11 HUMSS Ardent SY 2025-2026

💌 Teacher's Note:
“To the Class That Will Forever Hold a Special Place in My Heart”

How was your first week of classes, HUMSS A?

It feels like only yesterday that we were sharing lessons, laughter, challenges, and memories in our Grade 11 classroom. Seeing all of you step into your final year of Senior High School reminds me of how much you have grown—not only in knowledge and skills but also in character, responsibility, and faith.

As you begin this important chapter, I encourage you to carry with you all the values and lessons you have acquired last school year: perseverance, integrity, respect, compassion, discipline, and a heart willing to learn. These qualities will help you navigate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Most importantly, never forget the spiritual aspect of your journey. As graduating students, continue to put God at the center of your dreams, decisions, and daily lives. Success is not measured only by achievements and awards but also by the kind of person you become and how faithfully you walk with the Almighty God in Heaven.

May you continue to pray for one another, support each other, and be a source of encouragement to your classmates. Keep your faith strong, your hearts humble, and your eyes fixed on the purpose God has prepared for you.

If you need something, please know that I am just a faculty or a chat away if ever you look for help, guidance, encouragement, motivation, inspiration, or a piece of advice.

Wishing all of you a blessed, meaningful, and successful Grade 12 year. I'm proud of how far you've come, and I'm excited to see all that you will accomplish.

God bless you all!✨ I LOVE YOU! 🫶🏼

- Mr. Castro

"ᴋᴇᴇᴘ ᴏɴ ɢᴏɪɴɢ ᴡɪᴛʜ ʏᴏᴜʀ ꜱɪʟʟʏ ᴅʀᴇᴀᴍ. ʟɪꜰᴇ ɪꜱ ᴘʀᴇᴛᴛɪᴇʀ ᴛʜᴀɴ ɪᴛ ᴍᴀʏ ꜱᴇᴇᴍ." - ʟᴀᴜꜰᴇʏ 🌷✨

We’ve dealt with plenty of challenges, worries, and self-doubt that tested us every step of the way. But as the saying goes, "the show must go on." Once again, the shining students of 11-HUMSS A have stepped up and proven their academic strength and skill.

Congratulations to all students who demonstrated academic excellence throughout the school year! 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 “𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐤𝐨 𝐧𝐚, 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐚 𝐚𝐤𝐨” 𝐭𝐨 “𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝! 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐤𝐨!” 🏅

Your achievements were not earned easily—they are the result of sleepless nights, silent prayers, tears, overthinking, and moments of doubt and discouragement. Yet, through it all, you persevered. As they say, there is always a rainbow after the storm—and you are living proof of that. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹! 🤍

You’ve showed exactly what the word "Ardent" in our section truly means. You’ve proved that each one is capable of achieving this and you’ve set a strong standard for all of us here. This triumph is not just yours, but ours to celebrate. Know that this recognition weren’t meant to compare, but to inspire that YOU CAN DO IT TOO!

🥈With High Honors 🥈
Cabezas, Mitchel Raven
Ventoza, Ahlia

🥉With Honors 🥉
Alagao, Coleene Alysson
Amjad, Shafia
Bonitez, Ted Vincent
Delos Reyes, Ershie
Gutierrez, Lendanzen
Javier, Louis Rafael
Rebollo, Krisha Nicole
Relosa, Trixie
Samson, Lois Carl
San Juan, Mikaela Angela
Santos, Jachelle Mae
Sayo, Joseph Andrei

🎖️Special Awards 🎖️

🏆 Alagao, Coleene Alysson C. | 2nd Place in Collaborative Desktop Publishing at the Sub-Office Schools Press Conference '25-'26 (SOSPC) | Finalist in Mr. and Ms. SMSHS 2025-2026

🏆 Javier, Louis Rafael | Conduct Awardee

🏆 Sayo, Joseph Andrei | 1st Place in Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting at the Sub-Office School Press Conference '25-'26 (SOSPC) | Division Qualifier in Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting at the Divisions School Press Conference (DSPC) 2025 | 2nd Runner-Up in Mr. and Ms. SMSHS 2025-2026

🏆 Tasarra, Elisha Emmanuele | 2nd Place in Collaborative Desktop Publishing in the Sub-Office Schools Press Conference '25-'26 (SOSPC)

🏆 Ventoza, Ahlia | 1st Place in Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting at the Sub-Office Schools Press Conference '25-'26 (SOSPC)
| Division Qualifier in Radio Broadcasting and Scriptwriting at the Divisions School Press Conference '25-'26

To those who are still chasing their dreams, keep going. We believe in you! 💫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞. ❤️‍🩹

𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐀𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭! 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🏆

𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏, 𝙎𝙀𝙀 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙄𝙉 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙏𝙀𝙍 12, 𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙀𝙉𝙏! 🫡

On the first day of Grade 11, everyone felt a bit worried about how this school year would go and what we would achieve. It marked the commencement of a new stage, bringing fresh experiences of happiness, challenges, and lasting memories.

There was initial uncertainty regarding who would become our enduring friends. Nevertheless, as the year advanced, and through various difficulties and accomplishments, the mindset of "doing our best and trusting the outcome" became firmly established within us.

As we progressed through this school year, from our first activities to the completion of our lessons, we created significant memories that will always be remembered.

11-𝐻𝑈𝑀𝑆𝑆 𝐴, 𝑆𝑈𝐶𝐶𝐸𝑆𝑆! ✊🏻

On April 8, 2026, the 11-HUMSS A ARDENT Closing Party was successfully held, with our wonderful and beautiful adviser, Mr. Tom Castro.

A big hashtag, #𝗦𝗪𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚=𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗗 🚫

This event celebrated our achievements and recalled the joyful experiences of School Year 2025-2026. It was a truly happy and meaningful day for everyone, marking the success and completion of a long academic journey.

To commemorate this milestone and the close of this important chapter, we are organizing an event. This occasion is truly filled with happiness, shared laughter, music, and fun games/activities. Although the year required considerable effort, we are leaving with many joyful memories.

As this phase of our journey ends, the entire class of 11-HUMSS A 2025-2026 extends its sincere appreciation to our 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘩𝘶𝘴𝘢𝘺, 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢, 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘬𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦, wonderful, and memorable adviser, Sir Guiller Tom B. Castro! We will always value your guidance and support. Throughout this year, you served as our guardian, mentor, inspiration, and leader. Beyond the curriculum, you taught us to embrace the values of being Makadiyos, Makatao, Makakalikasan, and Makabansa. You also emphasized mutual respect, which has guided us toward a positive future.

As this school year ends, we encourage everyone to carry and live out these values, to keep Sir Castro's advice and guidance in your hearts and minds, and to light the way for your fellow students, helping them achieve their goals.

"𝖠𝗇𝖽 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍, 𝖦𝖮𝖮𝖣𝖡𝖸𝖤 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖳𝖧𝖠𝖭𝖪 𝖸𝖮𝖴, 𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋𝗒𝗈𝗇𝖾! 👋🏻" - Sir Guiller Tom B. Castro

Goodbye and thank you, Sir Castro. We are grateful for your consistent dedication to our education.

May God bless us all! 🙏

🖼️: Dumadiego, T.J. | Editor

“𝐍𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐚𝐡? 𝐍𝐘𝐄𝐄𝐀𝐀𝐇𝐇𝐇”

To the one who paints our ordinary days with the richest shades of emotion, who awakens brilliance in each of us, and whose heart radiates pure gold—happiest birthday, Sir Tom!

You are like a rare constellation sent into our lives, reminding us that while we may not share the same celestial rings as Saturn, we each possess a light distinctly our own. Through you, we learned that we do not have to borrow radiance from others—we can become our own sun, shining boldly and unapologetically in the spaces we are meant to fill.

You may not wear a chef’s coat, yet you have allowed us to savor the kindness this world is still capable of offering. You may not stand in a courtroom as a lawyer, yet you have defended us in silent battles we were too weary to fight alone. You may not pilot an aircraft, yet you have lifted us beyond our doubts and helped us soar toward the dreams we once feared were too distant to reach.

Thank you for being more than a mentor—thank you for being a living testament that teaching is not only about instruction, but about inspiration. Thank you for being the steady flame that guides us when our paths grow dim. Thank you for being a presence we can lean on without hesitation.

Your existence has carved a profound imprint in our lives—one we may not have known we needed, yet one we will forever be grateful for. You are among the gentlest souls this world has entrusted to us, and we are endlessly thankful.

May you continue to be a beacon in countless lives, a bridge that leads others toward brighter tomorrows. May your heart be filled with the same boundless love you so selflessly give. And may God bless you abundantly, today and in all the days to come.

Happiest birthday, Sir Tom! 💗 Ang Pia Wurtzbach ng 11 HUMSS Ardent! 🤩💥

With love,
Ardent 💖

“𝘼𝙣𝙮 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮?”

That's the iconic line of our one and only, Mrs. Asanon! Whether it'd be Philippine Politics and Governance or World Religion and Belief Systems, you'll always see the spark of her passion in teaching ✨ She not only guides us in her subjects, but shares meaningful life lessons as well 💪🏻 May this new chapter of life be abundantly filled with love and blessings, Ma'am!

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙒𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙊𝙒 𝙄𝙎 𝙊𝙋𝙀𝙉, 𝘼𝙉𝘿 𝙎𝙊 𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝘼𝙏 𝘿𝙊𝙊𝙍—𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝙊𝙊𝙍 𝙏𝙊 𝙑𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙊𝙍𝙔! 🏆🙌

It's coronation day! 11-HUMSS A is wishing the best of luck to 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑱𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒑𝒉 as they step onto the stage for Mr. and Ms. San Mateo Senior High School! ✨

Shine bright like a diamond, carry your smiles with pride, and don't forget to 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 of this magical and unforgettable experience! 🪄

Show everybody your charm, strength, passion, and authenticity. 𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡, 𝐤𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐰! 🗣️

𝙉𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚, 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙙𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚. 𝙊𝙬𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚, 𝙃𝙐𝙈𝙎𝙎 𝘼! 👑

🖼️: L.R. Javier || HUMSS A Student
✍️: M.A. San Juan || Auditor

𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘢 𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘢, 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘢 𝘨𝘢𝘣𝘪? 𝙒𝘼𝙀𝙎 𝘼𝙉𝙎𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙏 𝙇𝙀𝙃𝙂𝙀𝙏!! 🥺🙏

11-HUMSS A entered the battlefield, survived the eliminations, secured a spot in the semi-finals, and proudly brought home 𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄! 🥉

Congratulations to the team, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲! Thank you for the effort, the discipline, and the heart you brought to every match. You made HUMSS A proud. 🩵

Hindi man champion,
pero champion naman sa trashtalkan na may pagmamahal. 😌

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙨 (𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘱𝘢-𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥):
– Bumanglag, Jean Louise (Jungler/Captain)
– Banquerego, Joven (Roamer)
– Diaz, Romeo (Gold Lane)
– Rupiñan, Raven Josh (Mid Lane)
– Sandoval, Mark Steven (EXP Lane)




🖼️: T.J. Dumadiego || Editor
✍️: M.A. San Juan || Auditor

“𝙈𝘼𝘽𝙐𝙃𝘼𝙔 𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙆𝙐𝙇𝙏𝙐𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙂 𝙋𝙄𝙇𝙄𝙋𝙄𝙉𝙊!” 🇵🇭💫

On February 20, 2026, 11-HUMSS A, together with participants from 11-FBS A and 11-HUMSS B, performed at the JFD Stadium for the Sining at Tinig, Kulturang Binibigkas: Sabayang Pagbigkas competition in commemoration of National Arts Month 2026.

And of course, we cannot wait to greet all the participants with a congratulations. Despite not being able to bring home an award, we are still proud of all the participants who gave their effort, time, and cooperation for this performance. 🤍

Kahit tayo'y hindi nanalo, tandaan natin na: “𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐧.” It may have not been our victory, but this will surely be a core memory. Congratulations yet again, Sabayang Pagbigkas participants! Glory to God! 💛💫

🖼️: Cabezas, M. R. || Vice President

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐞— 🥺🥰🥹🤩😋😭😌🙂‍↕️

After the struggles during the third quarter—from the title defense in Practical Research 1 and the hectic moving exam and performance tasks in Statistics and Probability to the arnis practices in Physical Education—we are still standing strong and resilient 💪🔥.

Congratulations to all achievers and the rest of the students of 11-HUMSS A for surviving half of the second semester! We're so close to the end of the school year! Mga tatlong research at hindi na mabilang na mga role-playing pa siguro? 😁

Congratulations yet again, HUMSS-A! To God be the glory! 💫

🖼️: Alagao, C. A. || President

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 the 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀! 🌊

From the classroom, to the
Land of Dawn! ✨

A big congratulations to the Grade 11-HUMSS A Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (ML) Team – The Ardent Wave – for winning the preliminaries of the Mobile Legends Tournament organized by the TVL Strand Club.

Members of the Team:

- Bumanglag, Jean Louise (Mid Lane) - Captain
- Banquerego, Joven (Roamer)
- Diaz, Romeo (Marksman)
- Sandoval, Mark Steven (EXP Lane)
- Rupiñan, Raven Josh (Jungle)

The entire Grade 11-HUMSS A is extremely proud of all of you! Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication have truly paid off – you’ve shown that even from the classroom, champions can rise to conquer the Land of Dawn. Now you're set to make waves in the semi-finals! Here’s to dominating in the next rounds and bringing more glory to our section! Keep riding that wave of success!

New Era of 11 Humss A.
Same Goal. Same Mission.
To Conquer the Land of Dawn! 🌊