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Ann Shireen G. Chan

BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

Passion. It is what keeps a person going, even when it seems

there’s no other place to go. For others, it might be quite
hard to hold on to that drive to go on but it’s not impossible,
especially for someone like Ann.

Ann, or Annie, as most of her close friends would call her, can
be described as someone with so much passion. Ann sure is a
very busy body... literally!

Here we have a scientist in the making who manages to

make terminally ill children happy, who makes sure that the
campus is safe, who stays in touch with her friends, and runs
a seasonal business. How does she manage to do all these
things and manage to smile like that in front of the camera?
One can only guess. :)

And yet, with all this, she still finds time to enjoy herself, her
life. She is a very talented young woman who can not only play
the guitar but dances pretty well, too, although sometimes,
she gets a little shy and it kind of gets the best of her. Well, at
least now she’s learning to be more daring and confident. Hey,
it’s such a waste not to show-off those moves, right?
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Joseph King Eos Dawn V. Enriquez

BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

People on Eos:
Colin Antig: For him, effortlessness is the measure of
true greatness…
Ann Chan: Unlike other guys, he isn’t afraid to show that
he cares…
Jobe dela Torre: He’s hands down, downright smooth…
Dan Gamboa: Personifies eloquence and wittiness…
Marge Maguad: Super fun kasama… Tawa lang kami nang
tawa…
Jenna Pasco: A man of few but meaningful words…
Wena Predas: Siya ‘yong tipong paaapi pagdating sa pag-
ibig…
Christine Querebillo: Bad side… Uhmmm… Kuripot…
Peter Santiago: E - epitome… O - of… S - slyness…
Arlene Tan: Guy w/ the big appetite… And a much much
bigger heart…
Deniz Wong: Carefree but w/a great mind; Proud but w/a
great heart…
Eos on Eos: Put in simple words, I am the sum of all
my experiences…
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Daniel D. Gamboa
BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

I am a scorpion of molded clay.

You are a subconscious stream sleepy woodwinds play.
I am phlogiston that burns away.
You are two scoops of ice cream on a rainy day.

As we are those, it never comes, not even close.

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Ramon Norberto L. Maaliw

BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

The name Chito was given by his mother during his

childhood days. It came from the Spanish word Ramoncito
that means young Ramon that eventually led to Chito..
Huh? That makes a lot of sense now!

He loves all kinds of music that varies according to his

mood. He’s fond of playing the guitar that he learned to
play by himself. A man of few words, most of them in
French, this dude can crack you up anytime with his no
nonsense take on life. He’s very devoted to his family, is
into adventure and good clean fun. He loves sports, he’s
into cooking and low key conversations. Chito may seem
to be the quiet type, but be careful, with his enigmatic
smile, this guy has more than a few antics up his sleeve.
One weird thing about him: he barely recognizes showbiz
celebrities—he’s not even sure how Aga Mulach looks like !?!
And he hardly understands some Filipino words.

Lastly, he’s a gay magnet… waHAHAHAHAHA!

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Margareth F. Maguad
BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

A lot of people would have had incomplete college lives

if not for Marge. She may not be everybody’s friend, but
she’s friends with a lot of people especially the members
of the Ateneo Chemical Society and the Ateneo Science
Guild— a fact that’s not surprising considering she has
headed both. Having her either as a friend or as a leader
is an extraordinary experience mainly because she’s an
extraordinary person. Not only is she intelligent, organized,
responsible, caring, generous, funny, a perfectionist, and
a paragon of magis, but she is also “manipulative,” frank,
a chronic gossiper, a pasalubong addict, and the giggliest
chemist ever. She’s a very hardworking lady and dreams of
(in addition to becoming filthy rich,) becoming a great wife
and mother someday: an easily achievable dream, if not
for her allergy towards anesthesia and the desire for her
progeny to be all geniuses.
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Jenna Riz D. Pasco

BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition

of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the
result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and
freedom in all just pursuits. – Thomas Jefferson
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Michael L. Pineda
BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

Isa sa mga may pinakahayag na opinion itong si Mike.

Pagdating sa usaping pulitika, relihiyon, pilosopiya, o
anumang mainit na isyu, asahan mong may makukuha
kang komento. Magbigay ka lang ng isyu ay hintayin mo
na ang malakas na boses na mabilis na tutugon sa iyo.
Sarkastiko man siya (minsan?), may paninindigan pa rin.

Marami raw kasing taglay ang malalaki. Punung-puno ng

kuro-kurong nais ipaalam sa iba, nag-uumapaw sa sayang
maidadala sa anumang okasyon, nagsusumiksik sa mga
hirit at patawa sa mga kaibigan, at nananaba sa tunay
sa pag-ibig. Mula sa pagtulong niya sa mga gawain sa
ACheS, sa masigasig na pakikipagtalakayan sa klase, sa
mapaglarong pang-aasar sa mga kaibigan, sa mapagmahal
na pakikisama sa mga chem buddy, at iba pa, makikita ang
yaman na naihahandog ni Mike. Puno ng libog, ika nga.
(Passion po sa Ingles)

Ito si Mike. Mabuting kaibigan, mag-aaral, manlolohika,

analitiko, pilosopo, manghihirit, kimiko, kuya, at marami
pang iba.
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Christine Joy U. Querebillo

BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

Christine - French, English female version of Christian—

From a medieval Latin name that meant “Christian”. This
was the name of ten kings of Denmark. Another famous
bearer of the name was Hans Christian Andersen, the
Danish author of such fairy tales as ‘The Ugly Duckling’ and
‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’. In medieval England this was
also a feminine name.

Christine / Xtin - block, friend version of determination

--- ang feeling ay kulang sa: pagkain sa labas, nood ng sine,
punta sa event, take ng test, copy ng notes, parties...
---- kapag wala si Tin, lalong nagiging makulay ang event
pag nandyan ka dahil meron kang isang katangiang wala
ako at hinahangaan ko ng husto--katapangan. Kung ako
bibigay na, siya go na go pa rin. Hindi napapagod sa buhay,
makatotohanan, malaya...

-Ann
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Aran Homer J. San Juan

BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

A dependable son, responsible brother, good friend, diligent

student, passionate leader, and a conscientious biker—all
these and more you will find in the person of Aran.

This may not be apparent at first, but when one gets to

know him better, one sees all these sides of Aran and can’t
help but admire him. He performs all of his roles to the
best of his ability. As a son, brother, and friend, he does
not think twice about making sacrifices for the people
he loves. As a student, his endless enthusiasm about his
subjects is enviable. As a leader, he makes sure that his
vision is achieved, and all tasks are accomplished. As a
biker, he obeys all traffic regulations, concerned not only
for his safety but for others’ as well.

How does he do all these? Simple. For inside his small

frame is a huge heart, providing him courage to take on
any challenge, giving him room to love as many people as
he can.
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Peter June M. Santiago

BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

This star from Pampanga knows how to live life to the

fullest. Having had the formula to balance his life, Peter
knows which things to prioritize. He prays for his family,
a concrete sign that he loves them. He loves to socialize,
always on the lookout for new friends to meet. Peter also
studies diligently, and his grades reflect the efforts he exerts
in academics. He also plays sports, such as badminton and
table tennis, very well. It is easy to be envious of his well-
roundedness, but Peter remains to be extremely humble.
He takes in compliments but does not brag about his
accomplishments. Peter always challenges himself to be a
better person, pushing himself to perform better in various
aspects of his life. This is probably why people admire
him. He always spends time improving himself, so that he
may be able to improve others. Peter is bound to become
successful in the future. It is almost written in the stars, but
this star from Pampanga will prefer people not to look up
to him, but rather, use the light he shines for them.
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Arlene Clarice F. Tan

BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

The complete irresponsibility of man for his actions and his

nature is the bitterest drop which he who understands must
swallow.
- Friedrich Nietzsche
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Wilson L. Tang
BS Chemistry with Materials Science
Engineering

“He makes everyone stop and think. Strives for change.”—

Aila. “Brilliant thinker. Tad too serious. Hard worker. True
friend.”
—Nolet. “Wilson is a big guy with a big heart”—Marilyn Tang.
“You’ll realize how crazy and corny he is.”—Reg Nonato.
“When he works, he works like there’s no tomorrow and
when he parties, he parties much harder.”—VJ Sianghio.
“He is friendly, helpful and also street-smart”—Edilberto.
“Inside him a fragile being that’s full of love and wisdom.”—
Biancs. “Si Wil kunwari tough but this guy has his soft
side too!”—Karaine. “He’s there when you need him and
is also very makwento (kahit hindi halata)”—Raizelle.
“Shouldn’t have gotten to know him…whehehehe”—Pierre.
“|#$#%%^~&*(!/&!!!!”
—Glenn. “He just wants to sometimes fool around and goof
things up”—Janelle. “A man of many thoughts”—Rocky.