events were qualified, each level of competition were awarded the overall awards as follows; Elementary level overall winners: Champion – Benguet State University Elementary Laboratory School, 1^st runner up overall – University of Baguio Laboratory Elementary School, 2^nd runner up overall – Baguio Pines Family Learning Center. High School level overall winners; Champion – Philippine Science High School, 1^st runner up overall – University of Baguio High School, 2^nd runner up Overall – Kings College of the Philippines High School. College level overall winners: Champion – University of Baguio, 1^st runner up Overall – Philippine Military Academy, 2^nd runner up Overall – Baguio College of Technology.

By Bobby Vinluan