[NEWS] SHS Student Council Defies Odds with Landslide Win
by Aasta Varela
Leadership is an essential foundation that every community should have in store. To be a leader is to be able to implement the different projects that will benefit the community. A Student Council allows for growth in leadership and communication in an academic setting, as well as become the voice of the student body. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential for students to have leaders who will help amplify their voices during these difficult times.
During the school year of 2020–2021, two parties vied for the positions of Student Council; KASAMA (Kaagapay sa Serbisyo at Aksyon Para sa Mag-Aaral) Party, and ALPAS (Alliance of Leaders Partaking as Abled Servitors) Party. The KASAMA Party is associated with the color red while the ALPAS Party, the color blue. KASAMA Party’s main motto was “Aktibo. Dedikado. Progresibo. Desidido. Ibotong Diretso!” while ALPAS Party’s main motto was “Karamay. Kasapi. Katagumpay.”
The campaign period for both parties went on during October 19–23. The Miting de Avance was held on October 23, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in a Zoom meeting, but was limited to 300 attendees. The elections took place on the same day at 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm via Schoology; and by 4:14 pm, the results were announced.
Creative Director
Russell Tuazon — KASAMA Party — 52.9% — ELECTED
Pauline Guzman — ALPAS Party — 24.7%
Jhastine Buran — 19.8%
Public Relations Officer
Koleen Mendoza — KASAMA Party — 56.9% — ELECTED
Eunys Abad — ALPAS Party — 40%
Auditor
Danielle David — KASAMA Party — 75.9% — ELECTED
Heinz Jao — ALPAS Party — 19.4%
Treasurer
Julio Pedreña — KASAMA Party — 67.5% — ELECTED
Melody Imperial — ALPAS Party — 28%
Secretary (External)
Monica Lesaca — KASAMA Party — 67.1% — ELECTED
Chloe Fresco — ALPAS Party — 27.8%
Secretary (Internal)
Jed Junio — KASAMA Party — 62.7% — ELECTED
Polyn Triviño — ALPAS Party — 33.5%
Vice President
Ashra Offemaria — KASAMA Party — 68.6% — ELECTED
Patricia Dela Fuente — ALPAS Party — 25.5%
President
Tobey Calayo — KASAMA Party — 77.1% — ELECTED
Allana Mendoza — ALPAS Party — 19.8%
These members of the Student Council bring forth a new year of perseverance to the student body. As a school year full of hardships in the new normal continues, may the student government serve not only as leaders but a bridge of communication to the Senior High students of UST Angelicum College.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
My name is Juliana Aasta Bernice A. Varela. I am someone who is thought to be hardworking and passionate in my craft, such as writing in particular.
I have had a passion of reading and writing ever since I was young, and it is truly something that has spoken volumes to me. I am also punctual, as I usually pass articles and literary pieces on time or early. I have been writing in the Journalism Club of UST Angelicum College ever since Junior High School, and after just a year of High School, I was the Senior Literary Editor starting Grade 8 to Grade 10. I then continued on to be the News Editor in both Grade 11 and 12, the years of Senior High School.
I think one of the things that is personal about me besides writing is my love for the piano. I haven’t been able to play in a while, but my memories of the piano have been truly fond, and it’s a way for me to vent out my feelings and be in complete serendipity.
