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Editor's Note: In preparation for tonight's Mr. and Ms. Journalism 2012 pageant at the Albertus Magnus Auditorium, The Journalese gives you the first look on the aspirants who could be the next kings and queens of the press this year.
The Journalese
Editor's Note: In preparation for tonight's Mr. and Ms. Journalism 2012 pageant at the Albertus Magnus Auditorium, The Journalese gives you the first look on the aspirants who could be the next kings and queens of the press this year.
Jouwehn Salvador, 4JRN1
“If I win, I win. If I lose, I will still go home as a winner,” he said with conviction. This bright-eyed man carries himself with confidence and positivity. “I really don’t have time to prepare due to academic workload,” Salvador said. “But I practice how I will compose myself during the pageant, my projection, posing and all.” Despite the conflicting schedules of practices and academic deadlines, he spends most of his time hanging out with his friends. Jouwehn always throws corny jokes, according to his friends. “Oh, this man? Jouwehn never fails to put across a smile in our faces,” said one of his friends. |
“Besides from being creative, our class is eager as a beaver,” Jouwehn said while citing that they do things with happiness and passion; this is what makes them the cherry on top of a steamy ice cream.
According to Jouwehn, he sees the competition as a “fun-filled activity” wherein he “can show the world every aspect” of himself.
“This pageant taught me to be patient and to believe more in what I have and what I can do. It has also allowed me to express myself more,” he added.
Meanwhile, as he is facing challenges blow after blow, he remains calm and motivated. “I get my inspiration from the people who support me and cheer for me. Of course, (I draw inspiration) from the people I love,” he said.
According to him, this is his second time to join such competition. “My first was way back in high school. I was also the representative of my class in such pageant,” he said.
This happy-go-lucky guy is a man who values the true meaning of friendship.
“My partner, Jouwehn, is one of the best persons I have met, without sugar coating,” said his partner Arra Perez. “He is witty, easy to work with, and an absolute gentleman.”
According to Jouwehn, he sees the competition as a “fun-filled activity” wherein he “can show the world every aspect” of himself.
“This pageant taught me to be patient and to believe more in what I have and what I can do. It has also allowed me to express myself more,” he added.
Meanwhile, as he is facing challenges blow after blow, he remains calm and motivated. “I get my inspiration from the people who support me and cheer for me. Of course, (I draw inspiration) from the people I love,” he said.
According to him, this is his second time to join such competition. “My first was way back in high school. I was also the representative of my class in such pageant,” he said.
This happy-go-lucky guy is a man who values the true meaning of friendship.
“My partner, Jouwehn, is one of the best persons I have met, without sugar coating,” said his partner Arra Perez. “He is witty, easy to work with, and an absolute gentleman.”
Maria Arra Perez, 4JRN1
Definitely, optimism is in her vocabulary. “I may not be that grace-under-pressure kind of girl but I do all things with love and happiness,” said Perez. Regardless of the consequences, putting her best foot forward is what matters to her. Also, she thinks that being positive will help her surpass the ridges of her future journalism career. “I always make sure that people around me feel light and happy when I am with them,” she said. “And that’s how I want them to remember me.” Being the representative of her class, The Varsitarian’s Filipino editor thinks that being passionate and jolly are the ropes that bind her and her class. |
“This competition – more than being a showcase of beauty, talent and wit – is a great avenue to boost confidence, especially for us aspiring journalists,” Perez said while citing that journalism industry would require flexibility in facing “a sea of different people with different personalities”.
“We need all the confidence that we can get in dealing with these kinds of people,” she added.
The pageant has helped her to boost her self-esteem and to believe in herself more. Having new acquaintances is a plus, according to her.
“I think my edge would be my very own beauty and brains,” she said with a giggle.
Through the pageant, so far, the class president had acquired the virtue of patience and learned to let go of the chains barring her from having fun.
Attesting to this is her partner, Jouwehn Salvador, who said Perez endures the pressure of the academe side-by-side with the competition. “Yes, this is a tough road for both of us but she reminds me to do things one step at a time.”
“This is definitely one of my best college experiences,” she remarked while adding that she draws motivation mainly from her family, friends and, most of all, from God.
“We need all the confidence that we can get in dealing with these kinds of people,” she added.
The pageant has helped her to boost her self-esteem and to believe in herself more. Having new acquaintances is a plus, according to her.
“I think my edge would be my very own beauty and brains,” she said with a giggle.
Through the pageant, so far, the class president had acquired the virtue of patience and learned to let go of the chains barring her from having fun.
Attesting to this is her partner, Jouwehn Salvador, who said Perez endures the pressure of the academe side-by-side with the competition. “Yes, this is a tough road for both of us but she reminds me to do things one step at a time.”
“This is definitely one of my best college experiences,” she remarked while adding that she draws motivation mainly from her family, friends and, most of all, from God.
Kevin Joseph Yosuico, 4JRN2
“I am an odd ball. Eccentric.” This is how Yosuico described himself, proving that he is indeed a man of few words. Random and impulsive— these are the qualities of 3JRN2 which, according to him, is their common ground. The pageant, according to “Kijo” as his friends call him, provided him the self-confidence he needs to face the world. In addition, his alien-like perspective is what he considers as advantage over the other candidates. “It’s a tough one to say, really. It’s anyone’s game,” he said. |
Kijo said his primary goal in joining the competition is to win since it is his first encounter with such competition.
This man of few but sensible words can be characterized as shy and reserved.
“He’s introverted. But once he is comfortable enough in your company, you can talk to him about pretty much anything, from horror movies to the meaning of life,” his partner Jeanne Kirsteen San Juan said.
As pillars of strength, his family, friends, and God serve as an inspiration to Kijo, not only for the duration of the pageant, but also in his life.
After graduation, he considers entering into law or aviation school.
“If it’s not one, it’s the other.”
This man of few but sensible words can be characterized as shy and reserved.
“He’s introverted. But once he is comfortable enough in your company, you can talk to him about pretty much anything, from horror movies to the meaning of life,” his partner Jeanne Kirsteen San Juan said.
As pillars of strength, his family, friends, and God serve as an inspiration to Kijo, not only for the duration of the pageant, but also in his life.
After graduation, he considers entering into law or aviation school.
“If it’s not one, it’s the other.”
Jeanne Kirsteen San Juan, 4JRN2
“I am not sure if you can call it a skill but I have a fair handle on my nerves,” San Juan says, considering this her edge against her competitors. “When I get nervous, I somehow find some way to concentrate and just do what I have to do without freaking out.” Her varying personality which includes almost a little of everything, according to her, is a reflection of the variety of interests that her class has. |
“We are not the kind of people or class you could stereotype. There’s always more to us than what meets the eye,” she said.
“She’s weird but I couldn’t have asked for a better partner,” Kijo said.
Primarily, her goal in joining the competition is “to learn as much from such an experience”.
“Sometimes, I can be quite shy. That’s not a very helpful trait if you want to be a journalist,” she said.
That is why she sees the competition as a training ground to help her build her self-confidence. “Pageants can help people realize it’s not that big a deal to put yourself out there.”
She considers the competition as a learning experience about herself and those around her in the duration of the competition.
“So far, I’ve learned to be more comfortable around people,” Huey said.
Asked about her future plans, she said that as the last semester of the senior year ends, she considers studying literature after a couple of years aside from landing a job after graduation. J
Photos were taken from the Neo-Centennial JournSoc Facebook page.
“She’s weird but I couldn’t have asked for a better partner,” Kijo said.
Primarily, her goal in joining the competition is “to learn as much from such an experience”.
“Sometimes, I can be quite shy. That’s not a very helpful trait if you want to be a journalist,” she said.
That is why she sees the competition as a training ground to help her build her self-confidence. “Pageants can help people realize it’s not that big a deal to put yourself out there.”
She considers the competition as a learning experience about herself and those around her in the duration of the competition.
“So far, I’ve learned to be more comfortable around people,” Huey said.
Asked about her future plans, she said that as the last semester of the senior year ends, she considers studying literature after a couple of years aside from landing a job after graduation. J
Photos were taken from the Neo-Centennial JournSoc Facebook page.
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