PGFC coach of GCA applauds participants

Grace Christian Academy’s Primary Grades Forensic Conference winners from Kinder 5 to 5th grade who competed last Jan. 16, 2016, at Oleai Elementary School pose for a group photo.
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Grace Christian Academy’s Primary Grades Forensic Conference coach and GCA first grade teacher Rosanna Lopez said it’s been a wonderful opportunity to coach her pupils in first grade and to serve as a judge for PGFC.

“As a coach, it is my desire to see my students perform at their best and have fun. I enjoy it when students accept the challenge to participate in an event that is new to them, like from a group category to an individual event. We try to practice at school so they will be comfortable delivering the material on their own. I am just amazed with their excitement and hard work. I have seen positive changes among them, from being shy to becoming confident and independent. Of course, the support and help of our dear partners, the parents and guardians, is invaluable. I am looking forward to seeing more students participate in PGFC and developing their skills in public speaking in the future,” she said.

All of the nine first graders who joined PGFC this school year are all qualified to join the regional competition next month at GCA along with other students from Kinder 5 to 5th grades.

GCA is proud of all their PGFC participants and says thank to all the teachers, judges, and student volunteers for all their help. Below is the list of all the GCA PGFC winners from Kinder 5 to 5th grade who competed last Jan. 16, 2016, at Oleai Elementary School.

K-2 DIVISION
K5
Dramatic interpretation
Eliane Nerisse Pagaduan, 4th Place

Humorous Interpretation
Devin Wang, 3rd Place

Impromptu Speaking A
Aiyana Fatialofa, 2nd Place
Devin Wang, 3rd Place
Eliane Nerisse Pagaduan, 4th Place
Ioane Jude Camacho, 5th Place

1ST GRADE
Dramatic interpretation
Marisa Wang, 5th Place

Duo Interpretation
Min Su Andy Kim, 4th Place
Arielle Mae Matutino, 4th Place

Impromptu Speaking A
Maria Sofia Gomez, 1st Place

2ND GRADE
Humorous Interpretation
Earl Jean Pantaleon, 1st Place

Impromptu Speaking B
Azriel Fatialofa, 1st Place
Rafael Busby, 2nd Place
Yellena Sarang Kim, 3rd Place

Readers Forum Masters B
Azriel Fatialofa, 1st Place
Yellena Sarang Kim, 2nd Place

3-5 DIVISION
3RD GRADE
Dramatic interpretation
Moira Grace Ernest, 1st Place
Jennifer Woo, 2nd Place

Humorous Interpretation A
Tae Hee Kim, 4th Place

Readers Forum Masters B
Eunice Nicole Pagaduan, 1st Place
Tae Hee Kim, 2nd Place
Julianna Rue Magtalas, 3rd Place

Impromptu Speaking A
Eunice Nicole Pagaduan, 2nd Place
Tae Young Lee, 5th Place
4TH GRADE
Impromptu Speaking A
Julia Jinang, 2nd Place

Readers Forum Masters B
Juruel Neilan Magtalas, 5th Place

Readers Forum Masters D
Julia Jinang, 4th Place
Sara Elizabeth Keaton, 5th Place

5TH GRADE
Dramatic Interpretation A
Steven Adriatico, 3rd Place

Impromptu Speaking B
Jacob Anthony Camacho DLG, 1st Place

Duo Interpretation A
Soleil Lamar, 1st Place
Hye Jin Elliot, 1st Place
 
Readers Forum Masters C
Steven Adriatico, 1st Place
Jacob Anthony Camacho DLG,
4th Place
Matthew Gabriel Ernest, 5th Place

GCA Teacher/Coach
K5 Teacher, Mrs. Sheryl Joy Prieto
1st Grade Teacher, Mrs. Rosanna Lopez
2nd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Miriam Dilse
3rd Grade Teacher, Miss Maria Gerecke
4th Grade Teacher, Miss Tammy Dammer
5th Grade Teacher, Miss Grace Duran

K-2 Coach, Mrs. Leah Garfil
PGFC Coach/Coordinator, Mrs. Esther Manzano

Judges/Volunteers: Marilyn Aldan, Rosanna Lopez, Leah Dalusung, Leah Garfil, Bethany Garfil, Christy Lee, Charissa Parco, Jewel Cubangbang. (PR)