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Intramurals Day 2022

Intramurals Day 2022: Exhibition of Solidarity, Hard Work, and Passion

By: Rianne Denise R. Gonzales

Involvement in intramural sports could give substantial advantages for mental, physical, social, and spiritual growth while maintaining a healthy balance between academics and athletics. Spearheaded by the MAPEH Club, the eagerly anticipated Intramurals Day took place last November 10–11, 2022. The two-day event of the Basic Education Department participated in various sports and events: Basketball, Volleyball, Sepak Takraw, Chess, Badminton, Table tennis, Cheer and Dance competition, and Mr. and Miss Sports Fest.

The pupils and students gave their utmost preparation for a few days prior to Intramurals Day and Sports Fest on November 4, 2022, and November 7–9, 2022, for the cheer and dance competition and the sports contests.

The first day of the Intramurals consisted of the opening ceremonies, parade, and banner raising. The morning festivities ended with the cheer and dance competition, featuring the teams in the Primary Department: Maroon Team, Lavender Team, Fuchsia Team, and Orange Team. And the Secondary Department comprised the Blue Team, Red Team, Yellow Team, and Green Team. The respective games were officiated on the first day of Intramurals. The pupils and students brought out the spirit of a true Letranite as they competed and participated in various sports and activities at the Sports Fest.

The second day started with the checking of attendance among the teams, followed by the championship games for each sport. After the championship games, the search for Mr. and Miss Sports Fest started around 6:30 p.m., during which the Basic Education Department Principal, Ms. Nadine T. Tersol, gave a welcome address at the start of the program. After the welcome remarks, the Masters of Ceremonies introduced the Board of Judges for the night’s contest. Then the confident contestants ruled the stage with their spectacular runway walk and production number.

As the contestants were preparing for their talent portion, they announced the winners of the Cheer and Dance Competition. For the Primary Level, the 3rd Runner-Up was the Maroon Team; the 2nd Runner-Up was the Fuchsia Team; the 1st Runner-Up was the Lavender Team; and the Champion was the Orange Team. For the Secondary Level, the 3rd Runner-Up was the Green Team; the 2nd Runner-up was the Blue Team; 1st Runner-Up was the Yellow Team; and the Champion was the Red Team. The talent portion commenced, followed by the sportswear competition and question and answer portion.

The last day of the Intramurals concluded with the awarding ceremony for the Mr. and Miss Sports Fest and the Overall Champion of the year’s Intramurals. The crowned Mr. Sports Fest was Mr. Jazreel Kurt A. Lazaro from the Red Team, and the Miss Sports Fest was Miss Angel A. Barrientos from the Blue Team.

The overall Champion of the Intramurals Day 2022 for the Primary Level was the Fuchsia Team, the 1st Runner-Up was the Orange Team, the 2nd Runner-Up was the Maroon Team, and the 3rd Runner-Up was the Lavender Team. For the Secondary Level, the overall Champion of the Intramurals Day 2022 was the Green Team, followed by the 1st Runner-Up, the Blue Team; the 2nd Runner-Up, the Red Team; and finally, the 3rd Runner-Up, the Yellow Team.

The Intramurals Day and Sports Fest 2022 entailed all the pupils and students to play, compete, and participate skillfully and collaboratively. This year’s sports competitions and contests did not disappoint us with the suspense and intensity played by the rival teams. The sports and activities during Intramurals Day 2022 have brought out the unity, hard work, passion, and sportsmanship of the Letranites.