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“Are you readyyyyyy?”
“Aye, aye, captain!”
It’s Literally Literary Day season once again!
Also known as LLD, it is one of the most-awaited events in the school year not only by UPIS students, but by the staff and teachers as well. Although it started as an activity of just the English Club members back in 2011, Ms. Jean Katherine Sales, a former English teacher and English club adviser, thought that it had the potential to be a school event, then bam! It soon became a UPIS tradition celebrated annually during the National Book Week.
At least two weeks before the day of the celebration, each student is tasked to choose a literary personality that he or she wishes to portray and dress up as. These characters can be from a novel, manga, or a comic book.
A number of students do their best to stand out and be chosen as the representative of their class. In this way, they would have the chance to win in the grade level competition where participants are judged by their costume and the way they portray their character.
On the day of presentation, a variety of characters such as princesses, monsters, fairies, anime icons, robots and many more can be seen. So whether you just want to stand out or just go the extra mile, here are some tips to help you make LLD legen—wait for it—dary!
1. Pick a character that isn’t much of a cliché.
Dare to be different from the others and search the four corners of the Earth for that one, distinct persona that will make you the sure winner of this year’s LLD Competition! Go far beyond the expectations of people. Just like Hannah Manalo of Batch 2018, who portrayed the Magic Mirror from Disney’s Snow White in last year’s LLD. She definitely surprised people by showing up wearing a DIY mirror costume made of cardboard, newspaper, and cloth.
2. Don’t forget to always be in character.
LLD is a once-a-school year event that gives you the chance to be an entirely different person. Whether going to the bathroom or the canteen, be proud to wear that crown or hold that sword up high! Take advantage of the opportunity to show everyone who you can be!
3. Mind nobody but yourself.
Just do your own thing! At the end of the day, you’ll regret not making the most out of it. Remember that confidence is the best outfit anyone can wear! Set the standards. Aim to be the very best! Just look at the ever-famous Wenona Dawn Catubig of Batch 2019 who completely dominated the LLD competition for three consecutive years! She was never bothered by other people’s stares and looks because she was too busy pulling off Nell Sweetzer from The Last Exorcism on the ramp in 2014, making her one of the most memorable participants in the recent history of LLD.
We honestly don’t even get why you’re still reading this. It’s time to bring that legendary literally literary character to life! // by Jo-ev Guevarra and Layla Wadi
Feature: A Literally Legendary Day
“Are you readyyyyyy?”
“Aye, aye, captain!”
It’s Literally Literary Day season once again!
Also known as LLD, it is one of the most-awaited events in the school year not only by UPIS students, but by the staff and teachers as well. Although it started as an activity of just the English Club members back in 2011, Ms. Jean Katherine Sales, a former English teacher and English club adviser, thought that it had the potential to be a school event, then bam! It soon became a UPIS tradition celebrated annually during the National Book Week.
At least two weeks before the day of the celebration, each student is tasked to choose a literary personality that he or she wishes to portray and dress up as. These characters can be from a novel, manga, or a comic book.
A number of students do their best to stand out and be chosen as the representative of their class. In this way, they would have the chance to win in the grade level competition where participants are judged by their costume and the way they portray their character.
On the day of presentation, a variety of characters such as princesses, monsters, fairies, anime icons, robots and many more can be seen. So whether you just want to stand out or just go the extra mile, here are some tips to help you make LLD legen—wait for it—dary!
1. Pick a character that isn’t much of a cliché.
Dare to be different from the others and search the four corners of the Earth for that one, distinct persona that will make you the sure winner of this year’s LLD Competition! Go far beyond the expectations of people. Just like Hannah Manalo of Batch 2018, who portrayed the Magic Mirror from Disney’s Snow White in last year’s LLD. She definitely surprised people by showing up wearing a DIY mirror costume made of cardboard, newspaper, and cloth.
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FAIREST OF THEM
ALL. Hannah Manalo is dressed as a mirror from the Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs.
Photo credit: Jem Torrecampo
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2. Don’t forget to always be in character.
LLD is a once-a-school year event that gives you the chance to be an entirely different person. Whether going to the bathroom or the canteen, be proud to wear that crown or hold that sword up high! Take advantage of the opportunity to show everyone who you can be!
3. Mind nobody but yourself.
Just do your own thing! At the end of the day, you’ll regret not making the most out of it. Remember that confidence is the best outfit anyone can wear! Set the standards. Aim to be the very best! Just look at the ever-famous Wenona Dawn Catubig of Batch 2019 who completely dominated the LLD competition for three consecutive years! She was never bothered by other people’s stares and looks because she was too busy pulling off Nell Sweetzer from The Last Exorcism on the ramp in 2014, making her one of the most memorable participants in the recent history of LLD.
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HALL OF FAMER. Wenona Dawn Catubig is the reigning LLD champion for three consecutive years.
File photo by UPIS Media Center 2015
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We honestly don’t even get why you’re still reading this. It’s time to bring that legendary literally literary character to life! // by Jo-ev Guevarra and Layla Wadi
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