Ponsaran, Corum bag Mr. & Ms. High School tilt
Mr. and Ms. High School 2008 Jesnin Ponsaran and Shiela
Corum.
Jesnin Ponsaran and Sheila Corum, both coming from Fourth Year St. Patrick, were hailed as Mr. and Miss High School of St. Joseph School (Iloilo), Inc. on March 15, 2008.
Ponsaran who also received the award for Best in Interview said, "The search was scary but at the same time it was fun. I didn't expect to win."
"This experience has pulled me out from my shell. I was able to gain confidence and had proved to myself that I can do it," says by the newly crowned Miss High School, Ella, as called by her friends.
The search which was chaired by Sir Nicfranz de los Reyes highlighted the 36th Foundation Day of the school.
"Thanks to Mrs. Garcia for her undying support and for believing in my capacity to chair the search twice in a row. To all the sponsors who supported the search, Madamu guid na salamat," Sir Nic mentioned.
Meanwhile, Gellyne Jereza and Aaron Jeruta were declared as 1st Runners up. Jereza also capped the Best in Formal Wear award while Jeruta got the Best in Production Number, Best in School Uniform and Best in Jeans Wear awards.
Moreover, 2nd Runners up went to Maria Alexandra Lico and Al Dominic Divinagracia. Lico also bagged the Miss Photogenic, Best in Production Number, Best in School Uniform, Best in Casual Wear and People's Choice Awards while Divinagracia took home the awards for Mr. Photogenic, Best in Casual Wear and Best in Formal Wear.
Juliene Paulino landed as Miss Congeniality and was awarded the Best in Interview, Paul Matthew Viray received the People's Choice Award and Mark Tristram Bacalian was chosen as Mr. Congeniality.
Professors Roger Dellosde and Cesar Sequito, Miss Fritzie Inayan, Miss Edel Carmela Subong, and Mr. Bombette Marin were invited to judge the search.
The event was made possible through the following major sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lim of TIBIAO Bakery, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Melivo of Hari Royal Marketing, Mr. Jessraf Palmares of BAYANTEL-Iloilo, Nation Printing Company, Mrs. Lyn Lopez of Options, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Abella, Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Pigason of Buto't Balat Restaurant, Miss Sarmen Kuan, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Lou Calungcagin of Iloilo Wheels, Mr. and Mrs. Rommel Locsin Sr. of R and D Marketing, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Gabalda of NIG Marketing, Dr. Joy Uycongco, Engr. and Mrs. Makev Eric Yturralde, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Losañes of Chicken Sari-Sari and Kobe Motor Parts, Mr. Willy Co of Light Tops Studio, Mr. and Mrs. Ali Gamboa of Gems Electronics, Mrs. Norma Cua-Locsin of Molo-Petron and Mrs. Louise Cordova of Afriques.
The minor sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Geronimo Apura, Sr. of PHILUSA Corp., Mr. Jose Ong, Mr. and Mrs. Bong Garcia of Romac Visayas Services, Inc., Mr. and Mrs. Ramon Espinosa of VJS Sounds, Dr. Yule Garcia-Quiampang of Skinetics Medical Day Spa, Atty. Mae Laserna, Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Tirol, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Igbante of Kodak Developing Center, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jarantilla of Vienna Kaffehaus, Jeremiah Claudine Calacal, Ken Patrick Ladero, Kyle Joshua Mondragon, Shanelle Sita Stewart and Sean Kaiser Conte.
Jeremiah Claudine Calacal, Juan Gabriel Guevara and Abby Aguiling hosted the said event.