30/11/2023
“Empowering Young Minds: Successful Commencement of Three-Day Training-Workshop on Campus Journalism”
STAMANAHIS – November 24, 2023
Training-Workshop on Campus Journalism: Take a sneak peek at these captivating photos that might just spark your interest in the world of writing! STAMANAHIS kicked off its first comprehensive three-day Training-Workshop on campus journalism. The event, held on campus, themed "Campus Journalism: Shaping Minds From School to Societies" aimed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge in hopes of fostering another generation of informed and responsible journalists.
DAY 1
The halls of Santa Maria National High School echoed with enthusiasm as the first day of the School-Based Training-Workshop on Campus Journalism commenced.
The day begun with an opening ceremony, in which Mr. Vim Elymar B. Merano, Master of the Ceremony, welcomed our valued resource speakers and participants. The prayer, led by Jerick Mayor, sought for inspiration and guidance. Following the prayer, was the singing of the national anthem, led by Princess Fiona C. Florentino. To buzz off the spirit of our young journalists, Mrs. Maria Brenia I. Mariano, Campus Paper Adviser of The Campus Eye, and Mrs. Maria Lisa J. Corpin, Head Teacher I, provided us with an inspiring opening remarks and inspirational message, respectively. The opening program concluded with a closing remarks by Rizza May F. Dela Cruz, editor-in-chief of The Campus Eye.
Following the opening program was the leveling of expectations and setting of house rules, which was laid upon by Mrs. Maria Brenia I. Mariano. Lectures and workshop also started afterwards. The lectures and workshops were given by seasoned winning coaches, providing hands-on experience and guidance. Editorial writing was discussed by Miss Maria Kristina A. Magapan, campus paper adviser of The Harrow of RSU- Laboratory Science High School. Miss Minaly Marie M. Mineque, campus paper adviser of The Hillview of Esteban Madrona National High School, and Ms. Alyssa Marie F. Castillon, campus paper adviser of The Hillview of Esteban Madrona National High School, on the other hand, were invited to further widen the knowledge of campus journalists in Editorial cartooning and Sports writing, respectively.
As the day concluded, the school's atmosphere buzzed with excitement, setting the stage for an even more enriching Day 2.
Words: Rizza May Dela Cruz
Photos: Isabel Bardon, Uzziel Jade Espinosa