Young Educators, BAFED champions

by: Terranya M. Tiamson
The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (BSEd) students triumphantly went home to STI College Balayan as champions from the 3rd Educational Congress for Batangas Future Educators (BAFED) held at Lipa City Colleges last February 28. 

BAFED Challenge Team champion

Themed “BAFED 2013: Molding the Mind and Creativity of Future Educators”, it was the first time for STI College Balayan to join the event but the student representatives were able to garner almost all the championship awards from the competition after only a month of training and preparation. The roster of champions include Myla Riva (2nd yr) for the Impromptu Speech competition with her coach Ms. Jemima Velado; Anjanette Tenorio (1st yr), Mary Grace Bautista (3rd yr), Aquilina Bathan (3rd yr) and Rickmar Alday (4th yr) with coach Ms. Alejandra Cosme for the BAFED challenge competition which tested their strength and logical techniques; and STI Cultural Dance Group: Samahan na may Talentong Ipagmamalaki which includes Rickmar Alday, Dea Arago (both 4th yr), Abner Dueñas (3rd yr), Zedrick Salvador Torres, Mia Luisa Enconado, Rachelle Ann Ranes, Job Balmadres, Mark Kevin Hernandez, Bernadette Bobadilla, Joshua Zapata, George Panaganiban, Aaron Sapio (2nd yr) with choreographer Mr. Ronnie Endozo. The dance from STI Balayan group highlighted the cultural dance competition and everyone was overwhelmed and intimidated by their presentation. 

Impromptu Speech champion

During the awarding ceremony BAFED Adviser and organizer, Mr. Allan Tipan challenged all the participants from different colleges and universities to beat the STI Balayan group in the next BAFED competition to be held in July. 

Catherine Catibog, President of the The Young Educators extended her gratitude in behalf of her fellow students to the STI Administration, Faculty members and BSEd students for their support. She admitted they also played a big part in their success.

The STI TYE Cultural Dance Group as BAFED champion

Contributors: Catherine Catibog and Myla Riva