Logo of Likha

Article by Danielle Karl

The first students club organization of talented and creative students under the Special Program in the Arts of Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School. From Pinsel ni Marcelo all the way to Kwerdas ni Marcelo, Likha consists of students in all specialization under their program. It was officially started on October 3, 2023 and of October 5, 2023 it was approved to be the official club of SPA students; One of the youngest and recently established. With their message of being ready and prepared again to offer vibrant colors, entrancing music and dance, as well as artistic creations crafted from their unique abilities. And to encourage everyone to keep going after their passions and dreams rather than giving up.

The Head Director of Likha states that it will help the students' and artists' to have opportunity and chance to shine and to participate more in extracurricular activities, events, and school-related happenings.(R. G. Miano, 2023). Their intention and goal is for students to be open to improvement, to nurture one another, and to allow art to be more appreciated.

Being recently established the club has not yet hosted any events but knowing the history of Special Program in the Arts hosting every year the National Arts Month in Junior High School in Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School, It is no surprise that they will be hosting it every year, especially Special Program in the Arts Culminating Activities. The club too has not yet received any achievements but with the talents and skills that the students from Special Program in the Arts has been demonstrated from the past few events (National Art Month 2023 “Ani ng Sining”,MHPNHS SPA Culminating Activity), surely it is also the beginning for the club to obtain achievements and show off their abilities to be recognized more and show the beauty of art.

Making of Likha

Likha was planned and organized by 10 SPA 1 Virgilio Almario students of Marcelo H. del Pilar National High School (S.Y. 2023-2024): Rayssa Nicole Miano (Head Director), Yellena Cassandra Santos (Assistant Head Director), John Vincent Bautista (P.R.O), Ashley Mae Pamintuan (Visual Arts Head), and Frances Bernice Eusebio (Coverage Committee Head).

According to the Head Director of Likha, they push on creating the club and the page to promote and advocate their program, since they observed that there are no active organization or groups under the Special Program in the Arts, in contrast to other programs. She also mentioned that, despite the fact that it conflicts with their schedule, they really pushed to create the Likha because art is not well acknowledged in society. (R. G. Miano, October 31, 2023).

Special Program in the Arts

To furthermore understand the aim of the student club, let see the vision and mission of their program

Vision: We envision holistically developed and excellent young artists through a learner-centered curriculum committed to the promotion of Filipino culture and heritage preservation.

Mission: To provide avenues where students with potential in any field of arts can progressively enhance their talents and skills towards the promotion of Filipino culture, heritage preservation and the development of global excellence.

Looking at the aim of Likha and the vision and mission of the Special Program in the Arts, it is no wonder they are to nurture and improve the artists and the potential artists of the school.

Specialization Under Likha and SPA

There are currently six(6) specialization under Likha and Special Program in the Arts.

Visual Arts (Pinsel ni Marcelo) One of the most common art forms that focuses on creating works and masterpieces that are visible to the naked eye through paintings, drawings, design, crafts, and more.

Media Arts Art forms that create and design works by the use of media technologies. Photography, film making, video editing, picture editing and more are all under Media Arts.

Rondalla (Kwerdas ni Marcelo) Ensemble of string instruments played by hands or with the use of plectrum or pick. Bandurria, Octavina, Bajo De Arco, Guitar, Violin, Beat box are the main instruments used.

Dance An art form that involves bodily movement and is organized and synchronised on a type of music. It is the art of “Human Movement”.

Solo Voice A type of performing arts that focus on an individual performer, it is the use of voice to express music through singing.

Symphonic Band Performing ensemble consisting mainly of Wind instruments such as flute, woodwind, and Percussion instruments such as drums, cymbals, bass drum, and lyre. The majorette is also part of Symphonic Band.

Committees of Likha

The students club consists of 5 committees:

Administrative Committee

Coverage Committee

Creative Pool Committee

Secretariat Committee

Event Organizing Committee

Advisers of Likha

The advisers of Likha consists of teachers in each specialization:

Phoebe Ventura Concepcion (Visual Arts)

Bernabe Castillo (Media Arts)

Nizareth Aducal Penuliar (Rondalla)

Patrick Luis Panganiban (Solo Voice)

Edgardo Chavez (Dance)

Bernardo Santiago (Symphonic Band)

Executive Members of Likha (S.Y. 2023-2024)

Head Director: Rayssa Nicole Miano

Assistant Head Director: Yellena Cassandra Santos

Secretary: Krysh Yvonne Adriano

P.R.O: John Vincent Bautista

Treasurer: Dianne Rayne B. Ordillo

Auditor: Diane Rojezien Castro & Gealan Doursle Catapia

Coverage Committee Head: Frances Bernice Eusebio

Creative Pool Committee Head: Phoebe Isabelle Carreon

Secretariat Committee Head: Krysh Yvonne Adriano

Event Organizing Committee Head: currently none

Visual Arts Head: Ashley Mae Pamintuan

Media Arts Head: Joan Miro Dela Cruz

Rondalla Head: Gillian Kiel Jacinto

Solo Voice Head: Eina Mezell Dela Cruz

Dance Head: Aarouine Juriz Santiago

Symphonic Head: Angel Bautista

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