SCIENCE STARS PARADE VIRTUALLY
by Kaleah Dominique Sy (11A - ABM) | November 27, 2021
Philippine Cultural College – Manila is one with the National Science and Technology celebration. The Science Department has designed month-long activities anchored with this year's theme, "Agham at Teknolohiya: Tugon sa Hamon ng Panahon." As a part of its commemoration, they organized a simple tribute to selected Filipino and Foreign Scientists for their contributions in a cosplay event called “The Science Stars” held last November 11, 2021.
During this program, they reintroduced the works and contributions of some Filipino and Foreign Scientists. It was a stellar moment where these accomplished individuals gathered to demonstrate how they revolutionized the world where we live.
The cosplayers were:
Noviza, Naomi Jessica E. (4A) as Marie Curie
Chen, Yinkun (6A) as Angel Alcala
Que, Francis T. (5B) as Alexander Fleming
Cheung, Xayveon Brend P. (6B) as Gregorio Zara
Gonzales, Mikko Andrei T. (4A) as Charles Darwin
Tan, Ashley D.V. (5B) as Rosalind Franklin
Tiu, Vania Sophia (6A) as Fe del Mundo
Co, Charles Heinrich T. (4B) as Albert Einstein
Anggala, Alhea Andyme C. (5A) as Marie Curie
Limson, Floid Zhander O. (6B) as Julian Banzon
There was an intermission number presented by students from Grades 1-3 called “My Future Invention” where they thought of themselves as young scientists and invented great things that came from their imaginations. It was then followed by another intermission number of students from Grades 4 to 5 students which is entitled "The Young Scientists" where they feature young scientists all over the world. After the presentation of the 10 cosplayers, there was a voting for the “Most Favorite Cosplayer” which was opened to all the students in the program. Before the program ended, there was a short recap and a game presented by elementary science teacher Ms. Agnes Apolonio.
The straightforward but impactful program served as a vehicle for inspiring and encouraging elementary school pupils to pursue science careers in the future. It also became a means to honor the portrayed scientists who developed their respective contributions in various contexts.