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With the theme
“My Teacher, My Model
and My Hero, the Faculty
and staff of the Aparri
School of Arts and Trades
celebrated world’s teach-
er’s day last October 5,
2015.
The program was
organized and sponsored by
the SSG officers in coopera-
tion with all class presidents
in order to show how much
the students appreciate the
commendable commitment
effort of their teachers to-
wards the development of the
21st century learners.
The program kicked
off with an opening salvo
filled with awe and excite-
ment as the teachers com-
pete against each others in
different activities.
At the end, Mrs.
Susan Cortez proclaimed
the winners of the different
contest.
As such Dr. Apolo-
nia Lubbui and Mr. Rey-
nante Barcarse were hailed
best in teenage attire; Grade
8 grabbed best dance
group; Mr. Jayson Realin
was adjudged as best in
vocal solo.
After that the
teachers went home with a
smile on their faces. #Misty
Pagalilauan
as the teachers wearing
their teenage attire ramped
through the stage introduc-
ing themselves one by one.
It was then fol-
lowed by a dance contest in
which all the grade levels
had a neck to neck dance
battle. At the end, the grade
eight curriculum exhibiting
their modern dance grabbed
the championship prize.
Immediately after,
the teachers went to their
respective classrooms to
unveil the surprises of their
advisory class such as giv-
ing letters of appreciation
and gifts.
The afternoon was
Hon. Mayor
Shalimar D. Tumaru, M.D.
inducted the ASAT-PTA
new set of officers on Oc-
tober 1, at the Cosmetolo-
gy Building.
The following are
the officials inducted by
Mayor Tumaru: Mrs. Mira-
jane Tett (President), Mr.
Jomar Diciano (V-
President), Mrs. Andreya
Labbao (Secretary), Mrs.
Evelyn Pichay (Treasurer),
Mrs. Mary Ann Alex
(Auditor), Mrs. Gina
Sadama (P.I.O.), Mr.
Danilo Domingo and Mr.
Rod Tabal (Business Man-
agers).
On her message,
she stressed on the im-
portance of literacy to pro-
mote education; that her
governance strongly
advocates reach-
ing out the poor
and common
people to get
better educa-
tion. Hence,
her admin-
istration never
fails supporting
them through
Scholarship grants
especially in their ter-
tiary education which is be-
lief by many as a very ex-
pensive one.
She further voiced
that town’s people need to
be aware of the help and
benefits they can enjoy un-
der her leadership.
At the end of her mes-
sage being the in-
ducting officer,
Tumaru encour-
aged the audi-
ence to keep
promoting
Aparri’s battle
cry; “Basta sama
-sama, kayang-
kaya”.
Mayor Tumaru
was assisted by two of the
Sangguniang Bayan Mem-
bers, Hon. Ria Capiňa and
Hon. Jimmy Siriban.# Al-
laine Joy Campos and
Crismar Calanoga
Five of ASAT’s
Girl Scouts attended the
presentation ceremony of
Chief Girl Scout Medalists
nationwide at the Plenary
Hall, Philip-
pine Interna-
tional Con-
vention Cen-
ter, CCP
Complex, Pa-
say City, No-
vember 27,
2015.
For
School Year
2014-2015,
there were 698
Senior and
Cadet Girl
Scouts from
the different
regions where
307 worked on
Ecology, 41 on Livelihood,
313 on Health and 37 on
Cultural Heritage.
From the 698
awardees nation-wide, and
the 197 of Northern Luzon
Region , ASAT has pro-
duced the 5 CGS Medalists
where 4 of them focused on
Ecology, and one on
Health.
The scouts
who fo-
cused on
Ecology
are Rowie
Ann Siri-
ban, Jyas-
min Joy
Acasili,
Deolice
Joy Mara-
mag and
Kristine
Joy Gan-
gani.
While,
Kathrese
Cyrene
Annatu
focused on health.
Their troop leaders
are Mrs. Katherine Mem-
brot, Mrs. Racel Almondia,
Mrs. Maida Doniego, Mrs.
Rosie Tio and Mrs. Mari-
Cris Cadauan.
As CGS Medal-
ists, they were able to
meet the standards of out-
standing services to their
community . # CJ Calanoga
Is Now Going on!
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HEAVEN’S
STONE
Lights, Camera, Action !
By: Maria Camille Abinan
When election comes the scene runs—promises here,
promises there and everywhere! Candidates yelling out their
candidacy, hoping they can conquer the student’s votes with
self- composed jingles and engaging speeches to deliver in
each and every room. These are the common situations when
the day of electing new officers to rule and take charge is ap-
proaching.
There are times that change and improvement hap-
pens but unfortunately they only occur once in a blue moon
and can be enjoyed only in a short time. “I will do my best for
the betterment,” says one. “Let me be your bet and you wont
regret,” says another. Development? Change?
Ooooooooooohhhh such bitter sweet words! Improvement?
Where? Or should I say, when?
A good leader never swallows back his words, right?
“Aktibo sa umpisa sa huli nganga din naman pala”—Ningas
kugon. Everyone’s practice which is never quite shocking.
Now, do you want to vote an officer who is good at first but
later on, in waiting for his promises you... student will thirst.!
Oh heaven’s stones when you got hit please don’t
be mad at me! I am not totally accusing everyone of such
stomach turning behavior—which really makes everyone of
us sick and in my opinion it is something that even a dog can
not swallow. But what qualities should one really need to look
at a leader who is vying for position?
Officers by cameras and documentations would be
like leaders by position but definitely not through actions.
Lies! Very ridiculous! Role models do jobs only after com-
mander bursts out in anger, how disappointing! Again, do you
want to vote— officers by caption and never minds about the
action.
Indeed, good followers are the torch towards right-
eousness but bear in mind that responsible leaders are the key
for a better and brighter image as well as future. The choice is
in your hands so why put it into waste? We must vote an
officer who can bring back the light of hope, never minds
the camera and lastly, a leader ready for action!
What is K+12? Is it a solution to the tremendous challenges of today’s millennium or is it an
additional problem that needs to be addressed by everyone concerned?
The K-12 Basic Education Program is a flagship program of the Department of Education
(DepEd) which covers Kindergarten and 12years of basic education (six years of primary education, four
years Junior High school and two Years Senior High School (SHS) –Grades 11 and 12 to provide sufficient
time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare graduates for tertiary educa-
tion, middle level skills development and entrepreneurship. Through the K-12, Filipino learners will be
holistically developed with the 21st century skills.
Since the Aparri School of Arts and Trades is a Technical Vocational School, it offers the follow-
ing courses in Junior High School: Dress Making, PC Hardware Servicing, Electronics, Electricity, Draft-
ing, Cosmetology and Commercial Cooking. While in Senior High School, it will focus on the Technical
Vocational-Livelihood (TVL), Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and General
Academic Strand (GAS).
At present, the Aparri School of Arts and Trades’ flagship is “Our School, Your Way to the Top!”
As proofs of this tag, all laboratories in the different shops are functioning. Furthermore, 12 out of 13 STVE
teachers are already TMI holder.
Another proof is the recognitions earned by students and teachers from national technolympics.
This is a manifestation that students possess skills which they could use to earn a living not only for them-
selves but also for their family. Furthermore, it will teach them basic entrepreneurial activities and how to
properly handle their money. Aside from the preparation of a better future, it will also garner the students a
National Certificate with a specific level which they can use after completing Grade 12 to land job not only
in the country but also abroad.
However, opinion and reaction of the public are divided. Some are in favor, some are not of the
implementation of the K+12 Program. Many say that it adds to financial problems of parents, lack of
schools and classrooms, number of teachers and even availability of books and other reading materials.
Meanwhile, the school and its stakeholders share responsibility to provide the demand of the pro-
gram which may include additional rooms, teachers, instructional materials, laboratory equipment and
readings materials and modules.
In order to succeed, people concerned should work together for its implementation; the imple-
menters ought to be trained well since they could “make or unmake” the said program; assistance from the
different organizations is likewise needed; the parents should be informed and motivated of the advantages
of the K+12 Educational Plan and students should be enlightened about the benefits they could receive
from the program. Thereby, if the k+12 Educational Plan becomes successful, Filipino students would be
more literate, skilled and competitive to be able to find jobs more easily and contribute to the country’s
pride as well as the country’s economy.
EDITORIAL BOARD
2015-2016
Editor in Chief: Maria Camille Abinan
Associate Editor: Aldrin Casilian
Managing Editors: Aldrin Casilian and Karl Jezreel Camarao
News Editors: Kristine Joy Gangani and Sethria Agarpao
Sports Editor: Andrea Joy Dizon
Feature Editor: Prospero Agarpao
Cartoonist: John Michael Bautista
Contributors: Misty Pagalilauan, Joice Allen Campos and
Ericka Lorilla
Advisers: Lilibeth C. Calanoga, Hermie J. Alvarez, Aiza T.
Quilang and Mark Jason U. Dayao
Consultant: Bonifacio Pascua
Principal:
EDWARD D. GARCIA, Ph.D.
SSP II
Our School, our
way to top!
BENEFITS OF K+12
EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS COLLEGE
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COLUMN
HOW TO DEAL WITH A CYBER-
BULLY
The world at your fingertips – proves the massive usage of
cyberspace nowadays.
In a click, you can reach anybody around the globe,
watch your favourite movies, enjoy your leisure activities, or
finding someone you can communicate with, regardless of
time and place making the World Wide Web a great provider
of answers to billions of questions. But as wide as its con-
venience is its great capacity and capability to humiliate or
worse ruin one’s life in just a click as well.
Cyber bullying is the most rampant disadvantage of
the irresponsible usage of the internet. It is the electronic
posting of mean-spirited messages about a person and its
main intention is to harass, threat, humiliate or hurt
someone’s feeling.
Cyber bullying perhaps a product of abusive free-
dom of expression, truly uncontrollable but can be mini-
mized its depressive effects by wise and smart dealing with
it.
BE A RESPONSIBLE NETIZEN
If we want change, start it within ourselves. Responsible ex-
pression of thoughts is advised. Considering the feelings of
others can help a lot too.
THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK
A click is very powerful in cyberspace, it can even cause
someone to commit suicide. So think thrice before trying to
click the enter tab.
BE OPTIMISTIC NOT TOO SENSITIVE
If it’s all about foul comments, take it positively. Everyone
has flaws, yet it’s normal. Be optimistic and respect their
thoughts, have your own positive thoughts too. But if the
bully insists you must:
ASK FOR AUTHORITY
If the bully seems to truly mean to harass you or your loved
ones, report it to the authority. Be calm, don’t panic refrain
from further communication and speak your mind in report-
ing.
HUNT FOR GOOD VIBES
In case your affected by the bully’s posts, cling to
God and your family or someone who could comfort you. Be
yourself, as you know you’re not causing harm to anybody,
and did wrong to anyone, live life and be a responsible
netizen. #Prospero Agarpao
The looking-glass
self is a social psychological
concept, created by
Charles Horton Cooley in
1902 (McIntyre 2006), stat-
ing that a per-
son's self grows out of soci-
ety's interpersonal interac-
tions and the perceptions
of others. Put it in simpler
terms, this means that you
are what other thinks of
you.
Applying the same
principle, lets get to know a
lady who spent her precious
hours burning candles all
night just to scrutinize the
mountains of composition
written by her students.
A lady who instead
of devoting her time to rest
after a tiring day, preferred
to make lessons plan and
rehearse her lessons until
dawn just to be ready for
the next day.
A lady who taught
her learners from the sim-
plicity of eight parts of
speech up to the complexi-
ties of writing a composi-
tion and performing it in
front of
a large audience.
Let us meet Mrs.
Susan Banastas Cortez
through the eyes of her stu-
dents.
When it comes to
dancing, Ma’am
Susan is simply
indefatigable!
People come and go as they say, but one thing I am sure of, is a person who loved her students, fellow teachers and superior dearly. She came in this school (ASAT), She went about this school for she retired, but she’ll always be here because this is one of the places where her heart is. She is a woman who deserves to be respected and to be loved truly. Not only as a student, but I also experienced to become one of her fellow-teachers. It’s just more than a year; however, I felt how welcome I was and I am in heart. I know and I see, in other’s lives too. Ma’am Susan Cortez is a teacher, a friend and a mother I will never forget.
-Jerelyn
To You Ma’am Susan,
You will be r e m e m b e r e d a s Wonder Woman whose strength never last. Thank you for all the patience, s a c r i f i c e s a n d knowledge you have imparted to us. —Lorein
Wishing you and
your family all the best as
you enter into a new
phase of your life. May
you enjoy the extra time
that you’ll be spending to
your family.
T h a n k y o u
Ma’am for sharing all
your expertise, and may
GOD BLESS YOU
MORE.
Mary Ann
Congratulations to our dearly beloved mentor who had retired and f inished her teaching profession-Mrs. Susan B. Cortez. Ma’am Susan has been a very good teacher. She is one who kindles the mind of her students. She explains well to those who are not good in understanding. Kudos to you Ma’am and thank you for being my teacher. James P
I appreciate everything
you taught me, and my interactions
with you in the classroom have been
the inspiration for my dreams to
come true. You empower and teach
your students on a whole new level.
You’ve instilled in me a great value
for education, and a real heart to
believe in younger generations and
inspire them to truly become
themselves.
I thank you for you were
once my adviser and teacher for
without you, I would not be what I
am today.
God bless you Ma’am..
Love you always.
——-Norlyn
When I was young, I really lack self confidence. I am trembling when I
recite. I was very scared to share my ideas to the class. I had stage fright. I
thought that I was really hopeless but when I was already in High School. There
was this terror teacher who terrorized to perform in front of the class. I really
don’t like to perform but when she told everyone that those who will not perform
will have a failing grade, I had no choice but to perform. At the end of my per-
formance, she praised me and told me that I have a well modulated voice. When
I heard that I was really fluttered so since then I strive to be a better student.
By the way that terror teacher is Ma’am Susan whom I am forever indebt-
ed to. Without you Ma’am I will never reach this far. So let me say “Every life was
painted by God’s own hand that’s why I’m really thankful because as He painted
my life He painted one color that will never fade and that is you!” I love you
Mommy Susan! Keep Safe always! Godspeed!
—Mark Batch 2006
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“In-service train-
ings act as a catalyst for
teacher’s effectiveness. It is
also a way of updating
teachers’ skills and
knowledge for improving
teaching and learning
which lead to better job
performance as they face
new challenges in the ever
changing educational sys-
tem.”
Thus, said Edward D. Gar-
cia, Ph.D., SSP II of Aparri
School of Arts during the
opening program of the joint
five-day In Service Training
for ASAT and AENHS
teachers held at ASAT’s
Cosmetology building on
October 26-30, 2015.
The five-day In-
Service training which is
geared towards the holistic
growth of 21st century
learners through action re-
search was attended by 98
educators. Fifty one of the
participants were from
Aparri School of Arts and
Trades while the remaining
47 were from Aparri East
National High School.
The In-Service
Training ended with a clos-
ing program where the par-
ticipants from both schools
had given their impressions
on the five-day INSET.
After giving their
impressions, the partici-
pants were given certifi-
cates of participation and
certificate of recognition
for coming up with impres-
sive output on action re-
search.
Among the 98 par-
ticipants, nine of them were
commended for their action
research. They are Rogely
Castillejo, Aiza T. Quilang,
Edelyn Candelario, Luisa
Artates, Eduardo Malabag,
Cielo Addatu, Lorella Can-
dido, Victor Antonio and
Daisy Ursua. #Maria Ca-
mille Abinan
Dr. Garcia gave his warm
welcome to the participants.
Dr. Edwin Tagal, MAPEH
Educational Program Super-
visor delivered a short inspi-
rational message to the par-
ticipants.
A total of 18 stu-
dents together with two
supportive coaches com-
peted in both team and in-
dividual categories during
the 2015 Division Science
and Technology Fair held
at Western Cagayan School
of Arts and Trades
(WCSAT) last November
26 to 29, 2015.
The coaches
Ms.Betina Sanchez and Mrs.
Lorena Calantas lead the
ASAT team to another mile-
stone in the Science-related
activity just next after the
recently conducted first
school-based Science fair
elimination last October 6,
2015.
Great start, for Erika
Lorilla, a grade 7 representa-
tive for Quiz Bee as she
snatched 8th place after
having a tie breaker elimina-
tion against 14 other school
representatives for the 1st to
5th who will qualify in the
Regional meet.
On the other hand,
Nherraw Pascua, Yvonne
Yoma, and Pros Agarpao,
grades 8, 9 and 10 respec-
tively also competed in the
same category per year level
respectively.
Meanwhile the
Jingle Team composed of
Crismar Calanoga, Aldrin
Casilian, John Michael Bau-
tista, Aaron Conception,
Darwin Sardon, Jasper Bue-
no, Jeremiah Palope, Nher-
raw Pascua, Ophrah Racho,
Sarah Antonio, Erika Lo-
rilla, Yvonne Yoma, Jerline
Sambrano, Charlene Saguir-
re, and Heart Ligutan wows
the audience with their sim-
ple, yet modern – technolo-
gy inspired performance.
Juliah Gumabay ,
Camille Abinan, and John
Michael Bautista showcased
the ASATian artistry as they
participated in collage, slo-
gan, and poster making con-
test. # Prospero Agarpao
“Its better to give
than to receive” an old
saying that stand through
the test of time.
The faculty and
staff of Aparri School of
Arts and Trades is set to
give Noche Buena Pack-
age plus an ASAT K +
12 ready T- shirt to some
marginalized sectors in
the community on December
16, 2015.
“Our goal here is
to share our blessings to
those in need which is I
think is the true spirit of
Christmas.”
thus, said Dr. Ed-
ward D. Garcia, secondary
school principal II. “Let us
remember it is better to
give than to receive!”. He
added.
Aside from the Noche
Buena Package, the benefi-
ciaries will also be able to
receive a T-shirt which ad-
vertises the readiness of
the school to offer the
Senior High School curric-
ulum for the next school
year 2016-2017. # Maria
Camille Abinan
Happy Eating—To strengthen the bond between the
two schools, they have decided to have a boodle fight.
Left Photo—Dr. Rabaja evaluates the group output of
the teachers.
ASAT teachers were awarded certificate of recognition for hav-
ing been selected as teachers with best in action research pro-
posal.
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With charming
looks upstage matched
with glamour and brain,
grades 9 and 10 tandem,
were crowned Mr. and
Ms. Sports 2015 during
INTRAMURALS held
at ASAT Quadrangle
September 5, 2015.
Among the semi-
finalist were Kristine
Gangani, Alana Ancheta,
Maegenne Faye Alex,
Ericka Joyce Lorilla, Mico
Malana, Christian Jurado,
Shawn Dale Tanedo, Neil
Jhon Dabbay and Ken RJ
Alindada.
When asked about
victory, Gangani humbly
said “Its already my
second time to join this
contests so I really give it
my best shot in order to
bring home the title.”
Meanwhile, Alin-
dada and Alex landed 1st
runner- up while Malana
and Lorilla as the 2nd run-
ner- up respectively.
Minor awards are
also awarded to the candi-
dates which are as follows:
Malana and Gangani for
“best in street casual”, Lo-
rilla and Alindada for best
in swim wear”, Alin-
dada and Gangani for
“best in sports wear”,
Dabbay and Rogelyn
Simon for “Mr. and Ms.
Photogenic” while the
“texters’ choice award”
was given to Dabbay
with 55 text votes (for
the male category) and
Gangani with 124 text
votes for female catego-
ry.
The winners
received trophies and
cash prizes given by
generous benefactors.
#Maria Camille Abinan
Left Photo: Shawn Dale Taňedo of Grade 9 and Kristine Joy
Gangani of Grade 10 were crowned Mr. and Ms. Sports 2015.
Right Photo: Ken Rj Alindada of grade 10 and Maegene Faye Alex
received their award as first-runner-up.
Everyday an acci-
dent would happen just like
sudden fires and earth-
quakes. In preparation for
this unpredictable oc-
curences, the Bureau of
Fire Protection (BFP) with
the Philippine National Po-
lice (PNP)launched a “Fire
and Earthquake Drill” at
Aparri School of Arts and
Trades (ASAT) on the 22nd
day of July, 2015.
They gave activities
and mostly demonstration
which helped students to
know more about fires and
earthquakes, also to prepare
them for such situations and
to make sure students are
aware on what to do during
these happenings.
Using gravel, sand,
and water, three students
namely; Jeremiah Palope,
Arjay Romero; and Juluis
Molino exterminated the
fire.
The teachers and
staff also tried extinguish-
ing the fire using the same
method. They are Mr. Jim-
my Usita, an electricity
teacher; Mr. Peter Paul
Jabines, a civil technology
teacher; and lastly Mr.
Rommy Sapine, the guard.
After the demon-
stration about fire prepar-
edness, students had gone
to their respective class-
rooms to start the earth-
quake drill. They were in-
structed to come out when
the siren rings, they are
going to an open space and
follow the rule “Duck,
Cover, and Hold”.
It was followed by
emergency rescue drills.
The Boy scouts and Girl
scouts of ASAT started the
search and rescue operation.
They gave first aids to the
people who they found
wounded. They demonstrat-
ed the things to do when a
person is in grave danger and
others.
With the help of the Faculty,
Staff, Boy scouts and Girl
scouts, and the joint forces of
BFP and PNP, the program
ended successfully, leaving
students knowledge on such
disasters that may come.
“The ASAT family would like
to extend our heartfelt thanks
and appreciation to BFP and
PNP Aparri for giving our
students this activity.” Thus,
said Mr. Sol Calata, SSG
adviser.# Crismar Calanoga
Above photos show Mr. Peter Paul Jabines demonstrating
the proper way of using a fire extinguisher while the GSP
members was taught how to give first aid treatment.
Through the col-
laborative effort of the
school paper advisers,
school principal and the
students as well, a school
based press conference
(SBPC) is upheld at
Aparri School of Arts and
Trades, cosmetology build-
ing joined by aspiring
young journalists last Oc-
tober 9-10, 2015.
A total of 127 dele-
gate joined the SBPC to
show their best shots in
eight different categories
namely; Feature writing,
Editorial Writing, Editorial
Cartooning, Science and
Health Writing, Sports
Writing, News Writing,
Copy Reading and Head-
line Writing, and Photo-
journalism.
Lecturers from dif-
ferent schools had exerted
their best to let the students
understand firmly concepts
in the various field of jour-
nalism. Ms. Rose Ann Laz-
za (CSU-A: News Writing),
Micheal Verdic Calija
(Gonzaga-NHS: Editorial
Writing), Mrs. Zenaida
Antonio (Baybayog-NHS:
Feature and Science and
Health Writing).
“Seeing the future writers to
exert effort and make their
own unique article is worth
appreciating.” Said Ms.
Aiza Quilang, SBPC Facili-
tator. According to the
school paper adviser- Mrs.
Lilibeth Calanoga, the
school conducts this kind of
activity to show the stu-
dents skills and to be ready
for higher levels in the field
of journalism. #Aldrin Ca-
silian and Kristine Gangani
With fifty thousand pesos worth of cash plus do-
nations from generous patrons, the Supreme Student
Government Officers headed by Mr. Sol Calata, adviser
were able to build an avenue for learning containing ta-
bles and chairs located behind ASAT’s main building.
The SSG started to work on the project last April
2015 through the use of 2014-2016 SSG funds. Because of
the shortage of fund, the SSG seek help from PTA officers,
Alumni, Principal and other stake holders to be able to con-
tinue the project.
The work plan was conceived primarily to create an
alternative learning resource where the students would be
able to review past and present lessons, make assignments,
do projects, play chess and other activities that could en-
hance teaching learning process.
Furthermore, it aims to upgrade the physical devel-
opment of the school ground and at the same time to pro-
vide additional space for learning especially the school is a
WIFI free campus.
Indeed, the project is an avenue where students can
do collaborative learning activities, a place to stay and to
relax after tiring classroom activity. Sir Calata believed that
this intervention project would foster better learning and
achieving greater heights in academic subjects and in extra-
curricular activities. #Kristine Gangani
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ASAT Alumni
Association Incorporated
started a fund raising
dedicated for the con-
struction of a gym. Thus,
with the theme "Walk for
a cause, Walk for a Gym"
hundreds of ASAT Alum-
ni joined hand together
and started walking from
Aparri South Central
School to Aparri School
of Arts and Trades last
May 17, 2015.
The event was par-
ticipated by more than 500
Alumni who joined the
cause in order to help in
the construction of a gym-
nasium.
The event kicked
off from Aparri South
Central School Toran,
Aparri, Cagayan to Aparri
School of Arts and Trades
where the participants
walked more than 5 1/2
kilometers.
In an interview,
the chairman of the event
Dr. Apolonia Lubbui ex-
tended her warmest thanks
to all alumni who
joined the said event.
She also thanked the
facilitators who guide
the event and sold the
tickets.
“Unfortunately,
the amount generated
from the said activity
was not yet enough to
put up a gym. We are
looking forward for
another fund-raising
activity on May so we
could build a gym.” She
added. #Sethria Agarpao
Believing on the
youth’s capability to build
a brighter tomorrow, the
ASAT Alumni Association
Incorporated (AAAI)
through the aid of various
generous individuals, re-
newed scholarship aid to
their beneficiaries and add-
ed new slots.
This year, AAAI had
20 scholars who receive
monthly allowance, namely:
Sethria Agarpao, Jessie Patri-
cio, Darwin Sardon and Jo-
hannah Salvador; Academic
scholar: June Mark Agoncil-
lo, Carla Joy Makuha, May
Ann Bosi, Athena Calata,
Marian Verano, and Verlyn
Gorgonia for AJ's Angel En-
dowment; Ericka Lorilla
scholar of Batch '67; Morelia
Penetrante as Willy’s Runner
qualifications and conditions
are as follows: the candidates
must come from a family
with an average annual in-
come of less than
P100,000.00. He must also
be a member of the honor
roll with an over-all average
not lower than 90%. Lastly,
he/she must have a good
moral standing. If qualified
and selected, the student will
enjoy a monthly stipend of
not less than P500.00 plus
free school fees.
However, there are
certain conditions to main-
tain the scholarship grant.
The chosen students must
maintain their good standings
in class and avoid vices,
cheating, cutting classes and
getting absent.#Sethria
Agarpao & Camille Abinan
Scholar; Queenie Cabico
and Jake Espejo for Joelor's
Endowment; JJ Endowment
Scholar are Jasha Jane
Tapia and Edlen Saguirre;
Carla Balungaya and Cy-
rille Viggayan a Nanum
Sarang Scholar.
There are also ten
students who are recipients
of free miscellaneous fee
sponsored by Nanum Sa-
rang. They are Kristalyn
Mae Estrella, Clarissa
Rental, Arjay Romero, Ca-
mille Abinan,Juliah Danica
Gumabay, Rhomar Berme-
jo, Jemaima Agoncillo,
Rose Ann Balao, Arvin
Valencia and Glaiza Eisma.
According to Mrs.
Mary Anne Peralta, one of
the board for selections, the
Photo above: Dr. Garcia and Mrs. Molina gladly received the 32”
LED TV donated by batch 2002.
Photo below: The students enjoyed watching their lesson using the
new LED TV donated by batch 2002.
ASAT SCROLL OF
THANKS!
The Aparri
School of Arts and
Trades would like to
express its sincerest
gratitude to BATCH 89
through Ms. Levi
Claire Paa, Ms. Elvira
and Elma Garcia for
generously extending
their support for the
greening and beautifica-
tion drive of the school.
The school
would also like to thank
Eng’r. Francisco
Mabbun for donating
musical instruments to
ASAT Music Club.
The school
would also like to thank
Eng’r. Ian Manuel and
Ma’am Jing Dacanay
for sponsoring the uni-
form of the basketball
girls during the congres-
sional and provincial
meet.
-Alma Mater
Life is a constant
change! As time passed by,
we find ourselves hooked
with the different changes
in the society.
Thus, in order to
cope up with the challenges
brought by modernity in the
field of education, ASAT
batch 2002 donated a 32”
LED TV to their Alma Ma-
ter last July 2015.
The 32” LED TV
was delivered to ASAT last
July 16, 2015 by the broth-
er of Kristine Malana,
batch 2002. It was officially
accepted by the principal
Dr. Edward D. Garcia and
Mrs. Chalie Y. Molina,
Teacher III.
The box contained
a simple message telling
that the batch 2002 love
ASAT.
The LED TV set
will be used as instructional
materials to enhance the
students’ academic perfor-
mance.
Aside from LED,
the students and some
alumni had also donated
significant amount to pur-
chase computer spare parts
which was used to assem-
ble a computer unit.#
No Highway is long enough for a golden heart that is will-
ing to share—Despite having disability, an alumnus marched
five kilometers to show support for his beloved Alma Mater.
The new set of Nanum Sarang scholars took a pose with the
school principal after receiving their certificate.
Our School, our
way to top!
Official Student Publication of the Aparri School of Arts and Trades
Page 9
Gladys Yunson and
Dave Keil Maguddatu went
home with a wide smile on
their faces as they won the
Career Guidance Ambassa-
dor 2015-2016 held on
Aparri School of Arts and
Trades last July 28, 2015.
Each year level has
their 2 pairs representatives.
The representatives for the
Grade 7 were Darwin Sar-
don, Reinier Pascual,
Rachelle Tumbaga and Prin-
cess Jacob. The Grade 8 can-
didates were Dave Keil
Maguddatu, Rences Rabina,
Eljay Macadaeg and Trixia
Trixia Racuya.
Meanwhile Mey-
nell Ferrer, Dominick Sav-
ior Yvonne Yoma and
Roshelle Casauay repre-
sented the Grade 9. Lastly,
Jacky Corpuz, Elian Ag-
lugub, Gladys Yunson and
Ellaine Miravel ramped the
stage for grade 10.
The contestants
competed in three attires:
the street casual attire, uni-
form attire, and the occupa-
tional attire. After parading
their attire, the judges an-
nounced their bets on the
different categories.
Grade ten repre-
sentatives Elian Aglugub
and Ellaine Miravel
received the award for Best
in Street Casual Attire.
Meanwhile, Dave Keil
Maguddatu from grade 8
bagged the Best in Uni-
form (male) and Occupa-
tional Attire. On the other
hand, Gladys Yunson of
grade 10 grabbed the Best
in Uniform (female) while
Yvonne Yoma brought
home the best in Female
Occupational attire.
Rences Rabina and
Princess Jacob were given
Mr. and Ms. Photogenic
award.
At the end of the
Q&A portion, Dave Keil
Maguddatu and Gladys
Yunson were crowned Mr.
and Ms. Guidance Ambas-
sador.
While Darwin
Sardon and Eljay Maca-
daeg landed as first run-
ner-up. Rences Rabina
and Trixia Racuya were
hailed as second runner-
up. #Joice Allen Campos
The winners of Mr. and Ms. Career Guidance flaunt
their sweetest smile as they received their awards.
Kristine Joy Gan-
gani and Jeremiah Palope
both grade ten student of
the school brought home
certificates of recognition
during the Division Tech-
nolympics held at Gattaran
National Trade School
(GNTS) on January 7-8,
2016 with the theme
“Unveiling showmanship
and artistry; performances
beyond par in the K-12
program.”
Different trade
schools coming from Caga-
yan have joined the division
Technolympics.
Among the hun-
dreds who joined the said
event, two Asatians
emerged victorious to
bring home the bacon.
Kristine Joy Gan-
gani, a grade ten cosmetol-
ogy student bagged the
championship on Nail Art
with Hand Massage com-
petition.
On the otherhand,
Jeremiah Palope, also a
grade ten cosmetology
student ranked second on
Hair and Make-up com-
petition.
Aside from the
cosmetology department,
the garments and foods
departments also sent their
representatives. They are
Aaron Concepcion for Ex-
perimental Fish Dish and
Christian Arquero for Ex-
perimental Chicken Dish
Juliah Gumabay and Shiera
Lyn Gannaban for Dress
Making.
“I saw their potential to
win the contest because
they possess the skills of a
good hair and make-up
stylist and nail artist. Keep
up the good work and earn
money out of your skills!”
said Dr. Lubbui in an inter-
view. Gangani was quali-
fied to compete for the
2016 Regional Technolym-
pics to be held at Reyna
Mercedes, Isabela.
#Kristine Gangani
After the opening,
they then proceed to the
main venue where they
took the written examina-
tion for two hours.
When the bell rung,
the students then exchanged
papers and started checking
their papers.
As a result, the
grade 7 and 10 team of
ASAT bagged the 4th
place while the grade 8 and
9 ranked the 7th place.
Thus, qualifying their top
two players to compete for
the MTAP Division Orals
which will take place on
Kristine Joy Gangani together with
Dr. Lubbui received her certificate
from AP Educational Program Super-
visor, Emelyn Agcaoili, Ph.D.
Winning entry!
More than 600
students from 48 schools
in the division of Cagayan
had participated in the
2016 METROBANK-
MTAP-DEPED MATH
CHALLENGE Division
Written Elimination held
at Aparri School of Arts
and Trades on January
15, 2016.
The participants
coming from different
schools attended the open-
ing program at Aparri Pub-
lic Gymnasium before pro-
ceeding to the main venue
which is Aparri School of
Arts and Trades.
Winning entry!
Jeremiah Palope together with Dr.
Lubbui received his certificate from
TLE Educational Program Supervi-
sor, Zenaida Alejo, Ph.D.
Winners and Qualifiers for 2016
Division Oral MTAP
February 5, 2015.
The qualified stu-
dents are: Ericka Lorilla and
Rachel Tumbaga for grade 7;
Vhea Kate Leste and Trisha
malig for grade 8; Angela
Yvonne Yoma and Karl Da-
vid Valencia; Jamie Luz and
Elian Aglugub for grade 10.
Their MTAP
coaches are Mrs. Maida
Doniego for Grade 7 ,
Mrs. Andreya Labbao for
Grade 8 , Mrs. Car-
mencita Mallanao for
Grade 9 and Mrs. Marjo-
rie Cardenas for Grade
10.# Crismar Calanoga
L-R: Rachel Tumbaga, Mrs. Maida
Doniego and Ericka Lorilla
L-R: Vhea Kate Leste, Mrs.Andreya
Labbao and Trisha Malig
L-R: Elian Aglugub, Mrs. Marjorie
Cardenas and Jamie Luz.
L-R: Karl Valencia, Mrs. Carmencita
Mallanao and Angela Yvonne Yoma
Official Student Publication of the Aparri School of Arts and Trades
Page 10
GENERAL ACADEMIC SUBJECTS
(GAS)
SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
ENGINEERING &
MATHEMATICS
(STEM)
TECHNOLOGY
VOCATIONAL
LIVELIHOOD
(TVL With NCIII)
For those who are
planning to take
Teacher Education
(BSE/BEED), BS
Child Psychology, BS
Special Education
and the likes.
For those who are
planning to take BS
Engineering, BS
Management, BS
Nursing and the likes.
For those who are
planning to take BS
Information Technol-
ogy and BS Industrial
Technology.
Majors: Civil Tech, Cos-
metology, drafting, electron-
ics, electricity, garments, food
trades, PC Hardware Servic-
ing.
Official Student Publication of the Aparri School of Arts and Trades
Page 11
With the heavy out-
pouring of rain which is
sometimes unpredictable,
the entrance of the school,
front and eastern sides of
the two-storey building
(known as Admin Bldg.)
are always flooded thus,
resulting to traffic or even
difficulty of passing out the
school gate.
This has been a prob-
lem seen by the administra-
tion of Mrs. Mira Jane Tett,
the new ASAT-Parents
Teachers Association (ASAT
-PTA) President, S.Y. 2015-
2016.
Through her leader-
ship, the PTA was able to
solicit 16 loads of gravel and
sand. 10 of which came from
the office of the Provincial
Governor, Hon. Alvaro
“Bong” T. Antonio, and 6
loads from the office of
Board Member Hon. Ra-
mon Nolasco Sr. which
were used as back-fills on
the flooded areas.
The office of the
Munical Mayor through
Hon. Shalimar D. Tumaru,
M. D. extended assistance
by donating Php 20,000.00
worth of materials to erect
a porch in front of the Ad-
ministration Building
which is now seen very
useful among teachers and
students as it serves as
waiting area and or even
study area.
Hon. Jayella
Dayag, a Sangguniang
Bayan Member of Aparri
good of the students, of
course for their future as
well, and to improve the
image of the school”, she
affirmatively added.#
A porch as an entrance to the Administration Building
-a project of the ASAT-PTA S.Y. 2015-2016
also donated 20 bags of
cement which was used to
concretize front of the
Guard House adjacent the
entrance gate to ensure bet-
ter entrance and exit in
school especially motorized
vehicles.
“Dahil baha, sup-
posedly it is to be cemented
but unluckily we weren’t
able to raise enough funds.
Hopefully before opening,
it is to done”, Tett said in a
short conversation.
“We’re eyeing to
project a span of covered
walk connecting the Admin
porch to the Eastern Build-
ings and the School Can-
teen, and soon to expand to
even the classrooms north.
We’re doing this for
Above Photo shows the arrival of one
load of gravel and sand from the
Governor’s office.
Left Photo shows how the students
help to back fill the pathway.
Official Student Publication of the Aparri School of Arts and Trades
Page 12
ASAT chess master
Czarina Kae Leste toppled
former CAVRAA chess
player Faye Asuit to grab
the top seed in both stand-
ard and blitz category
during the Cagayan Pro-
vincial Athletic Association
Chess Tournament held at
Provincial Library,
Tuguegarao City last No-
vember 18-20,2015.
Leste’s precise
move and sharp tactics gave
her an edge against her op-
ponent. Thus, enabling her
to win four games without
any defeats in both the
standard and blitz category.
As a result, she will repre-
sent Cagayan on the 2016
CAVRAA meet.
When asked about
what she can say on her lat-
est triumph, she said, “ I
don’t know what to feel.
Well I can say that I am hap-
py but on the contrary I am
also a little bit sad because
Kuya Ken did not make it.”
“I dedicate this victory of
mine to God because I can
not do this without Him. I
also dedicate this feat to our
school specially to our ever
supportive principal and to
all my teachers and class-
mates. And of course, I
would also like to thank my
family who are always there
for me specially to my kuya
coach sir Mark Jason Dayao
who taught me everything I
know about the game.” She
added.
When asked about
the secret of Czarina’s suc-
cess, her coach, Mr. Mark
Jason Dayao simply smiled
and replied, “It runs in the
blood! As a family, chess has
been our favorite bonding
that’s perhaps the reason
why she won.”
Meanwhile, Ken Rj
Alindada ranked third in the
standard game and champion
in the blitz game. Unfortu-
nately, he fell short half a
point to qualify to CAV-
RAA. #Andrea Joy Dizon
ASAT arnisador
Rolando Alagon racked up
three gold medals in
LIKHA ANYO COMPE-
TITION held at Sta. Tere-
sita National High School
gymnasium last October
15-16, 2015.
Alagon, a grade
ten student of the school
bagged the gold after
showing his finesse chore-
ographed stunt and agility
using the baston. He also
dominated in sword, dag-
ger sparring and doble
baston.
With his laurels,
He humbly said “I am
very thankful to my coach
sir Jimmy Usita for his
non-stop support all
through out the tourna-
ment. I also want to thank
our principal, my teachers,
fellow students, my family
and most specially God. #
Andrea Joy Dizon Left Photo presents the vol-
leyball boys with their coach
Dr. Victor T. Antonio re-
ceiving their trophy during
the awarding ceremony.
Right Photo displays the
volleyball girls with their
coach Mrs. Mary Anne Peral-
ta and trainors Janice Cala-
ta and Ma. Lourdes Dy.
Mighty Basket
belles of ASAT lead in
high psyche reigned in the
court grabbing the gold
award in Basketball Wom-
en’s Division during the
championship game.
The team won
straight against CVI with the
score of 6/54 to qualify for
the finals against the AENHS
basketball teams in women’s
division. Their adeptness,
discipline &self-confidence
made them basket 49 points
capsizing the AENHS team
with 18 point lead.
Beth Tamayo & Marjorie
Sumalpong, both grade 10
students were the highest
pointers. They made every
ASAT spikers
snatched back to back vol-
leyball titles from the de-
fending champions AENHS
teams during the Municipal
Inter High School Meet held
at Aparri Public Park last
September 21-25, 2015.
The ASAT boys team
completely obliterated the de-
fense of AENHS boys team as
star player Jamael Baniel de-
livered a series of sharp spikes
to win a smooth 3-0 set against
their opponents.
“They should not forget the
good things they learn in
sports and encourage oth-
ers to love sports.” Mrs.
Peralta added.
They represent Aparri
in the Cluster meet #AJ Dizon
.When asked about the suc-
cess of the team, Dr. Anto-
nio said, “Their victory has
something to do with their
teamwork, discipline and ca-
maraderie which were mani-
fested during the entirety of
the sports tournament.”
set. The fourth set ended
after a series of tricky plac-
ings by Genevieve Bablis
accompanied with strong
spikes of Rogelyn Simon
were delivered to edge out
AENHS with 25-22.
On the other hand,
ASAT Lady spikers started
with a 2-0 lead but encoun-
tered a little resistance in
almost one hour and 15
minutes tussle as the
AENHS scored in the third
quarter exciting & thrilling
making consecutive three-
point basket counts.
When asked what was the
teams advantage in bringing
home the bacon. Mr. Calata,
their coach said, “ The bas-
ketball girls won due to their
rigid training given by Mr.
Alcantara and my good
coaching strategy. With our
The volleyball team would like to express their
heartfelt thanks to Ms. Venus Garcia and some
alumni for sponsor ing their uniform and giv-
ing them scholarship.
Above photo shows Czar ina Kae Leste playing a crucial
match against Faye Asuit. The winner of which will determine
who will be the champion.
HOME OF CHESS CHAMPIONS! Photo below flaunts
ASAT chess team’s sweetest smile as they covet the back to back
trophies on inter high chess tournament. From Left to Right:
Jennifer Umengan, Czarina Leste, Ken Alindada, Dr. Edward D.
Garcia, Coach Mark Jason Dayao and Fernando Ulanimo.
