Turning Crystal: RILI Celebrates 15 Years

Banner bearers get ready for the start of the parade on the third
day of the celebration of RILI's Foundation Day.

"A huge success!"

This is how students and faculty regard Rainbow Institute of Learning, Inc.'s 15th Founding Anniversary celebration, Feb. 21-23. The school celebrated its crystal anniversary with the theme "Gaining Clarity and Strength through Changing Times".

During the kick-off ceremony, school principal Mr. Daniel Ezra Añoso remarked, "Hindi biro ang makarating sa 15 taon. Maraming pagsubok ang kinaharap at maaaring kaharapin ng paaralan. Ngunit ang mga pagsubok na ito ang siyang tumulong sa paaralan upang maging claro ang mga layunin nito..." (It's not easy reaching 15 years. The school has overcome many hurdles and it may yet face many more. But these hurdles also helped the school gain clarity in its goals.)

Pageant contestants pose in front of
audience and judges during the Search
for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI and the Search
for Mr. & Ms. RILI 2013.

The first day of the celebration, Feb. 21, featured this year's Search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI and the Search for Mr. & Ms. RILI. Participants from the two contests competed in modeling their casual and formal wears, in presenting their talents, and in answering questions given by the judges. They also competed in the number to tickets sold to their supporters. Preparatory students Gian Carlo Loyola and Czelsey Ayen Eval won this years Little Mr. and Ms. RILI crowns, respectively. Meanwhile, Grade 1 students Kim Adriel Sta. Maria and Daphne Raine Narciso were crowned Mr. and Ms. RILI, respectively. The Search for Little Mr. & Ms. RILI was participated by preschool students while the Search for Mr. & Ms. RILI was a contest for elementary students.

That night, the Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group staged Padayon, the group's second mini-concert. The group performed folk dances for the audience capping the concert with their performance of Sayaw sa Bangko, a skill dance performed on stacked chairs. The concert was attended by students, parents, and other guests including Mayor Edgardo Ramos of Pila, Laguna.

The annual Gala Night was held at the night of Feb. 22. The formal event was attended by faculty and secondary students. This year, attendees wore masks adorned with crystals to match the school's crystal anniversary.

The Bahaghari Cultural Dance Group
performs the Sayaw sa Bangko during
their mini-concert entitled Padayon as
part of the celebration of RILI's 15th
Foundation Day.

The event also featured the Search for Mr. & Ms. Gala Night, a contest participated by secondary students. Art Arguidas from IV-Ruby and Frecanzie Nogrado from III-Sapphire were crowned Mr. and Ms. Gala Night, respectively. Contestants competed against each other in the formal wear competition, the talent competition, and question and answer portion. They also enlisted the aid of their supporters through Facebook likes and signatures.

On the third day, Feb. 23, winners of the different pageants paraded through Pila. After which, the Fun Games commenced. All students from preschool to high school were given respective groups and competed in numerous individual and team games. After scores have been tallied, team Earth Shakers was declared overall champion.