OPTICS / FLEDGLINGS
THE QUANTUM ACADEMY
Martinez shines in Philippine
Winter Olympic Debut
by: Aeron Sanidad
Michael Martinez shone as
he put on a
stunning
performance
being
the
Philippines’ lone
entry in the men’s
figure skating finals
in the Iceberg Skating
Palace during the 2014
Winter Olympics in Sochi,
Russia, February 14.
Wearing a suit
that
made
him
look
prince-like,
Martinez
the crowd
he skated
of
Stallions
dominate
Intramurals
by: Jared Pestano and Aeron Sanidad
T
he Junior Stallions put on a stunning performances as they
seized the throne in the 2013-2014 intramurals, January 16-19.
The stallions dominated almost all the sports events held
en route to their first place win, with the Grade 10 Ravens and
he Grade 8A Pink Panthers closely behind - placing 2nd and 3rd
place, respectively.
From their first basketball game against the Senior Ravens
to their undefeated volleyball team, it was evident from the first
day of the Intramurals that the Junior Stallions would secure the
first place.
On the following days, the Stallions won event after event
furthering their lead among the teams and ultimately attaining
the much coveted title-the champion.
This batch, which already had exhibited their proficiency
during their freshman and sophomore years, (where they placed
2nd in both years) finally got their hands on the most prestigious
spot.
dazzled
and judges as
to
the
tune
“Romeo
and
Juliet”, performing
stunts such as triple axels and triple
toe jumps that left everyone in awe. He
then ended his routine in style to garner
a score of 64.81, enough to get him to
19th place. This earned him a spot in
the medal round participated by the top
24 contestants.
In the medal round, Martinez
put on a spectacular performance
yet again; this time skating to the
famous tune of “Malaguena”. Martinez
garnered a score of 119.44, for a total
of 184.25, to put himself ahead of the
first 6 skaters. His score then was
overtaken by experienced veterans
who outclassed him with every jump.
With all said and told, Martinez wound
up in 19th place, with contestants from
Japan, Canada, and Kazakhstan taking
the gold, silver, and bronze medals,
respectively.
Although flying back to the
Philippines with out any gold, Martinez
had no regrets about competing for
he earned the respect and the muchneeded support from the world and
a spot among the top figure skaters
worldwide. Martinez is now known to
be the boy who rose from the mall to
the Olympics.
Q-kids bag medals in Kalilangan Table Tennis Tourney
by: Koleen Omila
Quantum kids Kim Omila, Patti Royeca, and Angelica Royeca bagged home another recognition was after reigning the table
tennis tournament held in celebration of the 2014 Kalilangan Festival at the Gaisano Mall of Gensan, February 22-23.
Knocking down a hundred of other players from home ground bests such as Spin Davao and Kidapawan Table Tennis Team, our
very own Q-kids along with Table Tennis Association of Gensan (TATAG) coach Jay Omila, surprised their competitors after emerging
victorious despite being a part of the underdog cast.
“It was overwhelming to have won. I hope to win more medals in the future,” uttered bronze medalist Patti Royeca.
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