Olympians prove their might in the 10th NAASCU

Being rookies did not stop the STI College Olympians from proving their might in the 10th National Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (NAASCU), placing in majority of the events they joined in and thus became worthy opponents to the other participating schools.

 

 

 

 

 

 

First timers in the event, the Olympians Track and Field Team finished second in the Men's Division and fourth in the Women's Division, enabling them to land third in the overall track and field ranking. In the Cheer Dance competition, the Olympians Pep Squad danced their way to fifth place among the eight competing schools. On the other hand, The Olympians also gave their best shot in the Men's Basketball Senior Division and grabbed the first runner-up spot.

 

Also formed this year, the Olympians Billiards Team made their debut extra special by bringing home the bacon in Women's Billiards Division. The competition was held at Paeng's Bowl and Billiards Room in Eastwood last December 14, 2010.

 

 

 

 

 

Beatriz Dado, a 3rd year BS Information Technology student from STI College – Quezon Avenue bested Centro Escolar University's representative in the 9-Ball category and was declared as the champion. She then teamed up with Diane Tapang, a 2nd year BS Hotel and Restaurant Management student from STI College – Caloocan and won against University of Makati in the 8-Ball Doubles category, bagging another gold medal for the team. Tapang also took home the silver in the 10-Ball category.

 

The men's team, on the other hand, also played well as they ranked fifth and sixth in the 9-Ball and 8-Ball Doubles category, respectively.

 

Mhel Garrido, STI's Events Manager and Officer-in-Charge for Sports Development, shares that, "We are very proud and happy with the outcome of the competition especially that it is our first time to join in several of the events. This is one sweet victory that has boosted the morale of the team. Now, our players feel more motivated to further hone their skills and are very excited with next year's competition."

 

Themed "Education through Sports," the 10th NAASCU has 12 participating schools namely: STI, San Sebastian Cavite, New Era University, St. Claire, University of Taguig, University of Manila, University of Makati, AMA Computer College, Informatics, Pamantasan Lunsod ng Pasay, Our Lady of Fatima in Valenzuela, and Lyceum of Subic. Upcoming events are volleyball, badminton, table tennis, swimming, and taekwondo.