Long We Reign

As I embark through the new chapter of my life and as I leave this year's memories behind the four corners of our ICT room, I can hear the heartfelt laughter echoing through the corridors. The silly jokes and the way ma'am Vera Cruz ride with our solid trips--being in ICT 10 wasn't boring because we made every single second worth it.

Learning is not only acquired through reading but also from the teachings and experiences we've encountered. Throughout this school year, I learned a lot of things and one of this is to communicate. Living life is different from Learning from life.

I've encountered so many challenges and I've been struggling because there are things that I cannot deal with myself but nevertheless, these hindrances will never become successful.

With the help of my fellow classmates and with my teacher, luckily, I surpassed all of these. Trust, laugh, live, love and Communicate. That's what all you need to survive.

To my teacher, Ma'am Vera Cruz. I'm grateful that you've been a part of my journey. The way you teach and laugh, the way you smile, those laughter we shared together and your jokes are my reasons to continue to fight in my battlefields. Continue to become our ray of sunshine, our second mother. You are one of a kind ma'am and we couldn't ask for more. Thank you for everything ma'am, you shared a lot of stories and you are our happy pill. Never forget to bring your bright smile and don't ever feel sad and weary if the day comes that you'll miss us because we are just 15 walks away hahaha. Thank you ma'am, We love you!

Marconi, for the last 8 months, you've been my family. Thank you for the memories whether it is sad or a happy one, I will always keep you all in my heart. Remember the first day when we treat each other as a stranger? I couldn't believe we could be a family. We've been through a lot of issues, disasters, pain, defeats, victory but still, we remain strong and humble. Never forget to shine even in your darkest days, never forget to be the best version of yourselves and among all, never forget to bring your own sunshine. Soon, we'll separate ways and I will be always proud on what you all had become. Look, after 4 years of struggling in jhs, we are finally entering to a new chapter of our highschool life. I wish you all the best and I know we'll continue to achieve all our goals as a Special Science Class students.

Hi, I am Generous Faith Garcia from grade 10 Marconi. Finally ending this blog with my crown held high as I continue to take a step on my next journey. Long we Reign, Marconi

Attorney in the making

We all wish for something. We dream to become successful, happy and contented. But, these living dreams will never come true if we keep on choosing the wrong path.
My longest nightmares lead me to become the best version of myself. It taught me to fight for my dreams and to stand up for myself. These convictions empowered by my faith and trust will surely help me conquer my fears and on achieving my goals in life.
I can imagine myself holding the thickest books, with numerous freckles and hanging glasses on my eyes. With the dark spots under my eyes; a sign of my endless sleepless night and my books as my pillow, my table as my bed and the coffee as my comfort. It brought me into another level of my journey towards my aspirations. With these challenges I had to undergo and those nights I hunger for an hour of sleep, I know in the end, it will be all worth it.
I know pain and tiredness is the least thing we want to feel. People say that any success story is sudden, it is as if one day, we wake up and we are at the peak of what we have. It is as if given to few successful people saying "Nalaing gamin dayta nga ubing" or even wondering if it's really his ability.
The compassion to do something is inevitable. We fall a lot of times and yet we conquer. We have times where we want to breakdown but there's no room for it. But let me remind you, the future holds more than just you think. It allows you to be the best version of yourself and it helps you to grow as a person. No matter how small you are, your difference makes a huge impact.

Reference:
https://www.pinterest.ca/dolciweiland/lawyer-aesthetic/
https://www.pinterest.ca/dolciweiland/lawyer-aesthetic/

ISNHS' High School Day

Every school has its own way of celebrating their foundation day. Just like any other schools, the high school day celebration is the most awaited even in our school.

As soon as the month of February starts, the students of Ilocos Sur National High School are getting busy as they struggle to find time in handling their studies and their dance practices. It is known that this annual event happens only once every school year. 

It is the most awaited event because there are lot of activities conducted during the span of the celebration. Grade levels starting from grade 7 until grade 12 are required to present their skills in dancing and to represent each year level. This presentations are part of the contested activity wherein the best grade level performers are awarded.

Also, there are booths open for everyone where we can enjoy and have fun. 

With these, we are all expected to unite as one as we Fly, Soar High, Ilocos Sur National High!

Reference:
http://alliahnicolesayo0928.blogspot.com/2019/03/isnhs-117.html
https://twitter.com/wearefrom_isnhs

Kannawidan: A Grand Celebration

People often say that Vigan holds the most significant history the Philippines could offer. It proves that although, man had worked for centuries to rebuild the city, its beauty withstand the values it holds.
Kannawidan Festival is the grandest celebration that our City could offer. This is not only for the Biguenos but for the entire Ilocos Sur. That is why every district may have their own booths in representation of their one town one product. Not only that, artists, musicians, bands, comedians are invited to perform during the night and it cannot be denied that these people gives life to the celebration aside from the growing numbers of people supporting this feast.
Why do we celebrate Kannawidan Festival?

They call it the KANNAWIDAN Ylocos Festival, it is also a time to commemorate the anniversary of Ilocos Sur as a province since it was separated on February 3, 1818. Kannawidan is a variant of the Ilocano word "tawid" meaning heritage or inheritance. Kannawidan has its beginnings in 1992 when Guia Monroy Valenciano, then vice-president of PCI Bank, began sounding out to friends about establishing a museum. Her son Al, an artist, and the late Perlita Alviar-Foz, who once served as a curator of the Ayala Museumin Vigan, encouraged her. The idea caught on fast. Among the instant converts were: Ogie Balmaceda Alviar and Alice Raval Ventura, the wife of then city mayor Cesar Ventura. Together with Guia and Al, they called on Francis Ablan, then Caltex Phils. President.
With the power of hands, empowered by the creativity of minds, indeed, Kannawidan Festival is the most awaited celebration of our province.

Reference:
http://stefanoyuricadaoas.blogspot.com/2019/02/kannawidan-festival-insights.html
https://nboi.blogspot.com/2011/02/kannawidan-festival-of-ilocos-sur.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salcedo,_Ilocos_Sur