29/10/2025
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๐๐๐๐๐๐ | Winning with Heart: Psych and Bio Danced Their Way to Victory
The PRMSU Gymnasium erupted with cheers as the 2nd Culminating Activity officially kicked off on October 23 and 24, 2025. CASian students stand out as they turned pressure into passionโproudly carrying the CAS banner high.
Wearing colorful costumes, holding handcrafted props, and fueled by the loud support of their peers, they showcased creativity, unity, and heartโproof that the CAS spirit never fails to shine.
๐ฃ๐๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐ฎ๐: ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
Balancing research work and dance rehearsals was no easy feat for BS Psychology 2B, but according to Mia Montemayor and Hans Lucero, their teamwork made it possible.
"Totoo po na napag-sabay namin โyung research namin habang nagpa-practice," Mia shared. "With everyoneโs cooperation, naging maayos โyung sayaw namin at gumanda siya."
Even in tiring moments, like late-night practices that stretched until 6 p.m., the team stayed committed. "Very cooperative, sila," Mia recalled fondly. "Sumusunod sila sa amin ni Hans kahit pagod na."
When their section was announced as 1st Place in Social Dance, emotions ran high.
"Umiiyak na ako sa kaba," Mia laughed. "Pero sabi ni Hans, kahit ano mangyari magiging okay kami. We didnโt expect na pang-1st kami, but we were thankful and proud. The teamwork led us to become better."
๐๐ถ๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐ฎ๐: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ต๐๐๐ต๐บ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ
For BS Biology 2B, the road to becoming Festival Dance Champion was built on discipline and collaboration. Their mayor, Sam Andrei Eamilao, helped lead the performance, but he made sure everyoneโs voice was heard.
"It was really a group effort," Sam said. "Everyone contributed ideas and worked hard. We practiced after school and even on weekends to polish our performance." Despite the exhaustion from balancing classes and rehearsals, the section stayed motivated through laughter and support.
"The most memorable part was how we all supported each other kahit pagod na," Sam shared. "We just enjoyed the performance until the end." When the results were announced, the victory hit differently.
"We didnโt expect to be the champion," Sam admitted. "It felt like all the sleepless nights and sacrifices finally paid off. Victory is not just about being the best but about giving your best until the end."
๐ข๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐
The celebration of talent and dedication did not end there. Other CAS students also made their mark with remarkable performances across categories.
In the Social Dance, Psychology 2C emerged as a standout contender, earning both Best in Music and 2nd Place, while Psychology 2A secured 4th Place in the same category and impressed with a 3rd Place finish in Folk Dance.
The Biology community likewise dominated the stage. Bio 2A earned 1st Place in the Festival Dance along with Best in Costume and Best in Festival King, while Bio 2B solidified their championship sweep with Best in Music and Best in Street Dance. Meanwhile, Bio 2C showcased elegance and precision, claiming Champion in Social Dance and 4th Place in Folk Dance.
Alongside the upper years, Biology First Years brought infectious energy to the Zumba Competition, dancing with enthusiasm and unity that wowed the crowd. Their 4th Place finish was a strong start, proving that the next generation of CASians is ready to shine.
๐ฃ๐๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐: ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ
On the second day of the culminating activity, the psychology and biology first years brought energy and excitement to the Zumba Competition. The psychology students earned 2nd Place and the Most Energetic Award. But behind their lively performance was a story of effort, exhaustion, and heart.
According to Vyna Layda from Psychology 1B, their preparation was far from easy.
"Honestly po, sobrang hirap pero fulfilling โyung preparation namin for the competition," she shared. "We started with brainstorming ideas, from the song to the choreo to the costume. Halos araw-araw may practice kahit pagod na sa school. We made sure rin na everything is up to our standards and is maganda kahit we had very limited time kasi we only had 4 days to practice. Siyempre, may mga times na may mga nagba-back out, maraming pagod, kasi nakaka-drain talagaโbut we kept reminding ourselves why we started. Team effort talaga siya, walang iwanan."
For Vyna, the most memorable part was when everyone finally felt in sync during the performance.
"Yung moment na lahat kami sabay-sabay na lang nakaramdam ng connection sa isaโt isa habang nagpe-perform," she recalled. "Hindi na siya parang practice langโramdam mo โyung enjoyment and โyung full-out na effort ng bawat isa. Even sa practices, โyung tawanan namin after ko sila masungitan, โyung pagod na nauuwi sa bondingโthose small moments made everything worth it."
When their group was announced as one of the winners, the overwhelming joy made every sacrifice worthwhile.
"Grabe po, sobrang overwhelming talaga โyung feeling. Hindi namin in-expect na makakaplace kami kasi ang daming magagaling na grupo," she said. "Pero โyung makita na lahat ng pinagpaguran naminโmula sa mahabang practice hours, late na pag-uwi, hanggang sa mga pawis, tawa, at kahit mga pagsusungitโlahat โyun naging worth it. Nung nasa harap na kami, ramdam ko โyung unity ng teamโparang bawat galaw namin iisa lang kaming lahat. Hindi lang siya basta sayaw, it became an expression of teamwork, dedication, and joy."
For the Psych 1 performers, their recognition was more than just a rank. "We danced not just to win, but to show how far passion and teamwork can take you," Vyna shared. "The competition taught us discipline, patience, and love for what we do. To be recognized for something you truly worked hard for, habang nag-eenjoy pa.โ
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ข๐ป
For all the performers, winning was more than just earning titlesโit was about growth, teamwork, and pride. Their stories show that even with rushed preparations, the CAS community can still shine through creativity, cooperation, and heart.
Basta CAS, malaCAS!
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Writer | Shandi Nicole Deveraturda
Layout | Mary Rozelle Yabes
