SOM WEEK!

The day that all School of Management (SOM) students have been waiting for has finally arrived. 

Monday, the start of SoM week. This is the week where all students are given the chance to participate in various events such as games, sports, and pageants in the even that their professor is kind enough to permit them to do so. 

SoM week began on monday, October 25, at the parking lot of the school grounds. The parade was to officially start off the week. Hosted by Abigail Viray and Dhaile Osh of APC Speaks, and lead by the marching band of Sto. Nino Elementary School, SoM students began to march towards Magallanes and back. The walk was a bit tiring and the heat was problematic, but all negativities have been set aside for the sake of a merry moment. After all, it is the start of a "classless" week. 

A photo of Xavier Daroy and I as we march along Lapu-Lapu St. Adjacent is Mason Davis and his "sexy back".

On the third day of SoM week, I played badminton to represent Business Management and  Business Management Group (BMAG) respectively. My men's doubles partner was Carl Pagala of Accountacy 151. He's really good even for a player. I on the other hand, haven't played much of badminton, but proud to say that I have held my own. The most difficult part of the games were playing against Joshua Adato, an Airforce badminton player, and also a Speaks member. In the end of the day, Carl and I bagged a silver medal.

After the game, I went straight to MPH 1 to report to my duty as a Running Man facilitator. Running Man is a game organized by BMAG officers and members inspired by The Amazing Race that was held in almost all floors of the campus including Basement 3! It was indeed a tiring day but costs that amount to nothing as we have gained joy in our hearts and smiles on our faces.

BMAG members as Running Man facilitators from BM 151 gather for a photo after an exhausting day.

In the last day of SoM activities, a friday, it ended with the last, most awaited event of the week - Mr. and Ms. SoM. A couple of representatives from each of the courses have showcased their beauty which took form of different themes and styles. A lot of students watched as they supported their friends and blockmates who were participating in the pageant. 

A silhouette of a female contestant as she enters the stage.

At the end of the day and a successful celebration of  SoM week, and as the students went home, the joy, laughter, cheers, and memories that have been left behind filled the air of the autiorium and the gym till the next school week commences. 

The squad and I as we watched in amusement during the Mr. and Ms. SoM pageant.