Quote, Unquote.... Elementary

Herewith are short passages from the write-ups of the TOEP awardees - short but with deep meanings, if you can fathom their young minds.

"The ability to be able to balance academics and co-curriculars, which I possess, requires a lot of hard work and dedication. And being considered one of the cream of the crop in Iloilo is something that I consider beneficial. It can bring me new privileges; and could help me become a better person." - Maria T Montelibano, SPED – Integrated School for Exceptional Children (Lilia G. Ramos – Coach)

"I never wished for this before, but destiny calls." Florencio Deypalubos III, Sta. Barbara Central Elementary School (Mrs. Jessica S. Sequito – Coach)

"I need to prove my worth." EJ Marie Roga, Iloilo Central Elementary School (Mrs Grace Ann Segovia – Coach)

"I am not only good in academics but also in sports. I don't only wear school shoes but also spike shoes. I don't only use my legs for running in the corridors of my school but also in the track. I am a good listener and I am willing to be taught new things. I am ready to learn and to excel more." - Emma Rose O. Guanco, Iloilo Scholastic Academy (May Ann B. Farillon – Coach)

" I am not Albert Eistein but I can hold my own." Rumel Angelo T. Alfaro , Cabatuan Central Elementary School (Ma. Concepcion T. Tobias – Coach)

"I know my capabilities. I know my potentials. I never took for granted any competition I joined. I make sure that I do my best always." - Marc Adrian Philippe Estuche, Children’s Integrated School of Alta Tierra (Mrs. Rechie S. Braña – Coach)

"I had tried my very best to do my responsibilities, not only in our school, but also in our society." Aserina Yvonne Baladjay, Jaro I Elementary School (Mrs. Liberty Sulit – Coach)

"I want to show people that I can compete in all fields." - Ma. Phoebe T. Subo, Barotac Nuevo Central Elementary School (Miss Elena C. Bronda – Coach)

"I have worked hard and studied hard to get here. We had also been praying hard that I can make it." - Kristiana Claire Yray, Ateneo de Iloilo – Sta. Maria Catholic School (Leonora Peregil-Lobaton – Coach)