MCS BAGS MULTIPLE AWARDS AT THE RCAMES ACADEMIC FEST 2024

“Hindi lang sila basta Gold Standard, they are the standard this year!” The phrase used to describe the participants of Malate Catholic School as they bagged multiple awards at the RCAMES Academic Fest this January 12, 2024 at Paco Catholic School.

Written by: Aira Mae Lao

Layout by: Ghislein Tagnipes

January 18, 2024 | 8:15 P.M.

The most recent program was last held pre-pandemic, and RCAMES schools intended on bringing it back this 2024 as its schools began full face-to-face classes. 19 schools were included in the Academic Fest and each school had something to offer for this RCAMES Academic Fest 2024. Registration began from 7 AM to 8 AM and was followed by a Eucharistic Celebration, presided by Fr. Nolan Que, the Director of Cluster 5 and 6 along with the other cluster directors. 

In the homily, Fr. Nolan highlighted that the event was not to show who was better but to share the God-given talents each school had to offer. Everyone gave their best and competed with their all at the Academic Fest. 

The Masters of Ceremonies were Mr. Jay-Ar Ortiz and Mrs. Milani Dela Cruz-Fabellon for the program following the Eucharistic Celebration. It began with welcoming remarks by Fr. Maxwell Lowell Aranilla, the director of Clusters 1 and 7. Special mentions were given to the sponsors of the event, which were various publishing houses including Phoenix Publishing House, Abiva Publishing House, Diwa Publishing, Rex Publishing, Vibal Publishing, and TechnoKids.

The event chair, Mrs. Ma. Christina E. Nicolas gave the overview of the event, stating the competitions this RCAMES Academic Fest included:

Sabayang Pagbigkas

Bible Quiz Bee

Storytelling

Declamation

Extemporaneous Speech

Spoken Poetry

TeachTok

Short Film

Digital Arts

Malate Catholic School had competitors for each category except for the Spoken Poetry, Short Film and TeachTok.

At 2 PM, the awarding and closing ceremony began in the auditorium. After warming up the audience and giving a certification of appreciation to the sponsors of the event the TeachTok and Short Film winners were announced. Soon after, Mr. Eduardo Salamera, the Santa Clara Parish School principal was called to announce the winners for the Spoken Poetry and Extemporaneous Speech. Following that, Mr. Louie Francis Uy from St. Peter the Apostle School announced the winners for the Creative Storytelling contest and Declamation winners. The standard for each award are as follows: Bronze standard, with an average score of 88-91.99; Silver standard, with an average score of 92.95.99; and Gold standard, with an average score of 96-99.99. 

Continuing with the program, Ms. Jenny Lyn Chua was called to announce the winners for the Digital Arts categories. Following that, the Sabayang Pagbigkas winners were announced, and the closing remarks were given by Fr. Nolan A. Que at around 5:30 PM and each school was directed to their respective school services to return after the 8 hour event. 

In the awarding ceremony, Malate Catholic School won a medal in all categories as follows:

Extemporaneous Speech - Gold Medalist

Grade 12: Maria Althea Tirzah R. Ferrer

Creative Storytelling - Bronze Medalists

Kindergarten Category: Asher Eitan M. Aveñdano

Grade 2 Category: Jadway E. Luzares Jr.

Declamation - Bronze Medalist

Grade 6: Athena Princess L. Bagas

Digital Arts - Bronze Medalists

Grade 6: Daniel Joseph M. Atabay

Grade 9: Mijenne P. Cañomero

Grade 12 St. Augustine of Hippo: Kara Losañes

Bible Quiz Bee - Bronze Medalists

Grade 4: Starleen Victoria A. Belmonte

Grade 5: Roan A. Faller

Grade 6: Shaine Ashley M. Arias

Grade 7: John Andrei B. Dinglasan

Grade 8: Iosepha Nathania R. Ferrer

Grade 9: Ai Tojo

Grade 10: Allana Bianca T. Ligera

Sabayang Pagbigkas - Champion

Grade 10: Francheska Shieniah Rayne V. Mercado

Grade 10: Hyacinth Champagne C. Punzalan

Grade 10: Beatrice Ann A. Salvacion

Grade 10: Jian Chester C. Mortel

Grade 10: Isaac Gabriel D. Realisan

Grade 11: Casandra Nicole J. Fang

Grade 11: Rafael James T. Huenda

Grade 11: Siedy Lenecy M. Blanca

Grade 11: Alyssa R. Baclayon

Grade 11: Peter Linus R. Ferrer

Grade 11: Princess Jewel B. Recto

Grade 11: Alfred Andrew C. Asuncion

Grade 11: Mark Castrian D. Mendez

Grade 11: Khen Gabriel P. Albaña

Grade 11: Jenlich Roy S. Dalena

Grade 11: Elylei Rafael G. Gacilago

Grade 12: Alcaeus Ezekiel R. Liwanag

Grade 12: Ria Angelique E. Malabanan

Grade 12: Gian Nathalie C. Francisco

Grade 12: Maria Yloisa M. Esmeralda

Grade 12: John Axel M. Claridades

Grade 12: Elizia Jane G. San Agustin

Grade 12: Nicole S. Loyola

Grade 12: Joshua Paul C. Shimizu

Grade 12: Edrien G. Caberto

Grade 12: Mark Wayne B. Antimano

Grade 12: Aurora Isabel B. Madali

Grade 12: Bhenj Jhian Francia

Grade 12: Maria Isabella C. Miranda

Grade 12: Sean Aldrich S. Siruno

Grade 12: Niña Alexandra G. Betana

Grade 12: Pauline Bonoan

Malate Catholic School brought home a medal for each category, and just as the rest of the schools that participated in the event, each student gave their best for the competition and to represent the school.