Article by: Kristin Clarisse H. Mateo and Therese Anne B. Cruz
Photos by: Maurine Claire F. Kim
With the theme, “Blast to the New Normal: Igniting the Mapúan Spirit with Flexibility and Sportsmanship,” the Mapúa Senior High School (SHS) Department celebrated SHS Week 2022, from November 21 to 25, at the Intramuros and Makati campuses.
Transitioning from a virtual event to a face-to-face setup, the Mapúa SHS Student Council spearheaded the week-long celebration that aimed to “foster togetherness and leadership and showcase the students’ competitive and sportsmanlike sides.” For the event, the SHS sections were separated into clusters: Magiting, Matapat, Maparaan, Mapagbigay, Matulungin, Malikhain, Mapagkumbaba, and Masikap. They participated in activities, games, and contests that focused on cultivating arts, culture, and sportsmanship.
The celebration began with a cluster parade, bench cheering competition, and the introduction of candidates for Mr. and Ms. Mapúa SHS 2022, last November 21, at the Intramuros Campus Gymnasium. For club events, The Cardinal Print, the official SHS student publication, hosted “Tatak Kardinal”, the first-ever Mapúa SHS Press Conference. Moreover, the STEM and GAS Society hosted a “Cardi REELS-Tok” contest involving student experiences from online to in-person classes, while the ABM Society held an online game competition called “Defusal: It’s Roblox Time” via Discord.
The next day, activities such as the On the Spot Digital Painting and Chalk Art Competition, Masining na Pagkukuwento, Debate, Young Mapúan Boundless Talent Search, were organized at the Intramuros Campus. The STEM Society hosted “BrainSTEM: Quiz Bowl,” at the AV2, while The English Club and Social Sciences Circle also held their respective film viewing events with “TECine: The Golden Hour,” and “SOCSINEMA: Part 2.” Moreover, Makati-based clubs such as Math Club conducted their game called “Funky QuizBee,” wherein participants utilized their mathematical skills to solve elementary algebra and real-life word problems.
On the third day of the week-long event, the SHS Student Council spearheaded the first Amazing Cardinal Race (Laro ng Lahi), which featured traditional Filipino games. The Visual Arts club also hosted a Cosplay Competition and the Glee Club organized a Pop and Duet Singing Contest. Among the club-organized activities were film viewing events from the Science Club with “Scienema: Into the Future,” and “The Reel World,” from Math Club Makati which premiered films such as “Forgotten” and “Ngayon Kaya” as well as face-to-face games inspired by Filipino street games such as “Eroplanong Papel: Batang 90's Lane” from the Sports Club Intramuros and “Palarong Pinoy” from Samahan ng Filipino – Makati. Singing, dance, and speech choir contests as well as quiz bees were also hosted to showcase the talents of the SHS students.
Throughout the week, to promote sportsmanship and camaraderie among game enthusiasts, tournaments for Men’s Basketball, Mixed Volleyball, Badminton, Chess, Tetris, Table Tennis, and E-games Call of Duty, Valorant, and Mobile Legends were held at both campuses as well.
To conclude the week-long celebration, an event from the Admissions Office entitled “LaunchPad” aimed to discuss the undergraduate programs of the University as well as a closing ceremony including the Battle of the Bands, Mr. and Ms. SHS 2022 Pageant, and awarding of the winners was held last November 25. InteROCKtion! or the Cardinal Battle of the Bands Champion, 413, performed during the Paskong Mapúan Street Concert Party last December 15 while the Mr. and Ms. SHS 2022 title holders, Mr. Licienn Buensalida and Ms. Dhennyse Delos Santos will represent the department in the Mr. and Ms. Cardinal pageant to be held this year.
LIST OF WINNERS
Mr. and Ms. SHS 2022 Pageant
Mr. and Ms. SHS 2022: Mr. Licienn Buensalida and Ms. Dhennyse Delos Santos
First Runner-Up: Mr. Daniel Sahagun and Ms. Phiba
Second Runner-Up: Mr. Ralph Tamayo and Ms. Chelzee Intervalo
Third Runner-Up: Mr. Wisenheimer Ortea and Ms. Rayah Domingo
Fourth Runner-Up: Mr. Archdale Palaypayon and Ms. Charm Famador
Mr. and Ms. Congeniality: Mr. Daniel Sahagun and Ms. Chelzee Intervalo
Mapúans Choice: Mr. Ralph Tamayo and Ms. Dhennyse Delos Santos
Photogenic: Mr. Licienn Buensalida and Ms. Dhennyse Delos Santos
Best in Formal Wear: Mr. Licienn Buensalida and Ms. Dhennyse Delos
Best in National Costume: Mr. Archdale Palaypayon and Ms. Chelzee Intervalo
Best in Casual Wear: Mr. Archdale Palaypayon and Ms. Dhennyse Delos Santos
Best in Sportswear: Mr. Ralph Tamayo and Ms. Dhennyse Delos Santos
Scrabble (Men)
Champion: Johannes Fortunate R. Bagsic
1st Runner-Up: Liam Ashton G. Arboleda
2nd Runner-Up: Miguel Dominic P. Virocel
Scrabble (Women)
Champion: Janen Andison C. Mendez
1st Runner-Up: Jielan Grace A. Pua
2nd Runner-Up: Kezzia Ayn E. Guinto
Scrabble (Mixed)
Champion: Derek Tyler U. Ong
1st Runner-Up: Ricardo Rafael V. Leonardo
2nd Runner-Up: Mariah Charlene Koi T. De Jesus
Word Factory (Men)
Champion: Mapamaraan Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Masikap Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Mapagbigay Cluster
Word Factory (Women)
Champion: Mapamaraan Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Masikap Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Mapagbigay Cluster
Word Factory (Mixed)
Champion: Mapagbigay Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Matulungin Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Mapamaraan Cluster
The Cardinal Hip-Hop Dance Battle
Champion: Masikap Cluster
Search For the Ultimate SHS Cardinal Singer: Pop Solo
Champion: Alfie Dion
1st Runner-Up: Caileen Menanio
2nd Runner-Up: Jordan Dave Obog
Search For the Ultimate SHS Cardinal Singer: Pop Vocal Duet
Champion: Diego Benito Arellano & Marielle Angeline Miano
1st Runner-Up: Alfie Dion & Ashton Wayne Castro
2nd Runner-Up: Carl Joshua Espanol & Eurick Gamboa
On the Spot Digital Painting Contest
Champion: Reign Yderf A. Amante
1st Runner-Up: Sophia Gabrielle G. Orozco
2nd Runner-Up: Stephanie Joy D. Aga
On the Spot Group Chalk Art Contest
Champion: Malikhain Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Masikap Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Mapagkumbaba Cluster
MVA’s Cosplay Competition
Champion: Matapat Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Matapat Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Magiting Cluster
Badminton (Singles: Men)
Champion: Juliane Dionisio Dionisio
1st Runner-Up: Iammai Adiation
2nd Runner-Up: Yves Jann Forteo
Badminton (Singles: Women)
Champion: Minsofia Joy L. Cayabyab
1st Runner-Up: Dennise Chong
2nd Runner-Up: CJ Angela Alindayo
Badminton (Mixed Doubles)
Champion: James Pabuana & Jielan Pua
1st Runner-Up: Dennise Chong & Jed Angelo Recto
2nd Runner-Up: Rainer Gonzaga & Althea Buera
Chess (Men)
Champion: John Christopher Alvarado
1st Runner-Up: Wendell Joaquin Villadolid
2nd Runner-Up: Clark Joseph M. Villaverde
Chess (Women)
Champion: Hannah Margaret M. Abardo
1st Runner-Up: Shaunte Felicity A. Ong
2nd Runner-Up: Raiza Zofia C. Tacadao
Chess (Mixed)
Champion: Jaycee Dela Rosa
1st Runner-Up: Luther J. Morta, Jr.
2nd Runner-Up: Ronnie Moniva, Jr.
Debate
Champion: Lara Nicole Z. Cordova
1st Runner-Up: Jan Keisha M. Cayetano
2nd Runner-Up: James Alan B. Medoza
Sabayang Pagbigkas
Champion: Matulungin Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Mapagkumbaba Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Mapamaraan Cluster
Masining na Pagkukwento
Champion: Mapagkumbaba Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Matulungin Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Magiting Cluster
Cinestorya Film Festival
Champion: Masikap Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Mapagkumbaba Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Mapagbigay Cluster
Table Tennis (Singles: Men)
Champion: Mac Claudiouz Santos
1st Runner-Up: Louis Gabriel S. Ayellanoza
2nd Runner-Up: Yngwei Johanne Datan
Table Tennis (Singles: Women)
Champion: Allanis Mika Quiatchon
1st Runner-Up: Jedidiah Carell Guiyab
2nd Runner-Up: Caryn Chloe Iance C. Gendrano
Table Tennis (Mixed Doubles)
Champion: Allanis Mika Quiatchon & Ezio Martelino
1st Runner-Up: Jedidiah Carell Guiyab & Kin Andrei Trinidad
2nd Runner-Up: Yngwei Johanne Datan & Princess Dela Fuente
E-Games: Call of Duty
Champion: Mapamaraan Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Mapagbigay Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Masikap Cluster
E-Games: Valorant
Champion: Magiting Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Mapagbigay Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Matulungin Cluster
E-Games: Mobile Legends
Champion: Magiting Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Mapagbigay Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Matapat Cluster
Display Photo Frame
Champion: Angela Ysabelle A. Sta. Maria
1st Runner-Up: Leoflor B. Cabases, Jr.
2nd Runner-Up: Donita Denise A. Oliman
Bench Cheering
Champion: Magiting Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Mapagbigay Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Malikhain Cluster
1st Amazing Cardinal Race (Laro ng Lahi)
Champion: Allysa Marie P. Samson
1st Runner-Up: Michael James D. Uy
2nd Runner-Up: Jed Angelo C. Recto
Young Mapúan Boundless Talents
Champion: Derek Tyler U. Ong
1st Runner-Up: Adrian Christian A. Villanueva
2nd Runner-Up: Luis John Cerezo, Emilio Baccay, Ashton Wayne E. Castro, and Alfie Dion
Tetris (Men)
Champion: Eulo Miguel S.J. Arreza
1st Runner-Up: Masikap Cluster (Navy Blue)
2nd Runner-Up: Matulungin Cluster (Maroon)
Tetris (Women)
Champion: Chrasciana P. Centeno
1st Runner-Up: Aliyana Caelyn D. Mallari
2nd Runner-Up: Sophia Gabrielle Orozco
Tetris (Mixed)
Champion: Zak N. Villanueva
1st Runner-Up: Kael Lorenzo M. Herrera
2nd Runner-Up: Geoffrey B. Garcia
Cluster Trivial Quiz Bee
Champion: Mapamaraan Cluster
1st Runner-up: Matulungin Cluster
2nd Runner-up: Masikap Cluster
Volleyball (Mixed)
Champion: Mapamaraan Cluster
1st Runner-up: Masikap Cluster
2nd Runner-up: Mapagbigay Cluster
Mythical 6 for Volleyball: Daniel James Capati, Diandrah Yabut, Janel Euan Gabriel Cubilla, Jann Lorenzo Laureano, Troie Neil Fortiz, Nash Alejandro DelMundo
MVP for Volleyball: Diandrah Yabut
Basketball (Men)
Champion: Mapagbigay Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Mapamaraan Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Matulungin Cluster
Mythical 5 for Basketball: Jersey Estrella, Hans Ros, Christian Josh Llavore, Vivek Nebhwani, Dean Barreiro
Defensive Player of the Season: Christian Josh Llavore
Season MVP: Vivek Nebhwani
Finals MVP: Josh Anthony Gorzon
SHS Battle of the Bands
Champion: 413
Overall Cluster Rankings
Champion: Mapamaraan Cluster
1st Runner-Up: Mapagkumbaba Cluster
2nd Runner-Up: Mapagbigay Cluster