Joaquin

 This final quarter of Grade 10 showed me how much ive learned and grown. With each activity testing my perseverance and discipline. I managed to overcome these challenges through my utter mental strength and focus. One thing Ive learned from this school year is perseverance. There were lessons that I didnt understand all too well, setting me back a bit. But, I had no other choice but to move on and continue with my tasks. Discipline helped me finish my school work and stay focus on my studies. My teachers and my classmates also provided strong support and guidance during lessons and activities, listening to each others advice to reach our goals. I still dont know how i feel about the Grade 10 experience,  I feel like I need to improve in a lot of areas and this school year gave me lessons to help me fill the hole and help me improve.

 The 124th Foundation Day of Ilocos Sur National High School celebrated more than one hundred years of education and service to the community. The event reminded students, teachers, and staff of the school’s rich history and the pride they feel as part of a long-standing institution. The celebration included a parade where students, faculty members, and staff came together to express their school spirit. One of the main highlights was the year-level dance presentations. Each group performed with creativity, enthusiasm, and cooperation. Their performances displayed the students’ talents and the strong unity within the school community. The Foundation Day also recognized the school’s long and meaningful history. Since it was established in 1902, Ilocos Sur National High School has helped guide and shape many generations of students. The school has supported learners in their academic growth, social development, and personal improvement. While the celebration was joyful, it also rem...

 Every year, when Valentine’s Day comes around, everything suddenly feels extra sweet. There are flowers, chocolates, handwritten letters, and cute posts online. People seem more thoughtful, more expressive, and more open about how they feel. Valentines means not saving our kindness for February 14. It’s about checking in on a friend when they’ve been quiet lately. It’s about thanking your parents for the small things they do every day. It’s about telling someone you appreciate them, even when there’s no special occasion. Love doesn’t always have to be dramatic or expensive. Most of the time, it’s found in the simple things. I’ve realized that the moments that stay with us aren’t always the big surprises. They’re the shared laughs, and the quiet support when things get hard. Those are the real Valentine’s Day moments unexpected, genuine, and warm. When we make love part of our everyday actions, it feels more real and less like a performance.

 Every year, Ilocos Sur comes alive bursting with color, music, and unity during the Ilocos Sur Festival. The word “Intayon” meaning “let us go” in Ilocano, invites everyone to move forward together as one community. It is a celebration that highlights the province’s rich culture, strong traditions, and shared dreams for progress. One of the most exciting parts of the festival is the street dancing and cultural performances. Participants from different municipalities wear vibrant costumes inspired by local products, history, and folk traditions. The rhythmic beats of drums and gongs fill the streets, creating an atmosphere of joy and pride. Through these performances, the people of Ilocos Sur showcase their creativity and deep connection to their heritage. The festival is also a reminder of the unity among the towns of the province. From the historic streets of Vigan to the coastal and mountain communities, everyone gathers to celebrate not just their differences but also what brin...