Academic Quiz and Skills Olympic 2013 Committees – 85% Ready

“I have already finished making the mechanics and criteria for the Academic Quiz both for Category A & B.” Dr. Ma. Asusina Asuncion E. Echaveria, Dean, College of Education and Chairman of the Academic Quiz Contest reported happily in a short interview. This year’s contest will have the pencil and paper challenge and the new category which is the Math & Science Challenge. According to her, the Academic Quiz Contest for the celebration of the Foundation Anniversary will be very challenging. The Quiz will send the contestants to critical and analytical thinking, decision making and a good working relationship among the groups. “Our goal is to determine the learning of the students not just by pencil and paper but also through their natural intelligence and ability to manipulate materials to achieve what is asked in a certain problem.” This is the reason why they can not reveal the details of the Math and Science Challenge though the coaches were oriented of the mechanics. However, for the pencil and paper challenge, it will involve information technology and general information. The two categories are both time – pressured. Winners will receive the following: first place will receive Php 4,500.00, Php 3,000.00 for the 2nd place and Php 2,400.oo for the 3rd place. All winners will also be given a certificate of appreciation. A consolation prize of Php 1,500.00 and Php 900.00n plus a certificate of participation await the non winners. The Academic Quiz Contest will be held on September 2 at 1pm.

On the other hand, Dr. Sergie Dominico Valenciana, Dean, College of Industrial Technology and Chairman of the Skills Olympics 2013, affirmed that his committee is 85% ready for the celebration. 20 participants are expected to join and 11 areas are covered by the Skills Olympics. They are as follows:

  1. Architectural Drafting
    a. Architectural Manual Rendering b. Architectural Digital Rendering
  2. Automotive Technology
    a. Engine Tune up b. Alternator Servicing c. Starter Motor Servicing
  3. Construction Technologya. Plumbing
  4. Electrical Technologya. Industrial Motor Control
  5. Electronicsa. PCB Circuit Assembly b. Bread Boarding
  6. Fashion & Apparel Technologya. Draping b. Conceptual Fashion Illustration c. Artistic Make-up & Hairstyling
  7. Hotel & Restaurant Technologya. Bartending b. Fruit Carving
  8. FCM Technologya. Joinery
  9. HVACR Technologya. Electrical Wiring Connection of Split Type Airconditioner
  10. Computer technologya. Computer Trouble Shooting b. Web Design c. Graphic Design
  11. Mechanical Technologya. Welding

These contests will be done simultaneously within 3 hours. After the contest, the announcement of winners follows. Prizes are Php 500.00, Php 400.00 and Php 300.00 for the first, 2nd and 3rd placers. 22 judges outside WVCST were invited to grace the occasion. According to Dr. Valenciana, the committee will set up the equipment for the contest as early as 5:00 am. They decided not to have a guest speaker for the opening program to avoid delays that might create a domino effect on the other activities scheduled on September 3, at the covered gym.