ASHS launches Gonzaga Week, conducts alternative classes

By Lia Atienza and AJ Alarcon

On Monday, January 26, the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) kicked off “Gonzavaganza: Gonzaga Week 2026,” through the blessing of the Batan-on Exhibit and the offering of alternative classes by formators and experts to the student body.

ASHS juniors embark on strand-wide field trips

By Maxine Agno, Alexia Bangayan, and Noriko Yamamoto

On January 16 and January 23, Grade 11 students from the Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) went on outbound, strand-wide educational trips, visiting Mt. Banahaw, Philippine Navy bases in Cavite, Villa Socorro Farm and Vonwelt Nature Farm, and Camp Tecson.

A Poet’s Duty: An Echo of Literary Voices

By Gilli Aquino

[POWER IN LANGUAGE]: National book week has allowed us to step into a myriad of different worlds — however, one of the most valuable stories prove to be the ones from the authors who have continually dedicated their lives to the art of storytelling. As we reflect back on NBW, let their words echo back to us whenever we choose to pick up a pen and write.

Opposites Attract: Beyond the Teachers’ Subjects

By Reign Querido

SUBJECT TEACHERS: Teachers are often seen as the reflection of what they teach. Math teachers like math jokes, English teachers read classics, or maybe History teachers read only strictly about the past. In between these pages, however, is the truth that books aren’t reserved for only a set of people, and their use isn’t to sort and divide them. Rather, it brings the knowledge of people together and breaks barriers of what is expected. As National Book Week ends, revisit old and new books and get a peek at what teachers would recommend outside their subjects.

Ateneo settles score with Southridge in UAAP Season 88 opener

By AJ Alarcon

The Ateneo Blue Eagles kicked off their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 88 Boys’ Football Tournament campaign with a 1–0 victory, courtesy of a clutch goal at the expense of last year’s executioners, the PAREF Southridge Admirals, on Saturday, January 17, at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Football Stadium.

Coming of Age Through Pages: A Collection of Stories

By Gilli Aquino

As January marks the beginning of National Book Week, the ASHS community is deeply encouraged to immerse themselves in the worlds that exist between the pages. As the story of our high school lives slowly comes to a close, there is still much to be learnt from the words that go beyond mere tests or homework assignments.

STEM strand students participate in CarEx ‘26

By Alexia Bangayan

On Wednesday, January 14, Grade 11 students from the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) strand attended a Career Exploration (CarEx) symposium at Leong Hall, under this year’s theme, “Patuloy sa Paghayo: Itaguyod ang Pangarap at Maglingkod Nang May Puso.”

IndAK grooves to twin bronzes in Dance Supremacy ‘26

By Lia Atienza

On Saturday, January 10, Indayog ng Atenistang Kabataan (IndAK) secured double bronze awards in the Dance Supremacy (DS) Kings and Queens High School Division, held at The Theater at Solaire. Beyond placing on the podium, the premier dance organization of the Ateneo High School (AHS) also earned the Crowd Favorite title in both categories and Best Production Design in the Kings High School Division.

ASHS kicks off National Book Week ‘26

By Rhianna Ramos

The Ateneo Senior High School (ASHS) opened National Book Week (NBW) 2026, with the theme “Ang Bawat Mambabasa ay Tagapagdala ng Pag-Asa,” on Monday, January 12, marking the start of a week-long celebration led by the Educational Media Center (EMC).