Vol. 4.No. 4 The Official Newsletter of Wesleyan College July-October 2017

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UNITY of PIETY and LEARNING

Wesleyan College of Manila

John Wesley’s 314 Founding Anniversary in Wesleyan College of Manila last June 15,2017.

News beat p. 4 News beat p. 2 Literary Time p. 6 WCM in Action p.10

By: Angel Laoang

Last June 15, Monday, the students and faculty of

Wesleyan College of Manila celebrated John Wesley Day at

the school auditorium. The said yearly event was done to

remind the students about the good deeds of John Wesley

and honor him for it.

John Wesley said "Do all good that you can. By all

the means that you can. In all the ways that you can. In all

the places you can. At all the times that you can. To all the

people you can. As long as ever you can".

“We got to know all the Wesleyanians and we learned

more about John Wesley". Iber Omandac, a grade 8 student said

in an interview.

There was a small program that featured the story

of John Wesley and the story of Methodism. A small

guessing game about the small details of him was played.

The small but momentous event made it possible for the

students to know more about him on the celebration of

his special day with their fellow students, as well as the

school's faculty members.

2 NEWS

WCM as Servant Leaders

By: Katrina Valencia

Last June 16-17 (Friday and Saturday), elected club of-

ficers attended a two-day seminar that was led by the Red Cross

Youth of the Philippine Red Cross. The said seminar aims to en-

hance and develop the student's leadership skills, their social in-

telligence and to strengthen camaraderie not just inside the cam-

pus, but also outside the corners of the school. Attending this was

required for the student running for a position on the Supreme

Student Government (SSG), club and class officers.

Anti-sexual Harassment Seminar

By: Hershey Tan

Sexual Harrasment is a crime. The anti-sexual Har-rasment Seminar was discussed from Grade 9 to 12 students of Wesleyan college of Manila. The said seminar was held at the school's Audio Visual Room last June 27, 2017. Its purpose is to educate the students of what would happened when we har-assed someone and also to gave an idea of how it should be pre-vented.

There were activities as well as games that was prepared

for the students to learn and enjoy. In the end of each and every

activity, the volunteer instructions explained the value of doing it

and made the students realize something. There was also a brief

discussion about the history of Red Cross, from its purpose.

"Sexual Harasssment is a big problem in our country. In our state, we can't really do anything about it. Unless, the Presi-dent implements a law." said a grade 10 student, Kokoi Medina

"Women should be respected. They shouldn't be treated like slaves." said a grade 9 student, Nathaniel Tan.

In order to prevent Sexual Harassment, report the inci-dent to the police as soon as you feel harassed. In this way, we can prevent people from getting harassed. It is the best thing we can do for now.

“The trust of the innocent is the liar’s most powerful tool .”

- Katrina Valencia

3 NEWS

WCM Elects New Set of SSG Officers (SSG Elections)

By: Euclid Quemada

The election of the Supreme Student Government was held last June 22, Thursday at the school auditorium. The

names of the party lists that had their campaign are; #LIKE (Leaders In Knowledge and Excellence) and Party X List. The

said party lists had their own responsible leaders and well-thought platforms. Each of the student running for a position

prepared their own speeches to convince and persuade everyone to vote for them. There were some new students along

with the old ones seeking to win and serve the school. All of which were required to join the Leadership Development

Program to be able to run for a position.

Both party lists had their own plans for the school, either new plans or old to improved the school and make the

school year 2017-2018 fun and better. WCM hopes that everyone that won will be true to their word and served the

school willingly. The following are the list of leaders who won the election:

SUPREME STUDENT GOVERNMENT 2017-2018:

President: Irene Villagantol

Vice-President and Secretary: Kyle Justinn Patrata

SSG Manager: Sofia Tortosa

Senior High School Representative: Lyka Mae Pauline Fernandez

Junior High School Representative: John Eon Sanchez and Janine Padilla

Grade 6 Representative: Nicholas Magdaong

Grade 5 Representative: Aliza Michaela Tumalad

Grade 4 Representative: Brian Chester Cansino

4 NEWS

Official Student Publication of Wesleyan College

First PTA of S.Y 2017-2018 / Officers in-charge

By: Beverly Ragos

The first Parent-Teacher Assembly (PTA) of the School Year 2017-2018 was held last June 24, Saturday in Wes-leyan College of Manila's auditorium. The said event was hosted by the President of the school, Mrs. Cristina Miranda who started off the assembly by introducing the teachers and staffs of the school. She also stated the way WCM worked for those who are new students. The selection of the new PTA officers was held on the same day, the name and positions are as follows:

NEW PTA OFFICERS OF S.Y 2017-2018:

President: Mrs. Jennifer Farral

Vice-President and Secretary: Mrs. Emma Bellen Magramo

Treasurer: Mrs. Janice Gallegos

Child Study Center Representative: Mrs. Mary Anne Paner

Primary Representative: Mrs. Kathryn Nabong

Intermediate Representative: Mrs. Maylin Bata

High School Representative: Mrs. Ana Liza Magdaong

WCM Horizon History

By: Katrina Valencia

WCM Horizon started last September 2014. For years, the said organization inspired many people to express theirselves not only verbally but also written. It helps the parents or guardians to have extra knowledge on how their children excel in academics, as well as sports, and such extra curricular activities.

In this organization, the members found not only a new friend, but also a family. It aims to enhance the writing and verbal skills of its members, inform and entertain the students, and faculty members of the school. Each and everyone of the members are will-ing to serve the school though that take this chance as a challenge on their high school life. Until now, the organization continues to ex-pand and hopefully, many talented students out there will come join the club.

WCM HORIZON

Euclid Quemada

Editor-in-Chief

Reporting Staff

Angel Laoang Hershey Tan Katrina Valencia

Lyka Fernandez Beverly Ragos

Ms. Jane Moreno Patangan

Adviser

FEATURE 5

Dengue Fever Awareness

By: Lyka May Pauline F. Fernandez

Wesleyan College of Manila recently held a seminar regarding the dangers of Dengue Fever and how it can be prevented to ensure the safety and well-being of the students.

Dengue is widespread in tropical and subtropical countries and with the rising temperature and frequent rains that we are currently experiencing; Dengue fever becomes more prevalent than ever. Dengue fever is a vector-borne disease that is usually spread by mosquitos. Its most common carriers are the female mosquito, Aedes Aegypti, a day-time feeder. Dengue fever is not contagious. It is spread when a mosquito bites an already infected person. Within one week, the now infected mosquito can transmit the disease to a healthy person through biting. Those who have shown the first symptoms of dengue are quarantined to prevent them from being exposed to mosquitos. Although the overall experience of having this disease is unpleasant, dengue fever is usually not fatal but can escalate to a more dangerous version known as “Severe Dengue” or “Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever" , if not properly treated and diagnosed. Dengue Fever is characterized by a high fever, headaches, pain behind the eyes, nausea and vomiting, swollen glands, joint, bone or muscle pains, and rashes. There is no specific treatment or medicine for Dengue; treatment is purely centered on relieving the symptoms accompanied by bed rest and fluid intake to prevent dehydration.

The following are the helpful tips to prevent dengue:

1. To reduce the risks of acquiring dengue, it is best to kill it at its roots.

2. Get rid of plastic bottles, tires, and other materials that can become a breeding ground for mosquitos, cover clean water containers properly.

3. Wear long sleeves to prevent yourself from being bitten.

4. It is also good to apply mosquito repellants.

Dengue is a pandemic prone disease but with proper knowledge and action, we as a community can help reduce or even

eliminate the cases of Dengue Fever.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”

- Benjamin Franklin

6 LITERARY

“Say Sorry”

By: Euclid Quemada

I would call you from time to time

Reminding you you're mine, only mine

Fearing you'll end up in to other people's arms

Leaving me alone laying under the stars

I'm sorry dear, I didn't stay strong

I know letting you go was wrong

I should have listened to your explanation

But I had enough of you giving in to your temptation

It isn't you fault that you didn't stay faithful

But it is mine for believing your bull

I shouldn't have let myself fall

But I was vulnerable that time, that's what I recall

“Laro”

Ni: Angel Laoang

Sa laro natin, paulit-ulit

Kung saan ako lagi ang taya

Ikaw ang langit,

Ako naman ang nasa lupa

Ako'y nadaya, pina ikot-ikot mo

Sa larong wala akong kasiguraduhan,

Ako'y sumali at nakipaglaro sa'yo

Oras at pawis ang sinayang ko

Sa huling laro na aking sinalihan,

Ako'y pumikit at nagbilang

Isa...Dalawa...Tatlo

Ikaw ay tumakbo palayo

“Poetry”

By: Katrina Valencia

Poetries are mistery

Once expressed my misery

And the feeling seems to be eery

Seeing you with her

Makes my heart shiver

'Cause all I want is to keep you forever

Jane Moreno Patangan

“I'll Be”

By: Katrina Valencia

I'll be there for you

When the rain starts to pour

I'll be there for you

Like I've been there before

I'l be there for you

'Cause you were there for me too

As I hold you today,

And through the years that fly away

LITERARY 7

Hindi ko maipaliwanag ang nararamdaman

Sa bawat araw na ikaw ay nasisilayan

Hanggang sa ako'y lumuhod sa iyong harapan

Sinabi na puso ko'y ikaw lamang ang laman

"Tiwala"

Ni: Katrina Valencia

Hindi ko alam

Kung bakit kailangang mangialam

Wala nang ginawa

Kundi ngumawa

Sinabi ang tinatagong sikreto

Akalayp'y maoagkakatiwalaan ko

Hindi mapigilan ang pagsusumamo

Dapat pala'y 'di na sinabi pa sa iyo

Kapag nawala na ang tiwala

Hindi na ito mababalik pa

Kaya paalam na sa iyo

Inakala kong kaibigan ko

“Ulan”

Ni: Euclid Quemada

Naaalala ko ang una nating pagkikita

Ikay'pinasuklob ko sa payong na aking dala-dala

Ako'y nagtaka dahil mukha mo'y tulala

Nakatingin sa malayo tila may inaalala

Ako'y nagtanong kung ano ang iyong problema

Yun pala ika'y may mabigat na dala

Sabi mo'y ika'y binalewala

Ng taong minahal mo ng sobra

Nagulat ako sa iyong ginawa

Ako'y niyakap mo ng bigla

Tayo'y nakatayo sa tumataas na baha

Hinayaan kong tumulo ang iyong luha

Pagkatapos ng eksena

Tayo'y nagpasya

Umupo sa tabi ng kalsada

Naghintay na ang ulan ay tumila

Hiningi ko ang iyong numero

Bago ka humarurot papalayo

Nakatitig sa mukha mo'y napagtanto

Kahit sino'y mahuhulog sa katulad mo

LITERARY 7

“So Near, Yet So Far”

By: Hershey Tan

Come to think of it, you're near

But yet you are so far

I can't explain how it happened

All I knew was I loved you

You were so near but you are so far

Confusing, isn't it? That's how I feel

Should I go on or should I stop?

Should I give up or should I continue?

Knowing you're near, but feeling you're far

Sitting beside each other without saying a word

How can you endure this situation?

Am I just a friend---a nobody to you?

“I Like You, I Love You”

By: Beverly Ragos

Hey do you know?

I can no longer hide these feeling I have inside, hoping

you would understand

Hoping that I stand a chance,

So here it is;

Hey I like you

Everything about you

They asked me why I couldn't answer; then your smile,

laugh, eyes, just everything about you flashed in my mind

and I was lost in it;

I smiled and answered; "all of him"

Hey you, yes you!

I love you and it hurts that

You don't feel the same way too;

I just want you to know that my love for you is true

Hey I'm trying to get over you

But you're making it hard to do

Tell me what to do, 'cause

I just can't stop loving you

8 NEWS

• A "gut feeling" is a chemical signal that your stomach creates to warm the brain of danger.

• Cherophobia is the fear of being too happy because you think something tragic will happen.

• Lightning is seen before it's heard because light travels faster than sound. One's distance from lightning can be measured by the delay between it's visible flash and audible thunder; each mile is equal to roughly 5 seconds.

• The tiniest bones in the body are found in the ear.

• "Inner speech" (the voice you hear inside you head when you're reading or thinking) is accompanied by tiny muscular movements in the larynx.

• A librocubicularist is someone who reads in bed.

• The term "astronaut" came from Greek words that mean "star" and "sailor".

• Jellyfish, or jellies as scientists call them,q are not fish. They have no brain, no heart, no bones.

• There is a belief that if you kill a cat, you will suffer a seven-year of bad luck.

• Scientists say that the best time to take a nap is between 1 P.M and 2:30 P.M because that's when a dip in body temperature makes us feel happy.

• There are life forms living in your skin that there are on the planet.

• Caterpillars completely liquify as they transform into moths.

There are more vacant houses than homeless people in the United States.

• A jellyfish is 95 percent water.

• Coca-cola would be green if coloring wasn't added to it.

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