Feature: The Natural

Lion on the Spot: Kenneth Fuentes

The Natural

By Billie Anne Formalejo

On the 29th of May 1994, Kenneth Adrian Louise Fuentes was born and now, this sixteen year old guy is definitely on his way to greatness.

Fuentes is currently a point guard in JCSGO’s Roaring Lions. “He’s a natural point guard,” expressed Mr. Darwin dela Torre, the team’s coach.

Kenneth’s hobbies are playing basketball and the game called, “CHARGE!” His humor came out when he stated that he wants to become a world champion on that game.

Though he is basketball player, his dream is to finish college at Ateneo de Manila University and become a Physics teacher. His dream proves that he has more than just good looks.

This natural point guard does not have his apple of the eye right now but he is looking for a cute, understanding, pretty, jolly, chubby and kind girl.

So better apply now before he finds one. I'm now in line.

Feature: What Time Is It? It's Physics Time!

Spotlight: Wilfredo Adorio, Jr.

What time is it? It's Physics time!

By Cressa Marie Rodriguez

Everyone has this immediate thought of Physics as a hard subject. This teacher, however, proved all of us wrong.

It was the first day of classes and JCA seniors can't help but worry, especially now that they have Physics as a subject. Rumors started to circulate about how hard it is and to make it worse, they thought that their new Physics teacher is strict - as in very strict.

But all their "theories" were proven incorrect once Mr. Wilfredo Adorio, Jr. entered the classroom and started talking.

At the age of 27, Mr. Adorio already has degrees in Physics and Nursing, and is currently taking up Master of Science in Nursing in a school in Manila.

You may ask yourself, "Why would someone be interested in a hard subject like Physics?" His answer was simply because it's fun to teach because it can be applied in our daily lives.

Being a new teacher, he has his own impressions of his students.

"Willing silang matuto," he said, obviously not disappointed with the openness of JCAians to learn new things from him.

At first look, one would think that he's not the approachable kind - maybe, a terror at that - but he showed it otherwise during his discussions, where he throws a couple of jokes here and there.

"Magaling magturo saka ayos yung mga jokes niya," one student said when asked about him.

Clearly, Mr. Adorio has made learning and studying Physics fun all at the same time. This has prompted fourth year students to ask for more come Physics time.

Out of Kuya's Shadows

Lion on the Spot: Michael Santos

Out of Kuya's Shadows

By Alexandra Jessica Esponga

Barely two years after former team captain JF Santos carried the JCA Doves to greater heights, his younger brother is already considered the future of the team, hoping that he would also let history repeat itself.

Michael Vincent Borgoñia Santos was born on the 16^th of October, 1996. He is third amongst six siblings and freshman from section Marvelous.

This rookie desires to take up Hotel and Restaurant Management at Far Eastern University and aspires to be a famous hoops star someday.

“In order for you to be successful, you have to study hard and that’s what I’m going to do,” Michael told In and Out.

Besides basketball, he also loves Math, Araling Panlipunan and Filipino. Indeed, pressure is no match for this young boy as he knows how to handle his time well, getting all his inspirations from those who shared and taught him about life’s meaningfulness.

“Sa kanila nanggaling and galing ko,” he said with full humility. “I get my strength from their encouragements, lalo na sa pamilya ko.”

News: JCAians not yet ready for 1st quarter exams

With less than two weeks to go

JCAians not yet ready for 1st quarter exams

By Cressa Marie Rodriguez

Chief Correspondent

"Oh? Exam na pala?"

This is the prevailing response of JCAians when asked about the First Periodical Exams on August 10 - 12.

With a few days left before the quarterlies and projects stuffing their tight schedule, JCAians are still having problems managing their time.

"Di pa ako nagrereview kase hirap mag-manage ng time," junior Hena Ibatuan told In and Out.

The upcoming entrance exams spell double trouble for fourth year students, especially those who are in the thick of preparations for the University of the Philippines College Admissions Test on August 7 and 8.

"I'm striving to make my dream come true," said Alexandra Jessica Esponga of IV-Victorious. "That's why I have high hopes."

News: Pagbaba ng populasyon

Populasyon ng JCA, bumaba ng 0.3%

Ni Junie Anne Joy Peteros

Patuloy na bumababa ang kabuuang populasyon ng JCA habang umangat naman ng kaunti ang sa High School Department, ayon sa dokumentong inilabas ng JCA Office.

Nabawasan ng 0.3% ang populasyon ng paaralan mula 645 noong nakaraang taon tungo sa 643 ngayon.

Kapansin-pansin naman ang pagkalagas ng 19 mag-aaral mula sa Grade School Department, na ngayon ay 323 na lamang mula sa 341 noong 2009 - 2010.

Ayon kay School Steward Gng. Cynthia Genon, nababahala sila sa pagbaba ng bilang ng estudyante.

Ngunit sa kabila nito, naniniwala pa rin sila na kakayanin ng JCA ang pagsubok na ito.

News: Back on track

Jingle Writing Contest

Back on track

By Cassandra Thanuel Venida

After being scrapped last year from the Nutrition Month celebration, the Jingle Writing Contest is now back on track.

Group contestants from the different year levels have prepared their handmade instruments and wrote their compositions about the theme "Sa pagkaing tama at sapat, wastong timbang ni baby ang katapat."

Contestants are not too giddy about the tilt but rather, anxiety among students is building up.

"Nagcra-cram kami e," said IV-Victorious president Ima de Leon. "Kinakabahan kami."

Third year students, on the other hand, are all ready for the competition, according to Patricia Dioquino of III-Great.

"Okay na kami. Ready na yung song namin."

Practices and rehearsals are ongoing at presstime as contestants make a last-ditch effort to claim this year's top prize during the Nutrition Month culminating program at 2 p.m. today.

News: SAMAKA, mangunguna sa Buwan ng Wika

SAMAKA, mangunguna sa Buwan ng Wika

Ni Cher May Cudilla

Correspondent

Pagtutunggali at pagtatanghal ang magaganap sa buwan ng Agosto sa pangunguna ng SAMAKA Club.

Ayon kina Gng. Chitte Magsaysay at Gng. Marife Jagto, ang mga club moderator ng grupo, magkakaroon sila ng sunud-sunod na programa ukol sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wika.

"Ginagawa namin ito para sa paghasa ng talento ng mga mag-aaral sa iba't-ibang larangan at paglabas ng potensyal para sa Filipino at sa Araling Panlipunan naman ay para malaman ang kasaysayan ng mundo," ani Gng. Magsaysay.

Sa unang linggo, magkakaroon ng Quiz Bee. Pag-awit at talumpati naman sa ikalawang linggo habang katutubong sayaw remix ang patimpalak sa ikatlong linggo.

Ang mga magwawagi sa mga nasabing kumpetisyon ay pararangalan sa pagtatapos ng buwan.

News: PEP talks about teen's probs

PEP talks about teens' probs

By Emmanuelle Marie de Leon

Only a few parents attended the Parents Education Program (PEP), July 28 at the JCA Evangel Hall.

High School Chaplain Allen Elefano lead the program and discussed about the different personalities and interests of a teenager.

"Parents of high school students should understand more their teenagers for them to excel or do better in their academic performance. Parents should also be involved," she said.

He added that the program was to inform the parents on what their child is doing nowadays and to give more attention to them.

The next PEP sessions will be on August 13 and 25.

Feature: Musings of a shocked lady

Musings of a shocked lady

By Ma. Gia Hilado

Correspondent

A time to laugh and a time to weep; a time to work, a time to live; a time to win and a time to fail. Back to school mode. Bye, beaches. Hello, books.

The school year has just begun. So many things were unexpected. New teachers, new government, new people, so many new faces and the biggest change: the new Kibbutz. So many things have changed, and I don’t know where to start.

Let me begin with the teachers. Well I, for one, have thought that they would be pushovers. They all look so young, but honestly the new teachers of JCA really do know what they are talking about in front of the class. It is true that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. The teachers look sweet but I used to think that they are somehow incapable of teaching us students, they look kind of weak. Well they sure proved me wrong.

Next, the new SSG, lead by Ms. Danielle V. Nakpil as the president of the student body and Mr. Josiah Albelda as their adviser, promises to make this year a school year nobody would ever forget. From what I’ve seen in the last few weeks in school I would say that they really trying their best to make this school year rock.

New faces, the numbers of students of JCA increased this year. And I like what I’m seeing most of the new students are nice and they know how to treat the people around them. That’s nice, actually I think everybody should be like that so that no body will ever get left behind.

The new Kibbutz, it has a very cool new look. The staff even has a new uniform. The rates have been decreased and the food is still the same. But with new looks comes new irritating rules. Well we can't have everything, I guess, there’s always a catch.

So many things has already happened, its only been one month. What else would happen next? One thing's for sure, this year would be different.

Sport: 'First Clash' tix now on sale

'First Clash' tix sell like hotcakes on Day 1

By Josiah Israel Albelda

"The First Clash" is turning out to be a hot commodity.

Tickets to the basketball game pitting four JCA-based teams on Wednesday at the JCSGO Seed Dome have been selling like hotcakes since being released early morning today.

The activity, sponsored by the Supreme Student Government and supported by the Sports Club, the High School Department and the Grade School Department, will likewise serve as a pep rally for JCA's varsity teams, which will compete in the upcoming Season 4 of the Quezon City Athletic Association.

The JCA Roaring Cubs grade school varsity, mentored by coach Janmarck Fuerte, will meet a High School Freshman-Sophomore selection at 3:15 p.m. while the JCA Roaring Cubs high school varsity, under coach Darwin dela Torre, will lock horns with the retooled FaculTech Black Hawks at 4:15 p.m.

School Steward Ms. Cynthia Genon has cancelled all last subjects of the High School Department to let all JCAians witness the clash of these school-based hoop squads.

Meanwhile, the SSG, with the leadership of President Danielle Nakpil, is preparing side activities to add flavor to "The First Clash."

Tickets are available at Php 20.00 and could be bought from the SSG (high school) and the SPG (grade school).

News: 3 cellphone, make-up huli sa SSG raid

3 cellphone, make-up kit huli sa SSG raid

Ni Junie Anne Joy Peteros

News Editor

Tatlong cellphone at isang make-up kit ang nakumpiska kahapon sa isinagawang raid ng Supreme Student Government.

"To eliminate law-breakers" ang isinusulong ng SSG ngayon sa pangunguna ni Pangulong Danielle Nakpil at Ryan Lazo, Peace Officer.

"Kaunti lang yung nahuli and I'm sure marami pang naitatago based sa information na dumarating sa amin," wika ni SSG adviser Josiah Israel Albelda. "But we'll do our best to enforce the law of the school."

Ayon sa rekord, kinilala ang mga nahulihan na sila Angeline Vinuya, Camille Yboa ng IV-Glorious at Christian Orduña ng III-Great at Chena Gonzales ng III-Mighty.

Sport: Tams raging for redemption

Tams raging for redemption

By Michael Angelo Jugado

Student Trainer

After five years, the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws opened its bid to reclaim lost glory with an astounding 4-0 start in UAAP season 73.

With sensational sophomore Ryan Roose Garcia slowly becoming Far Eastern's go-to-guy, filling the shoes of departed controversial guard Mark Andy Barroca, and with highly-touted rookie Terrance Romeo living up to his billing, the boys from Morayta seem to be invincible.

Add to that the development of Smart Gilas standouts Aldrech Ramos and JR Cawaling plus the imposing inside presence of Reil Cervantes, Pippo Noundou and Mark Bringas and you get a shoo-in for the first finals slot, if not the crown, for this season.

It was in 2005 which the Tamaraws last tasted the crown, with then " King Tamaraw" Arwind Santos steering FEU to the top via a sweep against the Mac Cardona-Joseph Yeo duo of De La Salle University.

Their first game was a testament that they are for real and not just strong on paper.

Glenn Capacio and his wards stunned back-to-back defending champions Ateneo in a nail-biting 72-69 victory as the Zamboanga-native Garcia tied his career-high 25 points and delivered treys down the stretch that left the Morayta faithful upbeat on their chances this year to unseat the Blue and White.

Of course, no one could be happier than Capacio, a sharp-shooting guard in his PBA heydays, watching his team doing a Houdini act at the expense of a gritty but weary Ateneo unit. "Super" was the only word the ex-Purefoods and Mobiline ace could utter.

While the 5'9" super-sophie Garcia, a former RP youth team stalwart, said "Ako yung leader ng team, so kailangan kong maging good example sa kanila."

The chemistry of this rejuvenated unit was evident in their 91-81 win over a struggling UE Red Warriors, in which they halted the red-hot Paul Lee en route to their third straight triumph.

They proved to their last season's Final Four tormentors that "tomorrow begins in the FAR EAST"

After that banner year in 2005, the Tams missed the Final Four the next season --- a painful setback for this school known to be a perennial title contender, producing big names in the pros like Johnny Abbarientos, Santos and Jonas Villanueva.

They endured criticisms but buckled down to work as Capacio entered the fray and made it to the next three seasons only to be waylaid by hungrier quintets.

This time, though, FEU has all the pieces to be the UAAP champions once more.

Feature: An Angel in Disguise

Spotlight: Novafe Deticio

An Angel in Disguise

By Billie Anne Formalejo

Each year, new students meet new people with new faces and new personalities. They have to deal with the changes and adapt with the new environment they are now in. This kind of situation does not happen only to students but to educators as well.

This school year, the High School Faculty welcomed a lady with a refreshing beauty, Ms. Novafe Deticio. She is the new Citizenship Advancement Training (CAT) teacher of the fourth year students. And when students from the lower year levels learned that she's the new CAT commandant, they quickly thought that Ms. Deticio is a monster.

"The purpose of the CAT is not to torture the students but to build their character." This is her idea and outlook of what the CAT is all about.

And as her students always say, "She's more of an angel than a monster."

To trust in the Lord and to pursue their dreams are the things she wants the students to do. Like what all educaters say, "Mag-aral mabuti!" is her command.

Ms. Deticio did expect a lot from JCAians. And she admitted that unfortunately, not all students have met her expectations. "It really depends on the student," she commented.

Ma'am also expressed her concern for the students when she said that she wants to help them in some ways. She would love to have them build the character that they can bring even when they leave JCA.

"God called me to teach here," Ms. Deticio beamed.

That is what she believes and holds on to. She has had a lot of reasons for applying to be a teacher in JCA but she believes that the Lord's call made her splash into our world.

No wonder why her students don't call and see her as a monster nor a headache. For it is God's will that she is here.

Feature: Three in One

Spotlight: Marinel Tan

Three in One

By Mc Jaeleen Joy Magote

Features Editor

“Cute naman ng anak ni teacher!”

This is one of the compliments given by the JCAians as they glare towards the direction of where the chubby child was. Where else could this child inherit her cute characteristics except from her mother herself? She is gifted with beauty and brains plus moral values. No doubt, this kid would surely be molded as a God-fearing woman.

Born on the 28th day of October 1979 in Cavite, the eldest among three siblings and a graduate of Tourism from Centro Escolar University (CEU) and Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education major in TLE in Eulogio Amang Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (EARIST), Mrs. Marinel Tan, indeed, was molded by time and her experiences in life as a woman with substance and exceptional beauty and respectful that made a man named Michael Israel Tan fall in love with her.

Their love story started when they were acquainted by common friends in year 1996. Soon, they fell in love with each other and made God as the center of their relationship. They were perfect for each other as others could see them as well as in God’s eyes . They soon took it to the next level and they got married on the 13th day of December, 2000.

Their love bore fruit as she birth to a cute girl named Myles. Ms. Tan never forgets to discipline her daughter like she does as a teacher. She depends on the Holy Scriptures which tells that the best way to discipline a child is by using a rod but with love as well. She puts her words into action, she teaches her daughter what’s right from wrong and good from bad.

She is indeed blessed having such family. Her siblings were also blessed. Her brother is an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) and her sister is a Physical Therapist by profession.

To impart her blessings, she decided to work as a teacher. She then taught at Redeemed in Christ School (Marikina) but she resigned. Now, she is handling classes here at JCA.

As a teacher, she disciplines her students by letting them know the things that make her angry. She’s quite expressive, vocal and someone that’s approachable. It’s very rare that someone would be irritated, not unless they’re just insecure. She always wear a smile as she enters rooms full of different attitudes and personalities.

Despite the fact that she works hard as a teacher, Ms Tan sees to it that she could also be a loving and responsible wife. She still dates with her husband like they were teenagers. They still watch movies together. She’s still the one who cooks for her family.

This Caviteña who loves the color violet really shows how a wife, a mother, and a teacher could all be in one person. Ms. Marinel Tan proved it and will leave a legacy to be remembered by people.

Not just to be remembered but to be imitated also by the next generation.

Entertainment: Capto-Caption

Capto-Caption Round #1

Give us the perfect combination of fun and "sense" and win a cool prize from Ignite. Round #1 runs from July 29 to August 4. Winners will be announced on Friday, August 6.

Photo by Josh Albelda

30 June 2010, Quirino Grandstand

Feature: Lights, Camera... Kongreso?

Lights, Camera... Kongreso?

Ni Leandre Bullet Sarte

Manny Pacquiao, Lucy Torres-Gomez at Lani Mercado. Ilan lamang sila sa mga bagong-halal na mga kongresista. Ngunit ang tanong ng karamihan, "Sapat na ba ang kasikatang natamo upang maupo sila sa Kongreso?"

Unahin na natin ang pambansang kamao na si Pacquiao, isa sa mga pinaka-pinagpipitagang boksingero sa mundo dahil sa angking galing sa lona. Nakilala din sa kanyang pamatay na left hook na nagpatumba na ng madaming Mehikano.

Ang tanong, "Magamit niya kaya ang lakas ng kanyang kamao sa pagsisimula ng mga sesyon sa Kongreso?"

Sa isang survey na isinagawa ng JCA Ignite sa high school department, halos 70% ang nagsabing makipaglaban siya kay Floyd Mayweather at halos isa sa sampu lamang ang umayong sumabak siya sa maduming mundo ng pulitika. Ito ay isang malaking patunay na ang kabataan, na itinuturing na "pag-asa ng bayan," ay walang nakikitang magandang dahilan para si Pacman ay pumasok sa pulitika.

Tignan naman natin sina Torres-Gomez at Mercado. Nagnininging ang kagandahan ng dalawa sa harap at likod ng kamera at nakilala sa husay sa pag-arte. Hindi kaya sila naman ay umarte lamang pagpasok sa Kamara?

Hati ang mundo ng showbiz ukol sa pagpasok sa pulitika ng dalawa. Ang iba ay nagsasabing maganda ito upang makatulong sa bayan. Samantala, ayon naman sa iba, dapat ay magpatuloy na lamang ang dalawa sa pag-aartista at wag ng suungin ang magulong mundo ng pulitika.

Karamihan sa mga bagong halal na kongresista ay walang magandang background sa pulitika. Sinagot naman nila ito sa pamamagitan ng pagkuha ng three-day course para sa mga mahalagang punto ng pagiging mambabatas.

May karanasan man o wala, dapat pa rin nating tignan ang layunin, adhikain at plataporma ng mga kongresistang ito para sa ikabubuti ng Pilipinas.

Gaya ng kasabihan, "Don't judge a book by its cover." At sa panahong ito, wala tayong karapatang husgahan sila dahil sa kanilang pagkakakilanlan.

Feature: Nakakahawang Saya

Spotlight: Marbie Estefania

Nakakahawang Saya

Ni Venice Marie Camacho

Photography Editor

Isang masayahing guro na kahit ilang problema pa man ang dumaan ay nanatili pa ring nakangiti.

Sa bawat ngiti na inihahatid ni Bb. Marbie Teope Estefania sa bawat isa, kasiyahan ang hatid na nagbibigay-ligaya sa araw ng mga mag-aaral. Sa murang edad na 23 at sa pangangalaga nina Ricardo at Margie Estefania, isang biyaya ang kanilang natanggap na tunay nilang ipinagmamalaki.

Isa sa kanyang hindi makakalimutang karangalan ni Marbie ay nang makapasa siya sa Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) noong Setyembre 2008.

Bilang guro, siya ay masayahin at kuntento. Hinahangad niyang maging isang propesyonal at matagumpay na guro sa kolehiyo. At bilang isang paghahanda sa kanyang pangarap, kanya munang isinasalin ang kanyang sarili sa pagtuturo sa hayskul at dito sa JCA siya nahimok upang magturo ng Ingles.

Sa bawat pawis at hirap na dinadanas ng guro sa pagtuturo, hindi pa rin nito nakakalimutang ngumiti na para bang wala itong problemang hinaharap.

Maging masayahin, pasensyoso, at positibo sa mga dinadanas na suliranin sa pagtuturo at manghawa ng ligaya at tuwa, iyan ang gustong gawin ni Ma'am. Tunay ngang isang mahusay na guro si Bb. Marbie dahil sa kanyang walang katapusang ngiti na ipinapataw sa iba.

Feature: Bagong Guro, Bagong Kaalaman

Spotlight: Evelyn Doce

Bagong guro, bagong kaalaman

Ni Kurt Symon Cruz

Correspondent

Sa taong ito, maraming guro ang nadagdag sa JCA na siguradong magpupuno ng karunungan at kalinangan para sa mga estudyante na litung-lito at balisa sa mga asignaturang kanilang pinanghihinayang ng lakas.

Marami sa mga gurong ito ay bago lamang sa larangan ng pagtuturo at ang iba naman ay nagsimula sa karampot na klase. Marami sa kanila ay mga bagong gradweyt lang, ngunit ang itatampok natin ngayon ay isang guro na nagsimula sa tutorial center.

Si Bb. Evelyn V. Doce, 42, ang nagtuturo ng Math sa mga mag-aaral ng high school na hindi masyadong bihasa sa nasabing subject.

Hindi maikakaila ng isang prolipiko at mahusay na guro si Doce. Nasabi nating ganito dahil karamihan sa kanyang mga tinuturuan ay aminado sa angking galing niya. Sa ganoong tingin, sa maliit na center lang pala nagsimula si Ma'am.

Siya ay ipinanganak noong Disyembre 3, 1967 sa Batangas City. Ang mga magulang niya ay ang mag-asawang Veancio at Juana, isang bagong magkabiyak na nag-iisip sa kinabukasan ng pamilya. Si Evelyn ay ikalawa sa tatlong magkakapatid.

Bata pa lamang ay di na matatawaran ang galing ni Ma'am. Naging honor student siya sa St. Bridget's College noong elementarya. Inulit niya ang karangalang ito noong sekundarya sa nasabing paaralan.

Kumuha siya ng BS Education sa unang dalawang taon niya sa Batangas State University. Dahil sa hindi niya gaanong napagtagumpayan ang kursong ito, lumipat siya ng BS Electrical Engineering at nagtapos noong 1986.

Humiwalay si Doce sa kanilang pamamahay at pumunta sa San Juan para maging substitute tutor sa isang center dito. Nanatili siya ng dalawang taon matapos makuhang permanent tutor dahil sa husay na ipinakita niya.

Dahil sa gusto pang mapalaganap ang karunungan, nag-apply si Doce sa JCA nitong bakasyon para magturo. Siya ay intasan maging adviser ng III-Mighty ngunit ang isa sa pinakamahalagang toka niya ay ang Challenge Math class.

Isa sa mga bagong inobasyon ng JCA, hinati ang Math sa bawat year upang ang mga marunong na ay mapagaling pa at ang may mga problema ay matutukan ng maigi.

Sa pamumuno ni Bb. Doce, unti-unting nagkakaroon ng interes ang mga estudyante sa Matematika. Naging kasigla-sigla sa mga aktibidades na ginagawa nila at nag-iimprove sila sa klase.

Tunay ngang masasabi natin na huwarang guro itong si Bb. Doce. At sigurado akong marami pa siyang maibabahagi sa mga mag-aaral ngayon at sa mga susunod pang henerasyon.

Sport: FaculTech, Varsity renew rivalry next week

Hawks, Lions lock horns next week
Cubs, Freshmen-Sophomore squads face off in Pep Rally

By Alexandra Jessica Esponga
Sports Editor

The new-look FaculTech Black Hawks and the rechristened JCA Roaring Lions (formerly the Doves) rekindle their rivalry Wednesday next week in this school year's first exhibition match between the squads.

The high school varsity team, mentored by Physical Education teacher Darwin dela Torre, faces off with the crew made up of teachers, technical staff and some guest players at the JCSGO Seed Dome in the start of a series of matches that will go throughout the year.

Likewise, the game will serve as a tune-up for the Roaring Lions, who are set to make waves in the upcoming Quezon City Athletic Association hoops wars, which kicks off August 14.

Game time is at 4:15 pm to be preceded by a battle between the JCA Roaring Cubs (grade school varsity) and a Freshman-Sophomore selection at 3:15 pm.

According to Supreme Student Government adviser Josiah Israel Albelda, these games will serve as some sort of "pep rally" for the varsity teams as they hope to erase the stigma of failed seasons past and look forward to a fruitful year for sports in JCA.

Tickets will be sold starting Friday at Php 20.00. For inquiries, look for Sir Dela Torre, Danielle Nakpil, Alexx Esponga and Darah Urbano (High School) and Sir Janmark Fuerte, Danah Pagulayan and Keziah Remojo (Grade School.)

The event is sponsored by the High School SSG, in cooperation with the High School Department, the Grade School Department, and the Sports Club.

Feature: Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

By Billie Anne Formalejo

Features Editor

It was just another ordinary morning to get ready, prepare and explore. They walked, they rode and boom! There’s the learning station: school. What a great morning, this should not be wasted.

Rules, regulations and policies, these are the !!!!!!!! of the students of JCSGO Christian Academy. Obeying is like a sin and disobeying is like a joy. And no wonder, many are pissed off by the policy that does not allow them to bring gadgets in school.

From the entrance gate you can already see a long line for bag inspections. Honestly, they inspect like a maniac. They would even touch the most unlikely parts but not the private ones. They sought, they searched and they have found it, the treasure that every student hides, a cell phone. For now, their cell phones are of no use because of treasure hunting.

Why is bag inspection needed? “Para madisiplina” said a student while the Supreme Student Government said that it is a source of cheating. Both sides are right and both sides are students of the school.

When asked about the No Gadgets Policy, another student said, “Nakakabadtrip”. Who would not be feeling bad trip? They tried their best hiding their phones inside their shoes, behind their napes and even in their underwears.

Their reasons for bringing gadgets are for emergency purposes and nobody knows the other. Obedience is needed and discipline is key.

All of the teachers are agree with the policy because they said it only interrupts the discussion and focus of the students. On the other hand, Ms. Marbie said “Para iwas holdap.”

Because of the said policy, a lot of students complain and a lot of them also lose their gadgets. When Kuya Cris was asked, he said “Maraming nawawalan at di masabi kung sino nagnanakaw.” Even he is aware of the stealing incidents.

“The school is monitoring them so that their attitude will be molded in a good way” that is what Sir Andy said. It is also one of the purposes why the No Gadgets Policy is still being implemented and why the bag inspections are still being done.

These gadgets are like treasures for the students. They care for it so much and they will do anything for it, even to disobey a school rule. No one knows when this will end but for now, it will continue for the school sees it as a disciplinary action.

Feature: New Teachers on the Spotlight

Newbies on the spotlight

Starting Monday, In and Out will feature the newest teachers of JCSGO Christian Academy. Every day, we will run a personality sketch of these interesting personalities for each JCAian to get to know their mentors.

On Monday
Ms Evelyn Doce (By Kurt Symon Cruz)

On Tuesday
Ms Marinel Tan (By Mc Jaeleen Joy Magote)

On Wednesday
Ms Marbie Estifania (By Venice Marie Camacho)

On Thursday
Ms Novafe Deticio (By Billie Anne Formalejo)

On Friday
Mr Wilfredo Adorio Jr. (By Cressa Marie Rodriguez)
Mr Samuel Soliven (By Junie Anne Joy Peteros)

News: Journ studes in deep training for upcoming confabs

Journ studes in deep training for upcoming confabs

By Michael Angelo Jugado
Student Trainer

After winning it all in the group contests of the National Schools Press Conference last year, the JCSGO Christian Academy Journalism Team sets its sights on topping the individual competitions of the annual gathering of campus journalists in the country.

To achieve this, the team, led by adviser Josiah Israel Albelda, has been in deep training in preparation for the Mini Press Conference it will be hosting on August 13.

A total of 11 public and private schools from Quezon City have confirmed their attendance in the activity.

Last year's champion, Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science-Technology High School will be back to defend its crown while perennial contenders Quezon City High School, Ramon Magsaysay (Cubao) High School and Carlos L. Albert High School will be there to give Roces a run for its money.

JCA, meanwhile, has had a dismal performance in its past two participations in the Mini Press Con, bagging only four awards last year.

The school sent only 10 scribes in the 2009 joust while the rest of the field brought at least 25 campus journalists with them.

This school year, JCA will go full throttle with 24 school scribes, photojournalists, cartoonists and radio broadcasters vying in the eight different contest categories.

Student trainers have been on hand to give members of the JCA Journ Team training. The list includes this writer, two-time NSPC winner Mychael Miravite, 2010 Copyreading and Headline Writing champ Sheena Sacdalan, and NSPC participants Aki Yatco and Reina Medina.

Freelance photographer Josh Albelda, likewise, will be part of the training team trying to erase the stigma of zero wins in photojourn contests last year.

News: This is now all about us

Nakpil: This is now all about us

By Cassandra Thanuel Venida

Correspondent

"This is now all about us."

That was what Supreme Student Government (SSG) President Danielle Nakpil said in her inauguration speech, July 7 at the JCSGO Seed Dome, in front of all high school students, faculty members and guests.

The newly-elected Chief Executive delivered a heartwarming and encouraging speech as she finally took her rightful place as the JCAians' leader.

She talked about how she is like any other student, who still wakes up early in the morning for school, falls in line when buying food at the canteen and walks, talks, eats and laughs like a normal human being.

"I am one of you," she said.

Nevertheless, she chose to step out of her comfort zone and asked God to use her.

Now, the SSG President is asking for the JCAians' help to walk the road to progress.

"This is not and would never be a one-man team," she uttered.

President Nakpil is expecting JCA students to work hand-in-hand, to break down walls and go beyond limits.

News: Silverware, Silver-where?

Silverware, Silver-where?

Kibbutz say no to borrowing of utensils

By Cassandra Thanuel Venida

Correspondent

Spoons and forks from the Kibbutz are not allowed to be borrowed anymore.

The school canteen is not being unreasonable. Ignite got the story behind this silverware fiasco.

According to Kibbutz head Gina Dalmao, only those students who have their own "baon" and therefore do not buy food from the canteen are prohibited from borrowing these utensils.

For what reason? Dalmao confirmed that it is not about students bringing their silverware home but because they want to prioritize their customers first.

Students who have their "baon" and borrow the canteen's spoons and forks oftentimes use all these up and thus, none is left for their customers.

Canteen staffers find it a big hassle because instead of being at the counter or cooking in the kitchen, they would have to go wash the used-up silverware fore their customers to use.

Dalmao added that "Kung may baon sila, dapat may dala din silang spoon and fork. Hindi din naman pwedeng kulang-kulang."

And for those who are still unable to bring their utensils, Kibbutz is offering a pair of spoon and fork for only Php 1.00.

That settles it. Those who have "baon" should bring their own eating utensils. The canteen's spoons and forks are reserved for their customers only. And it doesn't mean that they would want to cause your inconvenience - they are just concerned about their customers' well-being.