In the beginning the universe was all covered by pitch black. And God said “let there be light”.

And there
was light. Everything became as crystal clear that made us see the true colors of the trees, plants and
oceans, until God created Mahusay Class.

First day. Of course it was time for the customary “introduce yourself” routine. Who could ever forget
such a famous line as, “hello my Name is Alden Ritsard 13 years old, I live in my parent’s house”.

We survived the first few hectic days of the school year but faced more challenging endeavors in the
weeks ahead. We had a lot of questions and uncertainties. It became a test of our ability to adapt
psychologically and physically as we move to this next level of higher education.

Sophomore year was an awkward stage. We were no longer the naïve freshmen from last year. We
gained a little amount of confidence and acquired a keener visualization of high school life. We always
wonder on “Sino kaya ang magiging ka upo ko?”. As the days goes by mostly was more academically
motivated in nature “Mag papa kopya kaya etong katabi ko saakin?” or “Ay ayoko siyang katabi kasi
lahat nalang hinihingi pati pa sagot ko sa libreng halaga”.

We had a more relaxed attitude due to the fact that we had already mastered the layout of the school.
We already figured out the best seat to take a good glimpse of our crushes or where to stand to get
noticed. The right window position to breath fresh air and “ mun Moma pay man”. We knew just the
right door for quick scape from droning lectures or the path to take to avoid our repulsive classmates
and the not so favorite teacher.

Junior year marked our first year of being an upper classman. Relationships became more profound-
some playful, some much more intimate. Studying became much harder with the addition of algebra
bearing finding X and Y problems.

Summer came. Our third year was over. It was time to face the fact that next school year entails heavier
tasks and responsibilities for us.

On our first few months, we faced such pressure, from facing many controversies in the class but in the
end we chose the right path and became stronger. We were so stressed in thinking our future, senior
high students life. We struggled in studying, preparation for the quarterly exams an at the same time
practicing for our presentations in different activities. Also composing our so called “own songs” and
attending dance lessons.
High school. We made it. It is hard to believe that the next page of our travel journal is a month away
from now. A lot will change in this upcoming years. In every obstacle each of us once faced before we
always stood as one family. It is time to make our own choices, going in separate ways but the memories
will never be forgotten forever and will always stays inside our hearts. Thank You!!!