Agbiag Bigueño!

People everywhere are anticipating a grandiloquent "fiesta" ,as natives of the place say. Lights, food, and happy citizens are roaming around Vigan to witness a once in a year celebration of the Longganisa Festival.

The love for culture and tradition keeps the spirit of the event alive. The city government of Vigan hosts several competitions in connection to it. One of which is the Longganisa Street dancing which was joined by several schools and colleges from around Vigan and some municipalities of the nearby provinces. Ilocos Sur National High School of course joined the said competition.

During the night, there were celebrations and social gatherings at Plaza Burgos. During the DepED Night, one of our competent teachers one as the most outstanding secondary school teacher of the city, Mr. Edgar L. Pescador. Students also joined the Quiz Vigan where ISNHS emerged as champion with only one mistake.

Last Jan. 25, 2011, we had the grand parade. The CAT I-Unit, band and faculty of ISNHS took a walk around Vigan city.

Keeping the fire burning for traditions is one of the greatest manifestations of our love for our colorful history and country. May we all appreciate and join these wonderful activities.

Celebrating the Yuletide Season

"The real essence of Christmas is not all about rejoicing and merry making. Hence, it is all about the joy of giving, spreading the love and learning how to forgive and forget. "

Christmas has again come and soon it shall end. But do we really know its real essence? Often times I wonder what Christmas really means because I know there's more to it than just fireworks and noche buena. These things may bring us joy and glee, but can we really find true happiness? I think not.

We love to make fun and shop during this season. But when we try to look around, there are people who needs the money we harshly spend with such useless things more. When I give money to those who I think needs my help, my heart melts and I feel a tickling feeling inside, the sense of fulfillment and happiness. As they said, it is better to give than to receive.

Another is spending quality time with family and friends. Christmas wouldn't be complete without their presence. I am lucky enough to have a very supportive family and ultra caring friends.

I just hope everyone will ponder on this. I hope that everyone will finally see the true meaning of Christmas.

Twas a Terrorific Escapade

When I hear the word sembreak, relaxation and leisure comes into my mind. But this time it is pressure and exasperation. I spent the sembreak with a blast, it may have been tiresome but it is the best one yet. We represented the school in the Raniag Festival which was a celebration for the Halloween. We came to school to practice the waves and moves which were related to the supernaturals like zombies. We aimed a presentation which will woo and the same time scare the audiences and the judges. Even though there were hustles and difficulties, we pulled out great solutions and worked things out. It was fun to come up with a street dancing and a showdown for only 2 and a half days. Of course it was through the great cooperation and brilliant minds of the participants and teachers. When it was already time for the competition, we dressed up and make- up like zombies. It was a great experience. And even though we did not win in the competition, we are still proud that we represented the school and it is not all about the prize and honor, but it is the great experience that truly counts. I believe that we can make the most of our sembreak by joining such enjoyable activities. It is my last sembreak in high school and I surely made the most of it. Remember, time is running fast let us enjoy every moment.

2nd Quarter Reflection

Ber months have now come and I could already smell the breeze of Christmas air. Another quarter has again passed and another will come. It has been great and challenging to explore the vast cyberworld.

I could say that it was difficult for me to cope with the subject especially that I was most of the time out of my class. It was a great obstacle to learn the lessons which where discussed in my absence. We did some exercises about the Hypertext Mark Up Language. Here we have learned the ways on how to edit html documents using editors such as the Notepad. Now I know how to make the texts in the web page bold, italic, underlined, center aligned, left, right and etc. The web has always amazed me, and now I know the magic of it. But it is not magic, it is knowledge and skill. I am gratified that our teacher has introduced these lessons patiently. I believe that these learnings are of great significance in our daily lives.

I think that this quarter is really hectic but enjoyable. I will do my best again next grading period so that I could maintain or get a higher grade.

Breaking Barriers Through

English is the UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE.

So why is it called the universal language? It's because whatever part you are in the world, English is still familiar and widely known. Above all the languages, it is the most commonly used. It is our key to communication and understanding, it is our number one tool in achieving the progress that we have always been dreaming of. It is our only way to speak to world and be heard. But first we must know and let ourselves be familiar with this language.

Imagine if you were in another country and you do not know how to speak in English, what will happen to you? Its either you will be lost or you might be tricked and they would get the best out of you, unguarded. With English you can explore the world and it's components. With English you can have better camaraderie with people from around the globe. With English you can reach greater heights.

Let us ignite our knowledge in English to those who are less fortunate and help them be literate. Because if all of us will be English proficient, I'm sure that progress is at hand.

My Teacher, My Hero

"Education is painful, continual and difficult thing to be done in kindness, by watching, by warning, by praise but above all, by example."

When I first stepped on the grounds of my Alma mater, I was nervous, I was uncomfortable. I know it is quite normal for a neophyte's first day of school. I was also wondering what would my teachers be. Will they be kind? Will they be friendly and approachable? Will they inspire me to be the best that I can be? Those questions were answered. And now, I am what I am today, because of what they have done yesterday.

Back then, I was a shy type, never really cared about what's happening outside the classroom. I just focused on what was in and just went on with the flow. But things changed when I became the valedictorian of the Regular Class. I was pushed by my teachers, they motivated me to do my best in the academics to stay on top and do what I can do in the co-curricular part of the school. I dreamed to be a part of the school's politics and I could still remember several teachers who have said that someday, I will be the Student Government President of ISNHS, I believed them and did everything so that I could achieve that position. Their words of encouragement has made me accumulate all my skills and potentials and materialized my dream. Then again, when I was frequently going out of my classes to attend some activities and contests, one of my teachers told us that learning is not confined in the four walls of the classroom, but indeed there are more to learn which are of greater significance than the learnings we could acquire in the textbooks.

My teachers have definitely lighted my way and led me to a bright future. You my dear mentors have made me believed that I should break out of my shell, face the world and follow the vast horizons where I can pick a bunch of wisdom. You have definitely changed my life. You are indeed my heroes.

FILIPINNOVATION: THE WAY FORWARD

Ingenuity and creativity is the foundation for a better country and a better world.

Innovation makes us develop the simple things that we have today. It opens doors for all of us to join in the race of great economies. Back in the old days, in the time of our ancestors, people were contented with a simple life, using simple things in their daily routines and daily work. But as time goes by, the planet has already been dominated with technologies which make our work much faster and easier. Through these technological advancements we are now experiencing the luxuries of life. As a science clubber, I can do many great things but simple ways to make our country keep moving forward. Remember, there are no small steps, only big differences. In doing investigatory projects we are already contributing a lot for the development of science and technology in our country.

What we can do is to ignite the passion of innovation into the hearts of every young minds so that they may have the sense of determination and devotion in making new things.