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2x9 reclaims Powerdance crown
UPIS Batch 2018, more popularly known as 2x9, scored a huge comeback victory in the Powerdance Competition held along with the school's Centennial Kick-off Ceremony at the UP Sunken Garden on January 8.
After falling to fourth in last year's contest, 2x9 relied on a routine which featured UPIS's achievements in the fields of arts, sports, and academics to take back the title they first held two years ago with an average score of 92.4 points. They also took home the Best Cheer award.
The Senior Council (SC), together with a handpicked core group, led Batch 2018's preparations and rehearsals. Since it is their last time to join the competition, they made sure to give a memorable performance.
"Three weeks kaming nag-prepare. Tiningnan namin yung dati naming performances para malaman yung gusto ng judges," said Ana Suiza, co-chair of the batch's choreography committee.
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| Batch 2018 prepares to do their cheer. Photo credit: Lyka Lubang |
With 89.4 points, last year's champion, 19nite (Batch 2019) placed second with a routine that showcased the highlights of high school life. They also won Best Costume. / With reports from Raymund Creencia, Carlos Laderas, and Chesca Santiago
19nite wins Powerdance 2014 crown
UPIS Batch 2019 (19nite) was named this year’s Powerdance champions in the competition held last December 11 at the UPIS Quad to kick off the UPIS Fair 2014.
The theme for this year is Globalisko: UPIS Isko bilang Superhero ng Mundo so each grade level was tasked to showcased the culture and heroes of the continent they picked via draw lots.
19nite’s African-themed routine bested the three other batches’ including that of 2x9 (Batch 2018), last year’s champions. They also took the Best Costume award. Intwensity (Batch 2020), this year’s freshmen, was named 1st runner up. Akinse (Batch 2015) won 2nd runner up honors and Best Cheer. Aldous dela Pena (Batch 2018) and Quiela Salazar (Batch 2015) were also chosen as this year’s Male and Female Stunner. respectively.
Aside from the Powerdance, Kamag-Aral (KA) 3-10 officers and advisers organized different activities that would showcase the talents of UPIS students.
Sections competed against each other in the Mural Making Contest with the theme Iskalikasan: Si Super Isko at si Super Iska, Kakampi ng Kalikasan. 7-Venus, 8-Butterfly, 9-Gold, and 10- Lauan were declared the winners.
The elementary students actively participated in Talentadong Iska at Iska. Cleo Ap-Apid’s (3-Batis) live musical performance of Train’s Hey Soul Sister captured the hearts of the crowd and was declared the champion. Yel Brusola of 6-Ruby who sang Celine Dion’s Alone won second place while F5’s (4-Labanos) One Direction-like performance landed in third.
The first ever UPIS Iskonational Pageant, which required two (2) representatives per batch to dress up like superheroes, was also held. Grade 10 students Rheyven Fernando (Hermione Granger) and Carlo Gaco (Harry Potter) were declared the first Iskonational champions and also took the Best Talent title as they pulled off funny magic tricks that had the audience and judges laughing so hard. The Grade 5 pair of CJ Madelo (Spiderman) and Paolo Doronila (Green Goblin) took the Best Costume title.
Students also watched and participated in the much-awaited Iskomusikal: A High School Music-Oriented Show on December 12.
The Looney Tunes (formerly Honeyboyz) were declared back to back Battle of the Bands champions Travis Argayosa won second place while the band AMAMIMAMOLS rocked their way to third. / by Camille Lita and Nicole Rabang
From fourth to first: 2x9 sweeps Power Dance 2013
UPIS Batch 2018, also known as 2x9, battled back from their fourth place finish last year to win Best Cheer and Best Costume, and the overall Power Dance Championship after wowing the crowd with a fun and creative street dance routine featuring the UPIS students of the future. (Watch their performance here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REs5c3gMo50) |
| Full Circle. One of the highlights of Batch 2018's Street Dance routine. (c) Lyka Lubang |
Batches from Grades 7 to 10 initially had a difficult time adjusting to their new surroundings, limited practice space, and tight schedule but still rehearsed and prepared well for the event.
2x9's victory marks the first time in more than ten years that a Grade 8 batch won the Power Dance plum.
This year's seniors (Batch 2014) claimed first runner-up honors with their "New Age" routine while Batch 2015's "Infected" performance finished third. / by Hannah Atela, Claire Diaz, and Angelique Liwag
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