By Mikee Natinga Norico

SHS Governor Beneil Christian (center, holding the trophy), along with Ma’am Crista S. Huyong (left, wearing a black shirt), CAO Director, CPUR officials, and fellow Senior High School (SHS) students, pose with the championship trophy following their impressive performances in both academic, cultural, and sports competitions.

Central Philippine University (CPU) concluded its week-long University Week celebration with a grand awarding ceremony on October 18, 2024. Held at the Alumni Promenade Concert Park, the event recognized the outstanding achievements of students in various academic, athletic, and cultural competitions.

The ceremony commenced with the singing of the national anthem, followed by the CPU Alma Mater Song. Ma’am Crista S. Huyong, Director of the CPU Cultural Affairs Office (COA), delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the significance of University Week in fostering unity and camaraderie within the CPU community.

A wide range of competitions were held throughout the week, including choral, folk dance, hip-hop, poetry choir, street dance, vocal solo pop, vocal duet pop, basketball, football, volleyball, mixed frisbee, badminton, lawn tennis, aquathlon, table tennis, chess, billiards, English declamation, Binalaybay, extemporaneous speaking, character interpretation, English oration, Bible quiz bee, science quiz bee, math quiz bee, general information quiz bee, and debate.

The Senior High School emerged as the overall champion of University Week 2024, showcasing their exceptional performance across multiple disciplines. Other notable winners included the College of Business and Accountancy, College of Nursing, Junior High School, and the College of Engineering.

The awardees received medals, certificates, and trophies in recognition of their achievements. The event saw a vibrant display of CPU’s talents, with participants excelling in various categories, from performing arts to sports and academic competitions.

 The following are the results for major events:

Choral Competition:

2^nd Runner Up: College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
Champion: Senior High School (SHS)
Best Conductor Award: Senior High School (SHS) 

Folk Dance:

2^nd Runner Up: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Pharmacy (COP)
Champion: College of Nursing (CON)

HipHop:

2^nd Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
1^st Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
Champion: Senior High School (SHS)

Poetry Choir:

2^nd Runner Up: College of Engineering (COE)
1^st Runner Up: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Champion: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Poetry Choir Best Conductor: College of Engineering (COE)

Street Dance

2^nd Runner Up: College of Pharmacy (COP)
1^st Runner Up: Junior High School (JHS)
Champion: College of Computer Studies (CCS)
Best Headdress Award: College of Pharmacy (COP)

The following are the results for musical events:

Vocal Solo Pop:

2^nd Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: College of Nursing (CON)

Vocal Duet Pop:

2^nd Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
1^st Runner Up: College of Hospitality Management (CHM)
Champion: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

The following are the results for sport events:

Basketball Men

2^nd Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: College of Engineering (COE)

Basketball Women

2^nd Runner Up: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: Junior High School (JHS)

Football Men

2^nd Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
1^st Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
Champion: College of Hospitality Management (CHM)

Football Women

2^nd Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Volleyball Men

2^nd Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
1^st Runner Up: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Champion: College of Hospitality Management (CHM)

Volleyball Women

2^nd Runner Up: Junior High School (JHS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: Senior High School (SHS)

Mixed Frisbee

2^nd Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
1^st Runner Up: College of Education (COEd)
Champion: College of Engineering (COE)

Badminton Men

2^nd Runner Up: College of Computer Studies (CCS)
1^st Runner Up: Junior High School (JHS)
Champion: College of Medicine (COM)

Badminton Women

2^nd Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Medicine (COM)
Champion: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Lawn Tennis Men

2^nd Runner Up: College of Computer Studies (CCS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Engineering (COE)
Champion: Junior High School (JHS)

Lawn Tennis Women

2^nd Runner Up: College of Hospitality Management (CHM)
1^st Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
Champion: Elementary

Aquathlon Women

2nd Runner Up: Junior High School (JHS)
1st Runner Up: Elementary
Champion: Elementary

Aquathlon Men

2nd Runner Up: College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences (CARES)
1st Runner Up: Junior High School (JHS)
Champion: Junior High School (JHS)

Table Tennis Men

2^nd Runner Up: College of Engineering (COE)
1^st Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
Champion: Junior High School (JHS)

Table Tennis Women

2^nd Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
1^st Runner Up: College of Medicine (COM)
Champion: Junior High School (JHS)

Chess Men

2^nd Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: College of Law (COL)

Chess Women

2^nd Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Champion: Junior High School (JHS)

Billiards Men

2^nd Runner Up: College of Agriculture, Resources and Environmental Science (CARES)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: Senior High School (SHS)

Billiards Women

2^nd Runner Up: College of Computer Studies (CCS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Engineering (COE)
Champion: College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS)

The following are the results for literary events:

English Declamation

2^nd Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
1^st Runner Up: College of Medicine (COM)
Champion: Junior High School (JHS)

Binalaybay

2^nd Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: CPU Elementary School (CPUES)

Extemporaneous Speaking

2^nd Runner Up: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Education (COEd)
Champion:  College of Computer Studies (CSS)

Character Interpretation

2^nd Runner Up: College of Medicine (COM)
1^st Runner Up: College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS)
Champion: College of Nursing (CON)

English Oration

2nd Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
1st Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
Champion: College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS)

The following are the results for academic events:

Bible Quiz Bee

2^nd Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA) and College of Theology (COT)
1^st Runner Up: College of Medicine (COM)
Champion: Senior High School (SHS)

Science Quiz Bee

2^nd Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Champion: College of Pharmacy (COP)

Math Quiz Bee

2^nd Runner Up: College of Medicine (COM)
1^st Runner Up: Senior High School (SHS)
Champion: College of Engineering (COE)

General Information Quiz Bee

2nd Runner Up: College of Medicine (COM)
1st Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
Champion: Junior High School (SHS)

Debate

2^nd Runner Up: College of Medical Laboratory Science (CMLS)
1^st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
Champion: College of Law (COL)

The following are the overall results:

After an intense week of competition, Senior High School (SHS) emerged as the Overall Champion, dominating in both cultural and sports categories.

• 1st Runner Up: College of Business and Accountancy (CBA)
• 2nd Runner Up: Junior High School (JHS)
• 3rd Runner Up: College of Nursing (CON)
• 4th Runner Up: College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
• 5th Runner Up: College of Engineering (COE)

The University Day 2024 Awarding Ceremony marked a triumphant end to the week-long celebration, leaving the Centralian community with unforgettable memories and a renewed sense of unity.