13/02/2025
Day 1: SCT Great @68 — Siena Fair 2025 Launches with a Celebration of Talent and Fun Festivities
February 12, 2025 | Taytay, Rizal — The St. Thomas Grounds were alive with excitement this Wednesday as the Siena College of Taytay kicked off its highly anticipated annual event, the Siena Fair, under the theme “SCT Great @ 68”. The campus was filled with stalls, carnival rides, vibrant performances, and the sounds of laughter as students, clad in color-coded shirts, eagerly roamed the grounds, taking part in various activities from carnival games to food stalls.
The day began with a Eucharistic Celebration at 7:00 AM, led by Rev. Fr. Joseph Cyprian Panaligan OAR and Rev. Fr. Antonio Gerardo Sanchez. At 8:00 AM, the event officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, presided over by Sr. Daisy L. Fornan O.P., the school president, along with Mr. Ferdinand Cristobal, the overall chair of the Siena Fair 2025, and Fr. Panaligan.
As the fairgrounds filled with attendees, the air buzzed with energy, with rehearsals for the evening’s highly anticipated S***K 9 dance competition already underway in the background.
𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀
At 1:00 PM, all eyes were on SCT’s very own version of Tawag ng Tanghalan, held at the Mo. Fransisca Auditorium. The event featured 13 talented contestants across three categories, showcasing a variety of skills from different grade levels.
Grades 1-5: Yohan Kyle Barreno emerged victorious with an impressive score of 95.20%, followed closely by Candice Liam Yap at 95% and Rama Julienne Manasis with 92.13%.
Grades 6–10: Ryanna Grace Mangao claimed the top spot with a near-perfect score of 99.14%, leaving Johann Tubera in second with 96.43%.
Grade 11–College: Daniella Pineda triumphed with a score of 97.80%, while Anne Gabrielle Galang (93.73%) and Sophia Beatrixe Lasco (90.20%) secured second and third places, respectively.
The event concluded at 3:30 PM, after which the grounds were cleared in preparation for the ticketed evening program.
𝗦𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻
By 6:30 PM, the stage was set A'Blaze for S***K 9, a high-energy interschool dance battle featuring ten competing teams. Each team brought the crowd to their feet, delivering electrifying performances that showcased their dancing prowess with every beat and move. Despite the late start, the performances left the audience satisfied, fueled by the enthusiastic alumni hosts and the sassy Freyja, who kept the energy high throughout the night.
Before the awarding ceremony, a freestyle round took place, featuring two representatives from each team. Ultimately, the Wave Guide Crew were crowned champions, with Air Movers securing the first runner-up spot.
In the grand finals, De La Salle College of St. Benilde’s A’Blaze Dance Crew dominated with a score of 91%, earning the title of Grand Champion. National University’s Eaststage Pups (89.17%) and Wave Guide Crew (87.3%) claimed the first and second runner-up spots, respectively, closing the night with their electrifying performances.
The first day of the fair ended on a high note. As the clock ticked toward midnight, Sienans—both old and new—along with visitors and other attendees, left with joy in their hearts and smiles on their faces, marking the perfect end to a memorable day.
