Josenians showcase their public speaking and literary prowess in different competitions slated during the celebration of the 72nd founding anniversary of the College of Arts and sciences (CAS).
Speechfest highlighted this year’s week-long celebration which kicked off on February 18 and lasted until 23.
Dr. Glenn G. Pajares, CAS dean, said the Speechfest is an avenue where students exude creativity, imagination, innovation, and character formation. He added that he considers the event as a rendezvous of intelligence and genius where art is seen dynamic.
The said event was comprised of different competitions namely: declamation, extemporaneous, oration, and spoken word poetry which were held at the Center for Performing Arts.
Here are the winners of the different categories:
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Joshua Tagalo (second from right) receives his medal and certificate after winning the extemporaneous speaking category of Speechfest 2019. (L to R) Marietta Bongcales, Dean Glenn Pajares, and DLL Chair Mary Ann Autida confer the award to him.
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Champagne Thea Cabido (fourth from left) pose with her coach, Anthony Vincent Bonpua (third from left), after she was proclaimed as the champion for the oration category.
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Kathleen Jabe Abellana portrays Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray in her skit which made her win the Declamation category.
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Destinee Noor delivers her poetry piece about how the public complaints about the current issues of the society but are passive in implementing solutions.
The CAS week was concurrently celebrated with the Vocation week of the Campus Ministry Office of the USJ-R.Other activities include the Echo Seminar, the 3rd Adelante Creative workshop, and the Model United Nations (a mock debate demonstration) were also conducted.
Written by Ireneo Dec Reyes
