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counterpoint The Official Publication of De La Salle Zobel High School Member of the Alliance of Lasallian Campus Journalists and Advisers A.Y. 2016-2017 | TERM 3 ISSUE #DLSZYesToLife: High School students partake in the Noise Barrage and Prayer Walk last March 8 against House Bill 4727 or the Death Penalty Bill, which was passed in Congress the previous day. Read full story on page 11. In this issue... DLSZ EdTech Story: The Beginning of a New Chapter byLaurice Sy Passion met action last February HS English Teacher; Mr Symbol Fa- 20-22, 2017 as a group of De La Sal- bellon, HS Physical Science Teacher; le Zobel High School’s finest teach- Mr Mark Mendoza, HS Math Teacher; ers and students traveled to the SMX Ms. Nancy Resma, HS Vice Principal Convention Center to attend EduTech for Operations; Mr Richard Lasap, HS Philippines 2017 - a convention of Science Coordinator; and Seniors Fi- conferences and exhibitions tackling des Morales and Laurice Sy took part “21st Century Education for All in the in this enriching experience. Philippines.” Ms Emelita Baylon, Ed- The group was able to attend nu- Tech Coordinator; Mr Daniel Encinas, Continued on page 2. Edgar Desher Empeño (DLSZ 2019) test which was in the form of the Otis-Lennon was awarded one of the coveted Ten School Ability Test (OLSAT). I also practiced for Muntinlupa Outstanding Students (10 a talent competition, which was probably the MOST) awards held in Ayala South Park most nerve-wracking part of the competition. last January 26, 2017. Fourteen-year-old I sang, played the ukelele, and performed a Empeño is De La Salle Zobel School’s poem. I prepared for a panel interview with youngest and 22nd recipient of 10 MOST the help of an alumnus, Kuya Kino Sevilla. Miss in the past 24 years. Emie Baylon helped me with the preparations,” Desher shared. Upon receiving his award, he The Ten Muntinlupa Outstanding Stu- also got a chance to have breakfast with Mr dents is an annual search which gives recog- Jaime R. Fresnedi, the incumbent mayor of nition and honor to exemplary students in all Photo credits: City Government of Muntinlupa Muntinlupa City, and went on a week-long trip public and private high schools of Muntinlupa. to Muntinlupa National High School, Muntin- With his mentor, Ms. Emelita Baylon, Empeño lupa Science High School, and Pedro Diaz submitted a Portfolio of Academic Achieve- High School to give inspirational talks. ments and went through a panel interview, IQ Edgar Desher Empeño Makes examination, and Talent Portion to certify his Truly an inspiration, here are some meriting the award. words he shared: “Nothing should be an ob- it to Muntinlupa’s 10 Most stacle to what you want to achieve. Anything by Laurice Sy “I searched for sample questions on- can be possible, but this could only happen if Outstanding Students line and found resources to prepare for the IQ Continued on page 2. A.Y. 2016-2017 A.Y. 2016-2017 NewsNews THIRD ISSUE 2 NewsNews THIRD ISSUE 3 recognition ceremony and Press Presen- of the special award called Wyeth Nutrition DLSZ Erudites Club Advances tation of the 18th IRO Beijing Winners and Kid Innovator Award: Zara Alexandra Genui- Wyeth Nutrition Awardees was held at the no (DLSZ 2024) – Grand Champion Wyeth Kid to Global Rounds of World Crowne Plaza Hotel in Pasig City on Febru- Innovator, Chelsea Lianne Tan Gomez (DLSZ by Sofia Suarez ary 22, 2017. The following Lasallians were 2023) – Grand Champion Wyeth Kid Inno- Scholar’s Cup given recognition: Joaquin Gilberto Ro- vator, Bianca Nicole Casimiro (DLSZ 2023) – sales Amante (DLSZ 2018), Chiara Felicia Grand Champion Wyeth Kid Innovator, Bjorn Bagging several awards in the re- na-Cue (Batch 2018), Jennifer Gwen gional rounds of the World Scholar’s Marie Serrano (Batch 2018) and Chia Gabrielle V. Amisola (DLSZ 2018), Raphael Isaac Costes Escalona (DLSZ 2023) – Finalist Cup (WSC) held in Miriam College Amisola (Batch 2018) Antonio Caguiat (DLSZ 2023), Bianca Ni- Wyeth Kid Innovator, Jaden Coen Reyes (DLSZ last February 5-6, one of De La Sal- cole Casimiro (DLSZ 2023), Aedin Hunter 2023) - Finalist Wyeth Kid Innovator and Ra- le Zobel’s academic clubs, Erudites, Team 315: Dennise Gabri- Clay (DLSZ 2019), Star Rycher Ealijah Gui- phael Antonio Caguiat (DLSZ 2023) - Finalist advanced to the global rounds of the el (Batch 2018), Angelo Cantimbu- co De Leon (DLSZ 2021), Beatrize Ysabelle Wyeth Kid Innovator. competition which will be held in July han (Batch 2018) and Mary Almazan Costes Escalona (DLSZ 2021), Bjorn Isaac (Batch 2018) Upon the request of the Philippine 2017. Costes Escalona (DLSZ 2023), Zara Alexan- DLSZ Robotics Team Receives Robotics Team, Zara Alexandra Genuino dra Genuino (DLSZ 2024), Chelsea Lianne Team 316: Hanie Andrande has been invited to be featured on a one- The Science, Technology, En- Photo provided by Ms. Adrienne Zaballero. DSTC-Wyeth Kid Innovator Tan Gomez (DLSZ 2023), Nathan Rafael gineering and Mathematics (STEM) (Batch 2019), Bea Francesca (Batch on-one interview by Ms Issa Litton. The Villa Recto (DLSZ 2020), Jaden Coen Reyes club collaborated with Grade 10 and 2019) and Esther Tabungar (BrafeN- Recognition by Ma. Loren Elena C. Juaban said interview, which will serve as docu- - Fragments of an Improbable Uni- along the way, as well as having the (DLSZ 2023) and Song Meen Joo (DLSZ BrafeNHS to form this delegation HS) mentation for the promotions of Wyeth verse, and Literature - Voices of the constant thought of representing the Following the successful participa- in partnership with Wyeth Nutrition, has 2018). headed by Alyssa Oresca and their Nutrition, will be published on newspa- Team 317: Jenelle Uadan, Miles Almost Impossible. Critical thinking, school, [and] perhaps even the Phil- tion of the DLSZ Robotics Team at the 18th chosen the DLSZ Robotics Team to be moderator Ms. Addie Zaballero. Below Among the DLSZ Robotics Team mem- pers and magazines and aired on CNN, Salvacion and Sheikfiona Belga reading, writing, and speaking skills ippines…,” Natassia Valerio shared International Robotics Olympiad in Bei- one of the recipients of the DSTC-Wyeth are the teams that competed in the bers, the following were also chosen by Fox News, GMA and many more. were tested in four events: Collabora- when asked how they were able to jing, China, the Philippine Robotics Team, Kid Innovator Recognition. The special said event: Team 318: Kyle Arbas, Julia Lou- Wyeth Nutrition Philippines as the recipients tive Writing, Team Debate, Scholar’s succeed despite their difficulties. ise Cabardoc and Kirsten Cruz Challenge (in standardized test), and Team 310: Alyssa Nicole Oresca “...The sacrifice was definitely Scholar’s Bowl (a buzzer game similar (Batch 2018), Jeri Cambas (Batch 2018) Team 319: Kyla Natividad, Jay worth it and we had no regrets at all,” to “Kahoot”). and Andrew Medina (Batch 2018) Ann Comillo and Nicole Reyes Alyssa Oresca stated. Edgar Desher Empeño Makes it to “Our main strength was under- Team 311: Marco Mendoza Unlike most competitions, WSC It surely was no easy feat, as there standing of the topics. Since we under- Muntinlupa’s 10 Most Outstanding (Batch 2018), Diego Miguel Reodi- put an interesting twist to common were around 400 participants from all stood the topic, we were able to form Continued from page 1. ca (Batch 2018) and Marcus Topacio classroom topics. Themed “An Un- over Luzon competing to advance to Students by Laurice Sy arguments that directly answered the (Batch 2018) likely World”, the event had six sub-ar- the global rounds where teams have the you put your mind and heart to it. Hard work munity… Also, remember to do your best as a motions in the debates and we provid- eas of study: Special Area - Modern option to choose from three locations: and faith in God are things that you always student, because at the end of the day, that’s Team 312: Methuselah Dela ed valid rebuttals to our opponents’ need to get what you want; and when you what you are!” Mythologies, History - A History of Hanoi, Vietnam; Athens, Greece; or Cape Cerna (Batch 2018), Natassia Valerio arguments,” shared Diego Reodica. face problems, don’t forget to ask for advice Conspiracies, Science & Technology Town, South Africa. The Erudites have yet (Batch 2018) and Jan Ruiz (Batch 2018) from your teachers, family, or friends! Trust me - Shoot for the Moon, Social Studies “...All it really took was hard work, to decide the next arena to conquer. — it always helps to have a support system - Predicting the Future, Arts & Music Team 313: Andrea Jean Medi- and teamwork, helping each other and a responsible personality. Just don’t for- get to give it all back to the school and com- Zobel Parliament Breaks to Photo credits: travelbook.ph Zobel Parliament Breaks to DLSZ SHS Participate in Philippine DLSZ EdTech Story: the Beginning of Quarter Finals in SLIDE UP Development Youth Congress 2017 a New Chapter byLaurice Sy Continued from page 1. Travelbook.ph Meets with De La by Laurice Sy by Sabrina Peralta merous seminars and network with Encinas A group of DLSZ Senior High School Donald Patrick Lim. The day consisted different companies and start-ups by Toni “Power to the Pupil Panel: Salle Zobel’s Green Bloggers students was selected to participate in mostly of workshops, breakout sessions, in the three-day event. True to their Aligning Pedagogy with Pupils (Are the Philippine Development Youth Con- and interactive keynote presentations commitment to service, the DLSZ Anne Reyes, TravelBook.ph We Using Technology Effectively ference 2017 held at Ateneo De Manila from the speakers to the audience, mak- community didn’t fail to give back in Classrooms?)” , an open forum TravelBook.ph held an educa- cess of joining affiliate programs, from University last January 21.