NATAGOC, Sam Russel ValenzuelaNOBLEZADA, Raiden, PasionaORTEGA, Lauren Marie PerezBookworm and debater, Russel Natagoc hascompeted in tournaments hosted by the University ofthe Philippines and represented Marist School inAteneo de Manila. He has also volunteered as ateacher in Cupang Elementary School, MaristElementary, and Marist Senior High School, where hetaught Social Science, Filipino, and the fundamentalsof debate. In this project, he served as the projecthead of the Kisapmata section. He also contributedto proofreading and assisted in planning the overalllayout of the section.Raiden P. Noblezada is a Grade 12 HUMSS studentand a student-athlete who plays basketball. Knownfor being tall, active, and interactive, he also helpedhis group by proofreading and improving their essays.He has a deep interest in politics, often watching andreading about current social and political issues.ORIAS, Hannah May CarajayHannah May C. Orias. A Grade 12 HUMSS student atMarist School Marikina and a consistent honorstudent. She is the former captain of the girls’volleyball team, where she developed her leadership,discipline, and teamwork. Currently, she serves as thelayout editor for a specific section in this project,combining creativity and precision to ensure a clearand visually engaging output.Lauren Marie Ortega, 17, is a Grade 12 HUMSSstudent from Marist School Marikina underHomeroom Lyon. Deeply passionate about fashion,music, and especially singing, she has been activelyinvolved in and exposed to the music industry. Sheserved as the layout editor for this project, assistingwith its overall design and visual composition.
POLINTAN, Joseph Lenard HernandezSAN MIGUEL, Angelo CasalSANTOS, Derex Marco, CaceresA practical and straightforward man who values clarity,purpose, and results, Joseph Lenard Polintan approaches hiswork with a no-nonsense mindset. He sets high standards forhimself and pursues his goals with focus and ambition. With astrong grasp of literature, grammar, and analytical thinking, henavigates complex texts and ideas with confidence. Driven byhis dislike for mediocrity, he continues to refine his skills anduphold an unwavering commitment to personal growth.RAMOS, Aica Mae AjenoI’m Aica Mae A. Ramos, a Grade 12 HUMSS student at MaristSchool Marikina who finds joy in turning ideas into visuals. Ifocus on creating layouts for the photoessays section, where Iblend creativity and artistry to make stories come alive. As aconsistent honor student, I value discipline and dedication, but Ialso embrace imagination and expression, making sure mywork reflects both academic excellence and artistic passion.Angelo C. San Miguel is a Senior High student at Marist SchoolMarikina in the HUMSS strand and an experienced studentgovernment leader. He contributed several works to this book,including the Kisapmata section, handling both writing andlayout. Angelo combines creativity and precision in his work,reflecting his identity as a writer and leader.Derex Marco C. Santos. A Grade 12 HUMSS student of MaristSchool Marikina. A student at heart, always striving to learn andseeking knowledge, and also a keen lover of the arts. Theyserved as one of layout editors for the “Reflections on Peace”section.
SANTOS, Gabryelle, HipolitoSARDIDO, Jerlyn Amethyst CabidezJerlyn Amethyst C. Sardido is a Grade 12 HUMSSstudent from Marist School Marikina who lives forcreativity and artistic expression. She considers herselfan artist—who loves sketching, painting, coloring,fashion, and bringing wonderful ideas to life throughvisuals. In this book, she designed the layouts for theDISS Grade 11 essays titled “Dear Young Socio-CulturalCritic,” turning her imagination into work that reflectsboth her passion for art and her dedication as an honorstudent.Gabryelle Hipolito Santos is a Grade 12 HUMSSstudent at Marist School Marikina with 13 years ofschooling experience. Though he may seemunapproachable at first, he is kind, easygoing, andreliable, able to handle tasks efficiently. He contributesto group projects through proofreading, takinginitiative, and supporting teamwork to ensureeverything runs smoothly.SANTOS Seth Mischael CadienteSeth Mischael C. Santos is a Senior High Schoolstudent enrolled in the HUMSS strand at MaristSchool, Marikina. He's 2nd of 2 children of Engr.Manny & Carr Santos and lives in Concepcion Uno,Marikina City. He has 1 brother who's a 3rd YearCollege student in UERM. He currently serves as oneof the altar servers of the school's Magnificat Chapel.He contributes to the coffee table as one of its contentmanagers. He proofreads papers and makes thenecessary revisions when needed.
TIBAYAN, Andrew David, SantosAndrew David S. Tibayan is a senior high schoolHUMSS student at Marist School Marikina. He servesas the HUMSS Representative of the Marist SchoolCoordinating Body–SHS and is a former captain of theGolden Bears Track and Field Varsity team, earningboth academic and athletic awards. He alsocontributed as Content Manager and Assistant Editorin-Chief for the Papers in Philippine Politics chapterand has interests in music, media criticism,collaboration, and creative writing.SUPAN, Martin Uriel TorresMartin Uriel T. Supan is a Grade 12 student HUMSSstudent from Marist School Marikina with a keeninterest in history and cultural studies. He continues toexplore how past events help shape the present timesand looks forward to studying history in college.Contributed to editing the Kisapmata section of theproject.SORIANO Alessandra PaguintoAlessandra Soriano is a 12th grade student of MaristSchool Marikina who contributed in the role in creatingthe layout and design of the event booklets. Shehelped develop the overall theme, selected the colorscheme, and chose the visuals used throughout theproject. Alice is dedicated, organized, and attentive todetail, making sure that every output is cohesive andmeaningful. She values teamwork and strives tocontribute her best in every task she takes on.
As these pages come to an end, we find ourselvesstanding at the quiet edge of a chapter we wrote together.Within these works live the echoes of our questions, thesoft weight of our discoveries, and the first sparks of thevoices we are still learning to claim. Each piece is a smallwindow into who we were in these halls—curious,uncertain, yet hopeful and growing. This book is not just a compilation but a constellationof moments: late-night thoughts turned into essays,conversations that lingered long after class, and thesubtle shifting of perspectives as we learned to see theworld with sharper clarity and gentler understanding. Ingathering them here, we seal a part of our youth—itswonder, its restlessness, its bravery. And now, as we close this volume, we step toward thehorizon of what comes next. May the insight we forged,the compassion we nurtured, and the courage we foundin our own words guide us into the futures we arecrafting. This book ends, but the story continues—carried withineach roar in us. Mabuhay Lyon!Editor-in-Chief, 12 - Lyon