GCA parents support competitions

Grace Christian Academy’s No. 1 practice plan for their students for the Primary Grades Forensic Conference is: Practice with my parents every day. GCA acknowledges the partnership of their students’ parents as stated in their mission statement, “Grace Christian Academy exists to partner with the home to produce vibrant, confident, and loving students…”

Eucele Pagaduan, who has 3rd grade and Kindergarten 5 children at GCA, supports the PGFC by helping her child memorize and practice her piece at home despite her busy schedule. Her Kinder 5 daughter, Elianne Nerisse Pagaduan, is a consistent winner in all her events since she joined the PGFC competition last November.

Paula Rose Talibong, the only GCA Senior Thespian competitor, won first place in the December qualifying competition. She credited her vocal talent to her dad, Rey Talibong, who has been coaching her since she was young. Rey Talibong is also willing to coach other GCA students in the singing competition.

GCA recognizes the crucial role of parents in helping their child not only in academics, but also in extracurricular activities such as PGFC and Thespian competitions. The teachers and administration of GCA are very thankful for all the support from the parents.

GCA is also proud of all their PGFC and Thespian participants and say thank to the teachers, judges, and student volunteers for all their help. Below is the list of all the GCA PGFC and Thespian winners who competed last Dec. 5, 2015, at Green Meadows School.

K-2 DIVISION

K5
Dramatic interpretation
Eliane Nerisse Pagaduan, 3rd Place

Impromptu Speaking C
Llyanna Jaira Manalang, 1st Place
Impromptu Speaking D
Ioane Jude Camacho, 3rd Place
Eliane Nerisse Pagaduan, 5th Place

1ST GRADE
Dramatic interpretation
Maria Sofia Gomez, 1st Place

Duo Interpretation
Aiden Gerard Camacho, 5th Place
Rafael Ablog, 5th Place

Impromptu Speaking C
Min Su Andy Kim, 2nd Place
Marisa Wang, 5th Place

2ND GRADE
Dramatic interpretation
William Matthew Cano,

4th Place
Humorous Interpretation
Earl Jean Pantaleon, 5th Place
Impromptu Speaking A
Nestor Ablog Jr., 2nd Place
Ethan John Quichocho, 4th Place
Earl Jean Pantaleon, 5th Place

Readers Forum Masters B
Azriel Fatialofa, 2nd Place
Rafael Busby, 3rd Place

3-5 DIVISION

3RD GRADE
Humorous Interpretation A
Tae Hee Kim, 2nd Place

Readers Forum A
Kaydence Sasaki, 3rd Place

Readers Forum Masters A
Tae Hee Kim, 2nd Place
Jennifer Woo, 5th Place

Impromptu Speaking A
Moira Grace Ernest, 1st Place
Tae Young Lee, 2nd Place
Julianna Rue Magtalas, 5th Place

4TH GRADE
Impromptu Speaking
Juruel Neilan Magtalas, 2nd Place
Sara Elizabeth Keaton, 4th Place

Readers Forum Masters C
Sara Elizabeth Keaton, 5th Place

5TH GRADE
Dramatic Interpretation
Steven Adriatico, 1st Place

Impromptu Speaking C
Jacob Anthony Camacho DLG, 1st Place
Brandie Matsumoto, 2nd Place
Soleil Lamar, 3rd Place
Duo Interpretation
Soleil Lamar, 1st Place
Hye Jin Elliot, 1st Place

Readers Forum B
Seoni Rae Camacho, 1st Place

Readers Forum Masters B
Steven Adriatico, 1st Place
Matthew Gabriel Ernest, 2nd Place
Ryan Daproza, 5th Place

Readers Forum Masters D
Jacob Anthony Camacho DLG, 1st Place

SENIOR THESPIANS
(9th-12th GRADE)

Solo Musical Theater
Paula Rose Talibong, 1st Place

GCA Teacher/Coach
K5 Teacher:  Sheryl Joy Prieto
1st Grade Teacher: Rosanna Lopez
2nd Grade Teacher: Miriam Dilse
3rd Grade Teacher: Maria Gerecke
4th Grade Teacher: Tammy Dammer
5th Grade Teacher: Grace Duran
K-2 Coach: Leah Garfil

PGFC coach/coordinator
Esther Manzano

Judges/volunteers
Maria Gerecke, Susanna Gerecke, Beatrice Fatialofa, Leah Garfil, Bel Busby, Bethany Garfil, Minna Ito, Charissa Parco, Laila Portuguez