As the limited face-to-face CAASUC festival of talents came back this year, ASCOTian student-artists won places in various competitions during the Culture and the Arts Association of State Universities and Colleges (CAASUC) III Culture and the Arts Festival 2022, held at the Tarlac State University, November 21,23, and 25.
Aurora State College of Technology’s contestants showcased their talents through various art forms while showcasing our country’s rich culture and the entries from other State Universities and Colleges in Central Luzon with their performances with the theme “Pagpapanday sa Sining at Kultura: Tugon sa Nagbabagong Panahon at Naglalakihang Hamon.”
Students from different years and courses were chosen by their respective coaches. They competed in various competitions and categories, including visual arts, dances, performing arts, musical, and literary contests.
Here is a list of winners in various competitions and categories, along with their coaches:
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CATEGORIES |
PLACES | CONTESTANTS |
COACHES |
| Painting Competition | Champion | Jericho O. Lumasac | Mrs. Karmina B. Valete |
| Spoken Word Poetry | 1st Runner-Up | Riyen C. Dolores | Sir Darwin L. Magtangob |
| Folk Dance Competition | 2nd Runner-Up | Zane Flora
Mark Joseph Laguardia Kent Vincent Martinez John Von Ryan Virrey Marilou Bisera Estefanie Hamtig Dessa Karylle Sentillas Xeena May Vargas Jobert Dela Cruz Chrizza Mae Eugenio |
Mr. Joshua D. Dela Cruz
Mr. Kenneath C. Tuazon |
| Radio Drama | 3rd Runner-Up | Divine Lady Fate A. Paulino
Taurine Franz C. Castro Jarno I. Suaverdez Jerome C. Mosada Princess Joy R. Necessito Grace W. Camacho Mark A. Fernandez Dgieordan Ice Rhaell B. Calderon |
Ma’am Diana Rose D. Amazona
Sir Eliseo Joseph M. Nakar |
| On-the-Spot Poster-Making Competition | 3rd Runner-Up | Vincent M. Jimenez | Mrs. Karmina B. Valete |
| Charcoal Rendering Competition | 3rd Runner-Up | Ronel G. Chavez | Ms. Eden Rose B. Olazo |
| Short and Sweet Play (Musical) Competition | 4th Runner-Up | Rosario B. Fernandez
Alexis Ann B. Serrano Yesha Joshua V. Tabora Jessabel T. Lazala Cullen Erdrich R. Rotaquio Jerico A. Marigmen Nhiel Jan DV. Olea |
Mr. Joseph Tolentino and Ms. Judy Ann Mostoles |
| Vocal Duet Competition | 4th Runner-Up | Lia Briney E. Mostoles
Trexy May M. Pio |
Mr. Arnold Monteverde |
| Hip-Hop Dance Competition | 4th Runner-Up | Danielle Jann Villar
Kirro Hermo John Cristian Galang Miriam Gonzales Johnwin Sollano Anthony Glemao Dicker John Padua Jhon Daryll Rosas Billy Jay Soriao |
Mr. King Alvin P. Grospe
Ms. Sheree Gaye B. Gonzales
Trainers/Choreographers: Mr. Macky Castillo Mr. Vhilbrain Sanchez Mr. Orson Molina Mr. John Marc Dacayo Mr. Ian Gonzales Mr. King Alvin Grospe |
| Indigenous Dance Competition | 4th Runner-Up | Mark Jerald Casildo
Zane Flora Mark Joseph Laguardia Kent Vincent Martinez Mark Francis Simon Jan Patrick Tamayo Christian Frey Tangson John Von Ryan Virrey April Jay Sanggawa Emmanuel Calope John Christian Deocariza Chriza May Opalda Angel Mae Portera |
Mr. Joshua D. Dela Cruz
Mr. Kenneath C. Tuazon |
Dr. Jay M. Amon, Director of ASCOT’s Socio-Cultural Affairs Office, expressed his appreciation and thanks to all the persons involved in the preparation and for making the College’s battle for the championship possible. Dr. Amon expressed his gratitude to the ASCOT’s officials led by the College President, Dr. Eutiquio L. Rotaquio, Jr., the coaches, trainers, committees, contestants, and the parents who gave their 100% support to the event.
Dr. Amon also thanked some of the province’s experts in the field of culture and performing arts, including Ma’am Jeannette Nad, Sir Modesto Labini, Jr., Sir Jayson Allawigan, Ma’am Caroline Paladio, Ma’am Maribeth Manuel, Ma’am Justine Jean Bitong, Ms. Ginelle Torrano, and Mr. Francis Ritual, who served as judges and gave their constructive criticisms by sharing their valuable time, expertise, tips, words of encouragement, and motivation and for bringing out more of the best among our student-artists in the College’s CAASUC 2022 Critic Day, organized by the Socio-Cultural Affairs Office.
Some of the videos of ASCOT’s entry into the said festival were posted on the College’s official Facebook Page. Some contestants and their coaches were also invited as guests where they also performed their winning performances in ASCOT ‘TO (Todo-Todo), airing on 92.1 FM RTV Baler.