Winning Streak Continues: SCPS reigns supreme at DSPC 2024

By: Azalea T. Perez

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Surigao City Pilot School (SCPS) once again showcased its excellence in campus journalism, emerging as the Over-All Champion in the Elementary Level at the Division Schools Press Conference (DSPC) 2024, held from December 2 to 4 at St. Paul University Surigao.

This consecutive victory highlights the school's dedication to developing skilled young writers and broadcasters.

Individual and Group Category Winners

Individual Category Winners - English

  • News Writing – 1ST PLACE
    Richyll Genewaree B. Taghap
    Coach: Mrs. Mae Anne A. Ytac
  • Sports Writing – 1ST PLACE
    Claude Raven P. Macam
    Coach: Mrs. Krystell Lorenel A. Tuisa
  • Column Writing – 1ST PLACE
    Kylee Daryn A. Irag
    Coach: Mrs. Merian C. De La Cruz
  • Science and Technology Writing – 1ST PLACE
    Gabriel Glen U. Babatogon
    Coach: Mrs. Merian C. De La Cruz
  • Copy Reading and Headline Writing – 1ST PLACE
    Sheena Elnissi S. Mantilla
    Coach: Ms. Wemarie G. Lopez
  • Photojournalism – 1ST PLACE
    Luke Asher P. Roy
    Coach: Ms. Ivy G. Lenogon
  • Editorial Cartooning – 3RD PLACE
    Renae Layze D. Jabagat
    Coach: Mrs. Shayne L. Villano

Individual Category Winners - Filipino

  • Pagsulat ng Kolum – 1ST PLACE
    Skyler Pancho
    Coach: Mrs. Charity F. Eupeña
  • Paglikha ng Kartong Editoryal – 1ST PLACE
    Cassiel Emerald M. Consistente
    Coach: Mrs. Shayne L. Villano
  • Pagkuha ng Larawang Pampahayagan – 2ND PLACE
    Rowen James L. Noguerra
    Coach: Ms. Ivy G. Lenogon
  • Pagsulat ng Agham at Teknolohiya – 2ND PLACE
    Maxene Rhiana U. Salgado
    Coach: Mrs. Charity F. Eupeña

Group Category Winners

  • Collaborative Desktop Publishing (Filipino) – 1ST PLACE
    • Richyl Alyn S. Gipala
    • Nathalie Ashley E. Virtudazo
    • Princess Eugeah Y. Tuto
    • Serafina L. Tello
    • Demi Savannah B. Bernal
    • Cristina Angela S. Jubay
    • Frencheska Fatima D. Taglucop
    Coach: Mrs. Shayne L. Villano
  • Collaborative Desktop Publishing (English) – 2ND PLACE
    • Netania D. Lacsama
    • Ambrielle June Correos
    • Maxine Abegail B. Buletic
    • Zerah Louise Pelaez
    • Zylver Grachielle Y. Urbiztondo
    • Zac L. Villano
    • Carl Marx John A. Resulta
    Coach: Ms. Leslie Anne S. Bajan

Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting

  • Filipino – 1ST PLACE
    • Arslan Jullian V. Copino – Anchor (Regional Qualifier)
    • Summer Brel S. Generalao – Anchor (Regional Qualifier)
    • Kahlan B. Tutor – News Presenter (Regional Qualifier)
    • Alliyah P. Fulgarinas – News Presenter (3RD PLACE)
    • Ethan Paul O. Bagolor – News Presenter (Regional Qualifier)
    • Allanah B. Baylado – Infomercialist (Regional Qualifier)
    • Jhubert Carl B. Ario – Technical Director (Regional Qualifier)
    Coach: Mr. Jimmy B. Lunario, Jr.
  • English – 1ST PLACE
    • Ma. Nichola S. Guerra – Anchor (Regional Qualifier)
    • Nick France O. Espinido – Anchor (Regional Qualifier)
    • Azalea T. Perez – News Presenter (Regional Qualifier)
    • Jewel Grace Yvone T. Dela Peña – Anchor (Regional Qualifier)
    • Francine Louvelle Berte – Infomercialist (3RD PLACE)
    • Jesson Macatigbac – Technical Director (Regional Qualifier)
    • Kurt Reiden R. Macabodbod (Participant)
    Coach: Mr. Jimmy B. Lunario, Jr.

The achievement would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of their coaches, who provided guidance, training, and mentorship throughout the competition. Through extensive preparation, they helped students refine their writing and thinking skills, creative skills, and broadcasting skills, ensuring they were ready to take on the challenge. With this triumph, SCPS continues to set a high standard for campus journalism. The school remains committed to empowering young writers ensuring that their voices are heard and their skills continue to grow in the years to come.