GeoSoc Holds GeoQuiz 2011

In celebration of the 54^th year anniversary of the UP Geological Society, GeoQuiz was once again organized in response to the organization’s goal of promoting geoscience. Hosted by the newly-inducted members of UP GeoSoc, Elmer Buena and Karla Dulay, the contest was held at the National Institute of Geological Sciences AVR last October 1, 2011. With the theme “Advancing Our Knowledge of Geology in the Philippines”, the main objective of this year’s GeoQuiz is to let the Filipinos through the high school students be aware of the importance of geology in our lives and in our current situation.

Overall Champions, Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus, wearing their smiles as they hold their trophies and prizes. (From left: Adriann Vasquez, former Academics Committee Head; Kimberly Ilao, current Academics Committee head; students and coach of PSHS – Bicol Region Campus; Conchitina Yu, current GeoSoc President)

GeoQuiz 2011 was sponsored by the Geological Society of the Philippines, Geoscience Foundation Inc., Association of Filipinos for the Advancement of Geoscience Inc., Philippine Mining Development Corporation, Intex Resources Inc., and Coffee Twist. This year, 9 schools participated in the contest namely:  Rizal National Science High School, Pasig Catholic College, Rizal High School, UST Education High School, Malayan High School of Science, UP Integrated School, Tayabas Western Academy, Sta. Lucia High School, and Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus. Just like the previous GeoQuiz, the contest consisted of an individual written exam for the preliminary round and a team competition for the final round. The judges for the quiz show were Dr. Noelynna Ramos, current GeoSoc adviser, Conchitina Yu, current GeoSoc President, and Adriann Vasquez, the previous Academics Committee head. After a catered lunch prepared by Heart Angela’s canteen, the participants had a museum tour and a high school workshop aiming to increase their knowledge and appreciation of geology. 

 

Philippine Science High School – Bicol Region Campus was hailed overall champion of this year’s GeoQuiz. They received a trophy donated by Intex Resources Inc., medals, and a cash prize worth 10,000Php. The top scorer of the preliminary round, Christopher Jan Landicho, also came from PSHS – Bicol Region Campus. Rizal National Science High School and UP Integrated School got the 2^nd and 3^rd place respectively. They also received trophies, medals, and cash prizes worth 7,000Php for the 2^nd placer and 5,000Php for the 3^rd placer.#

- Kimberly A. Ilao