te Elementary Schools Athletic Association of Pila (PESAAP) Cluster Meet. The kickoff ceremony was held August 24 at the RILI covered court.The ceremony started with a parade that commenced from the town plaza. Athletes from the participating schools carried their school emblems as they marched through the town headed by the Collegio Monterei de Pila (CMP) Drum and Lyre Corps. Leading each school is their muse and escort.
At the RILI covered court, the program started with a doxology from selected RILI students followed by the national anthem. The school principal Mr. Daniel Añoso gave the opening remarks and Mr. Edgardo Ramos, the municipal mayor, gave the keynote speech.
Spectators were entertained by special numbers from selected RILI students. There was even a surprise number from the RILI faculty.
Athletes and officials then recited the pledge which was immediately followed by the official opening of the games by the school administrator Mrs. Miriam Añoso.Seven schools participated in this year's PESAAP Cluster Meet--Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.; San Antonio de Padua College; South Greenville School; Integrated Christian School of Pila, Inc.; St. Therese of the Child Jesus Academy; Liceo de Pila; and Colegio Monterei de Pila.
The winners of the events will be representing the PESAAP Cluster in the coming District Meet on Sept. 18 and 25.
