MANKAYAN, BENGUET- Lepanto National High School (LNHS) was hailed over-all victor after accumulating a total points of 133 during the Mankayan district Science and Math Fair with the theme “Science and Mathematics for the People: Enabling technologies for Sustainable Development” at Guinaoang National High School, September 12.
Mankayan National High School came 2nd place with 128 points followed by Tabio with 99 points. Guinaoang National High School with 92 points secured the 4th place; Bulalacao National High School with 76 points ranked 5th; Cabiten National High School with 74 points earned the 6th place. Balili National High School with 67 points bagged the 7th place followed by Balili NHS-Cabacab Annex National High School with 61 points then Bedbed National High School with 47 points.
LNHS dominated the quizzes (Math and Science) while MNHS ruled the board games- Damath and Sci-dama.
In addition, Hon .Hector B. Gacita, Speaker, challenged the participants saying, “The goal for every Math and Science enthusiast is to be genius. Genius is the ability to reduce complex into simple.” “Think outside the box or rather think that there is no box”, he added.
Further, only 1st placer in every event will represent the district in the coming Division Science and Math Festival at Loo National High School and Loo Elementary School, Buguias on October 9-11 pursuant to Division Memorandum No. 265 s. 2019.
On the other hand, competitors for the Science Investigatory Project (Life and Physical) and Mathematical Investigation (research and problem- based), Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) and Action Research will go straight to the said division festival.
By JARDSON S. ONIO