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.