Young SHS innovators take spotlight at STMML culminating event

| Elyssa Flores
Photos edited by Elijah Jardinez

Students filled the Central Hall for the Science, Technology, Math, and Media Literacy (STMML) Culminating Event, concluding with the long-awaited awarding of competitions and recognitions.

Throughout the month, students showcased their talents through competitions that tested not only their academic skills but also their storytelling, problem-solving, and imaginative thinking.

To bring the spirit of STEM even further to life, many arrived in creative career-inspired outfits, from engineers in hard hats to doctors with stethoscopes, transforming the program into a vibrant display of future innovators.

This energy carried into the awarding ceremonies, where cheers filled the hall as winning entries from various challenges were celebrated for their dedication, creativity, and sharply honed STEM abilities.

The winners are as follows:

Through the Lens Photography

• 1st: Julia Cabanatan & Venice Perfecto
• 2nd: Jacqueline Balilo
• 3rd: Kimberly Alvarez & Nicole Magno

STeM Olympiad

• 1st: 11-Shiloh (Erin Nieva, Arwend Antido, Chase Estrella, Cayniel Bautista)
• 2nd: 11-Elyon (John Paul Fabiaña, Angelo Villaran, Simon Villamor,  Dominic Valencia)
• 3rd: 11-Shammah (Carl Dawal, Michael Gabriel, Elijah Baldago, Civic Miraflor)

20 by 20 Summit:

• Champion: Pecha Kucha

• 1st runner-up: Vherylle Palecpec
• 2nd runner-up: Emm Go
• 3rd runner-up: Princess Thea Idulan

Damath Competition

• 1st: Elijah Baldago (Shammah)
• 2nd: Lance Earl Gundayao (Shiloh)
• 3rd: Naomi Kirsten Yulo (Shiloh)

CalcuFit Challenge

• 1st: 11-Shiloh
• 2nd: 12-Jireh
• 3rd: 11-Elyon

STeMazing Race: Snake and Ladder Edition

• 1st: 11-Elyon
• 2nd: 12-Jireh
• 3rd: 12-Elohim

STeM Fair 2025

• Best Prototype: 12-Jireh
• Best Presentation: 12-Elohim
• Best Exhibit: 12-Elohim

People’s Choice Award

• Champion: 12-Elohim
• 1st runner-up: 12-Elohim
• 2nd runner-up: 12-Jireh
• 3rd runner-up: 11-Shammah

Best Dressed

• Female: Joanna Ang
• Male: Marc Braian Leyretana

With every prototype presented, every problem solved, and every idea brought to life, students embodied the core purpose of the celebration. 

As Ms. Mary Rose Alvarez said, “STMML Month is very important for building our future community.” This culminating event reminds us that the next generation of thinkers and innovators is already rising.