"Chapter III"

 As we approach the end of the third quarter, it is surreal to think that we will soon be parting ways. Despite this being one of the toughest quarters in our 10th grade experience, I still found it enjoyable, and I hope my classmates feel the same way. The quarter was filled with various tasks, including reports, role plays, research, and even dancing. While these activities were physically and mentally demanding, they also played a crucial role in strengthening my relationships with my peers. Together, we created unforgettable memories while working on these tasks.

 Throughout this quarter, I believe I have matured significantly. I learned valuable lessons through the challenges and mistakes that I faced, and I intend to use these experiences to improve myself in the future. Above all, I realized that success requires effort and perseverance, and cannot be achieved in a matter of seconds.

 As we head into the final quarter together, I wish my classmates good luck and encourage them to make the most of it. This last quarter is a unique opportunity to enjoy each other's company and make the most of our remaining time together. Let us continue to support each other and create unforgettable memories as we move on to the next stage of our lives.

"Semana Santa"

 Holy Week, which is also referred to as Passion Week, is a significant religious occasion in the Christian faith that commemorates the last week of Jesus Christ's life, including his crucifixion and resurrection. This week is characterized by a range of events and traditions that reflect the solemnity and importance of this period.

 I didn't engage in many activities during Holy Week, except for joining a procession at school on April 1st as a math club officer. Attending processions was new to me as my family rarely participates in such events, and we usually stay at home during Holy Week. On Palm Sunday, I went to church with my relatives and later had lunch with them. For the rest of the week, we mostly stayed indoors, except for Holy Saturday, when we visited the beach. We ate breakfast there with my cousins, nieces, and nephews, and I had a wonderful time. And on Easter Sunday we went to the church again to celebrate the resurrection of god.

 Overall, Easter sunday is a time to reflect on ones self, a time for christians to remember and thank god for the sacrifice that he made for our sins, and a time to spend with your family.

"121st Foundation Day Celebration"

    Ilocos Sur National Highschool recently conducted their 121st Highschool day at March 25, 2023. Highschool day is conducted once a year by Ilocos Sur National Highschool to pay tribute to the foundation of the school, it have been 3 years since the last highschool day celebration was held because of the pandemic. During highschool day students together with teachers usually perform traditional and modern dances, and compete at each other. The theme for this years Highschool day celebration is "Renewed Commitment in Defying Odds to Transcend Heights of Excellence and Solidarity".

    The celebration begun in the morning, it was started by a thanksgiving mass at 8:00 AM in the gymnasium and was later followed by an opening program at 10:00 AM. During the program, personels like the prinicipal and other expressed their thoughts about the celebration. There were also an intermission number by selected grade 10 students and the teachers choir. After the opening program in the gym it was followed by the Field demo that was held at the school field. Selected students performed the Galaw Pilipinas dance at 1:00 PM, then was later followed by Grade 9 students performing the 8 traditional festivals of Ilocos Sur. Next came the modern dances by Grade 10, which was performed by the top 3 winners of the hiphop dance contest. After the dances, there were traditional games held which was facilitated by FEC officers. There were also booths by the supreme student government by that time. Finally, after the celebration, Mrs. Judeliza Refuerzo, the head teacher of MAPEH department expressed her gratitude to everyone who participated in the celebration.