Around four or five years ago, I almost cried. I almost cried because I missed the registration period for The Scholastican entrance exam. I was just entering as a frosh then, but even so, I know in my heart that I have to be a part of that organization. After missing the said examination, I had thoughts of not pursuing the organization as I thought that the early dismissal is a sign that I should focus on my studies. That thought did not overpower me, as when the second semester began and an opening unfolded, I took the opportunity with both hands and, as cliche as it may sound, the rest was history.

But what was the history?

The history was long and I do not plan on elaborating it. However, let me summarize the history in one word: a journey. In my humble opinion, my journey with TS is the epitome of the infamous started from the bottom, now we're here. This is so because I still remember the days when I was dubbed as the P.A. of TS by my classmates. They witnessed how I wandered around the campus and around Taft in order to fulfill my duties or my so-called #TSduties.

One thing I learned from that experience as a young staff is the value of obedience. I learned how not to question the requests given by my superiors and just accept as it is. Doing so made me learn how to be independent and learn by way of experience. Having said that, I'd like to thank my TS predecessors.


But, they have to leave. One by one, all of the familiar faces I always see inside the TS office began to graduate and just like that, I was the one left. I was the one left to meet the new faces of TS that I have to teach in order to continue the good run of TS. But, it wasn't easy. It wasn't easy to fill the big shoes left by my predecessors and of course, the surprising circumstances that always comes in unexpectedly. And, that shaken me.

A lot of voices, both internally and externally, pushed me to give up, to resign and to say goodbye. I considered them, unfortunately. I question the events happening and I question myself too. Maybe, I wasn't enough to continue the legacy that began before. Maybe, I wasn't really the right person to be left alone.

Then, the wind direction shifted.


After a much needed conversation with my mentor (yes Ate Meh, it's you hehehe), I chose to try once again. I took the entrance examination for next school year. I applied for Editor-in-Chief. Prior to the exam, my hands were shaking. I almost balled my eyes out inside the bus while chatting with my bestfriend who were encouraging me then. And that was when I realized how much I wanted it. Not because of the fame and the glory, but because of my want to bring out the best in TS and lift it up. To continue a legacy and create more.

And, I got it. I got the position and that fact is slowly but surely sinking in. Looking back, I now realize why things did not turn out the way I wanted to. It was all perfect timing. I needed the time to grow as a person and as a leader and even rekindle the passion inside of me. I hope it will be enough, though. I hope and pray that I'll be able to live up to the expectation and bring TS to the position I want it to be. As such, to my team, I may not know you all personally, but let us all work together. I am looking forward to meeting you all and making fun new memories with all of you.