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THE OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF LA SALLE GREEN HILLS – ADULT NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL FIRST ISSUE S.Y. 2018-2019 VOL. XVII NO. 1
ANHS turns 40 By Mariel S. Alicaway, 12C
Pastry Production under Mrs. Rose-
marie L. Guansing.
Series of exciting activities
will be held this school year. Accord-
ing to Mrs. Katipunan, all academic
and co-curricular celebrations and
programs of the school will be an-
chored to the 40th anniversary cele-
bration. One of which is an exhibit of
40 projects done by Junior and Senior
High School students and 40 projects
prepared by the TVET students which
From left: Mrs. Rosemarie V. Katipunan, Mr. Jose Ramelle E. Javier, Miss Bernadette P. Nolasco, Mr. Kent Alfred E. San Felipe, and Mr. Roy S. Daz capped the launching of ANHS 40th Anniversary celebration with a wine toast.
2018 is an exceptional year for
ANHS as it celebrates its 40th Anniver-
sary - another milestone of faith, ser-
vice, and communion through a Lasalli-
an education. It was officially launched
on September 11, 2018 at the Br. Rafael
S. Donato FSC Center for the Perform-
ing Arts spearheaded by Mrs. Rose-
marie V. Katipunan, committee chair of
the said celebration.
Members of ANHS Chorale,
ANHS Magwayen and Sayaw
Lasalyano showcased their talents in
singing, acting, and dancing during the
program. The celebration was capped
with a wine toasting by Mrs. Rosemarie
V. Katipunan, Mr. Roy S. Daz, Miss
Bernadette P. Nolasco, Mr. Kent Alfred
San Felipe, and Mr. Jose Ramelle E.
Javier.
A variety of sumptuous pastry
products were shared by TVET Bread
and Pastry NC II Tuesday and Thurs-
day under Mrs. Ma. Judith S. Desiderio,
TVET Cookery NC II Monday under
Mr. Kevin Christian G. Ereñeta, TVET
Cookery Wednesday under Mr. James
Randolf Nicdao, TVET Food and Bev-
erage Services NC II under Ms. Mer-
cedes Andrade, and SHS Bread and
ANHS welcomes Mr. Ducay as the
new principal By Mariel S. Alicaway, 12C
In the beginning of the school year
2018-2019, Mr. Rey B. Ducay is appointed as
the new principal of Adult Night High
School.
He started working as a teacher at
ANHS in 2004 and has been in service for 15
years now. He taught Mathematics at first
until he was assigned as the Academic Co-
ordinator of teachers in Math, Science and
Technology, Araling Panlipunan, and Mu-
sic, Arts, Physical Education, and Health (MAPEH) in 2009.
When asked about his achievements since then, he claimed that it is to
see his dear students finish their studies. There are two things he considers as
an achievement - to see students graduate despite behavior problems and diffi-
culties in school and to see them successful in life after studying at ANHS. He
said, “Worth it ang lahat ng pagod , puyat, lahat ng hirap. Sulit na sulit talaga, as
in. Akala nila sila lang ang masaya pero mas masaya kami na mak ita silang suc-
cessful sa buhay. Mas gusto mo pang ipagpatuloy at tumulong sa maraming tao.”
Being assigned as the principal of the school made him realize that he
has done his role as a teacher. It has been his dream to be part of the growth and
success of the school, so he is more than excited that he is given a chance to do
more for the students and the teachers, to help run the school and take good care
of it.
Ten years ago, he was asked by Mr. Rheal D. Dayrit, former principal of
ANHS, about his dream for the night school. He answered, “I want the students
of ANHS to be proud that they came from LSGH—ANHS.” As the new principal,
first, he wants to provide quality education to all students and make their efforts
and money worth-spending in a way that students would take home new
knowledge from school. Second, he wants the students of ANHS to feel no differ-
ent from the students of day school—that they are students of La Salle Green Hills
under Adult Night High School Department. Lastly, he wants LSGH-ANHS to be
known globally as the leader and a trademark when it comes to adult night edu-
cation. He wishes to achieve all of these during his term as the school principal.
Finally, he gave an advice to all students of the school. “Bigyan ng hala-
ga ang inyong pag-aaral. Ito ay isang paraan para makatulong sa inyo kung gusto nin-
yong magbago ang inyong buhay at ang mga estudyante ng ANHS ay binibigyan ng
pangalawang pagkakataon na magbago.”
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa G. Ligsay
will be displayed on January 29, 2019.
The said exhibit is also part of the 4th
Academic Fair of the department.
On January 14—25, 2019,
variety of local and international deli-
cacies and drinks will be served in the
TVET Café to be prepared by Bread
and Pastry Production NC II, Cookery
NC II and Food and Beverage Services
NC II students. Alteration shop ser-
vices will be offered by Dressmaking
NC II students. To complete the expe-
rience, a pampering day in the TVET
salon will be conducted by the Hair-
dressing NC II students as application
of what they have learned in their
TVET classes.
To help the students realize
their dreams of landing a job, 40 com-
panies will be invited in a Job Fair on
January 31, 2019.
The year-long celebration
will be culminating on February 1,
2019. The performing arts groups
which include ANHS Chorale, ANHS
Magwayen, and Sayaw Lasalyano will
stage a one-hour thanksgiving show
dubbed as “Gabi ng Pasasalamat.”
Stakeholders of ANHS, the De La
Salle Brothers, benefactors, parents,
guardians, employers, administrators,
faculty, staff, alumni, and students
will gather to witness this milestone
of the department.
ANHS was founded in June
1978 by the De La Salle Brothers as a
response to living out the mission of
St. John Baptist De La Salle of provid-
ing quality education to the under-
privileged sectors of society. Forty
years of faith, service, and commun-
ion: the mission continues.
Outstanding Teachers 2018: Growing in Grit,
Giving Help and Going Higher By Mariel S. Alicaway, 12C
Education and Training, Mrs. Rose-
marie L. Guansing was awarded as
the Outstanding Teacher while Miss
Mercedes B. Andrade was the runner
up. Meanwhile, Mrs. Avelina G. Om-
bao was awarded as the Outstanding
Sign Language Interpreter.
According to Mrs. Baay, as a
Lasallian educator her mission is to
pursue what she has started and car-
ry on with what she has been doing
by being a good example to her stu-
dents and colleagues, being open to
their needs, and having unceasing
patience to those who are in need of
attention and help. “Ang mga mag-
aaral na ito na sa una ay nagpakita ng
hindi kaiga-igayang kaugalian ay magi-
ging mabuti kung pakikitaan natin ng
pag-aalala at kabaitan at maramdaman
nila na tayo ay isang kapamilya at sa huli
tayo ay kanilang susuklian ng kaganda-
hang asal,” she added.
In order to give recognition
to all Lasallian personnel who have
been dedicated and outstanding in
their work and mission, the Gawad
Parangal 2018 ceremony was held last
August 31, 2018 at the BDC. Br. Rafael
A. Reyes FSC in his speech empha-
sized that every institution is success-
ful because of its people who carry in
themselves a sense of meaning and
purpose in their fields.
For this year, the Parents-
Employers Association awardees
from ANHS for full-time category
were Mrs. Jackeline M. Baay as the
Outstanding Teacher, Miss Bernadette
P. Nolasco as the runner-up, and Mrs.
Isabelita R. Firmalan as the outstand-
ing Support Staff. For part-time em-
ployees, Mr. Rheal D. Dayrit was
lauded as the Outstanding Teacher
and Mrs. Estelita V. Llanita as the
runner up. For Technical-Vocational
Gawad Parangal awardees from ANHS together with Mrs. Agnes C. Alonsozana, Mr. Rey B. Ducay, and Br. Rafael A. Reyes, FSC.
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa G. Ligsay
PUNLAD
FIRST ISSUE 2018-2019 2
CAMPUS
Rhea J. Abuloc, Events Management Services NC III emerged as the
winner showcasing her talent in dancing in the 7th Annual Search for ANHS
Ambassadors held last September 11, 2018 at the Brother Rafael S. Donato FSC
Center for the Performing Arts. Vanessa G. Bacani of Food and Beverage Ser-
vices NC II was declared the First Runner-up while Haniza A. Swaling of 12C-
TVL finished the competition as Second Runner-up.
This year’s search started with the launching of the 40th Anniversary
celebration of ANHS. Members from Magwayen, the ANHS drama club and
ANHS Chorale opened the program with a short skit and a prayer. It was fol-
lowed by Sayaw Lasalyano’s performance, dancing in the music ‘This is Me.’
The music reminds us how not to be ashamed for who we are which suites the
competition as it is about confidence to share one’s talent. There were 11 final-
ists that were chosen to compete. Showcasing their talents the contestants gave
their best shots as they conquered the stage. Some of the remarkable acts were
of Bigkas Kabataan, Animo Musikero band, pole dancing and of those who
sang rock songs.
When asked about her experience of joining and competing the am-
bassadors, Amanda T. Elevazo, a member from Animo Musikero said that she
was nervous knowing that she was competing with a lot of people who have
great talents. But that changed when she got to know the other contestants dur-
ing rehearsals. She said that it did not feel like it was a competition anymore. “I
was rooting for them and they were rooting for us too, so from feeling nervous
I just had fun and I’m thankful that I got to know those people.”
TVET stude wins in 7th Annual Search
for ANHS Ambassadors
First Deaf alumni as guest speaker in ANHS
Undergraduates’ Honors Assembly
Ms. Joanna Canuto, ANHS
Batch 2009 is first Deaf alumni invited to
be the guest speaker in the Undergradu-
ates’ Honors Assembly last June 25,
2019 at the Br. Rafael S. Donato FSC
Center for the Performing Arts. As a
Deaf, she shared the challenges and
successes that she had encountered as a
student and as an alumna of the school.
Annually, ANHS students are
given due recognition and award for
their outstanding performance in aca-
demics and deportment. Students and
parents witnessed the proud Grade 7 to
Grade 11 awardees receive their medals
and certificates of recognition for exem-
plifying excellent performance for the
school year 2017-2018.
One of the significant awards
given to students is the General Excel-
lence Award. This year’s recipients are
Joanna May W. Sumay (Grade 7), Kevin
T. Delos Santos (Grade 8), Roselyn C.
Dela Vega (Grade 9), Rowenne E. Mon-
forte (Grade 10), and Christine Pauline
P. Matabuena (Grade 11).
Roselyn Dela Vega accepted
the Outstanding Student—Leadership
Award while Jaypee C. Sederio re-
ceived the Outstanding Student—
Behavior Award.
Dela Vega turned emotional as
she delivered her response to the mes-
sage of the guest speaker. She narrated
her struggles as a kid and how her de-
termination to study and reach her
dreams were tested by fate. In her
speech, she recalled her first day in
school as she narrated, “Unang araw ko
sa paaralan noon, iisa ang aking notebook at
wala pa akong papel. Ang aking uniporme
ay pinaglumaan ng aming kapitbahay. Ti-
nahi ni Mama ang sira nitong bulsa at
zipper. Ang puting damit ko ay
nilabhan lamang ng anyel (tina) para pu-
muti at magmukhang bago. Suot ko ang
tsinelas na nagkakahalaga ng 30 pesos at
ang pinaglumaang bag ng kapatid ko.” She
also shared how gritty and determined
she was in overcoming the obstacles in
life towards success. In the end, she
confidently said, “At heto ako ngayon,
patuloy ang hirap ng buhay ngunit alam
kong kaya ko at kakayanin pa ang mga pag-
subok na darating dahil alam kong kasama
ko ang aking pamilya at ang Panginoon sa
aking tinatahak na landas.”
By Dolorez P. Potoy, 8A
Ms. Joana Canuto received the certificate of apprecia-tion along with Mr. Rey B. Ducay, Mrs. Agnes C. Alonsozana, and Br. Victor A. Franco FSC.
By Luntian Amor P. Justo, 12C-TVL
warming," said James Martin Luna of
Grade 11-B when asked about his ex-
periences during the project. Regard-
less of the scorching heat and much
work, Luna and the rest of the Lasalli-
ans present showed no stress but a lot
of effort.
At the end of the reach-out
activity, the participants gathered
once again to the place where they
first started. A short thank you mes-
sage was given by Kuya Brian. After-
wards, Patricia Laudico from Grade 11
-B, led everybody in the closing prayer
to end the activity.
The students got back to La
Salle Green Hills after the activity and
attended a recollection facilitated by
Mr. John Vincent N. Co, Christian
Living Teacher. This was held at the
High School Chapel from 5:00 PM
until 9:00 PM. The entire event was
exhausting yet truly valuable and ful-
filling.
The ILFP-Social Action Pro-
gram of La Salle Green Hills - Adult
Night High School conducted a reach-
out activity for students of Grade 11A
and B-ABM together with the TVET
Monday courses on a house building
project in Gawad Kalinga Munting
Pamayanan Village, Quezon City last
September 28, 2018. Gawad Kalinga
Munting Pamayanan is a community
that offers a special helping hand to
people with disabilities and is on a
mission to decrease poverty for mil-
lions of Filipinos.
The day started off as the said
students arrived altogether to a com-
munity called Gawad Kalinga Munt-
ing Pamayanan where all participants
from the school gathered for a short
introduction by Kuya Bryan, one of
the leaders in the community.
After a brief explanation of its
mission, both advisers of Grade 11A
and 11B, Ms. Ana Ria B. Aguilar and
Mr. Kervin M. Alcantara paired up the
students with their assigned partners
and had them visit one family.
The ladies were given two
tasks: to teach the GK kids about the
importance of hygiene and to keep the
kids occupied through games. The
remaining students had their own
share of work for the community in
house building.
"For them [Gawad Kalinga
Munting Pamayanan] to build homes
for people with disabilities is heart-
ANHS helps build homes for PWD
By Carmen Amanda T. Elevazo, 11B
Volunteer ANHS students,
alumni, and faculty members partici-
pated in the Mangrove Tree planting
at Brgy. Lumaniag, Lian, Batangas
on September 22, 2018.
Mangroves play a signifi-
cant role in the ecosystem. It protects
shorelines from erosion brought by
damaging storms, winds, waves, and
floods. It also helps in maintaining
the water quality and clarity, filtering
pollutants and trapping sediments
originating form land. Moreover,
mangroves serve as valuable nursery
areas for shrimp, crustaceans, mol-
lusks, and fishes.
The students show their
voluntary heart to serve and help on
this project. 600 seedlings were planted
during the said event and this is a part
of a bigger project that aims to plant
3,000 seedlings in celebrating the ter-
centenary of the death of St. John Bap-
tist de La Salle. For some students, it
was quite challenging but exciting. For
some, it was fulfilling for them to be a
part of the activity as they share their
time and effort to save the dying nature
and live out the Lasallian Graduate
Attribute cares for the earth.
One of the teachers who
joined the activity was Mr. Jordan L.
Jarabelo. He has been advocating for
saving the earth and preventing its con-
tinuous damage. This activity is an ave-
nue for him to encourage and influence
not only the students but everyone he
gets along with to participate in various
activities like tree-planting, coastal
clean up, and adhering to zero-waste
lifestyle.
The said event to help save
Mother Nature was spearheaded by the
Lasallian Mission Office through Mr.
Noel Marin in coordination with Ms.
Ana Ria B. Aguilar, the Social Actions
Program Moderator of ANHS.
Winners of the 7th Annual Search for ANHS ambassadors (from left): Vanessa G. Bacani, Rhea J. Abuloc, and Haniza Swaling.
Grade 11 A and B and TVET Monday students together with their advisers show no signs of tired-ness after taking part in the House Building Project in Quezon City.
ANHS volunteers live out cares for the
earth through Mangrove Tree Planting
By Roselyn C. Dela Vega, 10B
Volunteers from ANHS participate in the man-grove tree planting in Lian, Batangas.
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa G. Ligsay
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa G. Ligsay
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Miss Ana Ria B. Aguilar
FIRST ISSUE 2018-2019 3
LATHALAIN PUNLAD
Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2018 ipinagdiwang ng ANHS
Ni Dolorez P. Potoy, 8A
Sa loob ng maraming taon, nagkaroon
ng malaking pagbabago sa linya ng mga opisyal
ng LSGH-ANHS Alumni Association sa ginanap
na eleksyon noong Hunyo 17, 2018 sa LSGH St.
Benilde Cafeteria.
Ang mga nahalal ay sina Cristopher Ad-
saca (Batch 2006) bilang Presidente, Angelica Bor-
lado (Batch 2009) bilang Bise Presidente, James
Last Dela Cruz (Batch 2012) bilang Sekretarya,
Lady Dehvie Sunga (TVET Batch 2014) bilang
Treasurer, Jordon Angelo Estrada (Batch 2013)
bilang PRO, Christian Paul Galang (Batch 2018)
bilang Spiritual Moderator at Jonathan Dela Cruz
(Batch 2012) bilang Sports Moderator. Ang mga
Batch Representative naman ay sina Gng. Geber-
lie Roesch (1992), Gng. Elsa Ligsay (1996), Rodelia
Teguihanon (2000), Marie Castanares (2001), Gigi
Saulda (2002), Mark Eguia (2004), Lilibeth Rey
(2006), Anthony Fortaleza (2007), Lian Lacsamana
(2008), Remy Bautista (2009), Eric Balmes (2010),
Joel Dela Cruz (2011), Anthony Dabuet (2012),
Aries Austria para sa Deaf (2012), Princess Tadeo
(2013), Mayrian Dote (2014), Jennifer Kidlat
(2015), Angelita Pocong (2016), Marilyn Duman-
ag (2017), at Gentle Restor (2018).
LSGH-ANHS Alumni Association
nagsagawa ng Eleksyon 2018
Ni G. James Last Dela Cruz, ANHS Batch 2012
Lasallian Mission Week: Pagdiriwang at Paggunita kay San
Juan Bautista De La Salle
Nagpakita ng galing sa pagtatanghal ang Grade 11-D sa “Talentadong Pinoy, Talentadong Lasalyano” na ginanap sa Enrique Razon Activity Center noong Agosto 30, 2018 sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa 2018.
Ang mga bagong halal na opisyal ng LSGH-ANHS Alumni Associa-
tion kasama ang butihing Prinsipal na si G. Rey B. Ducay.
Muli na namang nagdiwang ang ANHS ng
Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa para sa taong 2018 na
may temang “Filipino: Wika ng Saliksik” noong ika-
30 ng Agosto 2018 sa pamamagitan ng iba’t-ibang
patimpalak at mga gawain na naglalayong ipaalam sa
mga mag-aaral ang tungkulin ng wikang Filipino
bilang repleksyon ng ating kultura at pambansang
pagkakakilanlan.
Nakiisa at nagbahagi ng kanilang mga
talento ang mga mag-aaral ng ANHS sa iba’t ibang
larangan na nagpakita ng tunay na galing ng mga
Filipino. Iba’t ibang patimpalak ang isinagawa katu-
lad ng “Pagsusuot ng Kasuotang Filipino”, “Pistang
Pinoy, Kulturang Pinoy” na isang paligsahan sa pag-
buo ng booth hinggil sa pagdiriwang ng Pistang Pi-
noy, ang “Talentadong Pinoy, Talentadong
Lasalyano,” paligasahan sa masining na paglikha ng
interpretasyon ng isang awiting Filipino, at ang
“Ipakita ang Galing sa Senaryong Pinoy ang Dating”.
Narito ang mga nagsipagwagi sa iba’t ibang
gawain: Rodrigo S. Solon ng 8-A at Mary Catherine
Porton ng 11-B para sa Pagsusuot ng Kasuotang Fili-
pino; Grade 12-C (Unang Gantimpala), Grade 12-D
(Ikalawang Gantimpala), at Grade 11-A (Ikatlong
Gantimpala) para sa “Pistang Pinoy, Kulturang Pi-
noy“; Grade 11-D (Unang Gantimpala), Grade 12-D
(Ikalawang Gantimpala), at Grade 12-B (Ikatlong
Gantimpala) para sa “Talentadong Pinoy,
Talentadong Lasalyano”.
Samantala, nakuha naman ng Grade 10-B
ang unang gantimpala sa “Ipakita ang Galing sa Sen-
aryong Pinoy ang Dating”. Ang ikalawang gantimpa-
la ay nakamit ng Grade 8-A at ikatlong gantimpala
naman ang Grade 10-A.
Ang nag-organisa ng selebrasyon para sa
mga makabuluhang gawain ay sina G. Jose Z. Isip at
Bb. Ana Ria B. Aguilar, mga guro sa Filipi-
no, kasama ang mga miyembro ng ANHS Magwayen.
Tunay ngang magaling at malikhain ang
mga mag-aaral na Lasalyano sa kanilang ipinamalas
na husay sa iba’t-ibang larangan. Mabuhay ang kultu-
ra at wikang Filipino!
Upang mas higit na makilala ng mga
mag-aaral ng ANHS ang mga De La Salle Broth-
ers, inorganisa ng Student Council ang pro-
gramang Magandang Gabi Po, Brothers noong
ika-12 ng Hulyo 2018 na ginanap sa Br. Rafael S.
Donato FSC Center for the Performing Arts.
Dumalo sa nasabing taunang programa
sina Br. Victor A. Franco, FSC, Br. Lawrence Ai-
kee R. Esmeli FSC, Br. Rafael A. Reyes FSC, Br.
Cliff Ferdinand R. Sy FSC, Br. Ruben P. Caluyong
FSC, at Br. Alexander Ervin T. Diaz FSC.
Masayang sinagot ng mga Brothers ang
tanong ng mga mag-aaral tungkol sa mga su-
musunod: mga dahilan kung bakit nila piniling
maging De La Salle Brother; mga buhay nila kasa-
ma ang kani-kanilang pamilya, mga paboritong
kainin at gawain, at mga mensahe nila para sa
mga mag-aaral ng ANHS.
Tunay ngang naging makabuluhan ang
nasabing aktibidad upang mas higit na
maunawaan ang misyon na sinimulan ni San Juan
Bautista De La Salle.
Magandang Gabi Po, Brothers
pinangunahan ng SC
Ni Ma. Elaine C. Bacongco, 9A
Nagbigigay ng kanyang mensahe sa mga mag-aaral ng ANHS si Br.
Victor A. Franco, FSC, pangulo ng LSGH.
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa G. Ligsay
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa G. Ligsay
Ipinagdiwang sa La Salle Green Hills-Adult
Night High School ang Lasallian Mission Week mula
ika-14 hanggang ika-17 ng ng Agosto, 2018 sa na may
temang “Grow in Grit, Give Help, Go Higher”. Ka-
sabay ng pagdiriwang ay ang paggunita ng ika-300
anibersayo ng pagkamatay ni San Juan Bautista De
La Salle.
Iba’t ibang aktibidad ang isinagawa upang
magbigay ng pagkakataon sa lahat ng miyembro ng
institusyon na palalimin ang kanilang kaalaman sa
kultura at pamanang Lasalyano. Isa sa mga naging
gawain ay ang ANHS Meets the Founder Sketch Fest
2018 noong ika-15 ng Agosto na pinangunahan ni G.
Joseph G. Laviña, modereytor ng Biswal. Ang
layunin nito ay makapagbigay ng pagkakataon sa
mga mag-aaral ng ANHS na maipahayag ang kanil-
ang pagpapahalaga sa founder o tagapagtatag ng
paaralang Lasalyano sa pamamagitan ng sining-
biswal kasabay ng pagpapamalas ng kanilang husay
at galing sa paglikha ng sketch drawing. Ang mga
nanalo sa patimpalak na ito ay sina Shaira B. Obero
ng Grade 10-A na nagkamit ng unang gantimpala,
Jobert A. Flores ng Grade 12-C-TVL, ikalawang gan-
timpala, at si Marilyn C. Chavez, Grade 11-B-ABM
para sa ikatlong gantimpala.
Nagkaroon din ng Lasallian Orientation and
Re-orientation na pinangunahan ng mga guro sa
Christian Living na sina G. John Vincent N. Co at G.
Joseph Laviña. Pagkatapos nito ay nabigyan din ang
bawat isa ng pagkakataon na masilayan ang ilang
bahagi ng mga buto (relic) ni San Juan Bautista De La
Salle sa Chapel of the Divine Child mula 5:30 ng
hapon hanggang 9:00 ng gabi.
Sa ikalawang araw ng pagdiriwang, nagka-
roon ang mga gurong-tagapayo ng implementasyon
ng Lasallian Core Values Module na isinagawa sa
kani-kanilang pinapatnubayang klase. Layunin nito
na higit na maunawaan ang misyon na sinimulan ni
San Juan Bautista De La Salle.
Samantala, isang masaya at makabuluhang
gawain ang isinakatuparan kasama ang mga batang
lansangan mula sa Kuya Center. Nagbahagi ng kani-
kaniyang kwento ang bawat isa at sama-samang
nagpakita ng talento at galing sa isang maikling pro-
grama at patimpalak. Tinawag itong Dalaw-Kapatid
na pinangunahan ni Bb. Ana Ria B. Aguilar at ng lahat
ng Homeroom Adviser at Club Moderator. Ayon kay
Bb. Aguilar, “Layunin ng gawaing ito ang mamulat
ang kaalaman ng mga mag-aaral sa kahalagahan ng
pakikisalamuha sa mga batang lansangan at
magpakita ng pagmamalasakit at pagpapahalaga sa
kanila na siyang tunay na kaugalian ng isang
Lasalyano.“
Bakas sa mga mukha ng mga bata at ng mga
mag-aaral ng ANHS ang galak na mabigyan ng
pagkakataong maisabuhay ang kaugalian at katangi-
an ng isang Lasalyano.
Ang mga nagsipagwagi sa Sketch Fest 2018 kasama ang Biswal Modera-tor na si G. Joseph G. Laviña at mga administrators ng ANHS.
Ang mga mag-aaral at guro ng ANHS kasama ang mga bata at mga ka-wani mula sa Kuya Center sa isang masayang araw na tinawag na “Dalaw Kapatid” noong Agosto 17, 2018.
Ni Marilyn C. Chavez, 11B
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa G. Ligsay
Photo courtesy of Mrs. Elsa G. Ligsay
Photo courtesy of LSGH-ANHS Alumni Association
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OPINION
EDITORIAL BOARD
S.Y. 2018-2019
Editor-in-Chief Mariel S. Alicaway Associate Editor Luntian Amour P. Justo Managing Editor Dolorez P. Potoy News Editor Carmen Amanda T. Elevazo Literary Editors Eugero Vincent G. Liberato and Jayke C. Obrero Features Editor Sheryl Danica P. Prado Culture and Arts Ma. Ellaine C. Bacongco Photo Editors Ashe C. Gevero and Angerico R. Salazar Graphic Artist Marilyn C. Chavez and Mary Catherine M. Porton Contributors Adrian Roi J. Gregana, Adam Joshua C. Losentes, Mary Rose Machete, Julius C. Montederamos, Roselyn C. Dela Vega, Gabriel Mendoza, Irene Viviene E. Abad Moderator Mr. Jordan L. Jarabelo
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What does it mean to grow in grit? Angela Lee Duckworth at
TED Talks Education says this about grit, “Grit is passion and perse-
verance for very long-term goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is stick-
ing with your future, day in, day out, not just for the week, but for
years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is
living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”
Grit in other words can be described as our determination, our
firmness and strength. To grow in grit means that we strive to go
through life with the living spirit in the back of our minds telling us
“It’s okay, you can do it. You are strong.” Grit is working really hard,
going the extra mile for what you’re passionate about; for what you
love, for who you love.
Giving help means that you are able to channel your strength
in good things and in doing so, you are enabling yourself to regain the
power you need to keep moving forward. Helping others does not
drain us. It gives us a reason to open our hearts and realize that so
many people in the world will need a helping hand. This school year,
we are also encouraged to go higher.
We’ve all come to a point in our lives where we wanted to
give up because things were too hard, and we’re emptied by all the
schoolwork, all the drama, all the heartbreaks, all the problems. How
can we maintain grit? How can we help when we can’t even help our-
selves? How can we go higher?
The theme of the school is what every student, teacher, parent,
and anyone needs to hear. It is inspiring and motivating especially
seeing that the teachers of La Salle Green Hills – Adult Night High
School really promote this theme by sharing the successful lives of
those who graduated in ANHS and also by showing us kindness even
when teaching is not always easy.
Life is not always easy. But what’s life without challenges?
Trials in school, at home, in relationships, friendships, at work, and
anywhere else can never fully take you down. Problems cannot with-
hold you from achieving your goals and pursuing your passion.
Grit is accepting that you may stumble, but you may not fall.
Because hope is limitless. However, growing in grit does not mean you
are to focus all your energy on you. You have to give help. Having grit
is essential in our lifestyle because grit will take us places. Continuing
to grow more in this character/personality trait, we learn to offer help
to others. Let’s aim higher and go higher as Lasallians!
Attitude over Intelligence By Mariel S. Alicaway, 12C
Grow in Grit, Give Help, Go Higher
EDITORIAL
PUNLAD
Why is attitude more important than intelligence? Success should be
coupled with our adherence to moral values.
For students, intelligence is not enough. We may know many
things, but if we do not know how to put them to good use then they are
useless. We should also be able to share what we know by helping our strug-
gling classmates and peers in order to understand the lesson better.
At work, our co-workers can see our attitude whether we are ready
to take different responsibilities. We should aim for the best personality
among others. With proper attitude, we’ll distinguish between good or
bad, develop our self-esteem, do time management, and create high produc-
tivity.
On the other hand, intelligent people always find the right strategy
to do something and analyze every situation. They ensure a perfect and or-
ganized performance at work. An intelligent person can manage his/her time
well despite the demands and pressure of the people around him/her.
Intelligence is what people desire to have from the moment they
were born. But being intelligent is not enough and will be useless if you
don’t have the proper attitude to utilize it to your needs and your environ-
ment. A person who is intelligent but lacks manners is no way different from
a foolish person.
As Lasallians, students should inculcate in their minds the core val-
ues that the founder had instilled on us. It is good to be smart or intelligent,
but it is more admirable to be smart and have manners.
By Marilyn C. Chavez, 11B
OPINION FIRST ISSUE 2018-2019 5
Malaki na ang pagbabago ng mga kababaihan ngayon kaysa noon. Paano ko nga
ba nasabi na malaki na ang nagbago? Simulan natin sa kasuotan. Noon ang mga babae ay
nakasuot ng mga mahahabang palda o bestida. Kung minsan pa’y ang pang-itaas ay balot
na balot. Nagtataka nga ako, hindi ba sila naiinitan sa mga suot nila? Pero naisip ko, naiini-
tan man sila’y kailangan nila iyon dahil ito ay nagpapakita na ang babae ay kagalang-
galang o dapat na igalang. Hindi katulad ng henerasyon ngayon na kung magsuot ng dam-
it ay kulang-kulang ang tela. Maikling shorts, palda, o bestida. Ang pang-itaas ay damit na
nakalabas ang pusod o kaya nama’y sando na kaunti na lamang ay pwede nang makita ang
bahagi ng katawan na hindi dapat makita. Ang iba naman ay mala-gangster ang itsura.
Siguro para sa kanila iyon ang pamantayan ng pagiging maganda. Tuwing nakakakita ako
ng mga babae na ganoon ang suot, iniisip ko minsan na ‘huwag na lang kaya kayo mag-
damit’. Pagkatapos nito, sasabihin nila na binabastos sila ng mga lalaki. Paano sila rere-
spetuhin kung hindi din nila iginagalang ang sarili nila. Kung may natitira pa silang
kahihiyan, sana hindi sila nagsusuot ng ganoong klaseng damit. Marami namang disenteng
damit kung bakit iyon pa ang binibili. Kung pag-uugali naman at pananalita ang pag-
uusapan, noon ang mga babae ay mahinhin kumilos. Kung tawagin nga ng iba ay ‘Maria
Clara’…’Di-makabasag-pinggan. Mayroon pa din namang mga babae ngayon na maitutur-
ing na “Maria Clara’ ngunit karamihan sa atin lalo na ang kabataang kasing-edad ko, kapag
sila’y namamasyal kasama ang mga kaibigan akala mo’y parang nakatakas sa kulungan.
Magaslaw kumilos at maiingay (na tila ba nais magtawag ng atensyon). Sa pananalita’y
matatalas ang tabas ng mga dila. Sigaw dito, sigaw doon. Mura dito, mura doon. Laging
may pagmumurang kasama kapag nagkukuwentuhan. Mabibilang na nga lang yata ang
mga babaeng mahinhin ngayon. Noon kapag hindi ka kinakausap hindi ka puwedeng
magsalita o magbigay ng sariling opinyon. Ibang-iba na nga talaga ang henerasyon ngayon.
Sa pagpapaligaw din ay sobrang laki ng pagkakaiba. Masasabi kong naging na-
pakalaking impluwensya ng paggamit ng teknolohiya at ng social media sa atin. Wala na-
mang ganito noong panahon ng ating mga bayani. Ang paraan ng panliligaw noon ay
isinasagawa sa pamamagitan ng pangharana o paninilbihan ng lalaki sa pamilya ng babae.
Hindi ako tiyak kung may mga gumagawa pa rin nito sa kasalukuyan. Ngayon kasi ang iba
sa text message na lang nagpapaligaw. Kung minsan sa chat nagkakatuluyan at nauuwi sa
pakikipagkita o ‘yong tinatawag ng iba na nakikipag-eyeball. Marami na ang napapahamak
sa pakikipag-eyeball (‘yon bang tipong nakatext o nakachat mo lang pero hindi mo pa
nakikita, tapos ‘pag nagkita na kayo maaaring may hindi magandang gawin sa’yo). Ang
iba naman kahit na katatapos lang magkita, eh, “sila” na agad basta nagustuhan ang pisikal
na itsura. Ang iba naman pinagsasabay-sabay. Minsan kapag may nanligaw kahit hindi
iyon ang gusto sasagutin kaagad, masabi lang na may “boyfriend”. Mayroon din naman na
babae ang nanliligaw sa lalaki. Ilan lamang ito sa mga dahilan na nauuwi sa maagang pag-
bubuntis. Hindi naman sila ang mahihirapan kundi ang mga magulang. Nakakalungkot
isipin na mas pinipili pa nila na umalis ng bahay. Bakit? Siguro kasi sa bahay nila hindi
masaya o napababayaan sila. Napakaraming puwedeng maging dahilan, pero kung may-
roon silang Diyos sa puso nila at laging iniisip na may Diyos na nagmamahal sa kanila
baka hindi na nila gawin ang mga bagay na nabanggit ko at hindi na nila maisipa ta
maramdaman na may kulang sa buhay nila. Ang pagmamahal ni Hesus ay siksik, liglig at
umaapaw. Sobra pa sa sobra ang ibibigay Niya. Siya lang ay sapat na. Ang pagpapanatiling
tayo ay malinis sa isip, sa salita, at sa gawa ay ating regalo sa Diyos na nagbigay ng
Kanyang sarili upang tayo ay makaahon sa buhay na makasalanan.
Fake news is what creates rage within people. It divides groups. It breaks rela-
tionships. It spreads like wildfire. People see it; people hate it. They try to shut it down, but
it comes up anyway. Nobody likes a good lie. Whenever I hear something shocking and
afterwards find out it was a lie, I immediately think, "Who would say such a thing?" And
that's true, you would think how can anyone say something so twisted and allow that to get
out in the open?
Almost three years ago, Nestor Punzalan was wrongfully accused of road rage
and murder. Eventually, this case was solved and over, but how this whole issue happened
shocked me. Top Gear Philippines, a magazine published by Summit Media, posted a link
of Mr. Punzalan's Facebook profile relating him to a crime scene. There are several things
wrong with this, and it is already addressed. Just for everyone's information, first of all, if
you have a voice or if people simply listen to you, whether it is a small group of people or a
large crowd, you have to understand that you must take full responsibility of whatever you
say and do online or otherwise because you cannot escape any of the consequences of your
actions. If it were praise and appreciation given, you'd be throwing yourself out in the open
probably shouting, "I did that, I said that! That was me!" But you must, just as well, humbly
put yourself into the position you voluntarily jumped into in the first place. Kudos to Top
Gear PH for openly taking 100% responsibility. Second, you cannot disregard unsure infor-
mation. I cannot fully blame the people who continuously shared the article of Mr. Punza-
lan being accused because Top Gear PH is a pretty authentic site. Again, my first point: Be
responsible. If you are not a hundred percent sure, don't act on it. Lastly, I want to mention
and this is for the readers and sharers when I say, we live in a generation wherein anything
can be shared almost instantly. But not everyone can fully deny the fact that we want to
know and understand news just as fast as it is delivered to us. That is why news writers
have to create a headline that already speaks what the entire article is about to get people to
take interest. As a sharer of anything on the internet, you may be the writer or not, you are
still responsible for whatever you post because you do so in order to get others to bandwag-
on or just see what you are seeing. Nestor Punzalan and his wife received death threats and
insults as the case was being carried out. And to publicly confirm his innocence, I'm sure it
put so many people to shame because of how they reacted. If you make a mistake in secret,
you apologize in secret. Just as if you make a mistake in public, you apologize publicly
because you affect others. The only thing you can control is what you are putting out there,
whether online or not, you are responsible.
Epekto ng War on
Drugs
Putukan dito, patayan doon. Maraming inosente ang nadamay sa kala-
karan ng War on Drugs na nagresulta ng tinaguriang ‘extrajudicial killings’.
Marami na ang nawalan ng kapatid at kapamilya. Sila ay labis na nangungulila
at mailap pa din sa kanila ang hustisya. Marami ring tao na naglalagay ng batas
sa kanilang mga kamay. Para na lamang silang pumapatay ng hayop. Tila ba
sanay na sanay ang kanilang sikmura sa kanilang ginagawang pagpatay. Ang
iba naman na nasangkot lang o nadamay lang ay sa karumal-dumal din ang
pagkamatay.
Marami ding nasangkot sa War on Drugs. Ang iba daw ay nanlaban
daw kaya napatay. Ang iba ay inosente daw at napagbintangan lamang pero ang
iba daw ay pinatay agad-agad at hindi man lang binigyan ng ikalawang pagka-
kataon.
Kung ating susuriin at sisiyasatin, kadalasan, nasasangkot dito ang mga
mahirap nating kababayan na kumakapit lamang sa patalim. Sinisikmura nila
ang pagbebenta ng droga para lamang may makain araw-araw. Ngunit hindi ito
sapat upang sila ay patayin. Sila ay may karapatan pa ring kuhanan ng panayam
at dumaan sa tamang proseso. Hindi solusyon ang pagpatay upang mapuksa
ang maruming kalakaran ng droga sa ating bansa.
The moment I stepped on at La Salle Green Hills, I felt numbness, frus-
tration, and had lots of questions in my head. What am I to expect on this not so
typical classroom set-up? What are the challenges that I am about to face? I ex-
pected it to be a difficult one.
The main reason why I am in this institution is because of their night
class. To be honest, I am not a morning person. Getting out of the bed in morning
is a big challenge of mine. I had an outlook that going to night school would be
easy, light and fun for me, but it was all a huge mistake.
I am a late enrollee as a new Grade 11 student. It was their second week
of school when I got to class. It was quite difficult because I have no one to talk
to, and I had to catch up on some of the lessons. I thought the first semester
would be hard. And it was. It made me doubt so much of what I believed I could
do. But in the end of it, I made it. I thought that first semester was hard until I got
to second semester. I am overwhelmed with so much work. Believe me or not, it
is twice as hard. There was a time when I got so caught up with school without
even realizing that I am slowly losing myself. I also got no time for the people
that I am surrounded with. There are lots of things that need to be done, and it
almost never runs out. I remember the night when I cried in my prayer, asking
God to grant me courage to get through this and strength to face all things. There
came a time when I found myself on a brink of giving up, but I was reminded to
never give up on life. I picked myself up, stood strong, and continued to chase
after my goals in life.
One of the things that La Salle taught me is that you are the writer of
your own book; do not let anyone else hold the pen. What you write there is what
you become. Your grit will determine your destiny. No one can stop a Lasallian
to fight for his/her goals. To my fellow Lasallians, brace yourselves. Yes, it won’t
be easy, but I promise you that you can do it. If I can do it, so can you! I believe in
you. A Lasallian never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, goes extra
mile and endures through every circumstance. Let us all show to the world what
true Lasallians are.
“One of the things that La Salle taught me is that you are the
writer of your own book; do not let anyone else hold the pen.”
Babae Noon at
Ngayon
Luntian Amour P. Justo, 12C
Mary Catherine M. Porton, 11B
My Journey as a new
LSGH-ANHS Student
Ashe C. Gevero, 11B
Proliferation of
Fake News
Carmen Amanda T. Elevazo, 11B
“Sila ay may karapatan pa ring kuhanan ng panayam at
dumaan sa tamang proseso.”
“The only thing you can control is what you are putting out
there, whether online or not, you are responsible.”
“Ang pagmamahal ni Hesus ay siksik, liglig, at umaapaw.
Sobra pa sa sobra ang ibibigay Niya.”
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PANITIKAN
Matalinhagang Diyalekto
Ni Jayke C. Obrero, 11C
Wikang masyadong matalinghaga
Nagsilbing puhunan at sandata
Pinagdugtong na letrang bumubuo ng isang talata
Na pwede mong magamit sa pakikisalamuha
Wikang tila karagatang malalim
Hindi natin alam kung saan nanggaling
Mga pangungusap na pwede mong isalin
Isa sa mga pag-aari na ‘di pwedeng nakawin
Marahil maraming pinagdaanan
ang ating lupang sinilangan
Kung kaya't ating ipagmalaki
at hindi dapat kamuhian
Naging imahen ng pagkakakilanlan
Sumisimbolo sa pagkakaunawaan
Parte na ng kultura na ating kinamulatan
Na hanggang ngayon ay atin pa ring ipinagdiriwang
Idyomang nagdudugtong sa bawat isa
Sa bawat salita na maraming kahulugang dala-dala
Na madalas na nakapagpapasaya at maaaring makasakit pa
Kaya't ang wikang Flipino gamitin nang tama.
Walang mga Tao sa Daigdig
Ni Eugero Vincent G. Liberato, 10B
Sa puwang ng mga mata
abot tanaw, ang ngiti nila...
ang ngiti sa pagpaslang…
ang ngiti ng kalungkutan
Sa masukal na kagubatan
tahimik ang mga puno
walang tinig, walang imik,
dahil tahimik lamang sila,
ngunit umaapaw ang dugo
at nagsusumamo ito
na itigil na ang punto
ng katahimikan
kung saan walang tinig
at walang imik.
Sa matinding alon ng karagatan
Maligaw man nang maligaw
wala silang tunay na dalampasigan,
ngunit kung may dalampasigan man
na maabot-tanaw ng mga mata,
Itinatanggi ito sa kanila nang walang dahilan.
Muli't muling mawawala sa karagatan,
na hindi alam ng mga nasa dalampasigan
na umaaligid na sa kanila
ang labis na pag-iisa.
Sa langit naman na walang mga ulap
abot-tanaw na ang lahat
pati na ang kaibuturan ng kasakiman
kung saan itinatanggi sa sariling maging sarili.
Itinatanggi sa kapwa ang maging tao,
itinatanggi sa kapwa ang kaluluwa
na alam ng kapwa
sa simula't sapul.
Itinatanggi ang karapatan
sa lahat ng nangangailangan.
Lahat ay kasabwat ng kapwa
kundi kapwa ay batas na hawak ng kapwa
upang maging kasabwat
sa sarili at sa sariling kaluluwa.
Tunay ngang walang mga tao sa daigdig
kundi ang mga gahamang halimaw sa gabi
na takam na takam sa pagdurusa ng kanilang kapwa
pagdurusang kinasanayan na.
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Ang Pag-ibig sa Ina
Ni Angerico R. Salazar, TVET– CSS
Ipinaglaban kita sa panahong ginapos ka nila
Sinamantala ang kahinaan at naging alipin sa iba
Papel man at panulat ay walang ipinagkaiba sa armas
Kung ang kagustuhan ay di nakamtan at gagamit ng dahas
Sa ilog ng tukso ay marami nang natangay
Dumaong ang Bapor Tabo at marami ang sumakay
Kalansing ng barya na tila musika ang hatid
At nag-aabang na ang mga palad at kakalat sa sahig
Pag-ibig ba sa bayan o pag-ibig lang sa bayan?
Ako ay ikaw at ito rin ang ating kayamanan
Tatlong gintong bituwin nakagapos sa dilim
Sa mga mata mong lumuluha habang nakapiring
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A True Friend By Carmen Amanda T. Elevazo, 11B
“A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down."
- Arnold Glasgow
Friends have a very special part in our hearts.
Friend is synonymous with
the strongest, funniest, most dedicated.
They are the ones that make us laugh
even when the moment is unfunny.
They are there even when we're unkind.
They encourage us when encouragement is needed.
They build us up in ways we might not like now
but appreciate later.
They're the ones that always crawl their way
into our lives somehow, someway.
They're the ones whom we mistreat at times
but miss almost everyday.
They're the girls we love to talk with.
They're the guys we love to hang out with.
They're the ones that fight us and fight with us.
They're the ones that push us and dare us.
They're the ones that scare us and break us,
But love us because they know us.
They’re the ones that tell us the truth and help us to grow.
They're the ones who get out of their way
just to keep you from losing your mind
Because they know you, and they don't want you to cry.
I wish we could be as good to you
as you have been good to us.
Kudos to everything you've done out of love
for me and him and her and them.
Myself By Irene Viviene E. Abad, 12B (i)
I tell myself there’s no such
Thing as a perfect world
People who find fault and
Judge others won’t help
Them succeed in life.
They’re just making themselves
Low and cheap. Be brave
Enough to face them and
Continue to take a step
Forward. Shine in your
Own unique way.
Love yourself and love
your enemies. I tell myself
Boldly that nobody can
Replace nor copy me
Because this is me and I
Want who I am today to
Last forever.
Hope
Good day fellow Lasallians. I’m Gabriel Antonio V. Mendoza from Grade 12-B. I would like to share my experiences here in La Salle Green Hills – Adult
Night High School because I’ve been studying here for more than 3 years now. First, I’ll tell you what was my life before I entered this institution. Just like any
ordinary young kid, I used to go to school regularly, but that changed since I got addicted to computer games when I was in Grade 4. I remember that game
was called Command and Conquer: Red Alert, then I got hooked up in Warcraft, Counter Strike, Starcraft, and other PC Games as well. I started to cut classes. I
didn’t really go to school. My parents were so angry at me for ruining my chance to study, so I stopped for at least three years. I went to school again when I
was 14 years old. I was able to finish Grade 4; however, when I was in Grade 5, I got addicted again and again. I stopped studying again. I was accelerated to
grade 6, but the same thing happened again. I stopped schooling for 10 years. My life was a complete mess. I had been drinking almost every day. I was totally
an alcoholic, still addicted to computer games, specially Ragnarok Online Philippines. My passion for computer games could be a blessing in disguise. I was
able to travel because of that game. I went to Jakarta, Indonesia in 2010 and Seoul, Korea in 2012 to represent our country for the Ragnarok World Champion-
ship. We won the 2nd runner-up award in 2010 and 2012. Even though we practiced for 12 to 16 hours a day, team Japan was always ahead of us that’s why
they always beat us when we competed with them in the semifinals. After the game closed, my father asked me what will I become if I don’t continue my study.
He suggested that I take the PEPT again, I wasn’t sure if it’s going to be worth it, because I stopped studying for 10 years. I didn’t have the knowledge nor the
idea of what I’m going to answer in the exam. I reviewed only the basics that I know in the five major subjects.
During the exam day, I was really nervous, but at least I wasn’t mentally blocked. I was the last one to finish the test, but the assessor was kind to wait
for me and asked me questions about my life. On the day of the claiming of the results, I was again so nervous that I didn’t have the guts to see the results. A
security guard saw me and asked me if I passed the test, and I said that I didn’t open it yet. He told me that I should look at it right away. After I saw the result,
I was so happy that I passed the test, and I’m now eligible to Grade 8. He smiled and said that I should not waste this opportunity. I told him that after I gradu-
ate in high school, I will go back and meet him again. I texted my father about the result, and he was so happy. He said that I should go to La Salle Green Hills
and apply in their Adult Night High School program, so I did.
It was my first time seeing Deaf students during the summer bridge in ANHS. I was amazed and wanted to be friends with them, but I was shy and did
not know how to do sign language. I wasn’t really friendly during those times because I was timid. Christian Cayago was my seatmate, so he’s my only friend in
those times. Ms. Bernadette was our English teacher and Mr. Edser was our Mathematics teacher during the summer bridge and they were able to teach us the
basics that we needed for the S.Y. 2015-2016 even though it was just one or two weeks as far as I can remember. On the first day of school, I saw a lot of old
students, so I just went to find where my classroom was, and it was at the advisory class of Mr. John Vincent N. Co from day one until the last day of school. I’ve
never felt so good. He welcomed me as if I were his own son. Michelle and I bought him a cake for his birthday because his birthday was in June. He’s one of
the best teachers that inspires and motivates me to finish my studies. That’s one of the reasons why I love the teachers in LSGH-ANHS because of their kind
and attractive attitude. There were a lot of activities. Every month there were activities that were very interesting and exciting especially Sportsfest. There were a
lot of experiences I had in this school that makes me happy and sad. Some of my classmates dropped out of school one by one, but I wouldn’t waste my last
shot, my last chance to fix my past mistakes. I will strive and push harder to achieve and reach my dreams and goals in life. Maybe that is the reason why I have
never been late or absent. I am also a consistent honor student and one of the outstanding student for behavior awardees.
Life in La Salle Green Hills has taught me many things such as the LGAs. I am now a graduating student, and I will surely miss this school after I gradu-
ate, but I know that I will be back after I graduate from college. I can now say that I am a better person than before, all because of this institution. I hope that it
will stay as long as it can, so that it can help many more students like us who got somehow lost in the past. To end, I would like to ask you the same question,
“Would you give up this one last chance you have to fix your life?”
By Gabriel Antonio V. Mendoza, 12B (i)
FEATURES PUNLAD
Salavacion M. Balagtas commonly known as ‘Nanay Sally’ at LSGH-ANHS, 64 years old,
is the recipient of the AY National Discipline Award during her graduation in April 2018. Out of
462 awardees she was one of the invited few to attend the 2018 Awardees’ Gathering for National
Discipline Awards at Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City on June 13, 2018.
She expressed her praise and gratitude to the Lord and to her parents who instilled
good discipline and respect to others. She was raised to do good for people without expecting
anything in return and being genuinely happy with it. When asked about her advice to ANHS
students, she stated, “Igalang natin ang lahat ng namumuno at mga guro sa ating paaralan pati
na ang ating mga kamag-aral. Dapat nating sundin ang mga patakarang pampaaralan. Huwag sayangin at
dapat pahalagahan ang pagkakataon na binigay ng La Salle para sa inyo. Love and respect others for a
better future. Magagawa natin ito kapag kasama natin ang Diyos sa ating buhay. Animo la Salle!
At her age, she has proved her passion to learn and develop herself more. Currently, she
is enrolled in ANHS taking up Dressmaking every Wednesday.
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Meet the new ANHS personnel By Adam Joshua C. Losentes, 11B
Franklin Scott Martin
Education: BS Business Administration—units (De La
Salle-College of Saint Benilde), ANHS Batch 2013
Work Experience: Encoder, Magmasor Builders and
Development Corporation
Reason for Working in ANHS: I chose to work in
ANHS because I want to give back to my beloved Al-
ma Mater for giving me the opportunity to have a
Lasallian education which has a big impact to my life.
Hobbies: Reading books
Best Memories in LSGH-ANHS: It is when I became a Student Council Officer
which gave me an opportunity to build my self-confidence and to graduate in
ANHS which is a dream come true.
Mission: I want to be remembered as an approachable and friendly staff of
ANHS.
Principles in Life: Don’t be so quick to judge. Not all who appear to be victims
are victims, and not all who appear to be villains are villains.
Ma. Lourdes “Dondette” De Dios
Sign Language Interpreter
Education: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Manage-
ment (University of Negros Occidental Recoletos)
Work Experience: LTS Phils. Corporation/ Dasmariñas
Builders / Shimizu Phils Contractors Inc./Trans-Asia Trav-
el and Tours and Conventions Inc.
Reason for Working in ANHS : I chose to work in
ANHS because I want to continue serving Deaf people
and use my sign language ability as a gift from God. I want to see the Deaf people
improve their lives with our help.
Hobbies: Improving my craft in sign language, watching movies and television,
learning how to play the guitar
Best Memories in LSGH-ANHS: Seeing Deaf students do their best and pass
their subjects at par with the hearing students, learning how to bake and cook,
operate the computer, do welding and electronics and more.
Mission: I want to be remembered as their supporter and helper who wants to
improve their lives, teach and guide their way to a good future, to be a better per-
son, God-fearing, and respectful.
Principles in Life: In everything that you do, you are doing it to God, so do it
with love and service in full honesty.
Maria Perpetua “Pearl” Talens
Sign Language Interpreter
Education: AB Psychology (UP-Diliman), Certificate in
Teaching Program (Philippine Normal University), MA
Education, SPED – Teaching the Hearing-impaired (PNU),
MA Educational Administration—units (UP-Diliman)
Work Experience: SPED Teacher at Batino Elementary
School (SPED CENTER) Quezon City
Reason for Working in ANHS : I chose to work in ANHS because I want to be a
part of a team that provides quality education to Deaf learners.
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, swimming, playing volleyball
Best Memories in LSGH-ANHS: It is being part of a caring and competent
community of educators and staffs; their productive use of class time; the differ-
ent platforms used to hone the students’ creative talents and professionalism.
Mission: I want to be remembered as a teacher who inspires students to think
critically, respect diversity and human rights, explore perspectives, stand for the
truth, and follow God’s purpose for their lives.
Principles in Life: Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your
own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your
paths - Proverbs 3:5-6
Nericka “Nica” Palma
Full-time Faculty
Education: Bachelor of Secondary Education major in History with Specialization in Reading (Philippine Normal University)
Work Experience: Araling Panlipunan Teacher for Grades 3-5, Mercederian School Inc.; Junior Academic Coach for Grade 5, ACIS Achi and
Ahia
Reason for Working in ANHS : I chose to teach in La Salle because I believe that this will be the direct and greatest way to contribute to the
society. I also believe that this opportunity will be a stepping stone for me to achieve one of my life’s goals and that is to become a mobile teach-
er in the future.
Hobbies: Watching movies, reading fiction books and discussing and critiquing it with friends, writing poems, short stories, and flash fictions
Best Memories in LSGH-ANHS: I think the best memories that I experienced in LSGH-ANHS so far were the moments I witnessed that I became influential to my
students, touched their hearts, learned something new from me and applied it in their lives.
Mission: I want my students to remember me as their tall with eyeglasses teacher who always imparts new learnings to them.
Principles in Life: “The most important thing in life is to give out love and to let it come in.” This passage came from the book Tuesdays with Morrie which was
inculcated in me since I was in high school. Through time, I encountered that love is really powerful and it can lead us to positive changes that can help in building a
better community.
Rolan “Bunso” Sison
Support Staff
Education: Technical-Vocational Education and Train-
ing - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (2016), ANHS Batch
2015
Work Experience: Technical Aide at LSGH Bookstore
in 2015, Welder at LSGH in 2018
Reason for Working in ANHS: I chose to work in
ANHS because I am a product of this school and I
want be able to serve in exchange for the help that I got from it.
Hobbies: Playing mobile games, playing basketball
Best Memories in LSGH-ANHS: It is the time when I was employed in this
school.
Mission: I want to be remembered as someone who is selfless and tirelessly
willing to help in others’ needs as part of support staff.
Principles in Life: When I get stuck, I ask “What did I learn and how can I move
on?” /Life is not fair today, sometimes it is over a lifetime. / I forgive so I do not
carry anger and hatred.
Nanay Sally attends the 2018 Awardees’ Gathering for National Discipline Awards to represent ANHS.
Photo courtesy of Miss Ana Ria B. Aguilar
64-year old ANHS graduate attends 2018 awardees’
gathering for AY National Discipline Awards
By Dolorez P. Potoy, 8A
