Letran SHS English Month 2023 showcases Senior Squires' Artistic Talents in the Character Parade of the Gods and Goddesses
Josh Nicholas Dela Cruz
On February 27, 2023, Monday, the Letran Senior High School finally recommenced its Character Parade at Salon de Actos from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, after being postponed to its original celebration date, February 24, 2023.
The grade 11 representatives were tasked with presenting, dressing up, and giving a brief introduction of the Filipino mythology character that they were allocated to as part of the English Month 2023 celebration. On the other hand, the grade 12 representatives were assigned to portray characters from Greek mythology.
Moreover, the judges for the said contest were introduced, namely: Ms. Melinda Fulo, Mr. Jerry Escultura, and Ms. Gwen Ezekiel Varca. The criteria for judging were then expounded, primarily: 30% Characterization, 50% Presentation, and 20% Over-all Impact.
The parade of characters started with the grade 11 representatives followed by grade 12. And, as part of the criteria, each of them introduced their characters and gave the audience facts that they don’t encounter often.
Likewise, the winners were also announced later that afternoon at 2 p.m. at Mabini Hall, during the Culminating Activity. Wendell Luna of STEM11-B, who had previously represented Dumakulem (also known as the guardian of the mountains), and Justin Eric Acosta of STEM12-A, who portrayed Poseidon (god of the sea), were crowned the champions in the English Month 2023 Character Parade.