What s inside? News beat p. 2 News beat p. 4 Literary Time p. 6 WCM in Action p.10 Wesleyan College of Manila Vol. I.No. 1 The Official Newsletter of Wesleyan College 016-2017 UNITY of PIETY and LEARNING FESTIVE WESLEYAN AT 16th Anniversary Wesleyan College of Manila celebrated its 16th founding anniversary last September 8,2016. Wesleyan College of Manila celebrated its 16th anniversary in the first week of September. The colorful eye-catching decorations were inspired by the Festival in the Philippines. The jubilant vibe of the Wesleyanians can be felt in every inch of the campus. The opening parade took place on the streets of Leveriza, San Juan, Donada and Fresno. Students and teachers shared their gratitude by entertaining the people in the streets with street dance and festive music. During the Field Demonstration, students from primary to high school performed Philippine festival dances. Their costumes were vibrant and rich in colors, which amazed the audience. All the students danced gracefully and energetically. The week-long celebration also came with lots of fascinating booths like Mystery Wesleyan, Maze Game, Movie Booth, and more.
2 NEWS Nutrition Day Sheine Joy Bermudo Nutrition day was celebrated Last July 4 with theme Savor the flavor of Eating Right. Students always study about the importance of being healthy. Everyone was taught that eating nutritious food determines the stability of one s life. Selected students represented their grade level for some competitions. Poster making, slogan making and more was held at the library of the school. Students performed also danced, sang, and wrote poems about the importance of being healthy. Each student has their own role to have a fun and memorable day for everyone. Grade 10 and Grade 6 Acquaintance Sheine Joy Bermudo SSG officers conducted an acquaintance party, which they called Slumber party last July 24. The Slumber party was held at the gymnasium of the school. SSG officers prepared exciting activities for the students who attended the event. Students performed to make the event more fun and exciting as well. They laughed, danced, played games and ate. They cherished the hours given to them to talk to each other and get to know each other. Students cooperated on the said event. SSG officers gave their best to make the acquaintance party fun.
3 NEWS College Acquaintance Party Jamie Auleary A. De Castro The SSG and Rotaract officers organized the College Acquaintance Party at Tramway, Roxas Boulevard last August 27,216. It was participated by College and Chinese students, faculty and professors of Wesleyan College of Manila. After a long week of preparation, SSG and Rotaract officers came up with an event which was truly memorable. Angel Rick Santiago and Janelle Senon, both BSBA Marketing students, were the host of the night. Jose Lorenzo Laurente, the SSG president, opened the program with a prayer. Patricia Faith Agatia, the Rotaract president, delivered the opening remarks. Dr. Rhea Eden also gave a special message to the students. The SSG and Rotaract officers prepared games and the students and faculty member gladly accepted the challenges. The event would not be complete without a special number. Kate Bueno and Erika Viray sang Stay With Me by Sam Smith and I m Yours by Jason Mraz accompanied by ukulele played by Jamie Auleary De Castro. Dr. York Han gave the closing remarks. John Wesley Day Katrina Valencia and Angel Laoang Wesleyan College of Manila celebrated John Wesley s birthday last July 16, 2016. It was held in the school s auditorium. Students watched a video clip about John Wesley s biography. After the short video, Mrs. Jobelle Beiruti conducted a quiz bee about Wesley s life. The following is the list of winners from each level. Gr. 6- Wisdom: Guna Jang, Katrina Valencia, Sheine Bermudo Gr. 7- Humility: Angel Laoang, Iber Omandac, Hershey Tan Gr. 8- Justice: Anne Jel Laurias, Jayvee Eroy, Jm Gallardo
4 NEWS SSG Election in WCM By Sheine Joy Bermudo and Katrina Valencia Last June 23 was the election of the SSG officers. It was held at the school auditorium. Two party lists had their own responsible leaders and members. The two party lists are the Sherlock and Solid party lists. Each member of the party lists pledged about what they can do to help the school and to be model students for others. Other members are new or transferee students, but they proved themselves that they will be responsible and trustworthy officers. Each party list had its own platform and plans for future events. The following are the lists of winners in the election. SSG Officers of School Year 2016-2017: President: Monica Tan Vice president: Lyka Llyamelo Secretary: Felice Reyes Treasurer: Myka Llamelo Auditor: Angel Laoang Grade 4 representative: Justin Gallardo Grade 5 representative: Venze Miranda Grade 6 representative: Nekisha Komori Grade 7 representative: Karl James Ogsila Grade 8 representative: Patricia Enriquez Grade 9 representative: Rafhael Enriquez WCM HORIZON Jamie De Castro Editor-in-chief Official Student Publication of Wesleyan College of Manila Editorial Staff Iber Omandac Angel Laoang Nekisha Komori Guna Jang Shane Sebastian Katrina Valencia Hershey Tan Sheine Bermudo Mr. Randie Pimentel and Ms.Jane Patangan Advisers
Araw ng Wika Sheine Joy Bermudo NEWS 5 Noong ika-17 ng Agosto ginanap sa silid aklatan ng Wesleyan ang patimpalak sa pagguhit,pagsulat ng tula at paggawa ng salawikain. Noong araw na rin na iyon ginanaop rin sa bawat silid aralan ang pag gawa ng sanaysay. Lahat ng patimpalak na iyon ay iisa lang ang tema yoon ay Filipino, wika ng karunungan. Noong ika-18 ng Agosto ginanap ang Araw ng Wika sa awitoryum ng Wesleyan. May tema na Filipino, wika ng karunungan. Naglaan ng oras at panahon ang mga estudyante para makapag ensayo sa mga kani-kanilang presentasyon. Bawat lebel ay nag pamalas ng kahusayan sa mga ginawa nila na nababatay sa ating mga tradisyon noon. Bawat estudyante ay nagpamalas ng kani-kanilang kaalaman at kahusayan. Bawat tao na dumalo noong araw na iyon ay ginawa ang mga nakasanayang gawin ng ating mga ninuno. Bawat estudyante ay nag bigay nang kani-kanilang kooperasyon WCM Retreat of Grade 6 and 10 Sheine Joy Bermudo and Iber Ormandoc The Grade 6 and 10 students had their Retreat last September 2 and 3 in Wesleyan College of Manila. Teachers and students made the event successful. They played, ate, and had fun. It was very memorable for each and every students who participated. Retreat is all about a day of surrendering or telling problems to each and every classmates. When they cried it doesn t mean they were weak, it means they were strong enough to show the real emotions in a certain thing. The retreat that the Grade 6 and 10 students were filled with fun, frightening, tearful and happy moments. The 6 and 10 bonded together and felt like they are all real sisters and brothers.
8 LITERARY Boses Para sa Pagbabago Ni: Gemma Josel C. Laoang Wikang Filipino ni Sheine Joy Bermudo Pilipinas kong mahal Pagbabago aming dasal Babad man sa kahirapan Problema ay hindi aatrasan Ang wikang filipino ay kailangan Para narin sa ating kaunlaran. Ating nalalaman at natutunan Dahil sa mga gurong nandiyaan Wika nga ng pangulo Sama-sama tayo hanggang dulo Umulan man o bumagyo Hawak kamay tayong Pilipino Bilang munting kabataan Kinabukasan naming pahalagahan Kami pa rin pag-asa ng bayan Kung kaya t kami y pakinggan Ang wikang filipino ay mahalaga Para sa mga panahong wala ng pag-asa Ang wikang filipino ay natututunan ng iba At dapat pang matutunan ng isa t-isa Ang wikang filipino ay dapat unawain Para sa sariling atin Ang wikang filipino ay parang hangin Guro Isinulat ni Sheine Joy Bermudo Pamumuno Ni: Sheine Joy Bermudo Ang mga guro ay kailangan Para sa ating kinabukasan Ang mga guro ay nadiyan Para sa ating kaalaman Mamuno ng tama, Dapat maunawa Sa mga bagay na wala, Dahil ito ay mahalaga Ang mga guro ay dapat mahalin Katulad ng pagmamahal nila sa atin Dapat pahalagahan Dahil tunay na kailangan Dapat laging nandiyan, Laging maasahan, Laging malalapitan, At laging maasahan. Ang mga guro ay ating ina at ama Na pangalawa sa iba pa Na laging nandiyan Kapag may kailangan ka Huwag mawala, Kapag may problema, Dapat isip may magagawa
LITERARY 9 "Mga alalalang tinapon na pero bumalik pa" Ni: Sheine Joy Bermudo Lahat ng pinagdadaanan natin ay masakit pero,dapat harapin kailangang isipin,lilipas rin pero dapat huwag natin kikimkimin unting nawawala sa isipan mga mapapait na nakaraan ito ay nawala ng lubusan, parating nasa puso't kalamnan nakita kita sa di inaasahang panahon hindi kita kinibo ikaw ang lumapit ngayon Sa araw ng ika'y nakikita ako'y nasasaktan Tuwing ako ay malungkot ikaw ay laging nandiyan Hindi nawala ang kaba kapag ika'y nakikita mga alaalang nawala bumalik nalang bigla mahirap aminin dahil akala ay wala na yoon pala ay nakakakaba ng sobra sobra Maybe I Will Be Beautiful Too Fill me with lavender And tea leaves And blushing skies Pack me full of bumblebees And strawberries And melody Stuff me with planets And shattered sunlight And rain Load me with sunrises And long dances And loves Choke me with beautiful things I want to absorb it all Rest Rest Sometimes the emptiness creeps back on you, And somedays you feel the world is too heavy, Or the air is too thin, And breathing is harder than it has to be. All you want to do is curl into a littlr ball, Under sheets, And blankets that smell of home, And pray that is what it is Sometimes you give up, Or sleep too much Sometimes the emptiness creeps back on you, And somedays you feel the world is too heavy, Or the air is too thin, And breathing is harder than it has to be. All you want to do is curl into a littlr ball, Under sheets, And blankets that smell of home, And pray that is what it is Sometimes you give up, Or sleep too much Just know : There is always tomorrow. Just know : There is always tomorrow.
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LITERARY 9 "Pintig Para Sa Iyo" by Katrina Valencia May gusto ka bang sabihin? Ang pintig ng damdamin? Hindi mo man maamin Nararamdaman pa rin Paumanhin Naglalaban ang puso at damdamin Sino nga ba ang mananalo? Ang utak o damdaming pumipintig para lamang sa iyo? "Napapansin Kaya?" Katrina Valencia Kay tagal din na Ito'y nadarama Paghanga ko sayo'y lumalala na Napapansin mo kaya kung gaano ka kahalaga? Pilit na kinukuha ang pansin Kahit isang sulyap wala pa rin Masakit mang isipin Pero kailangang tanggapin ng puso't damdamin Mga tanong na naglalaro sa isipan Katulad ng paano na? Kaya pa ba? Napapansin kaya? "Sa Langit" by Katrina Valencia Paano kung ako naman Ang bumitaw sa dapat na walang hanggan? Kung sinabi kong ayaw ko na Bibitaw ka rin kaya? Ako naman Ako naman ang magpaparanas Sa mga sakit na iniwan mo Mga sugat na matagal na dapat gumaling Ngunit tinangay mo Lahat ng bituin Sa langit Noong araw na umalis ka "Hintay" Ni: Sheine Joy Bermudo Hihintayin ako ang pagbalik mo Hihintayin ako ang pagbangon mo Hihintayin ako ang nakilala ko Maghihintay ako hanggang sa kaya ko Hihintayin ko ang ngiting nawala Nalang bigla dahil sakanya Hihintayin ko ang taong aking nakilala Noon paman at alam ko babalik ka pa Hihintayin ang pagbabalik mo Hihintayin ang ngiting nasilayan ko Hihintayin na mawala na ang lungkot mo Maghihintay ako sa pagbabalik mo Maghihintay hanggang sa kaya ko Mahihintay hanggang gusto ko Maghihintay hanggang maypagasa ako At maghihintay ako hanggang sa dulo ng mundo
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