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28/12/2023

ICYMI: AHS held its first Global Grand Homecoming on December 28, 2023 at the school gymnasium. The event saw former students and faculty reconnecting and reminiscing over their experiences at Abra High School.

Curious if any of these former students also journeyed with the student publication and is part of The Herald family 🤔💚

17/12/2023

ICYMI: Eight AHS Girl Scouts attended the 43rd GSP National Camp at Brgy. Quilib, Rosario, Batangas from December 01 until December 06. The Girl Scouts survived a week-long camping life away from civilization and modern technology.

17/12/2023

𝟔 𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐈𝐋𝐎𝐈𝐋𝐎 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟏𝟖𝐓𝐇 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐉𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐄🫡🏕️

𝗦𝗶𝘅 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗜𝗹𝗼𝗶𝗹𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.

Converging with scouts from across the country, the AHS troop took on different activities and adventures to equip them with survival skills, as well as to make social, spiritual, and cultural connections.

The AHS troop consisted of Dwyane Paaño, Cyrus Valeros, Zethric Librado, Francis Ceeyel Aben, Marc Darren Bides, and Jan Maximino Fineza IV, were accompanied by Scouters Michelle Paculan and Samy Borje.

The scouts were among the 12 Abra delegates, the other six coming from Tagodtod Elementary School and Don Marcos Rosales Elementary School.

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𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙙-𝙤𝙣-𝙙𝙪𝙩𝙮: 𝙕𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙤

Captured by: Zethric Librado, Michelle Paculan, Samy Borje
Caption by: Zethric Librado

12/12/2023

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Abra High School hosts SALA Abrenio: 2023 Division Folkdance Workshop from November 08-10, 2023.

11/12/2023

𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍-𝐖𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐊𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

Educators, dancers, and choreographers took part in the recently concluded SALA (Skills Acquisition and Learning Application) Abrenio: 2023 Division Folk Dance Workshop which lasted over the course of three days from December 08-10, 2023 at the Abra High School gymnasium.

SALA Abrenio aimed to foster knowledge and appreciation for folk and traditional dances as bridge and provide teachers with resource materials on dance such hand-outs and audio material. Proponents of this event are Mr. Geron B. Bermudez and Mr. Jacinto Bose. This event was also made successful with the help of the learning facilitators who guided the participants every step of the way and the unwavering support of Mr. Lino Queza, the school principal, Mr. Emmanuel Bugtong, the EPS for MAPEH, and Mr. Amilcare Panelo, the OIC of the MAPEH Department.

Participants were taught different folk dances like La Jota Laoageña, Florida Blanca, and many more. The atmosphere was full of joy as participants engaged in twirls and footwork all while learning about the historical and cultural significance of each dance style.

The success of SALA Abrenio opens the door to more cultural events and trainings in the future, fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages cultural exploration in the community.

09/12/2023

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀, 𝐊𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐊𝐎🗣️📢

𝐁𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐠-𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐇𝐒

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 (𝗝𝗝𝗪𝗖𝗪) 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 (𝗔𝗛𝗦) 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 “𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: 𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻” 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬.

Abra Bahay Pag-asa, supervised by its Center Head Ms. Jeanietes V. Brilliantes SWO III, along with teenagers and young adults under the protection of the rehabilitation house ran the program.

Aligned with the Presidential Proclamation No. 489 s. 2012 at Republic Act No. 10661 or the declaration of November as the National Children's Month, the event was established upon advocacies on children's right with the objective to extend awareness among teenagers.

Additionally, the program pushed Grades 10, 11, and 12 of AHS to exercise their freedom with responsibility and accountability through lectures regarding the fundamentals of the Juvenile Justice Welfare Act.

Mr. Redo Barbosa, AHS’s Guidance Counselor, formally rang in the program as he delivered his remarks. Moreover, Mrs. Percinia Taluban, head of the Science Department, briefed the audience with an overview of the JJWCW’s rationale.

Participation of the expected youth members were put relevance as Abra Bahay Pag-asa, along with the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG) and Peer Councelors Club (PCC), prompted an open forum which tackled about disciplinary acts and children rights.

In addition to holding talks, The Abra Bahay Pag-asa encouraged everyone to sign a pledge stating that children are not offenders.

Jobelle Magos, AHS-PCC Vice President, and Kenji Nilz Bigornia, AHS-SSLG Disciplinary Committee, served as masters of ceremonies.

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𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙙-𝙤𝙣-𝙙𝙪𝙩𝙮
Captured by: Francine Wanawan
Caption by: Kristoffe Bert Abad, Jobelle Magos

08/12/2023

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Another round of unforgettable moments, fierce competition, and shared triumphs that continue to define the heart of our athletic AHSian community. 🏆📷

08/12/2023

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Extending the intramurals fever with the sequel of AHS Intramurals 2023 with these snapshots – where passion meets competition, and memories are etched in every frame. 📸🏀🤼‍♂️⚽️

08/12/2023

𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

𝗔𝗛𝗦𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 18-19, 2023.

Among the sports events featured in the games were volleyball, table tennis, badminton, sepak takraw, football, futsal, basketball, chess, lawn tennis, and boxing.

Drum beats and lively cheers filled the gymnasium as each team screamed out yells for the roll call during the opening program. This was followed by the flag-raising and sports flame lighting ceremony spearheaded by athletes and representatives from each team.

Student-athletes who championed their events were selected to raise the school’s banner in the upcoming provincials.

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𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙙-𝙤𝙣-𝙙𝙪𝙩𝙮
Captured by: Francine Wanawan, Xianel Jimenez
Caption by: Jian Dale Ignacio, Zethric Librado

08/12/2023

𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐂𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐍: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟯𝟵 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Themed "From Timeless Traditions to Pinnacle of Excellence: AHS Shines Through the Ages", not only did students and teachers pay tribute to the school’s evolution and heritage but synced to its scholarly milestones, extracurricular pursuits, and talent showcases.

The celebration kicked off with the school community gathering for a solemn flying of balloons ceremony. This underscored the passing of knowledge from the past generations to the next, emphasizing that AHS's legacy is not just a reflection of the past but a looking glass to the future.

As a reminder, Principal Lino V. Queza urged participants to build a sense of community and connection to the school’s history and the people who have contributed to its growth.

Moreover, Mr. Deo Balaoro shared memories and stories reflecting the school’s achievements and legacies that discerned the students, faculty, and staff's hard work, dedication, and competence over the years.

Having rested on the pillars of unity in diversity, delegates from each grade level showcased their versatile moves through a unity dance and various dance sports.

From sensual and intricate tango moves, expressive rumba techniques, syncopated jazz rhythms, slow waltz, playful cha-cha, to upbeat boogie footwork, the dancers set the floor on fire and made the audience want more.

After an intense display of dance genres, the Grade 12 coterie with their quick-paced jive, were announced winners to roaring cheers.

As the echoes of celebration continue, AHS’s legacy lives on, ready to embark on the next chapters of its educational journey.

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𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙙-𝙤𝙣-𝙙𝙪𝙩𝙮: 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙣, 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙂𝙝𝙞𝙖 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙯𝙖

Captured by: Francine Wanawan
Caption by: Frances Ghia Queza

30/11/2023

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐙𝐀: 𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒

Abra High School continues its thrust in championing skills essential for success in the 21st century such as reading and literacy. Lodged under the MATATAG AGENDA and themed “PAGBASA: Pag-asa sa MATATAG na Kinabukasan”, the school reading bureaus bared school-wide activities to boost reading habits among learners and teachers.

Mystery reading buzzed the crowd on November 28, featuring a province-renowned radio reporter Dexter Abella, who served as the reading ambassador. Adding an element of suspense and excitement for the students, the mystery reader was kept a secret until the reading session.

A set of multiple-choice pop quiz related to the material covered was asked to check the learners’ comprehension.

Prime movers also implemented a reward system for correct answers to make the activity more competitive and fun.

On the same day, the school community synced at 9:00 AM to observe “Araw ng Pagbasa Challenge”. This simultaneous reading event aimed to urge learners to cultivate a mindset of lifelong learning by seeking out new information, exploring varied ideas, and adapting to a volatile world.

Three-day “Book Talk” episodes hyped the kids even more, allowing them to initiate discussions of a more inclusive worldview by fostering cultural awareness and understanding.

Teachers and learners also took part in “Share a Book Drive” and set up an accessible “Reading Pantry” in the library and at the School Learning Resource Center to cultivate reading culture in school by making books and other reading materials accessible to individuals who may not have the means to purchase them.

Prime movers, Mrs. Michelle T. Paculan and Mrs. Raquel M. Tarinay of Projects GAMENG (Getting Learners to Advance in Reading by Maximizing the Culture of Engagement Necessary for Genuine Learning) and SHINE (Sikaping Hasain ang kakayahan sa pagbasa gamit ang mga Interbensyong Nunuot sa Edukasyon) respectively, push for a year-round literacy drives as they are a fundamental algorithm to a child’s academic success.

29/11/2023

𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

Abra High School (AHS) students flocked to the school gymnasium for the recognition of the winning teams, who clashed during the Intramurals, on Thursday.

Prior the awarding ceremony, student athletes from AHS vied for top spot and competed in a total of 52 games held at the Oval and the school gymnasium for the Intramurals 2023 on November 17 and 18.

Grade 11 Golden Wyverns thrashed athletes from other grade levels, clinching victory with 13 gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals.

Meanwhile, Grade 10 students finished as first runner-up after bringing in 12 gold, 9 silver, and 6 bronze medals.

Grade 12 raced in and grabbed hold of 9 golds, 7 silvers, and 3 bronzes, obtaining the 2nd runner-up title.

Grade 7 snagged third place, surpassing higher grade level athletes, with 8 golds, 7 silvers, and 11 bronzes.

With 4 golds, 6 silvers, and 2 bronze medals, Grade 9 secured fourth place.

Grade 8 finished in fifth spot with 2 golds, 7 silvers, and 8 bronze medals.

Moreover, Sinalang bagged 2 golds and 4 bronzes, qualifying for the 6th Place.

Chosen athletes under 18 years old whose physical prowess make the cut are qualified and in line to compete in the upcoming provincials.

28/11/2023

Once again cementing its moniker as the Home of the Champions, Abra High School is hailed as the overall champion during the recently concluded Division Science and Math Fair.

We at The Herald extend our congratulations to our AHScientists! VIVA ABRA HIGH SCHOOL! 💚

CAMPEÓN, VIVA ABRA HIGH SCHOOL!!

THIS IS IT! Our representative and contenders already accomplished their goal! 🏆 Conquers the overall ranking as number 1 in Division Science and Technology Fair 2023!🧬👩🏻‍💻

Our AHS'ians representatives and contenders did their best to recompense and established a great honor🥇 on our beloved school!💙🤍

Despite the lack of time, sleepless nights, sacrifices and hard time they've suffered, our representatives, contenders and coaches can proudly say "We are the champion! 🏆

ONCE AGAIN, OUR OVERALL CHAMPION, ABRA HIGH SCHOOL!!🏆🥇

Graphics: Akyrra Quidangen & Wendel Sagun
📸: Queenie Helena Flores
✍🏻:Sherwin Trongco

26/11/2023

As a student publication, The Herald has a responsibility of fostering a culture of reading among the AHS community.

This National Reading Month and Reading Day celebration, The Herald will be at the forefront of championing the literary arts.

Bring your storybook/novel/anything to read to school, take part in the other activitiesand have fun! 📚

23/11/2023

𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐒 𝐌𝐑. 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐒. 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 👸🫅

Mr. And Ms. Intramurals dashed back into Abra High School’s (AHS) annual sports festival, nudging 14 candidates donned in their pageant get-ups to sashay on the night of November 15.

With the effort to deliver non-academic activities in AHS, the Mr. And Ms. Intramurals served as an avant-garde approach that underlined students’ capabilities unnoted within classroom settings.

Introduction of the 14 candidates, boasting of streetwears, sports apparel presentation, formal wear competition, and the anticipated Q&A portion constituted the event, respectively.

Additionally, sponsors draped chosen contestants with grants from their respective businesses before the event centerpiece.

Mr. Grade 10, Jethro Decello, and Ms. Grade 12, Maria Clarina Jewel Bobita, bagged the most prestigious award as Mr. And Ms. Intramurals 2023.

Meanwhile, Mr. Grade 12, John Kelly Millare, and Ms. Grade 10, Maveejoy Bayle, snagged the second highest titles, Mr. And Ms. Education Ambassadors.

Mr. And Ms. Ecotourism were Mr. And Ms. Grade 9, Jobar Andrei Galinte and Channz Airrah Valera.

Mr. Grade 8 and Ms. Grade 11, Warfrey Noah Tolentino and Angeli Castañeda ranked 1st runner up.

This was followed by crowning the 2nd runner ups, Mr. Grade 11 and Ms. Grade 8, Wilfredo Bandin and Dea Samantha Anin.

Furthermore, Mr. And Ms. Sinalang, John Ivan Princena and Aleisa Maye Brazil placed 3rd runner up.

Lastly, finishing 4th runner up were Mr. And Ms. Grade 7 representatives, Ferrz Czyandtlee Ferbdale Arce and Lorelyn Joy Besidas.

20/11/2023

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐩𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬!

Explore the high points, take in the victories, and sense the unity that characterized the day.

Join us as we rewind to celebrate athleticism, teamwork, and the unforgettable spirit that made AHS Intramurals Day 1 an absolute blast!

18/11/2023

We're halfway through the AHS Intramurals 2023. Here are the team standings for the different sports events as of 11:00 AM, November 18.

17/11/2023

INTRAMS DAY 1 RECAP 📸

After an exhilarating day of spirited matches, laughter, and teamwork, the first day of intramurals at Abra High School has set the stage for competition.

Athletes from various grades showcased their talent and determination across a variety of sports, transforming the fields into arenas of friendly rivalry.

Laughter, cheers, and high-spirited chants reverberated across the campus, painting a vibrant picture of unity and teamwork.

Here are a few snapshots from our journalists on the ground 🔥

09/11/2023

09/11/2023

08/11/2023

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: AHS MR. AND MS. INTRAMURALS MAKES A COMEBACK

Abra High School students gather in the school gymnasium to witness the unveiling of candidates for the upcoming school pageant on November 15, 2023. With 7 pairs representing the different grade levels of AHS main campus and Sinalang Extension, the Mr. & Ms. Intramurals makes a grand comeback after a five-year hiatus.

31/10/2023

𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙢𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙞𝙩, 𝙞𝙫𝙮-𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨, 𝙖 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙨.

In honor of tonight's spook and fright, The Herald presents, ‘CRISELDA’, a horror chat fiction about strange occurrences becoming the new normal for Yune.

With each revelation, the boundaries between the realms of the living and the dead blur, and the line between reality and imagination fades.

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Written by: Ziarlet Agduyeng

26/10/2023

In the cacophony of life's relentless storms, DEAR PEACE becomes a whispered mantra, an elusive refuge sought by every weary soul navigating the tumultuous waters of mental health. In those moments, we learn that within the storm, there can exist a profound beauty in the resilience of the human spirit. 🍃

Read Mavee’s open letter to peace below… 🫂




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Article by: Maveejoy Bayle
Pubmat by: Kandice Maniquez

24/10/2023

Time for a self-care showdown that's 𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙧-𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 awesome! 💆‍♀️💅 Get ready to 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 and 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙫𝙚 in the name of self-care.🏋️‍♀️🕺

Will you choose 'Pamper Yourself' and become a relaxation guru or 'Get Active' and show us your 𝙯𝙚𝙣-𝙙𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚? Time to see who’s good at this game! 📸

What are you waiting for, reader? Grab a cup of coffee/tea and comment under each picture your form of selfcare! 🥰🧖




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Graphic by: Kayle Tagura

13/10/2023

In the intricate landscape of mental health, we often find ourselves navigating through HOLLOWED ECHOES of our inner thoughts and emotions.

Yet, within this seemingly desolate soundscape, there exists a profound strength, a resilience that refuses to be silenced.

Read Jameel’s experience with his bottle of empty emotions in his latest piece article for The Herald. 🫂




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Words by: Jameel Rifareal
Graphic by: Kandice Maniquez

07/10/2023

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Winners of the different contests and their advisers smile as they receive their prizes and certificates of recognition.

07/10/2023

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Teachers step into the spotlight with their GALAtastic and unkaVOGUEable outfits.

07/10/2023

𝐀𝐇𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐀 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑’𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘.

𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: “𝗔𝗛𝗦 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮” 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗛𝗦 𝗴𝘆𝗺𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺.

Millicent Tamo, AHS-SSLG Secretary, and Dwyane Paaño, AHS-SSLG Auditor, served as the masters of the ceremony. They kicked off the event with a processional led by the BSP and GSP AHS Chapter. Teachers and administrative staff soon followed suit. They walked down the red carpet to a charming melody by the String Ensemble Club.

Yamie Shane Barreyro, SSLG Grade 12-Representative, carried out her opening remarks with a heartwarming speech. Adventurer’s Club led the national anthem as they executed a tableau. Glee Club sang with their graceful voices as the whole crowd lent their ears for the doxology.

The Teacher’s Day celebration was full of spectacular performances as the Indayao Dance Crew showcased their contemporary dancing skills and song composition finalists sang with enthusiasm to light up the stage.

Despite the gloomy weather, Glynese Tacis, SSLG Grade 9 - Representative, was there to brighten up the mood and performed the crowd-favorite “Always Remember Us This Way” as the teachers sang along with her. Toward the end of the program, Crisa Juhan Bringas, AHS-SSLG President, gave her thanks to the teachers and staff on behalf of the whole student body.

Awarding of Certificates for the essay writing contest, poster-making duo contest, and song composition were also concluded that day.



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𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙙𝙨-𝙤𝙣-𝙙𝙪𝙩𝙮: 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙣, 𝙅𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙪𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙛𝙚, 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙉𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙤, 𝙅𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙚 𝙂𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙤

Caption by: Mica Navarro
Captured by: Francine Wanawan, Janelle Buenafe, Mica Navarro, Jarmie Geronimo

03/10/2023

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲'𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞!

Your home away from home is your cozy blanket fort. Your teachers and classmates? They're trusty sidekicks, ready to offer laughter and support. Nowadays, schools even have mental health superheroes in the form of counselors and support programs, swooping in to save the day when you need a boost.

This is a point Jarmie emphasizes in her latest article for The Herald 🤔




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Written by: Jarmie Geronimo
Graphic by: Kayle Tagura

30/09/2023

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊: AHS Girl Scouts celebrate their Founder’s Day at the town plaza in Pidigan, Abra. There they got to meet and mingle with fellow members of the girl movement after many years of virtual interactions due to the pandemic.

Together, they celebrated their Lola Pepa and promised to continue and celebrate the legacy she started: the Girl Scout of the Philippines.

27/09/2023

𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄, 𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲. 🎭🤐

Exploring the deeply intertwined issues of su***de and mental health requires us to peel off an onion of stigma layer by layer, where we uncover the intricate connections between the two.

Engage with ideas presented by the ever-so-peppy Jobelle as we look into what is beneath the surface. 🔍

26/09/2023

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠; 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.💡🫂

Stigma often stops students from sharing their struggles, and this can create unwanted barriers between a person and those around them. To make things better, we need to teach people about mental health, be kind and understanding, and create a safe space where everyone feels okay talking about their feelings and getting help when they need it.

Here, our darling Steffannee contributes to the scientific discourse on mental health 🔍

25/09/2023

𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞. Count us in on smashing the stigma around mental health and su***de prevention. 💥

When things get heavy, we're not leaving you hanging. We've got your back with info on mental health services, crisis help, and support networks. But we're not just about surviving; we're all about thriving. Throughout the campaign, we'll serve up tips, success stories, and ways to boost your mental well-being. 🫂

And guess what? We're teaming up with other rad groups on campus to make a bigger impact. Because when we come together, we can change the game. 🤝

So, what do you say, AHSians? Let's kick it into high gear and be champions of mental health! ❤️‍🔥

19/09/2023

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | Students smile for the camera as they explore the gymnasium for the different booths and sign up for clubs that caught their attention. 🎡💫

19/09/2023

𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐀 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓-𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐑𝐆 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑

𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗛𝗦-𝗦𝗦𝗟𝗚, 𝗔𝗛𝗦 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗢𝗞 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯: 𝗢𝗿𝗴 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗚𝘆𝗺𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.

The recent school org fair dazzled attendees with a myriad of clubs and activities. From AsTec's scientific wonders to Indayao’s swag, the campus was buzzing with possibilities.

Performances by the Indayao Dance Crew lit up the floor, celebrating the performing arts. Crisa Juhan Bringas, the SSLG President gave her opening remarks. Mr. Lino Queza, the school principal, gave a motivating speech to students, encouraging them to be part of the wide array of clubs for the AHS community.

Interactive exhibits, like the Peer Counseling Club's freedom wall and the music clubs’ open mic sessions left a lasting impact. Different academic clubs set up booths where they gave a glimpse of what life as one of them would be.

The fair became a carnival, featuring fun activities, stickers, and simulations. The photo booth captured a memorable prologue that marked the start of possible beginnings with their chosen orgs.

The fair fostered community connections and awards for outstanding feats and contributions. It truly was a day to remember for both club recruiters and interested parties.

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𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙙-𝙤𝙣-𝙙𝙪𝙩𝙮: 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙣, 𝙈𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙏𝙖𝙢𝙤

Captured by: Francine Wanawan
Caption by: Millicent Tamo

18/09/2023

WE’RE NOT GLOC 9 BUT IT’S TIME TO ROCK RHYME! 🥰🤟

🎈Yo, mga ka-bro at ka-chika, abangan ang pinakacoolest na raketa sa mundo ng creativity, at gusto namin ikaw ay kasama! 🚀🌟

🖋️✨ Kung bet mo maging wordsmith, magpamirinda ng puns, o bumida sa mga lit moments, ito na ang tamang panahon para mag-level up! 📝💃

Ano meron? 🤔
- VIP pass sa Creative Wonderland of Journalism 🌈
- Backstage pass para maging lit superstar 🌟
- Chikahan with fellow word wizards 🧙‍♂️📜
- Excuse to chill pero may dahilan 🙌
- Labas ang inner "word"wolf 🐺 (figuratively, bruh!)

🏰 Para maki-jam, look for our booth at the Abra High School Gymnasium throughout the MAKILAOK 2023. Let the puns, este, storytelling games begin!

🎉 Sumama sa magical journey na puno ng creativity, tawanan, at konting writing-related kalokohan. Wala kaming unicorn, pero guaranteed, puno 'to ng "write" humor na hindi mo malilimutan! 🌈📚

Check out the School Paper booth where The Herald and Umaluhokan are holding signups. Hurry up and don’t miss your chance at becoming part of the big family of campus journalists 🫶

17/09/2023

STAY TUNED 🚨| Hey YOU 🫵 yes YOU with the wild imagination and the zest for adventure! 🚀

🎉📚📷✏️ Join our crew of wordsmiths, storytellers, and mischief-makers, where creativity knows no bounds and scribes are celebrated. Trends? We can keep up with those (as you can see). We're all about unleashing your inner fun genius - from witty articles to quirky photos, it's all fair game. 😜🃏

Join us, and let's sprinkle some laughter, magic, and pure FUN into our campus life! ✨🤩 Don't wait, the party's just getting started, and we want YOU to be the life of it! 🥳📷📝🎉🌈

17/09/2023

Chugga chugga choo choo~ 🚂 The train to MAKILAOK 2023 is here! Book your tickets 🎟️ to secure a chance to join clubs you’re interested in, AHSian!