YMCA academic olympic winners named

BAGUIO CITY – After two days of mind-bending and talent sharing competition in the annual selection of participants to the YMCA Regional Academic Olympics last October 21-22, 2017 attended by some 450 students from the different college and universities, public and private junior and senior high schools and elementary schools, awarded winners in the tri-level competition are as follows:

Elementary Level: Quiz Bee Team – 1^st Place -Nathan Zander Chaves, Stephen Saguibal, Lara Faye Canuto (UCCP La Trinidad Integrated School), 2^nd Place – Jun Miguel Toyaoan, Meshan Masweng, Althea Jade Bongsalo (UCCPLTIS), 3^rd Place – Kristen Gale Lamong, James Tanas, Hilterbrand Banias (Holy Chapel Educational Center). Bible Quiz Team – 1^st Place – Timmy John M. Crosby, Josh Darius A. Martin, Ruq Ezer B. Behis (Baguio Pines Family Learning Center), 2^nd Place – Jared Jairus A. Licdan, Alcina Dominique V. Flores, Nathaniel Desierto (BPFLC).

Draw & Tell: 1^st Place – Jasmine Sophia Romualdo (Quezon Elementary School), 2^nd Place – Jamaica S. Collado (BPFLC), 3^rd Place – Javrielle Ferrise L. Omana (Baguio Multicultural Institute). Tula: 1^st Place – Francine Marie Janah B. Amado (BPFLC), 2^nd Place – Jyrha Ruth G. Dawan (MLQES), 3^rd Place – Kurt Vincent L. Tamayo (BPFLC). Essay Writing (English): 1^st Place – Jilbert Jhon A. Tom (BPFLC), 2^nd Place – Crisshia Neirikh L. Pre (BMI), 3^rd Place – Sophia Leigh L. Nimo (PHASES Learning Center). Vocal Solo: 1^st Place – Karisse Isabel Patriarca (PHASES LC), 2^nd Place – Destine Bernalte (BPFLC), 3^rd Place – Xantheena Colas (UCCP LTIS).

Modern Dance: 1^st Place – Jaesel William Waynaya, Samantha Haduca, Gharlize Gale Ozalta, Gillian Garcia, Casey Reign Suello, Liezel Arcinue (BPFLC), 2^nd Place – Premaline Mae Adjana, Keira Madison Kiangang, Gleiannah Lazarte, Charlize Madayag, Nathalie Aihzelle Rillera, Patricia Serafica, (A. Mabini Elem. school), 3^rd Place – Stephen Angelo DeLeon, Santino Yuan Lucenana, Alan Gareth Villegas, Chock Tatiana, Natasha Marzan, Natalie David (Berkeley School), also in 3^rd Place – Angelica Alonzo, Althea Joy Baruzo, Cindy Castillejos, Zoey Itliong, Lianne Jael Urbanozo (A. Mabini Elem. School).

Meanwhile, Baguio Pines Learning Center Teams “A” and “B” bagged the Overall Level Champion and Overall 1^st Runner Up respectively, while UCCP La Trinidad Integrated School settled for the Overall 2^nd Runner Up in this year’s competition.

Likewise, Junior and Senior High School winners are the following: Quiz Bee Team (Junior High School): 1^st Place – Erika Galvan, Iggy Anton Lami-ing, Vash Patrick Ancheta (Philippine Science High School-CARC), 2^nd Place – Othniel Lopate, Jaima Munda, Shekinah Ambas (Holy Chapel Educational Center), 3^rd Place – Kyle Sinaking, Valerie Dayag, Won Jun Yoon (Remnant Int’l College High School). Bible Quiz: 1^st Place – Ethan Marcus Mayos, Israel Yangyang, Allahbag Calitong (Easter College High School, Team “A”), 2^nd Place – Ashley Jayette Mendoza, Allyson Jayne Mendoza, Alton Mark Bayla (PSHS-CARC), 3^rd Place – Elizer Taligan, Zara Joy Pablo, Tzietel Jade Sacla (HCEC).

On-The-Spot-Drawing: 1^st Place – Aleoralyn J. Manalili (Berkeley School), 2^nd Place – Frankie Subala (PSHS-CARC), 3^rd Place – Jankeneth Padiso (HCEC). Oration: 1^st Place – Alexander Theodore Sison (Pines City National High School), 2^nd Place – Gamaliel Fangasan (ECIHS), 3^rd Place – Robert Nelson Leung (PSHS-CARC). Extemporaneous Speech: 1^st Place – Timothy Figueroa (Baguio Central University High School), 2^nd Place – Mark Joshua Daquipil (PSHS-CARC), 3^rd Place – Josiah Demeterio (PCNHS). Vocal Solo: 1^st Place – Alyssa Mae Cancillar (PSHS-CARC), 2^nd Place – Kamyzsa Nixi Mercado (Berkeley School), 3^rd Place – Naomi Shinar Lumas-e (HCEC). Essay Writing: 1^st Place – Nikolai Macatual (Guisad Valley National High School), 2^nd Place – Rachel Piluden (ECIHS Team “B”), 3^rd Place – Trishia Alvaro (ECIHS Team “A”). Vocal Duet: 1^st Place – Juan Sebastian Casem & Rustana Kym Columbres (PSHS-CARC), 2^nd Place – Ian Dati & Rachel Baniaga (HCEC), 3^rd Place – Brevard Nawen & Krishna Lobehoy (ECIHS Team “A”). Modern Dance (HipHop): 1^st Place – Zyle Eyiomo, Leanzela Dacayo, Angelina Lambino, Patricia Palaroan, Renver Kyle Diza (PSHS-CARC), 2^nd Place – Nichole Morgan, Lara Beatriz Diaz, Jules Michael Lagiwid, Justin Gabriel Lagiwid, Maira Carille Villanueva (Berkeley School), 3^rd Place – John Lynard Fernandez, Joshua Kobulan, Mark Angelo Tanicala, Laliebelle Casem, Aedriene Pinmiliw (Remnant Int’l School).

Overall Champion Junior High School Level: Philippine Science High School, 1^st runner up: Holy Chapel Educational Center, 2^nd runner up: Easter College Inc. Junior High School.

Senior High School Level: Quiz Bee Team: 1^st Place – Paulina Christine Escano, Ed Mathew Balidoy (PSHS-CARC), 2^nd Place – Park Min Seo, Kang Tae Ho, Mikaela Epi (Remnant Int’l School), 3^rd Place – Gracelyn Monoten, Raizen Mendoza, Farlec Macario (Easter College Inc.).

Bible Quiz Team: 1^st Place – Precious Jacob, Chloe Abayao, Lonnie Gonzales (PSHS-CARC), 2^nd Place – Esther Escano, Jemma Sabelo, Julie Lawingan (ECIHS Team “A”), 3^rd Place – Phrodite Daizzle Faguingas, Rhea Lynne Saysayan, Valerie Ann Santiago (ECIHS Team “B”). On-The-Spot-Drawing: 1^st Place – Eudelyn Lumdang (ECIHS), 2^nd place – Kurt Gabriel Sotelo (Baguio City High School), 3^rd Place – Honeylee Calabson (Baguio Central University High School). Oration: 1^st Place – John Kristian Balinsat (PSHS-CARC), 2^nd Place – Micah Fackayan (ECIHS), 3^rd Place – Rona Milanes (BCUHS – B). Extemporaneous Speech: 1^st Place – John Rey Mananeng (ECIHS-A), 2^nd Place – Xhandra Mae Araos (PSHS-CARC), 3^rd Place – Cleciaflor Shermuel Balabag (BCUHS-B). Vocal Solo: 1^st Place – Avegail Joy Erpelo (BCUHS-B), 2^nd Place – Mary Grace Diane Lazatin (PSHS-CARC), 3^rd Place – Alexis Libatique (BCHS). Essay Writing: 1^st Place – Gabrielle Charis Tagtag (PSHS-CARC), 2^nd Place – Angeli Mae Franz Figuerres (Berkeley School), 3^rd Place – Apple Faith Lapangan (ECIHS-A).  Vocal Duet: 1^st Place – Airish Mae Famorcan & Jeremy Andrada (BCHS), 2^nd Place – Caryll Joy Calimlim & Melquiades Hernandez (PSHS-CARC), 3^rd Place – Jan Vincent Barroga & Renee Astrud (HOPE). Folk Dance (Traditional): 1^st Place – Leila Aguto, Alodia Alipe, Llyra Abulencia, Peter Garcia, Kevin Gines, Sean Tristan Velasquez (PSHS-CARC), 2^nd Place – Ana Marie Tangonan, Rhoma Lanio, Joshua Bornales, Birch Dagami, Amor Encarnacio, Brooks Vicente (GVNHS). 3^rd Place – Shekeena Picardo, Daniel Dominguez Ken Guindalos, Ronica Raine Babsa-ay, Lea Cogaed, Devine Dulnuan (ECIHS).

Overall Champion for Senior High School Level is Philippine Science High School CAR Campus followed by 1st Runner Up Easter College Inc. High School and 2nd Runner Up Baguio City High School.

College Level winners are the following: Quiz Bee Team: 1^st Place – Jake Bariacion, Janrey Artus, Khem David Dosol (PMA – B), 2^nd Place – Jonathan Mendoza, Claude James Vender, Glenn Arapoc (PMA-B), 3^rd Place – Jannledor Pingalo, Joseph Glenn Domanaco, Ruben Pineda (NIIT-A). Bible Quiz: 1^st Place – Angel Sabelina, Joffrey Valdez, Kyle Santos (PMA-B), 2^nd Place – Jesrick Allid, Celestino Nacor, Javier Galac (Kings College of the Philippines), 3^rd Place – Mary Rose Palerio, Kate C. Ngipol, Myroselyn B. Lucotan (ECI). On-The-Spot-Drawing: 1^st Place – Christian Dave Bustos (BCU-B), 2^nd Place – Carlo Rafael (BCU-A), 3^rd Place – Ronnie Cobebe (KCP) and Andrew Tom Cruz (NIIT). Oration: 1^st Place – Claudine Robiero (PMA), 2^nd Place – Judy Ann Saleo-an (BCU-B), 3^rd Place – Elizabeth Joy Claro (ECI-A). Extemporaneous Speech: 1^st Place – Peter John Esden (BCU-A), 2^nd Place – Sharra Mae Mahinay (KCP-A), 3^rd Place – Christine Joy Andog (PMA). Vocal Solo: 1^st Place – Knarl Vincent Tiongson (PMA-A), 2^nd Place – Bench Caryl Ladia (BSU-A), 3^rd Place – Denise Eastor Adobo (PMA). Essay Writing: 1^st Place – Graciel Baroy (ECI-A), Joven Wadwachan (BCU-B), 3^rd Place – Leila Mulles (BCU-A). Vocal Duet: 1^st Place – Jerelou Taganas & Daonil Berilal (PMA-A), 2^nd Place – Jonavie Lobusta & Gerrick Paguit (PMA-B), 3^rd Place – Shiena Mae Sumagaysay & John Albert Lachica (KCP-A). Ballroom Dance: 1^st Place – Chris Jamaica Jamarolin & Francis Ivan Dimatira (PMA-B), 2^nd Place – Excel Makahiya & Kelly Ramirez (PMA-A), 3^rd Place – Marco Usi & Kimberly Shane Albatero (BCU-A).

Overall Champion for the College Level went to Philippine Military Academy Team B and 1st Runner Up to Philippine Military Academy Team B, while 2nd Runner Up went to Kings College of the Philippines.

On the other hand, as preparations for the YMCA Regional Academic Olympics a meeting of all coaches and advisers of the first place winners in all events from the Elementary, Junior and Senior High School and the College levels will be having an orientation meeting set on November 8, 2017 at the YMCA Function Hall.

By BOBBY Vinluan