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If you could have one superpower, what do you want to have?
“The power to fly. Because in the Philippines, there’s a lot of traffic, so if you had the power to fly you don’t have to wait for the car to move.”
What is your favorite baseball/softball memory?
“Over the past two years of playing with the team, I feel like we have built a strong brotherhood. The chemistry that everyone brings to the team is unbeatable. One memory that I will never forget is how hard each and every one of the boys works during the season and to show the amount of passion that the team does take serious dedication.”
“I actually started attending ISM halfway through the last softball season. As a new student, I wanted to explore what ISM had to offer and found that softball was a great opportunity. I don’t have any specific memories that stand out, but being involved with the sport and making friends really helped my transition into ISM.”
“When I was little, I found a razor and thought it would be a good idea to shave off both of my eyebrows. So for next few weeks, I had no eyebrows. The best part is that it happened right before I got my visa picture taken.”
“After growing up in really rural places where I’d play with snakes in my garden and go trekking with elephants, I think I’ve really developed a passion for animal conservation. I’ve always felt an obligation to do something about mass extinction, which is such a huge environmental issue. And I really can’t wait to graduate and get into the field.”
“Be sure to get enough sleep as sleep can often be compromised in the IB. Time management is also really important and as long as you’re on top of all the assignments, IB isn’t that stressful.”
“My favorite thing about basketball is that it’s a team sport. It requires 100% effort from each player in order for the team to succeed. I also love the feeling of making a shot or getting a rebound or steal. It makes me glad, knowing that I contributed to the game.”
How is the IASAS team coming along?
“Good. I think this is the strongest the team has been; we’re all working well together towards a common goal and we are hopeful that we’ll be able to get there. Stream the games please!”
“I’m really excited to finish IB!”
“I am really excited to travel with my friends once I graduate, I feel like it’s going to be a good way to close to the chapter of my high school experience with them. It’ll make me reflect back to my friendship and appreciate our time together.”
“What is your favourite thing about working on the HS play?” “Meeting new people. I kind of forgot that there are more people than just in my grade. This was a really good experience to bond with upperclassmen because I hadn’t done that, ever. It is super rigorous but the bonding experience is worth it.”
“Why did you want to become a teacher?” “During college, I was helping out a couple of my track and field teammates with their math homework. I helped one student and she was so excited when they finally understood the problems and did well on the next test. I myself was also excited that I was able to explain the math problem and she was able to succeed. I changed my major to teaching the next day.”
“How are you feeling about your first IASAS as a freshmen?” “I’m excited for my first IASAS. It will be fun to represent the Bearcats for cross country!”
“What advice would you give underclassmen?” “Take daily naps to make sure you’re sleeping enough, suck up to your teachers so they don’t get mad at you when you turn in papers late and memrise/quizlet, tutorials, study groups and shared notes are your best friends!! Smile through the stress, IB isn’t that bad we promise.”
“What has been your favorite part of sophomore year so far?” “I think that my favorite part about sophomore year has been the teachers. This year I feel like I have gotten teachers who really enjoy what they do and are so eager to help you through the material. It makes all the difference.”
“Not gonna lie, being injured sucks. Especially because I’ve been on crutches for over a month and I’m getting a rash on my armpits. However, being injured also really allows you to settle and look at the grand scheme of things, making me feel more grateful for so many more things. But it’s okay because although I am injured, it hasn’t stopped the Jaimenator from rising above and beyond my call of duty”
“What do you think about IB?” “HAHA..HA…”
“What do you enjoy most about playing chess?” “It’s a really good tactical game! It really helps you make better strategies.”
“What is one thing you want the world to know?” “How much I love my friends!”
“What are the difficulties of being a Bus Marshal?” “We always try to talk in a nice way but it is always very difficult to handle a situation in the roads. We stay at the street for a long time because a lot of students come to school with their own vehicles.”
“Can you make an inspirational quote with a pun?” “BeLEAF in yourself.”
“What motivates you to consistently gym despite all the school work we have in IB? And what advice would you give your fellow ISM peers?” “Despite all the work we get in IB, the possibility of me flexing and actually seeing something there is enough to motivate me. My advice to my peers is the workout is just as important as the diet before, during, and after the workout. This is because it is essential to feed your muscles the appropriate nutrients in its development.”
“What do you really need right now?” “A nap.”
“How did you get injured?” “MUN.” “Seriously?” “No, I got tackled in the leg, and then some guy stepped on my leg, and then it was okay, and then I walk into a wall, and then it starts to burn with pain. So… watch walls.”
“What do you like about being an ambassador?” “As an ambassador, I get to help students get comfortable in the Bearcat community. What’s even better is seeing them join the ambassadors or make an impact in their own way.”
“What do you think about your job as a librarian?” “I think it’s fulfilling. I studied library science in university and I’m grateful to ISM for giving me the opportunity to practice my profession.”
“What makes you happy?” “Ice cream! And redball. But I do love ice cream!”
“What makes you happy?” “Running! It makes me feel strong and I love the feeling of constantly improving myself and becoming the strongest and best version of myself. Running also makes me mentally strong and teaches me to never give up which allows me to know what I’m truly capable of.”
“If you think sunshine brings you happiness, you haven’t danced in the rain.”
“What are you up to now that soccer season is over?” “Soccer season might be over, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to stop playing. Some of the boys and I have joined clubs outside ISM and have been training regularly for the last two weeks now. I think it’s important to keep playing even though the season is over, as it really helps set the foundation for next year’s season.”
“Describe your perfect day.” “When all my friends that I grew up with are on the bus. We pool in our food, and have a mini buffet while we talk about our “kwento.” We’re like a family.”
“Don’t do your comedy! You’re going to ruin it!”
“What’s the best part of being a bearcat?” “We get to go to the best school!” “Why do you like this school so much?” “Because of PE!!!!! It’s so fun. We also meet so many nice people!”
“What’s the best part about being friends?” “We don’t bail on each other, ever. Right?”
“What’s it like being one of the stars of the girls basketball team?” “I can’t really call myself a star because there’s no ‘I’ in team.”
“Do you have any words of wisdom you’d like to share?” “Don’t be afraid to float around for a while. Not knowing what you want leads to knowing what you don’t want, which leads to knowing exactly what you need. Purpose isn’t found on purpose.”
“If you were to create a slogan for your life, what would it be?” “Don’t be a normie.”
“BOB is the most exciting part of the first semester because it’s the day where all the grades come together and they show who’s the best among all of the grades and they show their spirit, their hype, and that’s why it makes it really fun.”
“How do you feel about running your final cross season?” “It’s sad… but also also a little relieving to be honest.”
“What does joining a sports team for the first time in your life feel like?” “I feel happy because I know that I’m doing something that is good for me and I’m not wasting my time. Even though at times it is very hard, I think joining a sports team is a good thing because you get stronger and stronger!”
“Now that the school year is about to end, what advice can you pass down to the in-coming juniors for their first year of IB?” “Sleep while you can! But really, IB only lasts for 2 years. Once you come out of it, you’ll always see yourself as a better person. Through it, it kinda sucks. But retrospectively, when you look at the entire picture, it makes it all worth it. You’ll gain so much new knowledge that you’ll be able to appreciate everything on another level.”
“What are you most grateful for?” “Everything!—is that what I’m supposed to say?”
“It felt really exciting and thrilling to have won our first game of the season. At first it was a bit nerve wracking since there were quite a lot of people watching, but in the end it felt really good to have people there to watch a game that we won!”
“After winning our first game at IASAS, the first one in our four years, it was wonderful seeing the girls believe that we were actually capable of winning a medal. I am so immensely proud of this team and I could not have asked for a better last IASAS.”
“Tell us about something that matters to you” “Friends matter to me because they’re there… and friends make me happy”
“What’s your favorite quote? Why?” “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – “This quote is from the Alchemist which is one of my favorite books. The reason I love this quote is because it explained to me the reason why I continue to wake up everyday and work hard.”
“How does it feel to have won your badminton game against seniors?” “It feels pretty good– that I can beat people that are bigger and more experienced than me.”
“We can expect the team to work a lot harder this year. There are big shoes to fill considering that a big part of our squad last year were seniors, and there were also other valuable players whom we won’t be having this year. But the new boys have come and shown what they could bring into the team. The belief and the skills are there, but we have to keep working hard for each other and form that brotherhood that we had in last year’s team. With that, anything’s possible and we’ll all do everything we can to get that gold again this year.”
“What is your greatest passion?” “Ever since I was five, I’ve loved to draw and play dress up, so I knew I had a passion for fashion. I’ve always want to become a fashion designer.”
“What is one country that you would really want to visit?” “Ahh I love travelling and I want to go to so many places! But I’d say number one on my list right now is Dubai because I’ve never been to the Middle East, and it looks incredible! But I’d go during winter of course.”
“Why do you put lemons in your water?” “Because my friend said the bottle couldn’t contain my ego… I didn’t get it so I just put water and lemons instead… Plus, you can’t drink protein everyday!”
“What’s with the interesting pen and mouse skeleton?” “Well my mother-in-law gave me this pen.. What do you think that says about how old she thinks I am? And the mouse, is a very… loving gift from my husband. It was very romantic of him… I guess he’s like a cat because he likes to give me dead animals.” “Do you have anything to say to your students?” “Well, to anyone taking exams: you need to think outside the box, not write outside the box.”
“What’s something you love to do?” “I love to make people laugh! These days I’ve been making funny covers to popular songs and I send them to my friends so that they can have a laugh, especially during this stressful exam season. The only reason why I don’t make covers public on Youtube is because I don’t want my teachers to see them.”
“Can we interview you for a bit?” “…Can I finish my pizza first?”
Seen in the high school canteen
“How does it feel to have Steve Nam as a brother?” “Omg its terrible. Remember that time TRI-M performed in front of everyone and he came out rapping? That was so embarrassing!”
“Don’t even ask us a question – this picture doesn’t need a caption.”
“What are your plans for the summer?” “Play soccer, and go to college. It’s really unexpected but i’m gonna try to go for ivy league because I know people think I’m stupid”
“How did you two get so close?” “I think we’re just really similar people, and we get along super well.” “..What?! HAHA I actually think we’re very different! But we just fit together very well. I can’t say that I could’ve found a better friend in High School”
“What is one of your passions?” “I really enjoy creating art! I feel like painting is a great form of self-expression. I don’t know – it’s just natural to me.”
“Tell me about your friend.” “He’s a good friend.” “As opposed to a bad friend?” “Everyone already has too many of those.”
“The huge height difference brings us closer.”
“How did the ‘Eat Bulaga Show’ go?” “Well, we went against each other, but I think I placed better because I look more baby-like, but Tom looks more like a man.” “Yeah, he was more popular.”
“What will you miss the most about ISM after graduating?” “Calling Sam Ramos at the office in the morning and telling her I was sick, even though we both knew it wasn’t true.”
“I like to draw and paint, because it’s different from the usual academic things we have to do. When I make art, I feel free and happy. My favorite piece I made was ‘Bird of Paradise’ – I love bringing flowers through life with color!”
“What makes drama so different from all of the other things that you can do?” “Theatre means everything to me. When people ask me what I want to be when I grow up, I say I want to be everything. Because when you are into acting, you have the ability to be whatever you want to be.”
“The foundation for any lasting system should be molded on the basis of discipline, authority, and uncompromising obedience for those of a higher position. It is not in our place to question those in power, but to obey and follow.”
“Why did you decide to ask her to prom? “We’ve known each other since pre-school, so it’s really nice and exciting to get to go to prom with her.” “Are you excited to go to prom with him?” “Of course! He’s Will Batchelor. THE Will Batchelor.”
“Highland Training makes people work hard for once. It’s great!”
“I am blessed with stress! Everyone thinks stress is bad for you, but it makes up your personality, and how you deal with it”
“What’s the funniest memory you guys have had together” “She’s kind of funny looking! Does that count?”
“Are you scared people won’t be able to differentiate you guys if you all wear the same thing?” “Uh, we don’t really care about that. But knowing that there’s three of us walking around does make us feel less special…at least the shirts are cool!”
“I want to be a scientist when I grow up, because it would be cool to research on random things. Maybe, like, germs inside people’s bodies! …can I go eat my popcorn now?”
“What is your biggest regret?” “Oh god.. biggest regret… Oh god do you have another question? I cant’ I can’t…” “What is your happiest moment in your life so far?” “Oh… these are hard questions… Whats my happiest moment… do you have another question?”
“I had to take care of my little brother. After a while, I couldn’t find him. So I rushed home and got my nanny to call my mom and my friends and I went to look for him. Turns out he was in his room sleeping the entire time.”
One of the best experiences in my life was when I went to London. When I rode the London Eye, I looked out of the window and everything looked like toys. Up there, I was in a storybook…when I reached the ground, I realized how boring reality is!
“Why are you dressed as tourists?”
“Because we live where you vacation!”
“Why are you so late for school?” “Pasig. I hate living in Pasig.”
“What do you want to change about yourself in 2015?” “I’m so lost actually…”
“Why did you choose to come out?” “In my old school, being gay was looked down upon. But ISM’s community is more accepting…it was so easy for me.”
“Why adventure time?” “Because adventure time is what made us friends. It’s how we became close.” “And because Meagan got me this onesie for my birthday!” “Oh yeah! I surprised her by going to her house, and ringing her doorbell. Then I hid and as she answered the door, then I said ‘WHAT TIME IS IT?’ and she was like ‘what?’ and I said again ‘WHAT TIME IS IT?!’” “and I was like ‘adventure time…?’” “ADVENTURE TIME!”
“I don’t really set times to write in my journal. Sometimes it’s in the middle of the night, in the morning…basically, when my thoughts are processed and I feel like writing something. The band 21 Pilots, and their influential lyrics, really inspired me to start this journal and chronicle my thoughts. Ever since I’ve been writing, I’ve been feeling a lot better and happier. I mostly just write things I understand, and seeing my thoughts translated onto paper helps me become more comfortable, more carefree.”
“eh, I don’t think I need a quote because I feel like humans have enough editorial oversight to not post this picture. but yeah add me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter @takeMyHadAWay”
“She didn’t even buy me and I have to carry her to class” “Saruf, I still don’t have signal! Take me to the tennis courts!”
“How is it different from middle school by having your dad as the high school principal?” “It’s weird because I see him in my classes but it’s also good because I can get lunch money from him during class.”
“Hello, are you two friends?” “BEST friends.” “Great, can I interview you?” “Not HIM! He can’t speak english.” “Oh…so can I just interview you?” “NEVER!”
“Why are you wearing flowers in your hair?” “It’s fun! I just like it. I don’t care if people judge me for it.”
“This is MY croissant!”
“The PE department didn’t even turn up. What a bunch of losers.” “Are you a math geek? or an athlete? or a mathlete? or an ath-geek?”
“What was one of the strangest experiences that you’ve had in your entire life?” “Like shocking? Well I cracked my head open when I was five years old… Is that shocking? On my fifth birthday? It was a huge party… And I had to leave my own party…. Is that really shocking?”
“In 5th grade, the buffest guy in our grade was named RJ and he was flexing in front of my friend, and she goes “oh hey RJ, you’re almost as buff as Jessica!” and I got called Buffy for a year.”
“What’s one lesson you’ve learned in your life so far?”
“To be happy in life, you have to balance your friendships, with your school work and sleep but generally it’s sleep that loses out.”
“What would the soundtrack of your life be?” “Fabulous!”
“Before this, I was a fashion designer working in from my house.” “Have you ever had a difficult client to deal with?” “Yes!” “Care to elaborate?” “Uh…we just had so many fittings because of….weight fluctuations.”
“Do you have a time you stood up for something you believed in?” “There was a time where one of my friends was being bullied over summer and I stood up for them.” “What’s wrong with bullying?” “I think that it is important that everyone is treated equally and that people aren’t judged against or discriminated against because of one trait that they may have.”
“How long have you two been friends?” “Just today!”
“Most exciting moment of life so far?” “This summer, I went to summer school, and, for the first time, I met someone who I know will be a friend for life.”
“What’s your strangest experience in high school so far?
What do you mean by strange experience? Can you give me an example? Can I have an example? Oh my god this is so – ooh, BOB!”
“Do you guys have any funny stories?” “One time, he was in the car and then he was chewing on a Gobstopper, and he said: “I swallowed a Gobstopper for Gobs sake!””
“I want to be a surgeon when I grow up because a surgeon saved my life when I was a baby.”
“Would you call yourself a fashionista?” “Well, I mean most people say I am but I don’t think I am. I just think I have my own style and I know what I like. In a sense, I may seem like one, but I’m just trying to do me.”
“Do you like canteen food or McDonalds?” “Both.”
“I don’t know how to pronounce this, but I’ve been eating these Bugles? Bug-less? Boog-les? everyday. You can just get them in the vending machine.”
“What’s that stamp for?” “I fell asleep in math class. Is my forehead purple?”
