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SHS Science Club Launches 2022 Spelling Bee Contest
Darlene Faye Tongio
Published: February 23, 2022
The Sampaguita High School Science club inaugurated its first ever virtual science Spelling Bee contest for grade 7 to 10 students on February 19.
The said event was moderated by Mariel G. Bacsal (Vice President of Science club), followed by Ma. Vanessa V. Cachero (Grade 7 representative) in grade seven, Arianne M. Para-ase (Secretary), Adrielle V. Tamayosa (Grade 8 representative) in grade 8, Jayrille Joyce A. San Ramon (Treasurer), Elvin C. Odinada Jr. in grade 9, (Grade 10 Representative), Hannah B. Puerta (President), and Mark Ranier G. Balaston (auditor), in grade 10.
On account of the guidance of the admirable science teachers including Mrs. Mabelle H. Apuada, Mrs. Eden B. Melegrito, Mrs. Junalyn B. Francisco, Mrs. Vilma Vicencio, Mr. Harry Louie Galicia, Mr. Glen Borromeo, Mrs. Myla Albeza-Lasala, Mr. Jon Paulo Chua, and Mr. Omel Quiaoit and the cooperation of the beloved members of Science Club, the contest was launched triumphantly despite the internet connection problem that occurred during the contest
SHS Science Club Virtual Science Spelling Bee
Photo grabbed by: John Dereck Hermogeno
Photo from: Hannah Puerta
Right after the competition, the victors from grade 7 to 10 participants were later on announced and commended on the Science Club official Facebook account.
Photo from: Hannah Puerta
The ranking of winners in grade 7 level was initiated by Lucas Aaron Parina from 7-N as the champion, Zandra Mauleon from 7-K as the first runner up, Joyce Naranja from 7-L took the second runner-up, and Erica Pauleen Depla from 7-E as the 3rd placer of the said contest.
In grade 8, Jrimee Faith Moreno from 8-L won the place as a champion, followed by, Carlos Dalag from 8-Q as the 1st runner-up, Shana Tiffany Cayabyab from 8-I as the 2nd runner-up, and lastly is Charize Almonciodo from 8-P as the 3rd runner-up.
For grade 9 winners, Eirol Zief Angolluan from 9-B was declared as a champion, Justine Jake Gicanal from 9-H won the 1st runner-up, Isabel Mae Barnuevo from 9-C as the 2nd runner-up, and Reinhart Lionne Palad from 9-R as the 3rd runner-up.
While in grade 10, Je-ann Riannna Tapec from 10-O succeeded to become the champion of the contest, followed by Paul Azhlei Bechayda from 10-R as the 1st place, Emmanuel Malasmas from 10-J, the 2nd placer and Darlene Faye Tongio from 10-P took the 3rd place.
In an interview, Hannah B. Puerta shared the biggest struggle that they had encountered in launching the virtual Science Spelling Bee.
Photo from: Hannah Puerta
"The biggest struggle we experienced in launching the virtual science spelling bee were ourselves because we were unsure if we could do it appropriately and/or if it would be successful. Since we are still in the midst of a pandemic. But we overcome it by believing in each other's ability to complete the task correctly and successfully. Another thing we did to overcome all of the obstacles in launching this competition was to seek the Lord's assistance in guiding us through it," she uttered.
She also stated that the main goal of the contest is to help the students improve their spelling abilities, expand their vocabularies, discover new ideas and concepts, and build good word usage skills that will benefit them for the rest of their life
Before the end of the interview, Hannah B. Puerta shared a heartening message for all the contenders, expressing her gratitude and congratulation.
"First and foremost, I'd like to congratulate all of the winners of our Online Spelling Bee Contest; you did everything you could to win, even though we had problems with our internet connection, but that didn't stop you from trying; and to those who did not win,
Photo from: Hannah Puerta
please do not be disappointed; we know you did everything you could to win in our contest, and there is no loser or winner here; all of you are winners in our hearts. Thank you and congratulations to all!" she stated wholeheartedly.
