Masla, Mt. Province- Saint James Sunset writers showed their journalistic skills when they outclassed some of the best Campus Writers in the province during the 2008 Division Schools Press Competition held at the Masla National High School last November 13-16.
Meanwhile, the first competition started on November 14. In the morning, the events were Photojournalism and News writing followed by the Cartooning and Editorial writing in the afternoon. November 16 was Copy reading and Headline writing, together with feature writing which was done in the morning. Sports writing and Radio Broadcasting contest came after lunch and these ended up to 10:00 in the evening.
Nov. 17- The awarding of winners appalled all the 475 Campus journalists who participated in the 2008- DSPC.
The following results paid off for the efforts of the Sunset scribes:
In the radio broadcasting secondary, Giezelle Anupo, came up as the best in the commercial segment and in News Writing (English) Nissa Sibaen grabbed the 3rd place, Chauncee Capalos salvaged 3rd place in Sports Writing (English) while Jade Cadaweng landed 4th place in Sports Writing (Filipino).
On the other hand, Yonica Sildon took the 4th place in Feature Writing (English) and Erin Lacsigen garnered 6th place in Photo Journalism (English) while Cherylle Kim Mayonte got the 7th place in Copy Reading and Headline Writing (Filipino). Brenia Luzano participated in Editorial Writing (English) and Mary Joy Bugnosen participated in Editorial Writing (Filipino).
Desiree Cabay participated in Feature Writing (Filipino) while Merriam Balawis participated in News Writing and Editorial Cartooning (Filipino). Alfredo Gallardo, the Sunset Adviser, was with the sunset staff.
The top 5 winners will be going for the Regional Press Conference venued at Lepanto National High School, Mankayan Benguet on Dec. 11-13, 2008.