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Faces of MCS modeling tilt presented
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Posted on Feb 13 2006
Sixteen of the 24 candidates in this year’s Mount Carmel School Model of the Year pageant were presented to the media Friday afternoon at the Mount Carmel School library.
Model of the Year steering committee officer and teacher Julie Cunanan introduced the students during their first public appearance for the contest that will be held in April.
Steering committee officer Louise Concepcion said proceeds of the show would all go toward the renovation and improvement of the school gym. MCS is also planning to construct its own multi-purpose center.
Twelve girls and 12 boys will compose this year’s modeling contestants.
Cunanan said the candidates are mostly from grades 8 to 12. Several of the candidates are members of school clubs and organizations such as Red Cross, Freshman Club, and sports team.
Candidate Jadine Sablan, 14, said she is joining this year’s pageant to help promote student involvement for the betterment of the school community. Ben Babauta, also 14, added that the pageant is his means to meet new people and expand his horizon.
“When I look back, I want this experience to remind me of the fun experience I’ve had in high school,” said Mark Sonoda, 14.
Most of the candidates said they are joining the pageant to boost their self-esteem. “The experience will hopefully give me more confidence in myself,” said Michelle Cabrera.
Chandelle Mendoza, 14, added that meeting new people would provide her additional confidence and self-esteem.
Female candidates this year are Francine Babauta, Jalayne Benavente, Colleen Cabrera, Justalyn Camacho, Niana dela Cruz, Mendoza, Sablan, Sherlyn Sablan, Esther Deleon Guerrero, Cabrera, and Joana Quitugua. In the male division, the contestants are David Kautz, Sonoda, Joseph Yamada, Christian Yamada, Donovan Chong, Benjamin Babauta, James Anthony Webb, Eric Palacios, Champ Untalan, Christopher Ching and Wylie Paez are the candidates.
Helping this year’s pageant are director Ernie Molina, choreographer Rommel Calcena, and stylists from Genoveva’s Beauty Salon.
