IJSB Recognizes Eight Teachers and Staff

Eight IJSB teachers and staff were cited for their unyielding service to the Jessean community. The following were handed plaques of recognition with their respective years of tenure:

Marilyn N. Cabahug 18 Years
Shirly A. Ceriales 12 Years
Sharlane C. Villejo 12 Years
Reynald P. Arnado 7 Years
Eugene E. Delada 6 Years
Delia A. Gabijan 6 Years
Alma G. Sabuero 6 Years
Maritess G. Pedalino 5 Years

The awards were given during IJSB’s Commencement and Recognition of Honors on 26 March 2008.

Complete List of High School Honors and Awards

Valedictorian Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Salutatorian Gretchen A. Pantua
1st Honorable Mention Connie Luv R. Jumawid
2nd Honorable Mention Tiffany Diane T. Agbayani
3rd Honorable Mention Sheila Lou M. Maraya
With Honors Quincy Rey R. Lumanag
Maryann Kaye B. Pangan
John Almin B. Larosa
Jason P. Balistoy
Jerome R. Anasco
Best in Physics Gretchen A. Pantua
Best in Mathematics Gretchen A. Pantua
Best in Filipino Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Best in Computer Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Best in English Gretchen A. Pantua
Best in Araling Panlipunan Gretchen A. Pantua
Best in T.L.E. Connie Luv R. Jumawid
Best in M.A.P.E.H. Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Best in E.P. Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Athlete of the Year Vaneza Claued C. Canoza
Leadership Award Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Most Outstanding Student Award Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
PGMA Academic Excellence Award Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
PGMA Awards for Outstanding Achievement:
Entrepreneurship Connie Luv R. Jumawid
Science & Technology Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Journalism Franklin Alexei S. Padla III
Athletics Vaneza Claued C. Canoza
Student Leadership Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Culture & Arts Connie Luv R. Jumawid
Ten Most Outstanding Students
in Valencia City Awardee Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Ten Most Outstanding Students
in Bukidnon Awardee Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
JESSEAN Award Gretchen A. Pantua
Mercury Drug Excellence in Science Award Gretchen A. Pantua
Mercury Drug Excellence in Mathematics Award Gretchen A. Pantua
Gerry Roxas Leadership Award Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
ACLC Academic Award of Excellence Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
ACLC Computer Excellence Award Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Loyalty Awardees Jerome R. Anasco
Jason P. Balistoy
Ciara Beth B. Bergado
John Vincent L. Calva
Realyn E. Desebayla
Cherry Pearl S. Gono
Aaron C. Handugan
Lyndie Lou G. Isidro
Connie Luv R. Jumawid
John Almin B. Larosa
Gretchen A. Pantua
Gerard C. Valiente
IJSB Alma Mater Award Desebayla Family

Sixty Seniors and Sixth Graders in This Year's Graduation

Twenty-six 6th Graders and 34 High School Seniors adjusted their tassles to the right as they were pronounced IJSB's graduates for this school year. The ceremonies were held at the CAP Auditorium on March 26 following the joint Eucharistic Celebration at the San Augustin Church the previous day.

Dr. Herbert Glenn Reyes delivered the keynote speech emphasizing the educational influence of the school in the community, including IJSB founder Lilian Jabines Sanchez's lasting impression on Dr. Reyes, which prompted him to establish educational institutions of his own.

Following the singing of the IJSB Hymn was the Seniors' rendition of their original song, "Thank You, Teacher," which was in turn followed by a surprise rock performance of the IJSB Hymn by the IJSB White Strand Band (Click here for the video clip).

Lindie Lou G. Isidro (IV Year) and Clarisse M. Gelaga (6th Grade) were the class Valedictorians while Gretchen A. Pantua (IV Year) and Ariane Joy U. Larosa (6th Grade) were the Salutarorians. A Complete List of Honors and Academic Awards will follow shortly.

IJSB Graduates Seventeen Prep Pupils

Seventeen Kinder II pupils made up the Early Childhood graduating class of 2008 during the Graduation Ceremony and Moving Up Day held at the Hotel Valencia Grand Ballroom on March 25.
Guest speaker and psychologist Melanie Mercado iterated the importance of going back to basics including child accountability as well as outdoor playtime.

Erlea Mae B. Ilisan, Benz Gil Q. Petallar and Krisha Kate C. Villejo finished top three in their class. Complete Honors and Academic Awards are as follows:

• Erlea Mae B. Ilisan
• 1st Honors
• Best in Phonics
• Best in Math
• Best in Computer
• Best in Writing
• Benz Gil Q. Petallar
• 2nd Honors
• Best in Phonics
• Best in Filipino
• Best in Writing
• Krisha Kate C. Villejo
• 3rd Honors
  
• Best in Science
• Kyle Dominique A. Acuesta
• 4th Honors
  
• Best in Language
• Best in Writing
• Krystelle Mae M. Saavedra
• 5th Honors
• Best in Writing
• Hans Christopher D. Sanchez
• 6th Honors
• Best in Writing
• Josef Gabrielle Laroga
• 7th Honors
• Ron Trevor S. Liquit
• 8th Honors
• Jericho L. Calva
• 9th Honors
• Kryslyn Heide R. Areja
• 10th Honors
• Asnania S. Macawadib
• Best in Writing
• Brilly C. Padla
• Best in Writing
• Grant King B. Paran
• Best in Writing

Graduating Class of 2008 Mounts Musical for Tribute to Parents

The prep, sixth grade and fourth year high school students put up a musical as their tribute to their parents. Once On This Island, written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, is a Caribbean twist on the universal plot of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, as well as H.C. Andersen's The Little Mermaid.

The musical was held at the CAP Auditorium on March 23 with Ciara Beth Bergado as Timoune, Lyndie Lou Isidro as Mama Euralie, John Vincent Calva as Tonton Julian, Almin Larosa as Daniel Beauxhomme, and Vaneza Canosa as Andrea Devereaux. The Gods were played by Connie Luv Jumawid, John Chamberlane Canatoy, Rosannamae Sidlao and Gerard Valiente (Asaka, Agwe, Erzulie and Papa Ge, respectively).

Other cast members included Erlea Mae Ilisan as Little Timoune, Krystelle Mae Saavedra as Little Girl, Benz Gil Petallar as Daniel's Son, Aaron Handugan as Daniel's Father, and Rod Dominic Dagayday as Guard.

The entire number of graduating students rounded up the whole cast making the play seventy-seven strong. Click here for some video clips, or click the video screens to the right.

Photograpy by Ronald A. Duque.