Let The Games Begin!

It was the first Highschool Intramurals for us and we did not know what to expect. I wanted to actively participate in the games. I played Basketball during the Cerberus Cup but our team lost so I had to look for another sport and there were no slots left except in table tennis. I didn't know a thing about table tennis but I was determined to learn. The first problem was, in order for me to play during the Intramurals,  I had to undergo tryouts.  I had to quickly find somebody who was willing to teach me. On Sunday,  I learned how to play Pingpong in an hour. Luckily, my doubles partner and I won in the tryouts the following day. We were really excited at the same time very nervous.

The Intramurals proper started last Thursday, July 19.  It started with a parade from the school gate to the covered court. Team Vindemiatrix was at the head of the parade, followed by Team Vulperuien, Team Valkyrinx, and Team Cerberus. Each batch tried to outdo each other by presenting their cheers and displaying their banners and props. 

After the parade, the Opening Program followed. The program started with an opening prayer and the singing of Lupang Hinirang led by 3-SPJ. This was followed by the Lighting of Torch by Fane Pelagio, Rookie of the Year 2011.  Ms. Malou Labao delivered a message. I led the Oath of Sportsmanship with Alexur Naag, who, like me, also competed in the 2012 Palarong Pambansa in Pangasinan. Then, the different teams raised their respective flags before our Principal, Mr. Sulpicio C. Alferez. III declared the 2012 Intramurals open.

We were no match to the stronger and more experienced pingpong players but it was okay. We tried our best and we have still many years ahead of us to try to improve ourselves. In between our own games, we transferred to the Naga City Gymnasium where the Basketball and the Badminton games were held. Volleyball, Table Tennis and Board Games were held in school. I lost my voice cheering for the Cerberus Team in the different games. But it was so much fun and I believe we got more closer with each other. The Championship Games were held last Saturday followed by the Awarding of the Winners. Unfortunately, I had to go home early because I was not feeling well and had a slight fever.