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Grade 10 student shines in international essay writing contest

Sean Policarpio

Congratulations to Chariz Vanzuela, Grade 10, for her entry in the 9th Art Writer Award for High School Students hosted by the University of Tsukuba, Japan. Her essay, “To Lasso the Sun” is one of the 17 essays to receive the Winning Entries Award from among 147 entries submitted from 24 countries.

In her essay, Vanzuela reminisced on her ‘exhilarating and unforgettable’ first art class. She wrote, “The process of creating art is something that we all should get to experience at least once in our lives.”

There were two grand prize winners, seven awards for excellence, and 17 winning entries. The grand prize winners were from Singapore and India. Two entries from the Philippine Science High School of the Caraga Region and one from Ernesto Rondon High School, Quezon City, received the Award for Excellence. Another entry from the Philippine Science High School, Caraga, also received the Winning Entries Award.

Vanzuela was invited by her summer school English teacher to join the competition. She wrote the essay in two weeks.

The Art Writer Award is a contest on art. It allows students to think and write about art. The students submitted 1000-word-English essays revolving around the themes — Japanese Art, Creative experience, and Art and Life 2020. The announcement of the awards was posted online on March 28, 2021.

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UP High Cebu wins 3rd in National ICT Tourney

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Kudos and congratulations to Glendale Boholano, representing UP High School Cebu, for winning 3rd place in the Grand National Finals of the Fifth CAL Battle of the ICT Wizards, sponsored by Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) Corporation, last 12 February 2016 in Manila.

Glendale won in the High School Graphic Design Using Adobe Photoshop category. Previously, she won 1st Place in the Regionals of the CAL Battle of the ICT Wizards last 29 January 2016, earning her a place in the grand finals.

Ms. Boholano was accompanied by Prof. Jeraline Gumalal and coached by Prof. Hazel Trapero.

UP High School wins Physics Olympics in USC

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Kudos and congratulations to UP High School Cebu for being the OVERALL CHAMPION in the recently concluded Physics Olympics sponsored by the Carolinian Physics Society (PhySoc) in partnership with the University of San Carlos’ Department of Physics, last 9 February 2016. UP High bested 12 other distinguished high schools in Cebu!

  • 1st Place – Quantum Race
  • 1st Place – Best Physics Photo
  • 1st Place – Best Photo in TC
  • 2nd Place – Best Physics Video
  • 4th Place – Physics Challenge

Contestants:
Grade 10
Marieve Gillian Aldemita, Jennybeth Amancio, Mariau Beltran, Glendale Boholano, Gale Char Dayce Catubig, Jericho James Cayon, Esel Nanci Heeler, Princess Elizabeth Hong, Dave Vincent Padilla, Crispaul John Rubi, Kate Lizley Sanchez, Maica Ella Selerio, Kent Sotes, Job Van Yap

Grade 9
Gibert Abella, Anna Marie Eunice Dinglasa, Jeff Erl Layahin, Leandro Nadonza, Mary June Ricaña, Chenny Mae Son, Mark Lester Virtucio

Accompanying Coaches:
Prof. Kim Bondoc and Prof. Jeraline Gumalal

Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan!

UP High celebrates Ibang Klase

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UP High School Cebu held “Ibang Klase”, a career day for students, last October 8 at the UP SRP Campus.

Students signed up for 16 career-oriented classes offered in four tracks: Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM); Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS); Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); and Arts and Design.

UP High alumni went home to share their experiences, to enthuse, inspire, and motivate our 160 high school students from Grades 7 to 10.

The distinguished speakers were: Jude Bacalso (Class 1990), Quennie Sanchez-Bronce (Class 1992), Jose A. Tan II (Class 1993), Dr. Rio dela Peña (Class 1995), Dr. Jecyl Amaya-Radam (Class 1997), Engr. Van Patiluna (Class 1998), Atty. Olive Grace Tapayan-Hebron (Class 2000), Ellen May Zanoria-Reynes (Class 2000), Sr. Insp. Maria Theresa Macatangay (Class 2001), Gerardo Ray Abatol (Class 2010), Jacqueline Hayley Limtin (M.Ed. 2009), Prof. Gregg Lloren (Arts and Humanities Faculty), Dr. Tiffany Adelaine Tan (Business Management Faculty), Paul Cabral (Sciences Lecturer), Mr. Niño James Bañares (CNU Faculty) and Sir Mariano Vidal (former Fine Arts professor).

Ibang Klase