27/12/2025
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฌ: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐จ๐ "๐๐๐๐"๐ฆโ๐ฅ
Proudly presented by 1st Year EMC for the CCS
Seeing "Alab" stand six feet tall and glowing beautifully, it is genuinely hard to believe that we created this giant with our own hands.
This parol became far more than just a requirement for a grade; it stands as a testament to the resilience and unity of our entire block.
Looking back at the journey, itโs amazing how we pulled it all together. We navigated strict material restrictions, literally scouted for thousands of dried leaves in the parking lot to serve as feathers, and endured the intense fumes of varnish. We still vividly remember the sheer exhaustion of those 14-hour shifts, fighting through sticky hands, backaches, and the overwhelming feeling that the work would never end.
There were honestly moments when the workload felt too heavy, but seeing the final result now, we realize every struggle, every logistical failure, and every drop of sweat was absolutely worth it.
"Alab" was designed to embody the burning passion of CCS, and we proved that passion exists throughout this process. We learned that no matter the restrictions or obstacles, as long as we work together, we will always find a way. We even built unexpected friendships along the way, bonding with our school staff, sharing laughs over messy mishaps, and surviving on pizza when we were too exhausted to move.
While this 6-foot phoenix is physically heavy, finally completing it feels incredibly light. The true "Alab" isn't just the red glow inside the parol, itโs the fire ignited within all of us, the burning pride of creating something majestic out of pure determination and teamwork.
We survived the journey, and we honestly couldnโt be prouder.
๐ธ: Lhance Suico, Jun Labao, & Jamia Mendez
