for the School Publication

2. About the Cover
SSNHS’ School Publication titles its School Paper once
more as ‘The Innovation’. Innovation is defined as new
ideas, process, methods and great changes as
Sandayong Sur National High School once again flipped
the next page of the book, innovations started to
grow. The bulb on the bottom symbolizes the innova-
tive ideas and the people symbolize the interconnection
of one another through technology. Indeed, the
school has become more competitive than the passed
years. Thanks to the 21st century skilled learners and
the teaching staff.
EDITORS NOTE:
Hello. Good day, my dear “The
Innovation” readers! How are you? The
innovation improves as years pass by. This
proves that SSNHS’ students are innovative
and have the ability to explore new ideas
which obviously crowns the name “The
Innovation”. Special thanks to my
co–editorial staff who helped me to make this
publication possible. With the aid of our
collaborative efforts and minds despite the
pressures, stress and hectic schedules we
encountered. We worked hand in hand just to
publish this. You can gain and learn more
knowledge because we created sections such as
poems, genius tests, facts and more. Not just
that! You cannot solely gain knowledge but it
entertains your minds, too. Enjoy reading and
flip it until the last page. God bless and
spread the good vibes everyone!
Editor-in-Chief
Niña Jean M. Ca-
pin
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NASAKTANG PUSO
Ni: Mona Chris Kinanahan
Sa hindi inaasahan
Nagtagpo ating landas
Akala ko’y ikaw na
Yun pala’y akala ko lang
Masakit man sa damdamin
Pero dapat kong tiisin
Ang kirot at sakit
Kailangan ay maialis
O, irog kong inilayo
Tadhana’y hindi talaga sat-
in
Pag-ibig ko sa iyo’y
Matagal ko ng siniil
Sana’y saking aking pagla-
lakbay
Puso ko’y unti-unting
maghilom
At sa paglimot ko sayo
Ay may kaakibat na
pagbabago.
Bitter ba kamo?
Ni: Nieva Marie Tariao
Sabi ng iba, ”walang forever”
Tanong ko lang, ba’t sila bitter?
Dahil ba walang kasintahan?
Forever ang pinag aawayan?
Ewan ko ba’t nauso na,
Pagiging bitter ng mga tao
sumusobra,
Ba’t di sila gumawa ng sariling istorya?
Mas maganda yun, hindi ba?
Hindi sa pabor ko nito,
Nagbibigay lang ako ng opinion ko,
OK lang maging single,
Makibagay sa iba at maki-mingle.
Sabi ng iilan, “pag may bf/gf,
inspirado ka”.
Bakit, di ba pwede pamilya muna?
Kaya bumababa ang grades eh,
Inuuna ang pakikipag text kay
baby.
Pasensya sa mga natamaan,
Ito’y pagbibigay ng kaunting kaalaman,
Upang hindi masira ang
kinabukasan,
Bata pa tayo at wala pang alam.

3. TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Editorial Staff.…………………..….1
News …….…………………….……..……2
Editorial …….……………………...…7
Features………………………………..….8
Bulletin..……………………………....18
Entertainment
Brain Teaser………………....19
Genius Test …………………..20
Tips …………………………....21
Facts …………………………...22
SSNHS Confessions ………… 24
Opinion……………………….… 26
Poems ……………………..….. 27
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Mahal na Mahal Kita
Ni: Quenie Marie Camaongay
May sikreto akong nais ipaalam sayo
Alam mo ba kung sino ka sa puso ko?
Halika at pakinggan mo naman ito
At nang malaman mong ikaw ang aking mundo
Lapit mo sakin ay may epekto’
Nararamdaman ay kilig masyado
Anuba’t gumiginaw para kang yelo
Minahika mo ba’t kaylaki mong tukso?
Araw-araw kang hanap ng aking mga mata
Humihinto lang kung ika’y nakita na
Ang kasiyahan ay nararamdaman ko sa tuwina
Lalalala… mahal na mahal kita
Kaya pakiusap huwag mo akong iiwanan
Inspirasyon kita, binigay mo lahat ng kailangan
Talambuhay ko’y nagkulay dahil sa’yong pangalan
Aanhin ko ang buhay kung wala ka sa daigdig
man.
Salamat aking Kaibigan
Ni: Jo Marie Formentera
Sa bawat araw na kasama ka,
Walang mapagsidlan ng tuwa’t
saya.
Sa bawat dalamhati at mga hapis,
Nariyan ka at karamay kang lagi.
Sa mga pagsubok na sa akin ay
ibinibigay,
Ikaw ang siyang laging dumaramay.
Salamat sa iyo aking kaibigan,
Na sa akin laging nakaagapay.

4. Editor-in-Chief: Niña Jean Capin
Associate Editor: Khem Tabontabon
Managing Editor: Yobhel Leo Sotomayor
Circulation Manager: Debrah Liz Momo
Section Editors:
NEWS FILIPINO: ENGLISH:
Maris Stella Sotomayor Nieva Marie Tariao Dexter Rom
FEATURE: SPORTS:
Cathlyn Ann Perez Shanea Leigh Olivar
Reyna Mae Claros
Photojournalists: Cartoonist:
Louie Napoles Maris Stella Sotomayor
Mona Chris Kinanahan
Contributors:
Abbeguel Morata Yvonne Grace Papaya
Ivan John Warren Tundag Quenie Marie Camaongay
Caryl Loren Capungan Jo Marie Formentera
Adviser: Merra Mae Ramos
Assistant adviser: Analie Cane
Consultant: Mark Sierras
I’m Fab
By: Khem Tabontabon
Here am I.
Not about to lie,
Not being rude,
Not having feud,
But I am just telling the truth.
Hey, I’m fab.
A statement I did not rob.
Will you believe with the fact?
Because on skills I do not lack..
I am free,
Not on strolling but in being
myself, you see.
Believing on YOLO,
Not having distance or SOLO.
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Having fun
Like tying buns
Chewing gums
On Friday like dumb
Yeah, I cuss
To show I’m fussed
I may bash
Sshh, please stay hushed
Will you believe I’m fab?
Say yes, I do not nag
Still don’t believe the
fact?
Oh, shut up gal, I’m fab

5. NEws
MISUNDERSTANDING
By: Dexter Rom
I consider you a friend indeed
Trust, is just what I need
I got used that you are on my side
And cheering you up, I always tried
It seems our friendship has been tested
And that is what really happened
Then, a conflict began to rise
Misunderstanding to be precise
Those moments we've been through
I wished to share more with you
Those experiences we had together
I wont forget, I'll always remember
Just how playful fate is
It made us forget our promise
We haven't talked to each other then
It's like we are strangers once again
It's just a little misunderstanding
But it caused too much suffering
Just let me tell you one thing
Those times with you, it means everything
Wish
By: Caryl Lorren Capungan
What will I wish?
if a genie appeared to make all my wishes come true?
Should I ask for gold bars, diamonds and money?
Should I ask him to give me lots of bags and dresses?
So I could brag about them to the other girls and boys?
Or should I ask him more extended hours
So I could go shopping?
But what will I do with lots of dresses and money?
If I can’t share them with anybody?
Even if I go shopping all day
Shopping alone doesn’t seem alright
So I guess I’ll ask or wish for
Those who will be with me
Through thick and thin
And I’ll wish that will always be in good health
Because good health is one’s greatest wealth.
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6. MY LOVE
By: Niña Jean Capin
You inspire me every day
And let me feel your love
day by day
“Way Forever” they might
say
But there’s a lifetime
anyway
Distance may hinder
But it helps us to be
stronger
Even a thousand miles wont
matter
As long as we trust one
another
Thank you for the tender
care
And for loving me always
dear
Our good memories I’ll
cherish forever
You’re the precious gift ever
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Noong Agosto 23, 2016, ang paaralang sekondarya ng Sandayong Sur ay
ipinagdiriwang ang “Buwan ng Wika” na may temang “Wika ng Karunungan”.
Ang programa ay sinimulan ng alas otso ng umaga sa pangunguna ni Gng. Gon-
zales. Siya ay nagbigay ng pahayag kung bakit ipinagdidiriwang ang Buwan ng
Wika at kung sino ang naglunsad nito.
Ang bawat pangkat ay naghanda sa iba’t-ibang aktibidad na hinanda ng
mga guro kagaya ng pagkanta,malikhaing pagsulat at ang pinakahihintay ng la-
hat, ang Ginoo at Binibining Wika 2016. Maraming mga panauhin ang nanood sa
patimpalak. Lahat ng manlalahok ay masiglang ibinahagi ang kanilang iba’t-
ibang talento sa pagsayaw at pag-awit. Pagkatapos ay sinuot naman nila ang Ba-
rong Tagalog sa lalake at Filipiniana para naman sa babae .Naggagandahan
at nagniningning ang mga kalahok dahil sa kanilang kasuotan ngunit sa loob nila
ay nandoon ang halo-halong kaba at tuwa.
Ang nagwagi sa babae ay si Bb. Mona Chris Kinanahan mula sa ika-
sampung baitang pangkat Sapphire. Siya rin ang itinanghal na Best in Regional
Gown at Best in Production Number. At si G. Danrell Alerta naman ang nag-uwi
ng titulong Ginoong Wika.
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Pagdiriwang ng Buwan
Great Pretender
By: Maris Stella Sotomayor
From the sad memories that I gather
Yours would linger forever
Cause I treat you as a sister
And thought you’re not a pretender
When I turn back
You're the first one who mock
When I needed help an I knocked
You always make reason to turn back
And when our friends gather,
You utter words much better
So that we would think that you’re not a sinner
Oh! You really are a great pretender
But still I forgive you
Cause somehow you gave my life a hue
And still my best friend is you
Believe me cause I’m not a pretender like you
- Reyna Mae Claros

7. Sandayong Sur National High School once again conducted an important
event , the Nutrition Month 2016, with the theme, „First 1000 days ni baby pahalagahan para sa
malusog na kinabukasan!‟ last July 29, 2016.
The teachers conducted indoor contests such as Nutri-Quiz Bee, Slogan Contest, Poster
Making and Essay Writing. There were also outdoor contests such as Cooking Contest, Agro-Fair
and the the search for Mr. and Ms. Nutrition 2016.
People witnessed the production number of the candidates and their presentation of
random selection of vegetables. The winners of the different contests were::
 Nutri Quiz Bee
Quenie Marie Camaon-
gay
Debrah Liz Momo
Chinby Manulat
 Mr. and Ms. Nutrition 2016
Lovely Rose Giangan
Ariel Dawe
Poems
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- Ivan John Warren Tundag
 Slogan Contest
Jaylord Sagrado
 Poster Making Contest
Melindo Fernandez
 Essay Writing Contest
Nina Jean Capin (English)
Nieva Marie Tariao (Filipino)
 Cooking Contest
7 Jade (beverage)
8 Garnet (Main Dish)
10 amethyst (dessert)
 Agro Fair Display
7 Jade

8. Ang Intramural ay isang aktibidad na nagpapatalas ng talento ng mga
estudyante sa iba’t-ibang laro at para mahubog sa pagbibigay halaga sa patas
na paglalaro.
Ang Sandayong Sur National High School ay muling nagdaos ng Intra-
mural noong ika-4 ng Agosto 2016 na may temang “Inspiring the Youth through
Engaging Sports.” Sinimulan ang aktibidad ng isang parada sa loob ng paaralan.
Pagkatapos nito, isinagawa ang pagsindi sa sulo na sinundan ng pabilisan sa
pag-angat ng mga bandera ng bawat seksyon. Sumunod naman ang pagsisimula
ng mga laro gaya ng badminton, table tennis, basketball at iba pa. Mayroon
ding mga aktibidad kagaya ng Marriage Booth, Blind Date, Freedom Wall,
Dedication Letter at iba pa.
Noong ika-5 ng Agosto 2016, sinimulan ang ‘Mr. and Ms. Intramural’ at
ang ‘Dance Palabas’. Ang mga nanalo sa Mr. and Ms. Intramural’ ay sina : 2nd
Runner Up: Princess Sofia Batican at Kate Lloyd Juntilla, 1st Runner Up: Juliana
Bantilan at Brylle Joseph Alerta, at ang nagwagi ay sina Mercelito Almeda Jr. at
Nina Jean Capin. Ang mga nanalo naman sa ‘Dance Palabas’ ay ang: 3rd placer:
Baitang 7-Jade, 2nd placer: Baitang 9-
Crystal, at ang nagwagi ay ang Baitang
10-Amethyst.
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SSNHS’ Opinion about the Is-
sue of Death Penalty
Disagree ko kay wala sila'y
katungod nga kuhaon ang
kinabuhi sa usa ka tawo . Ang
Ginoo ray naa'y katungod.
- Yvonne Grace Papaya
I agree because people learn
what’s right and what’s wrong.
-Lyka Margarette Olivar
Disagree ko kay wala sila'y
katungod patyon ang usa ka
tawo.
-Marielle Matugas
Disagree ko kay bisag unsa pa
atong buhaton nila, tao gihapon
sila ug tanang tao naa'y sala kay
walay tao nga perfect.
-Therese Ann Olivar
For me, agree ko ani kay it is one
way to discipline others. Para ma
motivate sad sila. Nya para sad
safe atong environment bisan asa
ta.
-Nina Jean Capin
Disagree ko ani kay not all the
time ang nakasa maoy
mapasinganlan, sometimes in-
osente maoy ma-blame.
-Nieva Marie Tariao
I DISAGREE about death penalty
because aside from the fact nga
daghan ang maangol, posibling
kaning makahatag og trauma. GOD
gave us life to enjoy but how can
we enjoy it if others will kill us like
we are pigs? Opinion lang po.
-Mona Chris Kinanahan
-Ma. Gellin Galon

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“An Exhibition for Math Challengers”
All student participants for both public and private schools who passed the
elimination round of 2017 Metrobank MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge Secondary Level were
qualified for the finals of the said competition .
The Department of Education (DepEd) sponsored by Metrobank Danao City
Division annually conducts Metrobank-MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge in order to enhance
the mind of every qualified student in the area of of Mathematics . The 2017 Metrobank
MTAP-DepEd Math Challenge Division Orals held last March 17, 2017 at Sandayong Sur
National High School. The program started at 8:00 AM and ended at 11:45 AM .
The following were the winners of the said competition:
Grade 7
1st RMDSF- STEC
2nd Guinsay NHS
3rd Sandayong Sur NHS
Grade 8
1st Elpidio H. Perez MTVHS
2nd St. Thomas Learning Center Foundation Inc.
3rd RMDSF- STEC
Grade 9
1st Estefa O. Monte MNHS
2nd RMDSF- STEC
3rd Ubaldo Iway MNHS
Grade 10
1st RMDSF– STEC
2nd Beatriz D. Durano MNHS
3rd Guinsay NHS
-Debrah Liz Momo
FUNNY
Ana ka ikamatay nimu ug mawa ko
sa imuha or kung magbuwag ta.
Uy, unsang pagka unsaa, buhi pa-
man lagi ka? HAHA.
I.N.A. pinaasa
Kana bitawng maglakaw mo, nya
nag-uwan, dayun magkinuptanay
mo kay molabang mos sapa with
matching shagit ‘Sapphire Unites!’,
nya namiya ra ko!
HAHAHA.
BLU@Rio
Kanang ikaw ra’y nakasubay sa
“FAIRYTAIL” ba, unya himuon
kang narrator.
FTlover
Kana bang gipahuwat ka
niya, nya naa sad siya’y gi-
huwat. HAHA, huwat pa
more!
RG
Kanang ikay tig-raise sa flag niya
nagtanga ra ka. Brain! Asa naka?
#ZombiesAteMyBrain
QueenHarley<3
Kanang imung gibayad kay sensiyo,
daghan sad kag gipalit, niya nangu-
tana ka kung pila nay naihap sa
cashier, mutubag siya, “Huwatsa
day ha. Mag-ihap sa ta.” HAHA,
palaw ko.
HaeSoo, HaeSoo, HaeSoo

10. 6
Valentines Special: King and Queen of
Hearts 2017
SSNHS- Sandayong Sur National High School held its King and
Queen of Hearts last February 16, 2017. This competition was joined by 16
girls and 3 boys, hosted by Ms. Cherry Ann Castañeda and Mr. Tomas Olivar.
This event was judged by our very own Mrs. Rosalinda Perez, Mrs. Rosavie
Peralta and Mrs. Deborah Dalguntas.
The pageant started with Production Number followed by their
Fashionista Attire. The Grade 8, Garnet and Diamond gave their wonderful
performance as they showcased their talents and skills to the spectators.
As minor and major awardees were called, the spectators
cheered for their favourite candidates. The crowned King of Hearts 2017 was
Carl Justin Batucan from Grade 7 Jade and the Queen of Heart 2017 Shiello
Lawas from Grade 8 Diamond.
-Jo Marie Formentera
FUNNY
Kanang itsahan kag artificial
nga tiki ba. Nya molukso ug
mohilak kas kakuyaw :D
HUNTER
KANANG MASAKPAN KANG
CRUSH NGA DAKUG HAMAL!
UWAWA UY >_<
ITOM
KANANG MANAN-AW MOG
TRAIN TO BUSAN NYA PINA
BARUG KA WITH SHAGIT
“BOGO! BOGO!”
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Kanang imung crush ba nag sige ug duol
nimu nyah sweet kaayu siya pero
nakipag suod ra siya kay na crush siyas
imong amiga
SLO
Among bintana sa classroom gesu-
watan og “KONJURING” Wrong
spelling raba! Haha :D UWAW
MATZZ!
Conjuring
Kanang nag truth/dare mo
nya ang ge dare kay kantag
wrecking ball. Uwawa to
the highest level.
The Flu
Kana bang nangutana nimu imung
teacher if unsay oras nyah tutukan ni-
mu imung ex then pangutan on “diba
timer ka? Unsay oras?”
FacelessBoy
One time giingnan kong crush
“Lowbat akong phone” nyah
pinatubag kog “Unsay gubat?”
gikataw an nuon ko kay bungol
daw ko
Gwapa Me
& EMBARRASSING CONFES-
SIONS

11. 23
1. When a woman‟s ring finger has the same size with the man‟s lit-
tle finger, they are meant to be.
2. Men only fell in love at once and the rest are product of attrac-
tion.
3. Girls who lacks in height will be the prettiest.
4. At the age of 16, 80% of people have already met the person
they are going to marry.
5. Every time you see your crush, your life extends for 4 hours.
6. Having communication with your ex without the consent of your
current lover is already considered CHEATING.
7. Heart grows weaker every time we do something opposite of
what we feel.
8. When you found out that someone likes you, a little part of you
starts to like back even when you have no feelings before.
COOL FACTS!

12. “Bullying… No Way!”
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Bullying is a vey inhumane action that needs
to be ended. There are a quite few reasons for
bullying to occur in or out of school. According to
Emma Elise Roberts in her article about types of
bullying, “It is often the children who bully one
another. They want to have fun in any way they
like.”
Children who bully others feel insecure and try
to fit in with a group. They are jealous of other
kids and feel unhappy, so what they do is to bully
other kids to get that feeling that they are su-
perior. They are copying what they have seen
from what others did before or what has been
done to them. Before it goes to any further, the
teachers or parents need to watch out for these
signs and try to help the child in any way they can.
People have experienced a lot of these inci-
dents occurring in front of their eyes. They have
been the witnesses of students who were being
bullied. The problem is, these bystanders are
afraid to get involved on the situation; howev-
er, they must know the right thing to do. They
must take an immediate action to stop its fur-
ther threats.
Treat others the way you wanted to be treat-
ed. A great idea that all of us must follow in
order to attain a joyous and peaceful life; fur-
thermore, to prevent the so called bullying, we
should be vigilant enough to see its signs so
that we can prevent further incidents that
might happen. I must say bullying… no way!
- Yobhel Leo Sotomayor
A single drop of water con-
tains one hundred bil-
lion atoms
Did you know that the
Amazon Rainforest pro-
duce half of the world’s
oxygen supply?
Did you know the average
bed contain over 6 billion dust
mites?
Snails can
sleep for three
Most dreams last only 5
to 20 minutes
Turtles can breathe
through their butts.
Moths are una-
ble to fly during
an earthquake.

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FEATURES
FEATURES
FEATURES
Are you always busy and you want to manage your time? Here are the tips.
Does something bothers you to stop from moving on? Is it difficult to forget someone? To help you
cope
1. Don’t feel sorry for yourself.
2. Get rid of everything that reminds you of this person. (pictures, gifts, phone number, etc.)
3. Take some time and think things over.
4. Have fun! Take your mind off of your ex,
5. Don't talk to the same friends that know him/her.
6. Talk to your family.
7. Do something you’ve been meaning to do for a while.
8. Cut off contacts with your ex.
9. Stay away from alcohol and other stimulants. They don’t help.
10. Make yourself busy.

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By: Mona Chris
Kinanahan
8
Danao City Division Office encouraged aspirant Grade 10 beauty
queen students from different schools to join the search for Mutya Sa Danao
2016 in accordance to the fiesta of Sr. Sto. Tomas de Villanueva. Twenty-one
official candidates participated and one was chosen as a representative of
Sandayong Sur National High School. I, as one of the candidates, features
you to the night of these unforgettable memories.
Joining Mutya Sa Danao was not easy. I can't deny the fact that I have
personally encountered difficulties. One of the difficulties I encountered was
being scolded by our trainor due to of my mistakes but still I didn't give up
and turned those into opportunities. By that, I gained many experiences
that boost up my skills and characteristics in beauty pageant. I became so-
cially active and I learned a lot of virtues.
September 17, 2016, the day that we all awaited and the night when
each of us competed to win the crown for Mutya Sa Danao 2016. Everyone
was nervous but we did our best just to show every Danawanons that
we have hidden talents to show. The shout and cheers of the crowd gave us
strength and confidence.
At the end of the battle, I as Ms. Sandayong Sur National High School
brought home the title as Mutya Sa Danao 4th runner-up. Though I didn’t
won the crown, the unforgettable memories still taught me to be better next
time. Being Mutya Sa Danao 2016b 4th runner– up is a great pleasure and
that unforgettable experience of mine will endure for a lifetime.
Mutya Sa Danao : A Night To Remember
 MethathoraxMethathoraxMethathorax
 MeatusMeatusMeatus
 DystrophyDystrophyDystrophy
 DropsyDropsyDropsy
 CondensationCondensationCondensation
 ColonColonColon
 SolventSolventSolvent
 VaporVaporVapor
 ApogeeApogeeApogee
 RadiantRadiantRadiant
 ZygoteZygoteZygote
 JuvenileJuvenileJuvenile
 KetoneKetoneKetone
 KarstKarstKarst
 QuinoneQuinoneQuinone
 MouthMouthMouth
 RaceRaceRace
 VeinsVeinsVeins
 OpsinOpsinOpsin
 AcidAcidAcid
N A E B Z H I K R R A D I A N T
O P S I N Y L N Z O B U Q R T R
I F U T P K G G M E A T U S H E
T R Q S D C Q O E A R E A T V K
A B T O R S R P T D R O S E A N
S E E G O P A N A E N Y X R C I
N G P H P G T H T U O M S J I M
E O S O S N H C H A L T V E D O
D T K D Y S T R O P H Y D O N V
N P R E J R A X R L N E T V Z X
O S O A K B Y R A S O L V E N T
C C P G C S I T X L O N B I C N
L N A U P E S Q R A C O N N O T
O E V O L M Q U I N O N E S T R
V O R K E T O N E L I N E V U J
2 8 3 6
4
7 9 3
3 2
6 2 1 5
7 1 8
9 4 6
3 6 2 5
S
O
D
U
K
O
- Mona Chris

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Muchas Gracias for the Blessing!
In behalf of my fellow students and the teachers of
Sandayong Sur National High School, we would like to ex-
press our gratitude to the Department of Education
(DepEd) under the ECP Program for giving us new comput-
ers for our computer laboratory.
These computers will help us on our studies. We
don’t have to go to the internet cafes anymore and spend
a large amount of money. In addition, we can also avoid
accidents that might happen when we travel to internet
cafes just to search on our home works and make our pro-
jects. It is a great privilege to have these computers that
you had given to us. We will not promise but we will do
our best to take care of these. Again, thank you very much
and may God bless you!
-Shanea Leigh Olivar
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BRAIN TEASER!
1. A boy and his father are caught in a
traffic accident, and the father dies.
Immediately the boy is rushed to a hos-
pital, suffering from injuries. But the
attending surgeon at the hospital, upon
seeing the boy, says “I cannot operate.
This boy is my son.” how is this situation
explained?
2. What belongs to you but other people
use it more than you.
3. The man who invented it doesn't want
it. The man who bought it doesn’t need
it, the man who needs it doesn’t know
it. What is it?
4. Why is 6 so much afraid of 7?
5. What is the longest word in the diction-
ary?
6. A bus driver was heading down a street in
Delhi. He went right past a stop sign without
stopping. He turned left where there is ‘no
left turn’
road past a
cop car.
Still– he
didn’t
break any traffic laws. Why not?
7. On my way to St. Ives I saw a man with 7
wives. Each wife had 7 sacks. Each sack had
7 cats. Each cats had 7 kittens. Kitten, cats,
sacks, wives. How many were going to St.
Ives?
8. There are 4 days which starts with letter
“T”. Two of them are “Tuesday, Thursday”.
Can you name the rest 2?
ANSWERS:
1.Thesurgeonistheboy’smother.
2.Nameofaperson
3.Acoffin
4.Because7ishungryandsevenatenine(7,8,9)
5.Smiles(there’samilebetweenthetwos)
6.Hewaswalking
7.Onlyme
8.Todayandtomorrow

16. 8
Si Teacher, Ang Ating Bayani
Itinuturing natin na bayani ang isang tao tuwing inaalay nito ang kanyang buhay
para sa ikauunlad at pagbabago ng bayan. Karamihan sa mga kilalang bayani na inaalala
natin tuwing ika-26 ng Agosto ay namatay noong panahon ng pananakop ng mga Kastila,
Amerikano at Hapon. Kabilang na rito ang mga bayani natin na sina Dr. Jose Rizal, Andres
Bonifacio, Melchora Aquino, Apolinario Mabini at lahat ng nakipaglaban sa katiwalian at
kasakiman noong unang panahon. Tulad ng aking nabanggit, yumao na ang mga taong
kinikilala nating bayani.
Sino nga ba ang mga taong maari nating ituring na buhay na bayani? Ang mga ta-
ong pinaka-nakikita ko ay ang mga guro. Ang ating mga guro ang ating ikalawang magu-
lang. Sila ang mga taong nag-aalay ng kanilang oras upang ibahagi ang kanilang kaalaman.
Hindi nila inaalintana ang hirap ng pagtuturo, ang pagod sa pagtayo, ang sakit sa
lalamunan upang tayo ay maturuan at mabigyan ng sapat na kaalaman. Sila ang mga taong
pilit na hinahabaan ang kanilang pasensya at patuloy na umuunawa sa ating mga kakulan-
gan bilang mag-aaral. Sinasabi ng iba na ang pagiging isang guro ay isang bokasyon kung
saan ika’y maglilingkod ng buong puso at hindi inaalintana kung mataas o mababa man
ang sahod. Ang mga guro natin ang mga taong nagpupuyat sa gabi upang maghanda ng
aralin para sa susunod na araw. Sila ang mga taong nagpupuyat sa gabi ngunit buong lakas,
buong puso at buong siglang pumapasok at hinaharap ang kanilang mga estudyante. Sila
ang mga taong hindi natin napapansin dahil iniisip natin na pinapahirapan nila tayo sa pag-
gawa ng mga proyekto, takdang-aralin at mga pagsusulit. Ang mga guro ay ilan sa mga ta-
ong lubos na nagmamalasakit satin, naniniwala at nagtitiwala sa ating kakayahan. Walang
dahilan upang hindi natin sila ituring na bayani. Buong puso silang naglilingkod sa ating
mga kabataan dahil naniiwala silang tayo ang pag-asa ng bayan.
Saludo ako sa ating mga buhay na bayani. Mabuhay kayo at nawa’y marami
pa ang magiging katulad ninyo.
- Chinby Manulat
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17. 11
Girl Scouts, IGNITE!
-Nieva Marie Tariao
GSP Division Camping was held last September 21-23, 2016 at D.T
Durano Memorial Integrated School.
Being a Girl Scout is what we’re really proud of. We had faced tough
challenges but we never thought that having those would make us a re-
sponsible one, but camping isn’t about those challenging days we were
there. The main purpose of this is to teach us values not only with our-
selves but also to others. It is where our patience, skills and capabilities
were tested.
When the camping officially started, the overwhelming excitement
began. I never thought I can do such things like sleeping at midnight and
waking up early at 3:00 am. I guess this is how camping really goes. Way
back there, I also experienced the thrill of being caught and punished
by our Troop Leader. We had also undergone lots of seminars which some
were for socializing with others. I guess that was one a challenge too. A
challenge that has to be deal with. Even though the games were tiresome,
still, we enjoyed the time we were playing.
All those sleepless nights, tiring games and survival times were to-
tally paid with happiness. It may be tiring but it never fail us to smile. At
the end of the day, we found ourselves productive. It may be tough some-
times but we will never forget those experience, enjoyment and learn-
ings we had. That GSP Camping was the best!
Division Category Achievers
Congratulations to:
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Nico Durano Sci –Dama Contest 1st
place
Yvonne Marie Calderon Nail Art Competition 1st
place
Jaylord Sagrado Slogan Writing Contest 1st Place
Brylle Joseph Alerta BSP Division Encampment Hara-
na Contest
1st
place
Mona Chris Kinanahan ∙Web Page
Designing
∙Mutya sa Danao
3rd
place
4th
runner-up
Joshua Rey Avila
and
Therese Ann Olivar
∙Metrobank-MTAP DepEd
Math Challenge Elimi-
nation (Grade 7)
∙Division Orals
3rd
place
3rd
place
Yobhel Leo C.
Sotomayor
Jingle Writing and Singing Com-
petition
3rd
place
Reyna Mae Claros Cooking Competition 3rd place
Cathlyn Ann Perez Bookworm Game Competi-
tion
4th
place
Nieva Marie Tariao Division Schools Press Confer-
ence News Writing Filipino Cate-
gory
5th
place
Louie Napoles Division Schools Press Confer-
ence Photojournalism Filipi-
no Category
7th
place
Dexter Rom
and
Quenie Marie Camaongay
∙Metrobank-MTAP DepEd
Math Challenge Elimi-
nation (Grade 10)
∙Division Orals
10th
place
5th
place

18. 12
A Road To Lead Excellently
-Yobhel Leo Sotomayor
It was 10th of October when we, the participants for the RAFI: Kool Adventure
Camp: Leadership Training were waiting for the bus . The hot morning greeted every-
one’s faces with an exciting aura. Everyone of us brought large luggages for we know that
we are going to spend five hectic days on this training. At exactly 8:00 AM, the bus ar-
rived. During the very long ride, everyone seemed so quiet and serious. Four hours to
be exact when we arrived to our destination–RAFI:KAC, Balamban.
Everyone was caught astonished upon seeing the very beautiful place-the clean
surroundings, well-landscaped areas, and the very lovely flowers. Then, we were brought
by one of the instructors to the Community Hall where we were divided into four
groups-the “Tribu Tsinelas”, “Tribu Sidlak”, “Tribu Hakhak” and “Tribu Wayuk”. I be-
longed to “Tribu Tsinelas” while my Vice-President, Bryle Joseph Alerta and our SSG Ad-
viser, Mrs. Renaida Cal belonged to “Tribu Sidlak. I felt really odd being separated from
them. However, I was glad because my teammates were very friendly that made me feel
comfortable.
The next four days were full of activities that strengthen the bond of our friend-
ship . It made us realize that in conquering dragons teamwork is very crucial and a must
in order to succeed. We were very grateful to our facilitator for they had guided us cor-
rectly and nicely.
We were also thankful to the Lord that none of us got hurt and we were able to
go home safely.
RAFI: KAC is a leadership training that enhances leadership skills. Its goal is to
mold individuals to become better leader. It is the exact training ground for all the people
especially to those wishes to be a leader. It has the complete facilities and materials.
The ropes courses and activities were indeed very challenging and enjoyable.
We were very lucky to experience RAFI:KAC. We will never forget those days. Tru-
ly it is an awesome training. We had learned many lessons and skills of being a great
leader. We had learned that leadership demands self-denial, service , communi-
cation and a sense of direction and mission.
A Drop of Life
Things what we observe in our naked eyes do not prove how safety our sur-
roundings are. Sometimes, we wouldn’t notice that the water we are drinking can
already bring harm to our body.
February 9, 2017, Mitsukushi Trading Company donated a water purifier in
our school knowing that water in the school is no longer safe for the students
and teachers.
They donated the said item to purify the contaminated water for the safety
of both students and teachers who have consumed it.
The donation of the item started by having a formal program at the School’s
computer laboratory where the proper turnover from the donor, Mr. Harby C. Vil-
lanueva to the School head, Mr. Mark H. Sierras and to the School Property Custo-
dian Mr. Joseph Alerta took place.
As one of the recipients of the said item, I am very thankful for making our
water safe as it benefits to us.
-Abbeguel Morata
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19. 13
Shifting is Coming
-Ms. Merra Mae Ramos
The Philippine Educational System is very dynamic. Way back during the
ancient times when our Filipino ancestors had both formal and informal system of
education in which the main purpose of educating the young ones was primarily for their
needs.
Now, in this modern era, our educational system have continuously coped the con-
stant changes of the educational system of the world, adapting what system is trending or
adapting the international curriculum because of globalization and for the pur-
pose of producing globally competitive graduates. Last 2012, the Filipinos’ reactions
were divided whether to adapt the K+12 program or not; however, whether all the Filipinos
were in favor or not in the implementation of the said program, still it became a law in our
country. Now, another issue in our educational system is being heard. It is the clamor about
shifting our school calendar into international school calendar. The issue has started since
2014 when University of the Philippines (UP) led the change of shifting its school calendar
into August to July. This was followed by another big universities such as
Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), De La Salle University (DLSU) and University
of Santo Tomas (UST). The issue has never been ended, since many citizens or educational
authorities are not in favor of the shifting, well in fact, the shifting of the calendar is not new
in our system because during the Commonwealth Period, the school calendar from June to
March was changed into July to April as what is stated from Commonwealth Act No. 586 or
Education Act of 1940; however, it was shifted back to its original school calendar. Mean-
while, the Republic Act No. 7797 which sets the school calendar to a maximum of 220 class
days, states the school year should start on the first Monday of June but not later than the
last day of August and the universities' decision is also backed by Republic Act No. 7722 which
provides freedom for the higher education institutions to establish their own academic calen-
dars and to set their opening days in order to encourage innovation and to exercise academic
freedom among institutions of higher learning. Thus, allowing those universities to shift their
school calendar; however, there are a lot of questions whether all the basic education insti-
tutions and all the higher education institutions will follow the steps of those universities, but
before that let us make our own decision by thinking a lot of times the pros and cons of the
issue.
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RAFI-SEEDS DIVISION EVALUATION
AND VALIDATION
Rafi-SEEDS Division Evaluation And Validation
for the Top 5 Elementary and Secondary Schools recently
brought Sandayong Sur National High School at the top among
all the secondary schools of our Division. On the 24th
day of January 2017, Division of Danao City issued the memo-
randum to the top ranked schools who participated in the contest.
Secondary Level
Sandayong Sur NHS – 1st
Place
Sabang NHS – 2nd
Place
Baliang NHS – 3rd
Place
RMDSF-STEC – 4th
Place
Nicolas U. Tiongco NHS – 5th
Place
For the second round of the said evaluation,
SSNHS ranked second as Sabang National High
School grabbed the first place.
This proved that our school with the efforts of the
teaching and non-teaching staff, students and stakeholders
can surpass the other big schools within our Division. This
served as a good and successful start of our new school head,
Mr. Mark H. Sierras.
-Cathlyn Ann Perez

20. 15
The shifting of our calendar means aligning with the international academic calendars just like how we
align our educational system to the rest of the world when we implement the K to 12 Basic Education
Curriculum. It helps the students to have easy access and transition from one country to another who
have similar school calendar. The deserving students or even teachers may have the possibility to par-
ticipate for the exchanged programs, training programs and research programs of the participating
countries. Thus, it is promoting collaboration, synchronization and internalization of the educational
institutions of the partaking countries. Another, advantages are facilitating work-life harmony of the
academic community with longer term breaks, improving administrative work, maintaining school facili-
ties to its optimal level, reducing operational expenses, and providing better flexibility in case of class
cancellations. On the other hand, the cons can be the classrooms may not be a conducive place for
learning since the school days fall during the hottest months of the year in which many classrooms are
not well-ventilated. Another is, the students’ class attendance may also be affected because of the
town fiestas and other holidays just like Holy Week when the students have good times to be with their
family and friends just to relax and to find quality time to bond with each other. Because of these, only
Central Luzon, Western Visayas, and Western Mindanao are the regions that are in favor of shifting the
calendar. It means that 95% supports for a June to March academic which is based from the DepEd
survey.
Now, the question is, “If you were the Secretary of Education, would you shift the School Cal-
endar from June to March to August to May? For me the answer is NO. Knowing that our country is the
only member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that starts its academic year in
June, I would not shift our School Calendar to August to May because June is the most feasible month to
kick off the beginning of the school year when everyone are ready for another academic endeavors
after a long month of celebrating fiestas, spending time to have quality bonding with family and friends
and chilling for months of enduring the hottest times of the year. There is no such problem with our
school calendar, whether we can synchronize, harmonize or internationalize or not with the other
educational institutions abroad. What matters most are, we can still be interconnected with other
countries in other matters. We can still develop and produce globally competitive graduates who may
appeal to the international researchers or educational authorities. As long as the educational institu-
tions will also develop and intensify international-leveled educational programs and no
matter how we pattern our educational system and school calendar with the rest of the world and no
matter how our system are being influenced by foreign countries, these will never be an issue. The
most important thing to remember is producing graduates who can achieve the international standards.
Educational system exists because its main concern is to cater the needs of the students, so whatever
the changes that may happen in our system, we must put the learners first since they are our primary
concerns. The decision of shifting calendar must give advantages to the majority not to the fewer num-
ber of learners.
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Goodbye ...Hello! For a Better Tomorrow
by Maris Stella Sotomayor
Nothing is permanent in this world except change. Indeed, change itself is
the only thing that never changes, isn’t it? Change keeps happening in our
day- to- day-struggle just to achieve progress in life.
Sandayong Sur National High School once again had embraced another
change as Mr. Jaymar Lavador, the school head, departed for his new
assignment. Teachers and students felt sad for his departure and at the same
time felt excited to see the new school head, Mr. Mark Sierras.
It was a sunny day of October 10 , 2016 , the day of installation for the
new school head Mr. Sierras and the day of departure for Mr. Lavador . Mixed
emotions could be seen in the faces of the guests. The most awaited part of the
program was the speech of Mr. Lavador . Everyone were very quiet and seemed
very eager to listen to what Mr. Lavador had to say. Sadness could also be seen
in everyone’s faces while listening to his speech . The last part was the speech of
Mr. Sierras , again, everyone seemed curious not only to listen to his speech but
also to see him. Mr. Sierras showed his eagerness to continue what Mr. Lavador
had started and to do more for the improvement of the school.
The program ended smoothly with guest and spectators were very
optimistic for the school’s changes. Further, changes are made in order to
achieve more progress and improvement – changes for the better. The new
school head of SSNHS , Mr. Mark H. Sierras can do more progress and
improvement of the school but he can’t do it by himself. He needs the
continuous support and cooperation from the teachers, parents, students, and
other stakeholders. They need unity for them to achieve their vision , which is to
give a better tomorrow for the students who are the hope of our nation.