Communion thru Literatura, Rhema et Drama
Written by: Ms. Mary Grace C. Nueva, BRafeNHS’ Liberal Arts Coordinator
The greatest scholars are not usually the wisest people.
-A famous quote from Geoffrey Chaucer, Father of English Literature, famous for his work “The Book of Duchess”. A statement that best summarizes what transpired in the 2016 English Week celebration.
The Br. Rafael Donato Night High School (BRafeNHS) once again celebrated the English Week with the theme “Communion thru Literatura, Rhema et Drama”, and with Quiz Bee and Spelling Bee contest, and Dramafest as major events. The poor but deserving scholars of the Brother Rafael Donato Night High School once again proved their worthy of receiving quality Lasallian Education.
Selected students from Grades 7 to 10, and Year 5 joined together as groups battling for the best among the best in the English Quiz Bee and Spelling Bee contest held last January 13, 2016 at the Sylvia P. Lina Theatre. This event was spearheaded by Ms. Heidi-Marie F. Padua, BRafeNHS English teacher.
There were eight groups composed of students from Grades 7 to 10, and Year 5. Questions were derived from literatures of Philippines, Asia, Afro-America and World, categorize as easy, average and difficult.
A group doesn’t have to be composed of purely intelligent people to win the battle. Cooperation and collaboration played significant role for Group D to win the championship and earned each member a gold medal. The group was composed of Audrey Lisondra (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2020), Tristan Taeza (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2019), Marcos Ian Dolleton (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2018), Aira Marie Cometa (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2017) and Matthew Jessie Pineda (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016). Group A on the other hand with Rinalyn Reyes (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2020), Lance Ajo Salan (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2018), Carlo John Carreon (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2017), Dyanna Indira Arcartado (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016) and Erica Mae Tamparong (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2019) as members was declared as the first placer with a silver medal for each member while Group C with Kia Shane Arcenal (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2020), Kimberly Dolleton (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2019), Ruzzella Marlita Dela Cruz (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2018), Yohan Lami (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2017) and Raven Aimee Laxamana (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016) as members received bronze medals for being the second placer.
Dramafest was held last January 15, 2016 in the same venue with the theme “Communion from verses to play”. This event was headed by Mr. Siruis Moses Hechanova, BRafeNHS English teacher.
Each level was well represented by if not the wisest, the best performers in the class. Participants in the contest were tasked to render their own adaptation of a poem assigned to them. Each presentation has its unique features that leave a mark on the heart of the audience. Some are entertaining, some are intense while others are thought provoking and full of emotions. In the end, 10C with Mr. Renz Erwin Pasigan as the class adviser, outshined all participants and was declared as the Champion of 2016 Dramafest. Awards were also given to students who demonstrated extraordinary performance such include the best supporting male performer for Jhon Rexie Ruales (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2019), best supporting female performer for Lynelle Anne Partoza (DLSZ 2018), best male lead performer for Justin Luis Vivar (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016) and best female lead performer for Angelie Mae de Castro (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2016). Best Stage Design went to VB while Best Light and Sounds went to 10C. The performance of each group were evaluated by highly credible judges which include Mr. Henry Magahis, DLSZ HS Filipino Teacher and Grade 8 Team Leader, Mr. Jose Robert Reyes, DLSZ HS English Teacher and Ms. Adrienne Victoria Zaballero, DLSZ HS English Teacher.
As the curtains began to close and people start to move out of the venue, a feeling of satisfaction succumbs in the entire unit. This event serves as another milestone for the BRafeNHS Liberals Arts Unit. Once again, the BRafeNHS English teachers, Ms. Heidi-Marie Padua, Mr. Siruis Moses Hechanova, Mr. Rovan Lopez, Mr. Julian Jeremy Teodoro and Mr. Jay Codilla as the new member of the unit, opened the gateway for the Night High School students to showcase what they know, how they feel and what they can do. Truly, the greatest scholars are not usually the wisest.