11 - HUMSS OPAL

𝗢𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙊𝙥𝙖𝙡!

We have done it again, no, scratch that, 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲! 💃✨

Every long day, every drop of sweat, every Salonpas patch, and every much-needed massage, it was all worth it! We poured our hearts, souls, and sore muscles into perfecting this dance, and now, we are bringing home the 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 from the Dance Extravaganza 2025! 🏆🎶

Endless thanks to 𝗞𝘂𝘆𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗼. The mastermind behind our winning moves! Your passion, patience, and dedication brought this dance to life. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙✨🎭

A huge thank you to our amazing adviser, 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗴! Your guidance and support made this journey even more special. We are beyond grateful for everything! 👏

This victory is not just a win, it is a testament to our passion, dedication, and unstoppable spirit. Opal, we danced, we conquered, and we made magic happen! 💖🔥

Written by: Jhannel Jamon
Pictures made by: Jasmine Claveria

𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗣𝗔𝗟! 💕✨

For one fleeting moment, vows were exchanged, laughter filled the air, and happily-ever-afters were sealed, if only for a day. Thank you to everyone who stepped into our little chapel of whimsy and made this Valentine’s celebration unforgettable.

Love isn’t just in grand gestures or forever promises; sometimes, it’s in a shared smile, a playful ‘I do,’ or a memory made with friends.

May love—whether young, old, fleeting, or forever, always find its way to you. 💖



Written by: Jhannel Jamon
Pictures made by: Gaby Arizapa & Jhannel Jamon

𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 🧸🌹

Love is all around us. Woven into laughter, held in friendship, whispered in kindness. 💕✨ This Valentine’s Day, let’s celebrate romance, the love that fills our everyday moments, the bonds between friends, the warmth of family, and the joy of simply being together.

A special thank you to those who poured their time and creativity into making this happen,𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩, 𝙔𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙖𝙝, for leading the way; 𝙂𝙖𝙗𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨; 𝙄𝙨𝙠𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙞𝙧𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚; and to everyone who lent a hand to make this as magical as it was. This wouldn’t have been possible without you! 💖

May your hearts stay light, your bonds grow stronger, and your stories always find love in all its forms. Happy Valentine’s Day, Santolan High School! 💌✨



Written by: Jhannel Jamon
Pictures made by: Jhannel Jamon

𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙑𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙨: 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣 𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙘 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠, 𝙊𝙥𝙖𝙡!

It’s Sunday, Opal! 🌞 The weekend’s winding down, but get ready to jump into another week packed with surprises, laughter, and plenty of fun at school. 🎉 Whether it's learning something new, making memories with friends, or just enjoying the little moments, we’ve got an exciting week ahead! So, rest up 🛌 and come ready to take on tomorrow with energy and enthusiasm. See you soon, Opal! Let’s make it a week to remember! 🌟

Written by: Jhannel Jamon

"𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖, 𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣, 𝙇𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣, 𝙇𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣!" ⚡

First and foremost, our heartfelt gratitude goes to 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘇𝗮. His vision and support led to the recognition of HUMSS Opal by the remarkable 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗼 during the UN Month dance competition. Sir Paul, thank you for giving us the honor to perform at SOBA — your belief in us is a gift we will always cherish. To our beloved adviser, 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝘂𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘀, your steadfast guidance has been our anchor. We are profoundly grateful for your unwavering support. ✨🕺

To 𝗠𝗮'𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗮, thank you for standing by us with unyielding strength. Inspiring us to give our very best. And to 𝗠𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻, thank you for gifting us this unforgettable opportunity. This moment, filled with pride and joy, is a memory we will carry with us always. 💃 🎶

To our 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗬𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗵 𝗭𝗼𝗲 — your kindness and dedication have captured all of our hearts. You lead with both strength and compassion, inspiring everyone around you to strive for excellence and unity. To𝗞𝘂𝘆𝗮 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗼, the ever-creative, hardworking dancer, and truly gifted artist — we owe you endless thanks for the inspiration you bring. To 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿, your brilliance has brought our vision to life; give yourselves a pat on the back for this achievement. 🪩

And to 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗽𝗮𝗹, thank you for your unwavering belief in us, for paving the way with determination and resilience. This accomplishment belongs to each of you, a testament to the spirit of unity that lifts us all. 📣🤸🏼

Written by: Jhannel Jamon
Picture made by: Jhannel Jamon

𝙐𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙋𝘼𝙇: 𝘼 𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧-𝙀𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮🏆🥇

HUMSS OPAL has done it again, bringing home victory not just once, but twice! Our hard work and spirit have truly paid off! We claimed first place in both the dance competition and the UN Quiz Bee—an unforgettable experience filled with growth and celebration. 👑

A massive thank you to the 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 for their unwavering support, to 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗼, our dedicated choreographer who believed in us every step of the way, and to 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 who poured heart and soul into every move. Special congratulations to 𝗝𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 for her stellar performance in the UN Quiz Bee, bringing home the 1st place medal! ⚔️💪

To our cherished teacher,𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗴, and our inspiring president, 𝗬𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗵 𝗭𝗼𝗲—your support has been our guiding light. You've both shown what dedication truly means, and for that, we are deeply grateful!

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗔𝗟! We continue to amaze and inspire—let’s keep the momentum going! ⭐🎯

Written by: Jhannel Jamon
Picture made by: Jasmine Claveria

𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲: 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻—𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗿𝘆! 🍃🌧

Due to the heavy rainfall, schools are closed for now. Stay safe, keep warm, and take this time to rest while we wait for better weather.

Please stay safe and take all necessary precautions. Keep warm to protect yourself from illness, and evacuate if the situation calls for it. Make sure your flashlights, phones, and first aid kit are prepared.

If you’re unable to help the stray animals outside, send your prayers for their safety. Let's all pray for everyone’s well-being during this difficult time. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.☔💦

Written by: Jhannel Jamon
Picture made by: Jhannel Jamon

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿 🧑‍🏫👑💫

And the clock strikes at 12 AM! We want to thank you for being the guiding star that helps us navigate our toughest challenges at school. Your warmth and kindness create a classroom that feels like a second home, where we can grow and learn without fear. We truly can’t express how grateful we are for everything you do.

We also want to take a moment to say, we're sorry for the amount of trouble we cause you every day. We know we can be a handful at times, but your patience and understanding never go unnoticed. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝘆.

Today, we hope you’re surrounded by love, joy, and laughter because you truly deserve all the happiness in the world. You inspire us every day, and 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵, sir! Enjoy every moment of your special day. You deserve it.

Written by: Jhannel Jamon
Picture made by: Jasmine Claveria

Let’s take a moment to celebrate ourselves for completing the first quarter of Grade 11! Every late night and every challenge we faced has brought us to this moment. Keep pushing forward; the journey is just beginning, and we’re stronger together!

Last but not least, let's shine a light on our glorious teacher. Thank you, 𝗦𝗶𝗿 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗴, you’ve been our light, showing us the way when we needed it most. Your support has meant the world to all of us. Our kind, decent, unfailingly generous teacher. The heart of HUMSS OPAL.

Written by: Jhannel Jamon