The Science and Technology Education Center (STEC) came out the grand champion of the Inter-Public Elementary Math and Science Quiz Bowl last September 23 at the U.P. Cebu Arts and Sciences Building Conference Hall, organized by the University of the Philippines High School Cebu in celebration of Math & Science Technology Week.
The quiz bowl covered topics in Elementary Mathematics and General Science, revolving around the theme: “Philippines: A Science Nation Innovating for Global Competitiveness” and also in observance of the United Nations’ proclamation of 2015 as the International Year of Light.
The winning team composed of Chloe Nicole L. Borja, Lyana Rae L. Espina, and Reigne Hanneiken C. Gaite, with their coaches Ms. Soledad B. Amado and Ms. Anita L. Capitan, went home with P5,000 cash prize, medals, and certificates.
The Lahug Elementary School team, composed of Rafaela Zyun Canonigo, Jamaica Anel Conde, and James River Philip Yuson with their coach Ms. Madelin B. Tinapay, came in second and was awarded P3,000, medals, and certificates.
Third-place winner was the team from Minglanilla Special Science Elementary School, composed of Lindsay Marie Manlegro, Maxell Milay, and Bryan Rod Montecillo with their coach Mr. Lornell Ramos, which was rewarded with P2,000, medals, and certificates.
The contest drew in 27 teams of grade six pupils from different public elementary schools in Cebu, 16 schools from Cebu City, 6 schools from Lapu-Lapu City, 2 from Talisay City, and 1 school each from Carcar, Toledo, and Minglanilla.
The quiz bowl was sponsored by Ms Theresa Yee, UP High School Alumna of Class 2007.
![First Place: Science and Technology Education Center (STEC) Contestants: Chloe Nicole L. Borja, Lyana Rae L. Espina, Reigne Hanneiken C. Gaite Coaches: Ms. Soledad B. Amado, Ms. Anita L. Capitan](https://uphigh.upcebu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/News-006-scaled.jpg)
First Place: Science and Technology Education Center (STEC)
Contestants: Chloe Nicole L. Borja, Lyana Rae L. Espina, Reigne Hanneiken C. Gaite
Coaches: Ms. Soledad B. Amado, Ms. Anita L. Capitan
![Second Place: Lahug Elementary School Contestants: Rafaela Zyun Canonigo, Jamaica Anel Conde, James River Philip Yuson Coach: Ms. Madelin B. Tinapay](https://uphigh.upcebu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/News-007-scaled.jpg)
Second Place: Lahug Elementary School
Contestants: Rafaela Zyun Canonigo, Jamaica Anel Conde, James River Philip Yuson
Coach: Ms. Madelin B. Tinapay
![Third Place: Minglanilla Special Science Elementary School Contestants: Lindsay Marie Manlegro, Maxell Milay, Bryan Rod Montecillo Coach: Mr. Lornell Ramos](https://uphigh.upcebu.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/News-008-scaled.jpg)
Third Place: Minglanilla Special Science Elementary School
Contestants: Lindsay Marie Manlegro, Maxell Milay, Bryan Rod Montecillo
Coach: Mr. Lornell Ramos