Author: HiLitesASHS

Hi-Lites ASHS is the official student publication of the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School.

Sidlak: Connecting the CSO Stars

By Aliya Janeo and Aeron Montallana Step right into the carnival of talents, ladies and gentlemen! The otherworldly set of performances ranging from various artists to remarkable swirls of maneuvers, where the real magic can be found awaits you. A whimsical journey that will bring to life all your dreams.  This CSO Month ’25 is…

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More Than Just ‘Peeping Toms’: The Face of Modern Sexism in the Ateneo

PROBE: For more than fifty years now, Ateneo’s Higher Education has been following a co-educational (co-ed) scheme, allowing both men and women in their institution. Despite this, the academic year 2024-2025 marked the year that Ateneo’s Grade School and Junior High School opened their doors to their first-ever batch of female students. With the Basic Education schools undergoing the transition from being all-boys to co-ed, we must question: Can Ateneo truly prove itself to be a safe space for its women?

ASHS celebrates Jubilee of Teenagers

On Friday, April 25, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) community gathered at the third floor of the Formation and Learning Center (FLC) building to celebrate the Jubilee of Teenagers.

Igniting Paths, Illuminating the Future: STEMD and HED

For the Future: After an illuminating month, we take a glimpse at what had transpired during CSO Month, coined Sidlak. Bringing together the vibrant districts of the Council of Student Organizations, each one was able to showcase their unique advocacies and passions. Among them, STEMD and HED truly embodied the essence of Sidlak, sparking curiosity and inspiring the ASHS community to embrace innovation and sustainability—igniting paths and illuminating the future. As the last of a series of four articles, we shed light on the dazzling stars of the STEMD and HED.

Rediscovering Hope and Renewal this Lenten Season

In the fast-paced lives of students filled with deadlines, expectations, and the constant pressure to keep moving, moments of stillness often feel rare and fleeting. The Lenten season offers a quiet yet powerful invitation to pause, reflect, and return to what truly matters. It is a reminder that even in the midst of academic stress and personal uncertainty, there is always space to seek renewal, and find hope in the most unexpected places.

CSO ignites passions through Sidlak

By AJ Alarcon  From March 6 to 29, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) Council of Student Organizations (CSO) spearheaded this school year’s CSO Month celebration with its theme, “Sidlak,” aimed at encouraging its 35 organizations to grow in their respective fields and showcase their various passions.  During the opening of the celebration, the ASHS…

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Run Like a Girl: The Unbalanced Scale for Women in Sports

As women month comes to a close, we commemorate the powerful women-athletes who continue to set the stage of athletics on fire. Still, that doesn’t exempt them from the long lasting disparities that have been present in sports since it took society by storm. Nonetheless, there is slow but steady progress being made and that deserves a medal.

Sexism in the Sciences: The Female Fight for STEM  

In the world of STEM, women have proved more than just scientific capability. The ‘Women in STEM’ movement has been a long-standing one, rooted in the omnipresent weight of gender-normative expectations engraved in history — and in commemoration of all the women who have persisted, and are persisting, against the dominance of societal standards, we are reminded that they are more than what these norms paint them to be.