Splat September 2010

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DearSpepleand

fellowAteneans,

When Via, our amazing sec-gen(and Best Boss Ever), asked me to be the

EIC for this years SPLAT, I was super

excited and worried at the same time. Id

never been an editorlet alone an editor-in-

chiefbefore, so I was excited to try it out,

but also scared that I wouldnt do SPEED

and the previous SPLAT issues justice. As

the months progressed, however, I calmed

down when I saw how lucky I was to have

such a creative and hardworking group of

editors, writers, and photographers to helpme out. It was great seeing how enthusiastic

everyone was to do their part, give their time

and efforts for SPEED, and come up with

great articles, photos, and layout designs.

Great job, guys!!! I apologize for my all my

bugging and the stream of texts and emails

that I flooded your inboxes with. Thank youfor being so patient and understanding and

ever-generous with your time and ideas! I

couldnt ask for a better SPLAT team.

On behalf of the SPLAT Staff, Idlike to say that I hope what we have put

together here gives you useful informationand tips to help your Ateneo and Speple life

g o s m o o t h e r , s o m e l a u g h s a n d

entertainment to lighten your mood, and,

most importantly, a better picture of what we

do as Speple and perhaps a better idea of

and appreciation for the special people we

all love and wish to help. Enjoy!

Love,

Kristina Tan

The first four months of the school year has

passed and hopefully, we've all met the

special kids and made new speple friends.Moreover, with SPEED's objective this year to

train the members as SPED individuals, I hope

you learned from the training that SPEED and

UPSEC provided, the formation sessions, and

the processing sessions after area visits.In a few days, we'll be on to the much-awaited

semestral break. But before we have our well-deserved vacation, let SPEED help you relive

some of this semester's memorable moments,

update you with what has else been

happening, and amaze you with the wonderful

talents of our very own speple writers. I

present to you, our first SPLAT issue of

2010-2011! :)

Hello Speple!

-Dana CammayoSPEED President

LetterfromtheEditor

Messagefrom

thePresident


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SPLATinYourFace

by Via Hung

It was during my freshmen year that SPLATs first issue EVER was

released for everyones enjoyment. With SPEED news coupled with

fun-filled feature articles, it was an idea that came into existence to

further spread SPEEDs advocacy. Three years have passed andSPLAT continues to work for this advocacy. From simple changes of

layout designs to drastic changes such as paper size, SPLAT surely

has evolved to what it has become. Now, on its fourth year, SPLAT

has proven to be a constant innovator. For the first time since its

existence, a new SPLAT image is presented an image that will surely

stay for many years to come.

We are proud to present SPLATs official logo, a logo that embodies

simplicity, cheerfulness, and cuteness. All credits go to the winners of

the logo design contest, May Cruz and Sarah Sarmiento, two amazing

speple, contributing to the advocacy that SPEED hopes to achieve.

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The 28TH of August for the year 2010 marked a new

event for Ateneo SPEED. SpFiesta, as it is called,

was not the typical SPEED family day event. The

SpFiesta had a special Filipino twist to it, making itdistinct from the parties for the kids held before.

Kids from the Bridges Foundation and The Childs

World were the stars of this event. To make the

SpFiesta stand out from the previous parties, the

Speple decided to dress up in colorful barot saya,

barongs, and typical Katipunero outfits. Banderitas

surrounded the San Jose Covered Courts to induce afiesta vibe to the place. Games played include

Calamansi relay, sack race and stop dance. A

pageant was also held for those best dressed in their

Filipiana attire. Even the food had a Pinoy feel to it

a sorbetes cart was also accessible to the

participants!

The SPEED dance group SPRiBS held a dance session

with the kids, and a performance by the SPEED singing

group SpCarolers kept the participants entertained.

May Cruz and Nico Garcia hosted SpFiesta, while

Trishia Gerobiese and Steph Co teamed up to head and

make SpFiesta a success.

FormationsGATakeaSpepleonaTour

by PC Magnaye

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Photo by Sean Co

byPCMagnaye

THE SPEPLE had a tour as the SPEED Formation Session General

Assembly took place last August 16, 2010. The SPEED Formations

team emphasized the core values of SPEED creatively with an

OrSem-inspired theme. In each station the members had to go to,

there was emphasis on one core value, making the entire session

very enjoyable.

Members were made to share their talents, act and sing, do a

tableau, write something about themselves on sheets of paper, and

go through an obstacle course not only to have a good time and

enjoy themselves, but mainly to inculcate the core values of the

organization in them.

This years SPEED Formations Head is Rai Sanchez, who was the

one who spearheaded this event.

SPEEDcelebratesfirst-everSPFIES

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RetroSPEED

with aNewYearKicks

Off

Welcome

TO START off the school year with a blast, SPEED

had a new gimmick to make the first meeting of the

members memorable. Groovy and retro are the bestwords to describe it! On July 10, 2010, the SpOfficers

came all clad in hippie attire, and danced to a medley

of songs from the 70s as a warm welcome to the

new and old members.

This event was the first general assembly for the

school year, making it also the first actual meeting of

new and old membersa historic event in its ownway. SpOfficers gave the members an overview of

what Ateneo SPEED is all aboutour goals, the

perks, and what makes SPEED the amazing org and

family it is today. Members were grouped according

to their areas, and ice breakers such as Samson and

Delilah served as a means of making the members

loosen up and interact with each other. The activities

for the entire year were explained creatively by atour of the booths of the different events.

The make-up general assembly for those who missed

the original schedule was held on July 12, 2010.

by PC Magnaye

Photo by Sean Co

LAST JULY 17, 2010, SPEED, in cooperation

with UPSEC, held the SPEED Orientation on

Area and Responsibilities, or more commonly

known as SOAR. It is a seminar whereinmembers of the organization are briefed on

the things they need to know when they get

to the area.

Topics that were discussed included the

conditions of the children from the areas,

what to do in certain situations they may

face, and what the members would need tobring or do when they go to the area.

Members were grouped by area during the

situationers not only to familiarize themselves

with their area members, but to also facilitate

better rapport with their area members when

they get to the areas.

A make up session for those who were notable to attend SOAR was held last July 19,

2010, to prepare themselves for area.

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eSOARHigh

BeforeArea

Visits

Sprummage: A Success!

A WEEK in September was a good one for the

Sprummage team. Sprummage, which is the

SPEED Rummage Sale, was a success. Held last

September 11 to 12 at Corinthian Gardens,

September 16 to 17 at the Kostka Extension, and

September 18 to 19 at Valle Verde 3, the project

was able to raise Php 36,000 from the donations

and another Php 3,000 for the charms that the

children from the different areas made. Items that

were sold during the sale were donations such as

clothing and handmade items by the kids from our

areas.

An inter-area competition was held to encourage

members to donate items for the sale. The winner

of this competition is the Advocacy Squad and CF,

garnering 1283 points. Bridges Foundation followed

with a score of 1103 points, while Servants of

Charity placed 3rd with a score of 1080 points.

Isa Lee and Mark Gaw are the project heads for

Sprummage. Proceeds of the Sprummage will

benefit the special children.

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SPROOVE!!by Kristina Tan

The lights dim. The crowd goes quiet. Everyone is waiting in anticipation.

You can almost feel everyone holding their breath. Then the lights come

on and the music starts. The crowd erupts in cheers! SPEED!!!

WOHOOOOOO!! Poised on the stage stood Sproove, SPEEDs RIB

dance troupethe orgs best dancers. The hard work and time they all

put in the past few weeks really shone through, as they all moved

together, synchronized and confident. Their French mime costumes andfacial expressions added to the delight of watching them perform. The

music swelled and got everyone cheering, dancing, and singing along.

Through their moves, music, expression, and style, the group was a

living, breathing, dancing testament to the heart, beauty, happiness, and

unity that is SPEED. This was evident to all present, particularly the

judges, who awarded SPEED with First Runner Up and Best Music

Award, to the thunderous applause of the entire Henry Lee Irwin Theater.Winning the awards was just an added bonus, however, to the pride of

every SPEED member and the enjoyment the crowd got out of watching

the performance. It was, without a doubt, the highlight of the night

particularly for all SPEED members performing and watching.

Congratulations, SPROOVE!! Were all so proud of you!!!

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hotosbySeanCo


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N e rv e -w r a c k i n g .H e a rt - st o p p i n g . Ex

c it i n g .

Howeveryoudescribeit,beinganewmemberis defin

itelynotyourordinaryexperience.Inmycase, I had

several fears andanxietieslongbeforearea visitsstar

ted,even priortoSOAR,myfirsteverSPEEDactivity.As

ajunior, Ithought itwas hardtobondwitholdmem

bers.Theyjustall seemedtohaveestablishedatight

friendshipamongthemselvessomethingimpenetrab

le byanyoneoutsideornewtothecircle.Moreover,I

fearedthatthekidswouldnt likeme.Iamoftenimpa

tient,Icantreallycrackajokeproperly,andImnot

usuallyan engagingpersontotalktoallthesedonte

xactlymakeme akidmagnet orMs.Popular.

Thatfeelingwasnotuncommonamongusnewbies. Myblockmateandarea-mate,JamieSim,was

excitedyetunsureatthebeginning.She andLeanD

aguio, afellowjunior,bothfearedhaving ahard time

gettingalongwiththekidsofTheChildsWorld(TCW)

andServantsofCharity(SOC),theirrespectiveareas.

Anotherjunior,Franz Daleon,washopeful andnervousa

tthesame time. Ididntknowwhattoexpect.

Perceptionsquicklychangedoncewe became more

involvedwiththe organizationss activities.

FreshmanstudentJohnetLopezfoundtheorglikea

familywhodoesntjudge.Sheaddedthatthepeople

arewarm,friendlyandcompassionateanimpressionsharedbyfellowf

reshmanSamantha Co. Theorgis

maayos,liketheprojects andevents arecarriedoutw

ell, andtheofficers arenotall overtheplace.Franz

met orgmates that are superfriendly andapproacha

ble,andsaw an organizationdeterminedandfullof

compassion tomakespecial kidshappy.

FreshmanBenjhoeEmpedradosaidthathehadgoogle

dSPEEDbeforeheevenenteredtheAteneo.

The activities didnt surprise himmuch, but being p

art ofthe organization,which came alongwith his

freshmancollegeyear,wasawelcom

e adjustment. Nanibagoako,saidBenjhoe.Akala

konunguna

magigingmalungkotakopagdatingsaareakasi tahimiklangakong tao,pe

ronagkamaliako.

MasayakasamamgaSPEEDmembers.

PriortoSOAR,I hadlittleknowledge ofSPEEDbesides t

hatit caterstospecial children. Iguessmy

ignorancewaswhatbroughtaboutallthesefearsanda

nxietiesthatIhad. Myfirstorgactivitygavemea

glimpseofwhattoexpect,butI still didnthaveaclear

graspofthings, soevenuntilmyfirstareavisit,Iwas

apprehensive.Inspiteof this, allmy fearsevaporatedw

henIenteredthe gatesofChildsWorld. Suddenly, I

wassurroundedbykids and co-membersallready tointeractandhavefun w

ithme. Afterthat,I realized

thattheresnobetterwayofdoingthingsotherthanto

beyourselfinaresponsibleandsensitiveway.That

way,newbieslikeuswouldbeabletoenjoytheexperie

nceofbeingnew totheexperience,butatthesame

time, actresponsiblyandwithconsiderationforthenee

dsofthekidsandotherpeoplewedeal with.

byChanchanCarrillo

FirstDay

High

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Area visits are always peaches andcream to a week. It comes with a mix of

relaxation away from the schoolwork and the

excitement of seeing and playing with our

special kids again. But what happens when little

cute Charlie spills bright red paint all over your

favorite yellow Speed shirt? *gasp*

Im not saying dont wear anything you are not prepared to lose, but if you must, you

might as well. Activities we do in our respective

areas are 100% fun but are also that much

unpredictableyou never know what sorts of

surprises await you! So this section presents to

you some points to remember when dressing up

for an area visit.

As always, seek comfort in your

clothes. Select attires that will let you

dance, run, and jump, roll over, and

have fun at the same time. Some

special kids like to play taga lot.Other kids just like to run around so

lets make sure that we can keep up

with their good time.

one:

Keep it simple. A neat shirt, jeans

and your good ole sneakers will do.

No need for flashy signatures; Zara or

Topshop cocktails are way too snazzy

for a day of play and fun. You wanna

lose the heels as well, maam. Its hard

to keep up with all the fun in those

shoes. Youre cool Levis jeans aintgonna be so cool anymore with paint

on them either, pal. So lets look out

for those surprises as well.

two:

Hold the bling-bling. You want to take off

all your colorful and shiny earrings, fancynecklaces and classy charm bracelets

before you go for a visit. Some kids get

distracted with jiggling, chiming and

dangling things and they dont focus on the

task at hand anymore.

four:

Dont show skin. Sorry, ladies! Short shorts

and tube tops in this warm weather arent

exactly as convenient to wear in area visits

as we would think. Sometimes, kids like tofeel things and we cant avoid occasional

touching because to them, that is amusing.

three:

Bring extra clothes. This may especially

come in handy for those who have class right

after the area visit. If in case you enjoyed

rolling on the floor or squatting or doing art

work too much that day, a quick outfit change

would be good before you go back to class.

five:

For more tips, just ask your friendly area heads!!

Theyd be more than happy to help! For now, lets

all just keep in mind these pointers. Have fun!

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LLoC

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by Anna Gabriel

! Laughter fills the org room until the first bell rings. You know this is the signal for youto stand up but it seems as if youre stuck to where youre sitting. If you leave, youre going to

miss out on the rest of the fun! But youre in school and you know you are here to study.

Besides, you really arent sure if youve overcut already. This cut may be the one that will put

the big bad W on your record. You stand up and x your laughing friends behind. And themoment you get to class, you immediately wish it was over so you could get back to having fun

with your org mates.

! But unfortunately, theyre not called EXTRA-curricular activities for nothing. Theyremeant to stay outside of our regular academic curriculum but nevertheless supposed to

enhance our student life. So here are some tips on achieving the golden mean between

academics and student organizations:

Once the work starts piling up, it gets very hard to decide which to put first.

You can get easily distracted as newer activities come up and forget about

the old ones youve already started. If you assign levels of importance to

each type of work, or even as specific as each task, it will be easier to decide

which to finish first and time wouldnt be wasted on deciding or switching

from one task to another.Though it seems as if nothings due anytime soon,

theres bound to be work that needs to beaccomplished in the long run. If times wasted on

nothing now, then time for something important

has been robbed for later. Imagine that you have

two papers, one quiz, and an org meeting due a

day from now. If you do nothing on your 4-hour

break today, then tomorrow, youll be left

cramming for all the work that still needs to be

done. When its 2 in the morning and your bed isbecoming more attractive than it usually looks,

you cant wish to have back the 4 hours that were

wasted yesterday.

If you feel overworked and off-balance, and are no longer

enjoying what youre doing, then youre totally missing

the point of joining organizations! Like mentioned earlier,

theyre there to make your student life more enjoyable!

Consider org work as your break from academics. Aside

from being productive, resume-filling work, they comewith the bonus of being fun as well.

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Stress; De-stress By this point of the school year, I am positive thatevery student knows what it means to be stressed. We all

know what gives us stress: those infamous Hell Weeks,

heavy workload, Malabong Usapan relationships, tough

profs, cramming, and the list goes on. Of course, it isnt

enough that we feel stressed; our bodies have to show the

effects of stress in some way. Stress can cause headaches,

sweating, constipation, and body pains to name a few.Aside from this, stress can affect us emotionally; possibly

making us more irritable, depressed or aggressive.

Given all this, it really is important to know how tode-stress. Its easy to say prevention is better than the cure,

but most stressful things cannot be avoided. Attempting to

avoid stressful things could, in itself, be a cause of stress.

So here are a few tips on de-stressing. Its all aboutfocusing on YOU.

by JB Gamboa

First of all, take some

time to do what you

love. Something that

isnt stressful. It could

be reading a book, orsomething else. I have a

friend who recently told

me that she watches

Gossip Girl to de-stress.

Another way to de-stress

is laugh. Do something

that gets you in a better

mood, something that

gets you laughing for a

few minutes. After that,

you will feel better and

more ready to go back to

whatever stresses you

out.

Engage in physical

activity to release your

stress. This could range

from simple stretching to

hitting your pillow to

taking a jog. Think of it

this way: if youre

stressed and youre

jogging, the stress youfeel leaves with every

step you take away from

your stress.

This could be

overlapping with thefirst tip, but find some

time to sleep. Im sure

youve heard of those

Power Naps. Sleep clears

your mind and rests

your body, thus making

it easier to focus when

youre handling the task

again.

These techniques haveproven useful and effective duringstressful periods in my life. However,

different sources of stress need

different methods to combat them.

Furthermore, some techniques that

are effective for one person may not

be effective, or worse, could cause

even more stress to others. As such,

these are just suggestions that workfor me personally. Finding different

ways to de-stress is a journey of

discovery that one must make on his

own.

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SaveourSpSouls!ASpFreshmansGuidetoSurvival

byTrishiaGerobiese

Lost?Confused?

Herearesometips

thatwethinkmighthelpyoumakeyour

waythroughfreshman

yearsmooth-sailing:

Umbrella. ID. Tumbler

These are the things an Atenean

MUST have in his bag. Whether

be it during rainy days, at times

when you need to go to the lib,

or when youre thirsty, these

things are necessary to survive

in Ateneo.

Sign up for an org.

With 40+ orgs in the school, its impossiblenot to find one which doesnt suit your

needs and talents. *winkSPEEDwink* Not

only do you get to have a life other than your

academics but also orgs can be a way for

you to actually apply all the things you

learned. Plus, its a great way of meeting

new people with the same interests!

Hang out with your blockmates

No man is an island, right? Navigating through this

first year would be even better when you have it

with your blockmates, who are as worried and as

excited as you. From solving that Math problem to

complaining about Mr. ___, your blockmates will

surely be there for you.

Spend your breaks wisely.

Unlike high school where you have

straight classes, your schedules will

usually have longish breaks in

between so its important to know

how you should spend it. You can

use it to study for tests, finish yourhomework, or take a nap. Familiarize yourself with the school.

Its important to know the go-to places in school.

Need food? Gonzaga Caf, JSEC, and Manangs

offer a wide variety of sumptuous food thatll surely

fill up your stomach without emptying your

pockets. Looking for a photocopy place? Kostka

Extension and Sec B ground floor (where you canalso find the lovable Ate Alma) are the popular

ones. These and a lot more are just some of the

great facilities our school has to offer.

Withyourtransitionfromhighschooltocoll

ege,itsokaytohave

afewbumpsalongtheroadduringyourfre

shmanyear.Whats

importantisthatyoukeepbeingyou

rself,focus,andhaveproper

timemanagement...andofcoursethrowinsomefuneverynow

andthen!Collegeissupposedtobeaboutle

arningwhilehaving

thetimeofyourlife.Goodluckandhavefun

,SpFreshie!

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Whats in Your Bag? by Cara HenaresThe Bag Raiders Project has been a very notable undertaking

circulating around the Ateneo campus. There has been talk of it everywhere. People just cannot wait to see what kinds of bags their peers bring around and what lurks

inside the private spaces people use to guard, carry and protect their belongings.

! Equally important, as SPEED members, arent we also curious and dont wewant to know more about what kind of looks our officers sport? What do you think do

they carry around in their bag?!! Well, worry no more because weve also selected four random SPEED officersand asked them to describe their typical look and asked them what they carry aroundin THEIR BAGS! Think of it as raidingSPEED style.

Homie Beltran describes his typical look as

something that is simple and basic. He usually wears

maong and couples the bottom with a plain white shirt.

If he runs out of white shirts, he opts for a black one.

When asked why he prefers this get-up, he answers,

Para wala nang terno. Indeed, it is a simple look butnevertheless, a classic something one will never

grow tired of.

Dictating the essentials of his bag, he says his most

important possession is his i-pod which has to be with

him all the time. Along with this, you can find his

readings and a filler notebook. The most absurd thing

he carries with him is Colgate Plax mouthwash. Healso mentions that he prefers a backpack but since its

been hot, he has been using a laptop bag and makes

everything fit in there.

Joaqui Manahan describes himself as the

shorts, t-shirt and shoes kind of guy. He admits to

wearing pants only when required to do so. Two of his

wardrobe staples would be a SPEED baller fromUPSEC (the UP counterpart) with the words Its the

ability, not the disability inscribed and a necklace his

sister gave him. Thinking there was a deeper and

greater value to it, I was asked about it. To my

surprise and amusement, he said, I cant take it off.

Its stuck.

Being a BS Psychology major, he always carries with

him his scientific calculator. Aside from this, you canalso find his notebook. Naglilipat kasi ako ng notes

from the book to my notebook. Because of this fact,

his notes are one of his most prized possessions. Also

found in his bag are his reading glasses and a folder

used to organize his papers.

May Cruz says her style is laid back. She admits

shes not one of those fashionistas or stylish girls. She

usually just wears a t-shirt paired with jeans. She

carries with her a backpack because its easier to

bring around and more things fit in it. Inside, you can

find her handkerchief if she has a cold and her books

and perfume. When its time for area, she normally

does not bring a bag with her because she feels it

may restrict her. But shes always ready with her

attendance sheet and name tags.

Pao Asuncion believes that in choosing an outfit

for area, the important thing is that youre comfortablewith what youre wearing and it is something youre

okay with getting dirty in. Worrying about your clothes

will only distract you and will make you less immerse in

what youre doing.

In his bag, you will always find an extra shirt. Also

found are additional arts and crafts materials like

scissors, paper and coloring pens. One thing he can

never leave without is his planner. I need to have aplanner with me always so that I can keep track of

attendance and division of members per class. He

also brings with him an umbrella, in case it rains, and a

pack of tissue. Knowing this, Im sure we can all agree

that Pao is that perfect Boy Scoutalways prepared

for any situation that may come his way and always

thinking of others!

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When we watch movies, sometimes weremember certain lines or even dialogues

because of how they were delivered by the

actors. Gollum rose to fame when he whispered,

My precious... (LOTR: The Twin Towers). Joker

once more proved his delight in others suffering

by sarcastically asking the man whom he was

about to torture, Why so serious? (The Dark

Knight). On a lighter note, Agnes became the

viewers favorite when she shouted, Its so fluffy!

Im gonna die! (Despicable Me). Usually, we

mimic these lines because they are said in a way

that one cant resist saying them too.

There are also those lines which thecharacters keep saying throughout the movie

and, hence, they become embedded in our

memory. The classic May the Force be with you

by Obi-Wan Kenobe (Star Wars III) has turned

into an everyday line which people sometimes

use instead of Good luck. And, of course, who

doesnt adore Buzz Lightyears tone whenever he

says, To infinity and beyond!? (Toy Story)

We also remember movie lines because of the

circumstances in which they were said. Some

are way too funny like when Jerry shouted

Show me the moneeeeeeyyy! (Jerry Maguire)

inside his office without realizing that everyone

outside was already wondering whats wrongwith him. Others are so sad they could make youshed buckets of tears. I remember crying for

Basha when Popoy told her why he chose his

current girlfriend instead of her:She loved me at

my worst, you had me at my best...and you

chose to break my heart." (One More Chance) I also felt Landons longing for Jamiewhen she was already gone. He said, Our love

is like the wind--I can't see it, but I can feel it." (A

Walk to Remember)

For girls, there are those sweet lineswhich we often wish to hear from our guy. Anygirls heart will surely melt when someone tells

her, You complete me, and means it as

sincerely as Jerry Maguire did. And, no wonder,

Edward won Bellas heart when he told her,

You're like my own pe rsonal bra nd of

heroine. (Twilight)

Individual lines, taken together, create a largerstory, the movie. But each line is also a movie on

its own. And the reason why we remember some

lines better than others is because some lines are

better movies to watch.

WALANGHIMALA!Thisisperhapsoneofthemostfamous

linesinallTagalogmovies.ImsurealmosteveryFilipinohasnotjust

hearditbutalsomadeuseofthislineatleastonce.Sowhatsinit

then?Whatmakesamovielinesospecialthatitcatchesour

attentionandgetsburiedinourthoughtsforsolong?

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What you will need:

Glue, Scrapbook Paper,

Colored Paper, Scissors,

Glitter Glue, Gel Pens, Coloring

Materials, Pictures of your

area visits, bits and pieces of

anything for designs

Guide in Making a

Scrapbookto preserve yourArea Memories!

byMeimeiOxemer

HellothereSpeple!ImsureyouenjoyedeveryareavisitwithotherSpepleandthekids!Doyouwanttoremembereachofthemsothatyoucanshareitwithyourfriends, butcluelessonhowtopreservethosewonderfulareamemories?Worry

nomore!HereisaninstructionalguideinmakingascrapbookofyoureverySpeedareavisit!

one: On the first piece of paper, make a

paragraph or two of your thoughts

during the first time you visit your area.

This will be your introduction page so

that others will have a feel of your first

impressions of the area.two:

On the next few pages, put pictures of

you with the kids or Speple while in the

area. It would be best if you take one

picture per area visit. Don't forget to put

captions! This is what will truly define

your area memories. Write what madethat area visit unforgettable. For

instance, you can mention the name of

the kid whose story touched you, a time

where you have applied what you

learned in SOAR, or anything that made

a spark during that certain visit.

Put designs on the pages ofyour scrapbook. Experiment!

Be creative! Any kind will do :)

three:

four:

To make the cover of your scrapbook,put your name and your area name on it.

Be sure to make it unique! For example:

My rocking moments at CW!!

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e:

Finally, compile the pages of your

scrapbook. You can punch holes in it

and use a fastener, or get a yarn and

stitch it. You can also have it bookbound.

Let your juicy ideas flow! You can revise any of

the instructions here as you may.

Tips for a more personal touch:

Bring the scrapbook to the area andhave kids put their mark on it! You can

have them hand painted and ask them

to stamp their hands on a page in your

scrapbook. Or you can also ask them

to draw on it! But first, make sure that

you ask permission to the area

moderator before asking kids to do

Ask your area mates to sign on your

scrapbook. Let them write anything

that made the area visit with you

memorable for them. The more area

mates you approach, the better!

Lastly, do it with all your heart and

passion for the special kids

Sowhatareyouwaitingfor!Start

makingyourownnow!Enjoy!

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ACROSS:

2- From the movie Rainman, Raymond

Babbit (played by Dustin Hoffman) was

diagnosed with what disease?

4- Included in the SPECABULARY,

defined as a physical or mental

impairment

7-Name of the organization from UP

Diliman, which caters to the same

advocacy as SPEED

9- Acronym for the appropriate and

more general term that should be usedin calling disabled persons

12- Type of Cerebral Palsy

17- What does H in ADHD Stand for?

18- A trait that Speple should possess

in dealing with kids in areas

19- Guiding the hand of a kid while he is

coloring an example of _____________.

20- A strategy used for delaying

gratification

DOWN:

1- Included in the SPECABULARY,defined as a disadvantage that limits or

prevents the function or activity of a

person

3- A natural and exceptional ability that

a Speple could share in entertaining the

kids

5- Included in the SPECABULARY,

defined as any loss, diminution or

aberration of function

6- The confidence in ones self is also

known as?

8- An important gesture that should be

applied to know if a kid understands

what a Speple is communicating

10- SPEED is an organization that

caters for individuals with ___________.

11- Special children should not be

treated with sympathy but with _______.

13- A strategy that should be used for

kids who often show tantrums

14- Positive ________ should be given to

children with special needs in order toincrease or maintain their behavior.

15- A common cause of most disorders

or disabilities is ______________.

16- Negative or inappropriate behavior

of the kids should be channeled into

___________ tasks.

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Key:

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SPEED Calendar of Activities

September

2-4: BAFTA: Speple Friends

11-12, 18-19: Sprummage Sale

24: Release of SPLAT Vol. 1

Trick or TreatSem Ender

October

11-16: Final Exam Week

17: Start of Sembreak!

18-20: EVSEM

November2-6: Class Registration

8: Start of Classes

12: 2nd GA

18,25: BAFTA: PAC Orgs

30: Bonifacio Day(No Classes!)

December

1: SpCaroling Month

2: BAFTA: PAC Orgs

11: Sparkle: SPEEDs Christmas Carnival

23: Start of Christmas Break

January

3: Start of Classes

11: Wishlist Program

16: No SPEED Limit


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The Splat Staff

The SPOFFICERS

Editor-in-Chief: Kristina Tan

News Editor: PC Magnaye

Features Editors: Rach Esguerra and Kat Manongsong

Fun Pages Editor: Charisse Dalida

Layout Editor: Mikko OnaContributors: Chanchan Carrillo, Leki De Los Santos, Anna Gabriel, JB Gamboa,

Lean Daguio, Cara Henares, Meimei Oxemer, Trishia Gerobiese, Celina Villalon, Sean Co

President: Dana Cammayo

EVP / SecGen: Via Hung

Vice Presidents: Raisa Sanchez, Joaqui Manahan,

Fatty Go, Sarah Sarmiento, Tasha Galbraith

AVPs: Sean Co, Eric Racho, Homie Beltran

Area Heads: Pao Asuncion, Chel Gan, Joyce Uy,

May Cruz, Sam Bautista


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