English 4 Ganaps CTE CSUA

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 — 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐭.

We started this journey behind screens, muted mics, and unstable Wi-Fi. We struggled, adapted, and held on through uncertainty. Together, we grew from quiet Google Meet to loud laughs in hallways, from isolation to deep friendships.

Uray adu ti rikna a parikot, nagrugi tayo ken nagtinnulong a kas pamilya.

Every tear, every sleepless night, every shared smile brought us here. We didn’t just survive — we overcame.

Today, we celebrate not just a diploma, but the strength, resilience, and bond we built as classmates.

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝓾𝓼. 𝓣𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓼, 𝓫𝓾𝓽 𝓸𝓾𝓻 𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂 𝓬𝓸𝓷𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓮𝓼.

Next stop: 𝗟𝗣𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱!

ᴡᴇ ꜱᴘᴇᴀᴋ ɪᴛ, ᴡᴇ ᴄʟᴀɪᴍ ɪᴛ, ᴡᴇ ᴍᴀɴɪꜰᴇꜱᴛ ɪᴛ — 𝙻𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚃𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚊𝚝 𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟻!

I remember how many times we tried to convince you to join because your doubts kept you from believing in yourself—but not today! You stepped into your kabogera era and owned the stage.

We knew the stress and challenges you’d face as soon as we encouraged you to join this pageant. Balancing everything—rushing through learning episodes, handling practice teaching duties, and mastering your walk—was no easy feat. As the days went by, you both experienced so many emotions. But look at where you are now. We're incredibly proud of how far you’ve come!

"𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐤 𝐬𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧."
"𝐍𝐨, 𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧 '𝐭𝐨."

That was the banter we often shared within our circle, words that kept us motivated through the tough moments. Kaye, even without trying, you were already slaying—that’s what queens do. Your presence radiates grace and confidence, something no crown can define.

During practice, you stumbled many times, but you always smiled and said, "𝐍𝐨, 𝐈'𝐦 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲. 𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐤𝐨 '𝐭𝐨." That strength and determination made all the difference. This moment belongs to you, not because of the crown, but because of your heart, dedication, and unwavering commitment.

We, the PPG, knew deep down that you would win last night, and you did not disappoint. You served face, walk, confidence, and wisdom throughout the entire night. The crown was just the cherry on top—because in our eyes, you’ve always been a winner.

"𝐒𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲, 𝐠𝐮𝐲𝐬."
"𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐨𝐤𝐚𝐲. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥."

Ismael, we couldn’t be prouder of you. Seeing you on that stage, knowing how hard you worked to prepare on your own, amazed us. Not only did you invest your time and money to give your best look, but you also went above and beyond, driven by your passion. Your determination to win the crown is a reflection of your pure heart, and we’re so lucky to have witnessed your journey.

I remember asking you multiple times why you weren’t attending practice at school. Each time, you told me, "𝐈'𝐦 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲—𝐈'𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐲𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬." Even when you couldn’t be physically present, you ensured that you were still prepared and ready to shine.

Your bravery and willingness to make sacrifices, no matter how tough the challenges, show the kind of person you are. You didn’t just walk the runway; you walked with heart and passion. The crown or title doesn’t define you, because to us, you’ve already won.

We couldn’t be prouder of you both, Kaye and Ismael. This is just the beginning of more victories, both on stage and in life. You werked, slayed, and left no crumbs behind. You’ve made English 4 so proud. We love you endlessly! Ilalaban hanggang dulo!

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗜𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗷𝗮𝗱𝗮, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗿. 𝗖𝗧𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿-𝘂𝗽.

To the woman who can do everything all at once (magalit, tumawa, kumain, pagalitan si Job, lumandi, manggigil sa Kdrama, magcram, maglasing, makipag bardagulan, mag ml, mag cod, agbackstab, aguyaw, agmuryot, ma-late etc... hahahaha!) Happiest birthday! You deserve all the love and happiness in this world. May you always have a good heart and maraming pera so you can libre us every now and then. We love you our super Ivee! 🥳🥰

𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝟯 𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗦𝗡𝗔𝗣𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗦

In fields of green, beneath the sun,
A girl's adventures have just begun.
With laughter, she paints the day,
In her own unique and vibrant way.

She's a friend to all, with a heart so kind,
In her company, troubles unwind.
Exploring life, both near and far,
She's a shining, a guiding star.

Happy birthday Angeline Quijon ! On this special day, I hope you feel all the love and appreciation that you deserve. May this year be filled with happiness, good health, and many beautiful moments. Shine bright to our very own black swan, Angeline 👑✨

Good luck Ghelo Yharie Angeles Pascua 🫶🏻

"𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝘿𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙤: 𝙐𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙚"

As we continue our countdown to the much-anticipated performance of Saliyawit at Cagayan State University - Aparri Campus, we turn our spotlight to the fourth character of the show - the student behind the camera. His radiant smile, whilst being in a wave of life, is the true embodiment of the joy and passion that fuels this remarkable event.

This student, with his unwavering dedication and infectious enthusiasm, is the heart and soul of the performance. His smile, is felt in every note and every movement on stage. As we inch closer to the grand performance, let's take a moment to appreciate this individual and his invaluable contribution to the magic of Saliyawit.

Stay tuned as we continue our countdown, and prepare to be captivated by the enchanting performance that awaits. The performance is set, the smiles are bright, and the spirit of Saliyawit is alive and well at Cagayan State University - Aparri Campus. See you in 2 days!

Your hands weave dreams in every line,
In shadows deep, in light divine.
A dance of brush, a melody unseen,
In your art, life's essence gleaned.

A soul that speaks in every shade,
In each creation, your heart displayed.
An artist friend, a treasure rare,
In your masterpiece, a world we share.

Your talint brengs beauty into the world, and your prisince brightins every day. May this year be filled with enspiration, creativity, and joy as boundless as your emagination. Keep painting your dreams and sharing your uneque besion with the world. Happy Birthday Daven Hart Balasangay 🫶🏻🥳

In a world often dim, your light shines through,
A beacon of joy, in skies of blue.
In laughter and wit, your spirit soars,
A bright friend like you, one simply adores.

Your smile, a sunbeam in our days,
Illuminating paths in the warmest of ways.
In friendship’s garden, you’re the brightest flower,
A source of happiness, an empowering power.

Today, we celebrate not just your birthday, but the gift of you - your intelligence, your wit, and your incredible heart. May this year be filled with moments as wonderful and extraordinary as you are. Happy birthday, Ghelo Yharie Angeles Pascua ! 🫶🏻🥳

In this journey around the sun,
May your days be filled with endless fun.
With love as your compass, and laughter your guide,
May this birthday be a joyous tide.

So, let the stars twinkle in birthday glee,
As you unwrap moments, wild and free.
Happy birthday, dear, in the universe's embrace,
You're a celestial being, full of grace.

Two awesome people, two amazing birthdays! Happy birthday, Jenalyn Ugale and Jean Zylie Gomez Tolentino ! Wishing both of you a fantastic day filled with love, laughter, and all the happiness in the world. May this year bring you closer to your dreams and shower you with beautiful moments. Happy Birthday to both of you!

So here's to the girl, with fire and with grace,
Whose presence alone can light up a place.
May her journey be filled with love and with cheer,
For a girl like her is truly so dear.

Happy birthday, Kristine Carag ! On this special day, may you be surrounded by love, laughter, and cherished moments. Wishing you a year ahead filled with happiness, adventures, and dreams come true. Cheers to another amazing chapter in your life! Once again, happy birthday 🫶🏻