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CZAR IAN MARTE STEM

“Out of the frying pan, and into the fire.”
Czar is very hardworking especially the day
before deadline, but he has enough time to
produce the best output in the class. He is a
friend that makes you think that “diamonds
are made under pressure.” — Ivan

LEOMAR MARTINEZ ABM

YOBHELLE KIRSTEN MEDELLIN ABM

“A day without sunshine is like, you know, night.”
Yobhelle is that person who is accurate in every word
that she says. The Wonder Woman in her own little
ways, the ‘hugot girl’ on Twitter and a friend who’s
always there for you when you need her. I think she
loves her dogs more than she loves people. She may
have that fierce look but if you get to know her, she’s
as soft as a cotton. — May Fatima Abella

JANE PAULA MERELOS HUMSS

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RENZO MIGUEL STEM

“Life is about choosing a path. A path of death or a path of life.”
He is one of the most generous person I have met ever since. He is a
person with big dreams and goals in life. He is willing to fight for his
loved ones no matter what. He is a treasure that we should keep. He
is one in a million. — Jean Lordelle Pestañas

KIRSTEN GAILE MILAN STEM

“Life is life.”
Kirsten is the type of person that never hesitates to say what’s
on her mind. With her, everything seems to be so funny and I feel
like I can be my true self with her. She’s a person that will stick
by your side no matter what. She’s a keeper and that makes her
worthy to be kept. — Michaela Carem Trocio

JACKIE LOU MONARES ABM

“There is no reason to keep tearing yourself down when
God is building you up everyday.” - Morgan Harper Nichols
Jackielou is an absolute and talented cute little girl in the class. She
is small but contains a big heart. She is artistic and incomparable
friend that is sometimes become my mentor and an absolute sister.
Almost everyone in the class likes her because of her smile and good
attitude that makes her unique. — Krestyl Kreitch Cabello

ARIANNE JOY MONSALES HUMSS

“If somebody ever asks you to do something, do it really
bad so you never have to do it again.” — Paris Hilton
When you encounter her, you could say that this lady is very
passive. She puts on a little curve on her lips whenever someone
would attempt to talk to her. She would usually stay on her seat
with her eyes wandering and observing from one person to
another. However, when you actually look deep within her and get
to know her better, you could say that all those first impressions
are total opposite of her true personality. You would come to
know that she is a replica of her idol, Cardo Dalisay, who takes
action and make a stand for what is good and what is right. Who
wouldn’t want to be her friend? Well, everyone wants that kind of

152friend. Arianne or Cardo is undeniably amiable. — Christine Selgas

FAITH NAPOLES HUMSS

“Determination and hard work are the keys to achieve your success.”
When I first acquainted with Faith, I knew that she would be very
hyper. And loud. I wasn’t mistaken. She is the first friend I had
among the transferee before and I’m beyond thankful that it was
her. Despite her loudness, she can really be silent with your secrets.
She may be hype, but trust me when I say that she’s very fragile as
well. Faith is a one of a kind best friend. — Sophia Alyssa Lopez

ROSE ANGELI NATAD STEM

“I love dogs, I love pets, but like… from afar.” — Kim K.
Angeli would be the clingiest friend in a squad. Once, she was walking
with me about to enter the school gates when their car passed by
with her two aunts and her grandma laughing at us because our
fingers were intertwined; looking as if she was scared someone
might separate us. Angeli would also be the go-to person when it
comes to oil control sheets, lip tint, mascara & eyeliner, and eyebrow
powder. Thanks to Angeli, the girls don’t look like a bunch of zombies
when they come out of the rest rooms. Among these, Angeli is also a
great big ball of sunshine. She’s funny and kind. At first glance, you
might look at her as the shy-type kind of girl but when you get to
know her, you’ll know she’s always on the go for fun. I will always be
glad that I have a friend like Angeli. — Mikay Trocio

ANNIKA TISHA NUÑEZ ABM

“My thoughts are not your thoughts. My ways are not your ways.”
Annika is a very talented girl, a very good friend and a
very faithful servant of Christ. She is very passionate with
what she does. She is serious sometimes but she jokes
around our classmates all the time. And with her annoying
voice, she will always be remembered. But despite her
talkativeness, she always sleeps in the class. Lastly, you
can never find a friend like her, I tell you. — Kristina Peñas

JUNREE NUÑEZ STEM

“Life is like an online game. If you fail, you can reset.”
A true friend calls you ugly and laughs at you when you
cry. “Choco” “Sid of the Ice Age” I often call him that
just because his eyes were so amazing that it shines
at night. A friend that makes you laugh like, literally,
when I look at his face I terribly laugh and I don’t know
if it’s his face or is it me going insane. But anyways, he
is someone who I can rely on, someone who will make
relevant views through silly jokes and will be there on
festive occasions. Dang, he’s amusing. — Joyce Verzosa

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SHEAYN OLAR HUMSS

“Not a millionaire but one of a million.”
Sheayn has an angelic voice that makes everyone stare at her and be
quiet for a moment. A tall, morena lady that is full of beauty in and
out. A lady that is full of hope in life. — Madyl Villacencio

REYNZO OLILA STEM

“I’m single, but my heart is taken by someone
who I can never call mine.”
Reynz. That’s what most of our batchmates call him. He is
the perfect epitome of a what-you-see-is-what-you-get lad.
He never tries to be someone he isn’t. He is cheerful and
sympathetic. His optimism makes him a good adviser who
loves to enjoy life and tries to focus on real things and real
friendships. Reynzo is a true friend who never gets tired of
listening to your pointless dramas over and over again. Even
though he gets teased by our classmates always, he never gets
mad. He never holds a grudge to anyone. He is the greatest
monkey loved by everyone. — Fatima Faith Baritugo

JESSA OLMEDILLO STEM

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land
among the stars.” — Norman Vincent Peale
Jessa is a star. She may not be as big compared to UY Scuti in my
own Milky Way but she is my Sirius A who brightens my day. Dude
be careful when messing with me because she is Orion who’ll hunt
you all day. She’s always hyped up but when some things are out of
her way, she flickers and be Aquarius who brings all her unpleasant
water alone every day. However, she appears shimmering in the
night sky without any trace of suffering that comes in her way. She is
smart and kind but don’t go and piss her off or you’ll see Taurus the
Bull repeating the Big Bang Theory in the galaxy. There will be storms
and sunshine in this lifetime but she will always be my Aries, my
constant, who will gleam in my sunniest and darkest days through
the rest of my days. — Jona Norita Baricuatro

WIN GIN GRACE ONDAGAS ABM

“A strong positive self-image is the best preparation for
success in life.” — Dr. Joyce Brothers
Win Gin is a very demure girl. She loves art as much as she loves
to read. While other students, including me just borrow books in
the library for the sake of clearance signing, there she is slaying
off that “Bookworm Award”. At first you’ll think she’s from the
grade school department not only because of her height but also
with the amount of pencils she bring everyday which is more than
her ballpens. – Larra Kim

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LUIEDLYN OUANO STEM

KENE KLEIN PABROA STEM

JOEBERT JAMES PANILAGA ABM

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
Chilling was his forte in times of pressure that made
my blood pressure rise, however I can’t neglect the fact
that he’s dear to me and I can’t afford to hold a grudge
towards him. That’s Joebert Panilaga, a man that makes
negative vibes appear positive to me. A man with a big
heart and a man of his words. — Abigail Paran

ABIGAIL PARAN ABM

“Living my everyday life as if it’s my last and
learning through life as if I live forever.”
Abigail actually loves dancing. She can always slay
her moves on the dance floor. Even though she is
tired, she can still wear a smile on her face. She
can be everyone’s best friend and adviser because
of her friendly personality and good advice. She is
a God-fearing girl. — Win Gin Ondagas

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CKIN MARIEL PARAN ABM

MATT CARL PARAN ABM

“Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.”
— Jackson Brown
Participating in different physical activities are one of the things that
he likes to do best. He is more into outdoor activeness than doing
some academically inclined kind of stuff. He has a short temper
but despite crankiness, he has a caring heart. He would always try
his best to make you laugh with his corny jokes. He believes in his
dreams and he is eager to reach them even if many people would
bring him down because of the fact that they can’t see how hard he’s
trying. He is fragile yet he is strong. — Jesa Mae Badillos

MAY MARIE JANE PARAN HUMSS

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that
won’t work.” — Thomas Edison
May is a jolly person every time she is around together with us her
squad. She is my partner in crime in times of doing such folly things
in the squad. Sometimes she is very serious and concentrates on her
studies just to make her parents proud. — Joyce Marie Sayloon

JOHN DALE PARDILLO STEM

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MAIKELENDY PARDILLO HUMSS

“What’s the purpose of living if somehow I do sin.”
Did you know that Maikelendy is intelligent and a very
talented person? She knows how to beatbox, dance and she
can sing well. And the personality of Maike that I really like?
She’s a responsible person. But there’s one thing that I really
hate about her is when she gets angry. — Nikki Basanta

SHINA MAE PATUNOB HUMSS

“It takes a great courage and perseverance in life to succeed.”
It’s truly rare to find a friend like Shina because I dunno haha.
I’m annoyed at the same time I’m pissed when she tries to laugh
because she laugh differently. Shina has a “bugal-bugalon” kind
of laugh that makes you laugh also. Shina has a good heart and
a big forehead. She’s one of those people nga if saputon di ka
tagdon. Go for your goals, Agtang. — Ashley Gudio

DAME ALDRIEN PAYAWAL STEM

“Don’t let your past pull you back.”

KRISTINA MARIAN PEÑAS ABM

Kristina, “Tinang” or “lola”, that’s what we call her.
Kristina is also known as “essayist” in our pod,
because of her extraordinary writing skills. She is very
intelligent especially in accounting subject. Aside from
her “naning” side, she is very crazy because of her weird
actions (haha). But aside from that she is also a good
friend because she can be trusted in a way that I could
tell all my secrets and problems. I’m really thankful that
she became my close friend. — Angie Delator

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ANGELICA PEROCHO ABM

“Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic, capable of
both inflicting injury and remedying it.” — J.K. Rowling
Angelica has the penchant of watching science fiction movies in her
spare time. She is a no-nonsense friend one can count on for moral
boost. Above all, her seemingly inexhaustible advice can surely lift your
spirit for positive outlook in life. In the face of adversities, her calmness
in finding workable solution is contagious. — Cyrel Gonzaga

JEAN LORDELLE PESTAÑAS STEM

“Count your blessings, not your problems.”
Two, I mean, one of the silliest person I’ve ever met because
she never fails to make me laugh. She believes that, temporary
people won’t matter in our life. She gives harsh but real-talk
advice that help you stand up and become a stronger person.
She is one dynamite gal. — Renzo Miguel

LINDY MAE PETILUNA HUMSS

“Do not just be white; be fair like me and Snow White.”
Lindy is a good singer in our room. She is a gifted person. A human
that is kind and has a good sense of humor that could bring a chaotic
class more chaotic. As a friend, I am beyond thankful to have her.
— Mary Uriel Lasco

JUDETHA RABANES ABM

“It’s more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult
words but rather short, easy words like ‘What about lunch?’”
Judetha is my classmate and she is my very kind friend. She goes
to school earlier than me because I can’t get up that early like her
because I like to sleep and I am a lazy little girl. She doesn’t like to
be absent from the class and that is why she is always punctual, well-
educated, and has good manners. She is also hardworking because
she always does her homework on time. — Maricar Trazona

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ANGIE LYNNE RACOMA HUMSS

“If you keep your dream, it’s bound to come true.”
She is the type of person where you can say that she is
‘malditang-supladang-nakakatakot na nilalang’ it is because
of her unique attitude that only a few could understand. She’s
quiet, yet her opinions are overflowing inside her. She’s scary,
it is because she shows her true self toward someone. She
doesn’t act nor pretend just to be liked by others. And she is
wonderful, because she became a true and a good friend of
mine. — Leah Rose Embalsado

ELLEN GRACE RAMAS ABM

“Always remember that you can, don’t stop until you’re
proud and let your dreams blossom.”
Ellen inside the classroom is known to be the cutest. She
always wears with her the smile which everyone surely
adores. She also has a personality which made her squad
treasure her that much that they don’t want to lose her.
She may be a person that is too emotional but she always
has a heart full of peace, dreams and of course love. People
couldn’t afford to see her in pain for she is an affable person.
To sum up, Ellen as a friend, classmate and daughter, is a
great blessing. — Roxyte Careve Lomboy

ELMER RAY RAÑADA HUMSS

“People are fighting a battle you know nothing about. So be kind always.”
Elmer has, for quite a few times, said he has no idea where he’s taking
himself, that in spite of already graduating from Humanities and Social
Sciences, there is still no fixed direction to where he’s taking his life. Yet,
he’s exactly where he belongs, having already harnessed his potential for the
humanities. For numerous times, he had shown prowess in the visual arts
through his works of drawing, painting, sculpting, and design, and in the
performing arts through dance and–­ only recently, for some reason–music.
But the greatest art he has given life to is not shown in any material work or
performance, but is evident in the charitable bonds he builds and maintains
with those around him. This alone clearly shows why he, for many of us, is the
go-to person for just about anything. Well that, and because he also carries a
supermarket’s worth of random things in his bag. — Jan Em Alonzo

JEWELYN RANCE HUMSS

“I turn my can’ts into cans and here I am now about to
catch my wildest and enormous dreams that anyone
could ever imagine.”
I can sense that you are the most fragile girl friend I ever
have. You’re strong yet you fall sometimes. All those qualities
you possess somehow make me wonder how far you can go.
You have the wildest dreams and I am indeed certain that
you can reach all of those. — April Galolo

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KRISTINE MAE REAS HUMSS

“Unprepared person is like an empty sack
that cannot stand on its own.”
For me, trusting a person is really hard especially when it is the first
time you meet each other, but this girl changed my feelings. She
made my ‘school life’ full of memorable journeys that I won’t forget.
Her simple smile and giggle would be enough to lessen my stress and
anger. She’s my best friend in times of happiness and sadness. She
didn’t give up and pushed me harder if I’m down. Being sociable is
her specialty because she finds it easy making friends to a stranger.
And that’s what I like about her.
Thank you for everything that you’ve shared in my life; for being my
best friend. Stay humble and have faith in God. I love you, best friend.
— Albert John Lo

CRISTOVALINA RELAVO ABM

“The 3Cs in life Choice, Chance, and Change. You must make the
choice to take the chance if you want anything in life to change.”
Cris is a hardworking person who faces trial beyond her
situation. She’s shy, quiet and secretive yet if you’ll know her
better there’s something you’ll learn of what life is. And lastly
she always keep track of the time for she believes that time is
gold. — Judetha Rabanes

REINA JANE RENTIGRADO ABM

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming
them is what makes life meaningful.” — Joshua J. Marine
Reina “Reyna” is humble and a trustworthy friend whom I
can rely on especially in the worst time. It seems we’ve been
friends a long time even though we just met a year ago. She’s
one of the hardworking and helpful friend I’ve found in this
small world. — Shiela T. Sabanal

FATIMA RESUELO HUMSS

“There is no shame in black beauty.”
Because of Fatima, I learn how to curse. She’s a very B.I.
haha, but I love her anyway. One thing that I love about
her is she’s very straightforward. She’s my closest friend/
classmate and I’m proud of it. — Mae Therese Alima

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MICHAEL RESUELO STEM

FEBERLY ANNE RICO STEM

“Don’t try to figure out what other people want to hear
from you; figure out what you have to say. It’s the one
and only thing you have to offer.” — Barbara Kingsolver
Feb rarely speaks, but full of words when she starts
conversing with friends. She rarely suggest ideas which is full
of content and context. She’s intelligent and pretty. A passive-
aggressive woman who stands for ideas and strongly defends
them. A responsible daughter and accommodating classmate.
— Miraflor Sepada

KRYSTELE ANNE ROM STEM

JILL CORRINNE RIVERA HUMSS

“Always be a little kinder than necessary.”
Optimistic. With its simplest term, it signifies the
biggest attribute of Jill. It lies widely within her
making all the people envy her for being incredibly
optimistic. She is indeed very positive in her own way
especially in making people happy and that explains
how good she is as a friend and as an associate.
— Christine Jane

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CHRISTINE JOY SAAVEDRA HUMSS

SHIELA SABANAL ABM

“I may breakdown and cry, yet I will never be oblivious to wipe the
tears , to stand up, and to keep moving on the journey I’ve started.”
Shiela is kind, intelligent and good person as well as you can
approach her easily. She’s there for her friends whatever may
happen. Basically she’s a type of person who faces all the challenges
that she encounters and doesn’t give up on it. In addition, because
of her I smile a lot. — Reina Jane B. Rentigrado

IRISH SAGOLILI STEM

“If you aren’t willing to work for it, don’t complain
about not having it.”
Irish is an euphoria and a sunshine. She is that friend whose smile
is as bright as the sun. An epitome to my canvas for she is a subject
of picturesque beauty. Singular and aesthetic as she is, she is also a
person of benevolence. — Damesel Elisheva Vicentillo

STEPHANIE JEAN SALVOSA HUMSS

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CHRISTINE MAE TIFFANY SAN PASCUAL ABM

“If you can’t be the best of everything, be the best of everything
you can do.” — Unknown
Timyang is a total package friend because she just doesn’t have the
looks, but also has a good character. She is very fun to hang out with
because she always has something to chika such as her crushes, likes
and dislikes. She always has this smile which makes everything around
her shines. — Marianne Faye Amante

SHELTER-ANN SARAMOSING STEM

“It’s okay to look at the past and the future.
Just don’t stare.” — Anonymous
A confidently beautiful lady inside and out with a heart.
She is the most talented girl I’ve ever known. She goes
with the tide and a certified Pink fan. She is the person
you could run to in times of need. She have this shy
type of personality but deadly. She’s always been a good
friend. She is a God-fearing lady and at the same time
family-oriented. Sassy, approachable and lastly, she’s
fun to be with. — Joan Margallo

DWIGHT SARONA STEM

EUGENE CARL SAYLOON HUMSS

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JOYCE MARIE SAYLOON HUMSS

“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to
pursue them.” — Walt Disney
Joyce has a different attitude. Sometimes, she’s an irritated person,
later on, she becomes childish and very joyful. She’s my partner in
crime. A person who always looks like a drunk. She’s an early bird.
She never gets late. — May Marie Jane Paran

CHRISTINE JANE SELGAS HUMSS

“Failure is not lethal. It is the courage that
counts, living out the true definition of success.”
At first glance, this lady is very intimidating. She has a perfect hair,
with strands kept in place. She walks on hallways with her head held
up high, and her eyes showing fearlessness. However, as you get to
know her, you’ll realize that the saying, “first impressions last”, is not
true. Instead of getting intimidated by her, you’ll be embraced by her
humble persona. A lady who never picks her friends. Smart right?
Very. A lady who has clean thoughts, words and deeds. She’s got the
beauty as well as the brain. Who could compete with that? Tine knows
her flaws and that’s what makes her better than the others. If you’re
looking for a friend with a total package, Christine is undoubtedly the
right gal for you. — Ghezner D.

KENNETH BRIAN SENILLO STEM

“Start by doing what is necessary; then do what is possible;
and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” — Francis of Asisi
Six years in DLS ASMC, I witness that this man has a strong vision
towards his future. He is the kind of person who would persevere and
strive hard for the love of his family and for his ambition in life. He
is an independent man who works hard and gives his best to attain
excellence in our class. I admire him for his hard work and unique
character. He is the man who has a strong dignity and faith in God.
He pays attention during class discussion and is very helpful to share
his knowledge to help us understand the subject. He’s a strong person
who always put the importance of his family before his happiness.
— Joan Margallo

JERRY GLEN SEPADA STEM

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MIRAFLOR SEPADA STEM

“I’d rather be labeled as fake for being real than
be praised as real for being fake.”
Mira isn’t a kind of person who wastes a single second; she
always treats her time as gold. Totally opposite from others
who make assignments and projects the night before or an
hour before the deadline. She always focuses on tasks given
and prepares ahead. When someone meets her at first, they
may say that she’s an introvert, but when she starts to talk
with friends it would seem like the conversation won’t end.
— Name Withheld

PRINCESS MAY SERAD STEM

“Strong women don’t play the victim, don’t make themselves
look pitiful, and don’t point fingers. They stand and they deal.”
— Mandy Hale
She’s a princess claimed by her dad, however acts like a prince. She’s
a lady with a dude attitude. She hates writing essays and poems as
much as she hates wearing dresses. How wonderful it would be to
witness Princess acting like a lady. I’m her number one fan if that day
would come. She’s a loving daughter to her mom, acts like a toughie
but values her mom more than anyone. She once lost her brightest star
in her universe, but instead of bursting out her endless devastating
emotions, she chose to stand firm and continued to chase her dreams.
She’s worth a thousand fragile diamonds. She’s our precious Princess.
— April Galolo

ANA MARGARETH SEROY HUMSS

“I’m a strong woman with a big heart.”
She is a little bit sassy. Did you know that Ana has
a cute nose, and she is starting collecting makeup,
and she will tell you that she didn’t apply any
makeup, but the truth is she applied because it was
obvious? But she is also a kindhearted friend for
she lets us sleep in her house. — Fatima Resuelo

EDUARD JASON SIMBIT STEM

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MITCHELLE KHENT SOLON ABM

“A negative mind will never give you a positive life.”
— Ziad K. Abdelnour
“The funniest of them all” that’s what Khent Solon is! Cracking jokes
at a very random moment, showing humor at a very serious moment
and making every stress in the classroom light. Despite him being so
funny, he never failed to manifest the good characteristics of a friend
that everyone will treasure and love. Dream big, love much and eat less.
Labyow Solon. — Abigail Paran

JOHN PHILIP TEJERO STEM

“We live everyday with the unknown, so live with not knowing
cause in the end we will just know where the unknown goes.”
I know it should be one of my friends here, but seeing as I
had more fun writing for theirs, I would rather just let them
write their own word to describe me below. For their sake of
happiness and fun. — Sloth

CHRISTOPHER TENIO HUMSS

“I forgot the email address where to send my quote
and testimonials about me. Sorry.”

JESSA MAE TILLOR STEM

“You missed a video chat with Sam.”
It is rare to find someone who makes you feel the way how music
does. “Sam, Sasam” is fond doing and listening to music and
loves green. A friendly “Damulag” that is known by many kiddos.
Her brows on fleek and is thick as her face makes her look good.
Shame cannot be found in her vocabulary because she have this
kind of motto that says, “Basta mag ulaw-ulaw, dili kakaon” and I
think that’s too accurate. — Jubelle Viado

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EBORAH ERA TOCO STEM

“Life is full of probabilities.”
Era is a hardworking and innovative student. Although some of
her classmates think that something is impossible to achieve, she
always find ways to be able to do it and be successful in the end.
She’s a strong person who doesn’t give up easily.
— Penelope Joice Lapiz

MICHAELA TORBEZO HUMSS

“From the time you were born until you die, your entire life can
be beautiful.” — Kim NamJoon
An unexpected friendship will always be one of the best. It’s a proven
and tested experience after I get to know this girl. A silent and
delicate girl but when we got close, I realized that this silent girl is
also the girl with screaming ideas inside of her waiting for someone
to hear it. I am really amazed by how she craft stories trying to
combine different cultures from different countries. I also love this
girl because she is one of the persons I am really vocal when it comes
to BTS and KDrama because this girl happened to be a die-hard fan.
She said “I’m the legal wife of Kim Taehyung” okay let’s give her a
chance. There are a lot of things I wanted to say about how strong this
girl is but I might run out of book pages that is why I just want to have
many more memories with her. Let’s go to Bangtan’s concert together.
God bless! Salang-gwa hamkke. — Charmaine Gentallan

GHEZNER ELIZE TORINO HUMSS

“I don’t do quotations.”
She’s mature enough compared to her height. Her
humility and eagerness to do more to what’s expected
does not limit her dreams and pursuits. The courage in
her versatility promotes a woman’s individuality as “jack
of all trades”. She will stand as what she know to be true
and will fight for what is right. She’s a loving friend and so
much as this description sounds responsible, you can be
crazy with every piece of moments you’ll share with her.
— Lynchgail Gapasin

JOVELITO TRAZONA STEM

“When was the photoshoot schedule?”

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JOYCE TRAZONA ABM

“It is better to be hated for what you are
than to be loved for what you are not.” — Andre Gide
For sure, I’m gonna miss a lot about De La Salle ASMC and certainly
Joyce is one of them. She smiles like no other. Her beauty is so far
beyond compare. If Aphrodite ever knew her, she should be insecure
on such a lovely creature. — A.N.L.

MARICAR TRAZONA ABM

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future,
concentrate the mind on the present moment.” — Buddha
Maricar is a very smiling girl that every time you see her she
just keeps on smiling as if sadness doesn’t exist in her own
dictionary. She’s very energetic, funny, crazy and comfortable
to be with. I even call her LABS as if I was her boyfriend or
something and it is a sign of our closeness.
— Cristovalina Relavo

MICHAELA CAREM TROCIO STEM

“I think the power of words is the most belittled force in
all of universe. People are oblivious with its ability to slit
one’s hope, to shatter one’s dream and to kill one’s soul
without drawing blood.”
Mikay is that kind of friend who stands by you no
matter what. She’s that kind of friend who gives all
her heart to her loved ones. You may say that she’s
loyal, friendly, generous, funny, kind, loving, etc. But
to me, she’s not just a good person but a better friend.
— Precious Abigail Undalok

DELMAR JEDD TUQUIB STEM

“I love girls.” (Tuquib, 2018)

X Friends

168

LARRY UAYAN STEM

“See you at Bitter Lake.”

MEREGENE UBAS ABM

“She’s love, she loves and yet she is not loved.”
She is my very best friend. She’s brokenhearted. Poor
girl! Haha, but the most important thing that I like
bout’ her is that she’s true to herself and kind in her
own way and I just love how weird and innocent she is.
— Jaywilla Gracia

PRECIOUS ABIGAIL UNDALOK STEM

“Things may come to those who wait but
only the things left by those who hustle.”
Some people would see Precious as an introverted
person who enjoys her solitude rather than to socialize.
Many would think she’s always quiet and she actually
is to those who don’t know her and whom she doesn’t
know. Yet, once you get to know her, you’ll be amazed
by her intelligence and her sense of humor. Once you
get through her thick walls, you’d know she’s a friend
you can always count on. She’s not just a friend; she’s
family. — Michaela Trocio

RENE PAULO VELOSO STEM

“Life is about choosing a path. A path of death
or a path of life.”
He is one of the most generous person I have met
ever since. He is a person with big dreams and goals
in life. He is willing to fight for his loved ones no
matter what. He is a treasure that we should keep.
He is one in a million. — Jean Lordelle Pestañas

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JOYCE VERZOSA HUMSS

“The abyss is wonderful, dark and deep. But I have promises
to keep - to keep going with my journey.”
She’s an ocean where you need to dive deeper to discover the glowing
parts of her. She’s a misinterpreted human being. A good friend but she
doesn’t know she is. She loves to do her best in everything specially in
academics, she hates being a failure. — Candys Atillo

JUBELLEE MAE VIADO HUMSS

“I don’t talk when my mouth is full.”
I never saw a talking piglet in my entire life until
I met Jubellee in 11th Grade. She’s intelligent,
funny, talented, bubbly and such an insane best
friend who would do anything to make you feel
better. My favorite part of being with her is being
able to watch her eat a gigantic sandwich during
recess. Man, she’s hilarious. — Joyce Verzosa

DAMESEL ELISHEVA VICENTILLO STEM

“Don’t give up on your dreams; keep sleeping.”
Damesel is an artistic, a hardworking and a
helpful student. Although some of her classmates
think that something is hard to achieve, she
always finds ways for it to be successful in the
end. She’s also a type of student who thinks about
her classmates and her friends more than herself.
– Eborah Toco

RAMMEL VICTORILLO HUMSS

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no
education at all.” — Unknown
A trusted friend, a facilitative classmate, a helpful brother and a
talented son. Yes, he is R-A-M-M-E-L. A member of his squad could
say that he is a treasure and that their friendship is a gift. He doesn’t
only think about himself. Instead, he is willing to take the risks for
the people closest to his heart. People say that he is gifted and he
is indeed supernatural. Rammel is a person who is so resourceful,
artistic and creative. He always takes initiative and he is an
independent person that makes the people admire his personality.

170— Roxyte Careve N. Lomboy

MADYL VILLACENCIO HUMSS

“Words are more powerful than any hero.”
A pageant enthusiast, game changer, loves
to win in any arguments. A straightforward
nagger with a curly hair. — Sheayn Olar

JERLECIANA VILLAMOR HUMSS

Jerleciana is one of the few who are very passionate, be it with her
hobbies or idols or even with her crushes *winkwink. If I can describe
her in one word, it would definitely be “artistictalentedbrilliant.” With
only her imagination and art equipment, she can create wonders.
When she starts to serenade, you will undoubtedly mistake her for
a siren. Her wide vocabulary in the Filipino language will make her
pieces worth-reading and extraordinary. But what I really like about
her is that she is very determined to do the things she wants to do
albeit the nonstop hindrances that go her way. She’s a fighter. I’ve seen
her fight and slay challenges after challenges without backing down.
— Sophia Alyssa Lopez

APRIL LOVE VILLARIN HUMSS

MARGIE VILLAROSA HUMSS

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LORDELYN VILLEGAS STEM

“There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard
their story.” — Mary Lou Kownacki
Lordelyn is our “City of Smiles”. She never fails to make
others fall in love with her personality though there may
be times when you think of her as one of those members in
mental hospital because of her crazy laughs and actions.
She’s brainy and has sense of humor but most of the time
she’s lazy. — Irish

BRYAN ANDERSON YBAÑEZ STEM

JOHN LAURENCE YBERA HUMSS

JAMES YRAMIS STEM

“Let the tomorrow’s problem solved by the tomorrow’s me.”
A best friend whom you can rely on everything. He is sweet, silly,
kind, loyal and most importantly, he give advises when you’re
down to your problems. He is trusted in that kind of matter. It’s
really impossible to forget this kind of guy. — Renzo Miguel

172

Have you ever known a love inside a ceaseless void
Where you can only feel, not see
Where you can call out their names, but hear only echoes of your voice
Choking
Wanting
Pleading
To embrace the warmth of the sounds of their own
How to not be able to crawl through screens
And touch the back of their hands
Our fingers caressing their carotids
Our eyes locked in knowing
And every cell of our bodies yearning to melt together
We are hearts wanting to hold each other close
To breathe their breaths
To touch their chests and feel the flames burning inside
To drown in the depths of our reflections in their eyes
And every minute brings us closer to it

Tragic
To be sitting alone across the oceans and hear the waves break

And you, somewhere just between heaven and me
Tragic

To be kept apart your arms around me
Held by home
Tragic

For my words to be barricaded from what my bones are aching to say
To only have tears because you aren’t here
There is a time for you and me
Waiting somewhere we cannot see
So near, yet so far
So real, yet so misconceiving

— Sophia Alyssa Lopez

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College of Education
G raduates

174

College of Criminology
G raduates

175

Harvz

“The expert in anything was
once a beginner so forget the
risk and take the fall.”

Harvye Khen G. Ababa

Gel

“Never believe you are above
or below anyone.

Remain forever humble.”
— Brandon Buchard

Angel Rose C. Acuman

176

Marvz

“Your positive action
combined with positive
thinking results in success.”

— Shiv Khera

Marvin Rey Alaña

Nar

“Sometimes in life, everything
goes smoothly and sometimes
unexpected things happen. The
important thing is that you
know how to turn problems
into opportunities.”

Leonara O. Albarina

177

L hor st

“Stop stalking!”

Lorelie R. Aleonar

Econ

“Stay focused, go after your
dreams and keep moving
toward your goals.”
— LL Cool J

Connie Marie M. Alferez

178

Melit

Emelet R. Aliviano

Liden

“No matter how difficult the
challenge, when we spread our
wings of faith and allow the
winds of God’s spirit to lift
us, no obstacle is too great to
overcome.” — Roy Lessin

Loregen C. Andrino

179

Ek-ek

“Success is not the key to
happiness. Happiness is the
key to success. If you love
what you are doing, you will
be successful.”
— Albert Schweitzer

Erika Kate R. Badayos

Cess

Princess S. Bastida

180

Amy

Amelou S. Cabrera

Mel

“Only I can change my life.
NO ONE CAN DO IT
FOR ME.”

Carmel Faith G. Cajuelan

181

Ginie

“A beautiful life does not
just happen, it is built
daily by prayer, hard
work, sacrifice, and love.”

Ginielyn M. Carbellido

Cam

“Failure is not the opposite of
success, it’s part of success.”
— Arianna Huffington

Camela Ann V. Cerilla

182

L hiza

“A dream doesn’t become
reality through magic; it
takes sweat, determination
and hard work.”

Elisa A. Combis

Shane

“Don’t let your learning
lead to knowledge. Let your
learning lead to action.”

Marylou Shane B. Covero

183

Honey

“For I know the plans I have
for you, plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to
give you hope and future.”
— Jeremiah 29:11

Honey Sweet B. Dacara

Ner

Neriza V. De Gracia

184

Yam

“Give your best in
everything you do.”

Miriam L. Digal

Leen

Aileen Grace A. Eramil

185

Tines

“The biggest adventure
you can ever take is to live
the life of your dreams.”
— Oprah Winfrey

Christine D. Espina

Kyle

“What is essential is
invisible to the eye”.
— Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Kylene Fate Y. Figuracion

186

Nam

“It is better to fail in
originality than to succeed
in imitation.”

Kristine Jean Naome S. Fuentes

Joyce

“Challenges are what
make life interesting and
overcoming them is what
makes life meaningful.”

Lerrel Joyce A. Gabrillo

187

Sarah

Sarah Michelle R. Guardario

Thel

Cresthel V. Gudio

188

Raven

“The word
IMPERFECT actually
spells I’M PERFECT
because we are perfect in
our own imperfect ways.”

Angel Raven M. Isidro

Maria

“The best teachers
teach from the heart,
not from the book.”

Maria Ricia L. Itom

189

Sam

“I am who I am today
because of the choices I
made yesterday.”
— Eleanor Roosevelt

Isamera S. Jabohab

Hazel

“You have to hold onto your
dreams and never give up.
You may not accomplish
what you want at a certain
age, that doesn’t mean it will
not happen. Keep on trying.”

Hazel L. Laput

190

Sonia

Sonia J. Largo

Mary

Mary Ann L. Linihan

191

Jean

Glorejean R. Loayon

Dwin

Meldwin C. Madrid

192

Chel

Rachel P. Marinog

Vanj

“Be happy, stay away
from negative vibes; CRY
HARD if needed to ease
the pain you felt.”

Vangeline D. Mendez

193

Milcs

“I don’t need everyone to like
me just because I’m nice. I
want them to stay with me
because I’m real.”

Milca M. Monera

Dwayne

“And one day she discovered
that she was fierce, and strong
and full of fire, and that not
even she could hold herself back
because her passion burned
brighter than her fears.”

Wyndelene L. Nemenzo

194

Wen

“The whole purpose of
education is to turn mirrors
into windows.”
— Sydney J. Harris

Rowena Rose A. Ombao

Ann

Mary Ann A. Ortega

195

Yzza

“Success is not how much you
make or what the end goal is,
it’s the story and the journey
behind that success.”

Krizzia Mae T. Pamilar

Choi

“Success consists of going
from failure to failure
without loss of enthusiasm.”
#comeback

Vylch Raymund E. Pantino

196

Belle

“We may encounter many
defeats but we must not be
defeated.”
— Maya Angelou

Ma. Annabel D. Pardillo

Jazz

Jhassalyne M. Pellazo

197

M s.Lily

“God never gave us things in
life which we cannot surpass
and that made me realize that
when you believe in Him,
nothing could be impossible.”

Lilibeth M. Rebecoy

April

“When you are loved, there is
no need to understand what is
happening at all because every
thing happens within you.”

April Joy C. Relavo

198

Jo-an
“Embrace your flaws.
Don’t compare or compete
with others. What makes
you different makes you
beautiful. Don’t let the
standards define you. You
are beautiful and you have
your own uniqueness. Be
thankful of what you have!”

Jo-an L. Saavedra

Mal

Malyn S. Saco

199

Net

“You are never too old
to set another goal or to
dream a new dream.”

Janette L. Santisas

Yang

“Clouds come floating into
my life, no longer to carry
rain or usher storm, but to
add color to my sunset sky.”

Gia O. Sedon

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