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SAHS Now On-line

Builder Lightstream Desk on 08/26/2008 at 8:04am (UTC)

SABANGAN, Mountain Province – Efforts of San Alfonso High School faculty and administration in collaboration with the Parents Teachers and Community Association paid off making the school now connected in the internet.

The internet connection project was realized when parents of this school decided to increase the monthly computer fee to finance the internet services and other incidental expenses and materials needed.

Mr. Rodolfo M. Pepe Jr., the school principal disclosed in an interview that this undertaking means growth and expansion in the school’s curriculum which gives each student full access with the internet essential in the school's various programs.

According to the principal, this endeavor is the missing link in connecting students and teachers in the modern fashion of teaching-learning process, which at par a modern breakthrough in most schools in the international community.

Furthermore, he said that the connection would help unite the school's stake holders necessary in the success of the most awaited school’s golden jubilee celebration next school year.

“I am happy to learn during the first PTCA assembly held last June that parents themselves reveal interest in the development of the school’s academic programs through the wire services. If truth be told, this consideration facilitates whole classroom instruction, school’s communication, online services, library growth for electronic research resources, and much other enrichment,” Mr. Pepe said.

Areas in the school where internet services were installed include the computer laboratory and library, faculty, and the principal’s office.

In related development, the school staff had launched the school website as a dialogic tool to cater to students’ services such as online collaboration between students and teachers during the weekends and vacations. The school website can be accessed at www.sahs-edu.page.tl.

FUN RUN CALLS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

Builder Lighstream Desk on 08/05/2008 at 10:11pm (UTC)

SABANGAN, Mt. Province – Around 30 students and teachers of San Alfonso High School graced the school’s 49th Foundation Anniversary in a form of fun run activity deemed to promote environmental awareness around the town which was held last August 4 here.

Contenders in the fun run wore paper placards to wit phrases like “save Chico River, save the forest,” and many others were the guiding themes organized and initiated by Mr. Winfred Felimon, one of the SAHS faculty staffs.

The fun run started from the school ground then to Kaaligan (National Road), Municipal Hall passing through the barangay road, Brgy Losad, Poblacion then back to the school ground.

“I felt that somehow the purpose of this fun run had called interests among community spectators of which its main premise centered on stewardship to mother earth,” said Mr. Rodolfo M. Pepe Jr., the school principal.

“This effort had marked unique and meaningful culmination of the 49th Foundation Day beside the school’s leadership in involving parents and alumni in this affair,” he added.

Said activity fitted perfectly in this year’s foundation day theme “SAHS Swinging Thru Time” which is a step behind the golden jubilee celebration expected to kick off next year.

SAHS as bearer of Catholic education for almost 50 years was founded by then Bro. Alfonso Van Roey through his effort to name the school from Saint Alfonsos de Ligorio whose feast fall on August1 as the fix date of culminating the foundation day celebrations of the school in the previous years.

Meanwhile, Raffy Samidan from first year leaped ahead others to settle first in this eventual fun run who was followed closely by Clint Bondad, a third year stude and Erwin Bistayoc, another freshman.

Highlight of the program includes the search for Mr. and Miss SAHS 2008 which was won respectively by Kevin Chad Peningeo and Jayvee Pearl Mangay-at, both seniors.

Further, Kevin and Jayvee snatched other minor awards like Mr and Miss Wit, Mr and Miss Talent, and Best in School Uniform. Second year contenders Celso John Ladyong fetched Mr. Kalusugan award likewise Joecelle Bannawi got the best in casual wear award.

Other winners include sophomores Celso John Ladyong, Joecelle Bannawi, first runners up; freshmen Louie Nor Calag and Andrea Decaleng, second runners up; juniors Wilfredo Ayodoc and Purple Jade Siso, third runners up; and freshmen Raffy Samidan and Jendy Jend Dominguez, fourth runners up. (By Lesio Mhar P. Gao-ay)

SAHS FRESHMEN DISCLOSE HONESTY

Builder Lightstream Desk on 08/01/2008 at 10:57am (UTC)

NAKAGANG, Mt. Province - Two campus freshmen were applauded for their honesty in disclosing to public one thousand peso bill they picked up somewhere in Nakagang junction on July 26 here.

Mrs. Amelia O. Wacangan, Principal of Sabangan National High School - Data Annex witnessed the sincerity of Rachel Balatao and Luvdeveca Angeles, both SAHS first years who handed such bill to Mrs. Imelda Dominguez, a business woman near the area whom these students trusted to safekeep the amount while waiting for claimants.

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Builder Lightstream Desk on 07/29/2008 at 10:31pm (UTC)

SECTIONING UNFOLDS SAHS HISTORY
Builder Lighstream on 06/20/2008 at 6:52 pm Uhr

At last the figure did not end myth for the first year class of San Alfonso High School when Fr. Francis Balacuit had approved this day (June 20) the sectioning of this class lobbied by the administration and faculty.

Such interest to split the class had called the attention of the school community when the first year enrolment had reached 71 mark this week which indeed a very big class to be handled.

It will be recalled that the school has been consistent in maintaining 50+ number of students per year level despite the presence of the four national high schools in the municapility.

Mr. Rodolfo M. Pepe had presented to the Vicariate's administration last week the enrolment status of the school where said grant was given to the school as a result of the follow-up measure employed personally by him.

Prior to this, the school director Fr. William Billag Jr had informed the faculty of the greater possibility of sectioning when he learned from same group the disadvantage of confining this figure into one class.

According to him, sectioning is of great advantage yet there seemed disadvantage in the budgetary requirements as to run regular class to be managed by a new teacher.

But despite the believed hindrances, such request for sectioning came to reality.
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SCHOOL POPULATION GROWS BY 5%
Builder Lightstream on 06/12/2008 at 12:10 pm Uhr

As of press time, a total of 216 students were enrolled this school year 2008-2009 which represents 5% increase in the school population. This was disclosed by Mr. Rodolfo M. Pepe Jr., the school principal.

Last year's figure reached 206 upon enrolment closure on June last year. Such increase at hand was brought about by the lower year's number that had surpassed the normal and ideal classroom population set by the vicariate mission schools' board.

Meanwhile, the breakdown of the enrolees was as follows: first year - 71, second year-58, third year-40, and fourth year 47.
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SAHS FACULTY REMAINS INTACT
Builder Lightstream on 06/12/2008 at 12:07 pm Uhr

Composition of San Alfonso High School faculty remained strong when all teachers had re-applied for the same assignment as classroom teachers for this school year 2008-2009.

This was according to Mr. Rodolfo M. Pepe Jr., the school principal who bat for deeper sense of service along with the teachers' passion in realizing the school's vision-mission.

"I am indeed happy to be with same qualified and competent staffs who are service-oriented in their teaching career," said Mr. Pepe.

"Such passion for service is the key factor to innovative teaching in which the spirit of oneness on the other hand calls for a better collaborators in the learning workplace."

Mrs. Joan O. Ramel is this year's first year adviser along with Mrs. Edna G. Licayo, Mr. Rodolhp A. Balangue, Mr. Winfred W. Felimon, the second, third, and fourth year advisers respectively. Mr. Lesio P. Gao-ay is in charge of the library and the science laboratory while Mr. Chester T. Cosape is the computer teacher.

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FIRST YEAR SECTIONING STILL HOPEFUL
Builder Lightstream on 06/12/2008 at 11:59 am Uhr

SABANGAN, MT. PROVINCE - The school’s first year class is still hopeful to get enough figure for this school year 2008-2009 to become two sections with its unofficial registered enrollees at 71 as of press time.

Mr.Rodolfo M.Pepe JR,.the school principal revealed that such issue was brought to the vicariate’s superintendent office about the possible class sectioning but to no avail because the figure remained myth to support a regular teacher’s salary and all other benefits.

“The 71 students in class is really that big but it would be too small for two sections,”said Fr.Francis Balacuit,the vicariate school’s superintendent. An ideal member of student in a class to support a regular teacher is around 4o-45.In such case,there seem to have deficit when a class of 71 would split each with 35 and 36 students.

Meanwhile,the SAHS enrollment figure at hand reached 214 mark,the highest recorded official june enrollment throughout the school’s history since it’s foundation on June 1959.The distribution of the figure was as follows: First year-71, Second year-57, third year-40, and fourth year 47.

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SAHS Spikers Outwit Sabangan National High
Hazel S. Cayabas on 06/01/2008 at 5:29 pm Uhr

It was indeed a breathtaking match between San Alfonso High School and Sabangan National High School volleyball women for this year's friendship game held during the school's third day culmination of the 2007 Intramural Affair.

First six campus players tried the luck in a sure win approach without much taking in the set play and the team was able to grab the first set by a six-point advantage 25-19.

A consideration was called by the coach Mr. Chester Cosape, the school's computer teacher to shift the team's composition by benching two players and replaced them with new members for the second set.

Undeniably, the shift deemed at improving the first set rally made SAHS ladies to lagged by a slim margin, 6-9 in the earlier part of the second set.

The match continued bringing in the court erstwhile top sic players who played same attack in the first set.

To such, the coaching went successful after the thrilling Sabangan National High by another six points to end the games, 25-19, a score more than expected.

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SAHS Clinches Most Unique Award
Rizalyn Khate D. Acosta on 06/01/2008 at 5:21 pm Uhr

Great efforts paid off when San Alfonso High School street dancers made it this year to snatch the most UNIQUE award in street dancing during the second Schools of Living Tradition Convention held at Saint Vincent's School, Bontoc, Mountain Province last Dec. 12.

Moreover, the Cultural Presentation too was adjudged as the most UNIQUE award wich had depicted the instict and unique eSabangan war dance as organized and directed by Mr. Winfred W. Felimon and Mrs. Joan O. Ramel, both SAHS faculty with the help of Hansel Galleo, a SAHS alumnus.

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Admin Upgrades Science Laboratory
Eden Rio Paskiang and Reese Bondad on 06/01/2008 at 5:13 pm Uhr

An estimated amount of Php 15,000.00 was spent to upgrade the services in the school specifically in the science laboratory for this school year 200-7-2008.

Part of such improvement was the acquisition of the four new laboratory tables, chemicals, and apparatus that would heighten students' interests in science experimental activities, science exploration and other related activities necessary in this field.

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Theater Arts Guild Fetches First Place in Theatrical Play
Haynalyn J. Maniw on 06/01/2008 at 5:09 pm Uhr

Spectators leaned forward in witnessing the breathtaking historical play showed by the school's theatrical competition held during the CICM centennial celebration on Dec. 14-15 at Bontoc, Mountain Province.

Guided by the theme on the environmental apprehension empowered by a dramatic love scenes, the play captured first place award over runner up Tadian Catholic Mission as favored by the five member jury.

SAHS NOW INTERNET CONNECTED

Builder Lighstream Desk on 07/28/2008 at 12:55pm (UTC)

SABANGAN, Mountain Province – Efforts of San Alfonso High School faculty and administration in collaboration with the Parents – Teachers Community Association in the processing of the internet connection for the school had materialized.

This noble consideration came to reality when parents of this school revealed thumbs up decision to increase the monthly computer fee so to finance the internet services bill and other incidental expenses and materials needed in the realization of this venture.

Mr. Rodolfo M. Pepe Jr., the school principal disclosed in an interview that this undertaking means growth and expansion in the school’s curriculum that gives each student full access with the internet essential in widening their educational horizons.

According to him, this endeavor is the missing link in connecting students and teachers in the modern fashion of teaching-learning process at hand which at par a modern breakthrough in most schools in the international community.

Further, he said that the connection at the spur would help hook up the school family and the alumni necessary in the success of the most awaited school’s golden jubilee celebration next school year.

“I am happy to learn during the first PTCA assembly held last June that parents themselves reveal interest in the development of the school’s academic programs through the wire services. If truth be told, this consideration facilitates whole classroom instruction, school’s communication, online services, library growth for electronic research resources, and much other enrichment,” Mr. Pepe said.

Areas in the school where internet services would be installed include the computer laboratory, library, faculty, and the principal’s office.

In related development, the school is working out at present its website page as a dialogic tool to cater to students’ services and practically a channel to link all school’s stake holders relative to innovations the school wanted in all of its services it offers.

With this development realized at this point in time, the school plans to acquire new sets of computer units to be shared out in the library and in the computer laboratory.

CHURCH EMPOWERS YOUTH THROUGH PROGRAMS

Lesio Mhar P. Gao-ay on 07/28/2008 at 12:54pm (UTC)

SABANGAN, Mt. Province - An effort to involve the young in the Basic Ecclesial Community (BEC) thrust of the church was initiated successfully by the youth ministry of Sabangan Catholic Mission which was held last June 15 at Saint Joseph Seminar Hall here.

This was in response to the foregoing programs of the vicariate’s youth ministry in realizing resources to engage the young in the varied church activities which were organized as early as April this year by Baltazar Robles, one of the Youth Ministry Staffs base in Teng-ab, Bontoc.

Kurt Karyl Pilacan, one of the resource speakers and a fourth year student of San Alfonso High School, Sabangan disclosed that a total of 32 elementary pupils and high school students attended the orientation that talked about the functions of the YEAST ministries in the BEC chart.

It will be recalled that in the BEC scheme of the Church, YEAST refers to the youth, education, altar, social services, and temporalities ministries as the Church pushes concrete realization of the communitarian model by the Second Vatican Council. BECs are regarded as a new way of being church – the Church as the grassroots and the people participate actively in the priestly and prophetic mission.

Such program was intended and designed for grade 6 and high school levels to assume the role of youth in the YEAST ministry in light with the social teachings of the church.

“First and foremost, the orientation we had last Sunday is an attempt to involve the youth in the various Church activities. In this way, I believe that their potentials and interests are maximized fruitfully,” Kurt Pilacan said.

“It is the eagerness of the participants that drives us to go along with the plans as we are looking into follow-up activities that will soon take in the Sunday meetings as scheduled.”

Speakers of the said activity include Kurt Karyl Pilacan, Arius Mamanteo, Aiza Boguilis, and Arnoldyn Sally all from San Alfonso High School; Hannah Pacyado, and Roberto Pangpangdeo from Sabangan National High School.

Next week’s follow up activities will include team building seminar which will be facilitated by same group of student leaders.

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