53 YEARS STRONGER: PATTS ANNIVERSARY

PATTSINO! — “I am proud to be a PATTSean,” words that keep every heart beating as the virtual 53rd Anniversary posts continue to fly on their screens day by day. Notifications rang that fateful morning on February 25, 2022 at 8AM – it finally came! – everyone knew it was going to be good. Like every anniversary that came before, a mass was conducted before the event began for the community to recognize another blessing that consistently knocks on the doors of the institution. Not long after, the opening ceremony had begun with the welcoming remarks by the College President and COO Engr. Jose Eduardo S. Valdez, thanking the student body, faculty and staff, alumni association, and industry partners for their unwavering support. “2022 will be a rebuilding year in the aviation industry,” Engr. Valdez mentioned, pointing out that PATTS will continue to provide quality education and training to their students to prepare them in the future. Finally, gracing the virtual stage was the Chairman of the Board for Aeronautical Engineering of the Professional Regulation Commission, Engr. Ernesto B. Ferreras, Jr. He mentioned the havoc caused by the pandemic and how the anniversary is worth celebrating, since it is a way to merge the past, present, and future to face the challenges ahead. “We are all PATTSeans, Mabuhay ang PATTS!” Engr. Ferreras said, concluding his inspiring message.

ANNUAL CELEBRATION — The annual Booths and Bazaar with the theme, “Crossover: Heroes in Disguise” was composed of four competitions namely: OBRA’S Comic Book Cover Competition, Low-Cost Play Challenge entries, PET-entertainment Series, and Illustrate Your Comic Wit. With these kinds of competitions, we were able to witness PATTSinos’ vibrant and captivating creativity. With all these, the PSC also launched a Virtual Gallery entitled La Arte Galleria filled with original works from our PATTSino artists. The Superheroes Multiverse of Music also performed a song titled, “Superhero” by The Script that awed and instilled in everyone that amidst all setbacks, brave souls still stand out.

TALKING ABOUT TALENTS — The special day will not be complete without the showcase of talent of the young aviators of PATTS College of Aeronautics. The Senior High School (SHS) students waved with the hot sun as their dazzling and dynamic performances lit up the mid-day of the institution’s anniversary. The creative and vibrant energy of the 6th SHS Field Demonstration with the theme, “United as We Transcend Challenges,” marks one of the highlights of the day presenting the students’ unbelievable creativity to produce such performances even in a distant learning situation. The event was opened by SHS Principal, Dr. Catherine M. Camposano, and ensuingly welcomed by Ms. Menchie O. Solidum, ABM Society adviser, to spark the launch of the various dance, singing, spoken-poetry performances as a presentation of “Unity” of the entire SHS department during this setting. Along with the lively scenery, the SHS department also flaunted the top infomercials—concerning the importance of studying aviation⁠—made by the students in the previous semester.

TALENTS FOR ALL — It is said that birds only sing in the morning and wolves howl at night, but the majestic talents of PATTSean performers surely made the afternoon of the day to a combination of sun and moon as they vividly present their talents in the PATTSeans by Request Concert. The musical production event flashed the celestial voices of distinguished seahorse singers and the stage-shaking moves of the college’s dancers, featuring: PATTS Vocal Harmony (PVH), PATTS Dance Company (PDC), solo artists, and faculty musicians, along with the special appearances of drop-dead gorgeous and elegant title holders of Mr. and Ms. PATTS. PVH ignited the session with their rendition of ‘Mangarap ka’ by AfterImage that yielded them 2nd place in the Choral Competition of CHED-NCR 54th ASEAN 2021 Celebration, after which they sang various hit international and OPM songs. PDC announced their arrival with a fiery dance number. Solo artists: Dom Rodriguez and Young Vito moved the audience as they played their original music along with the PATTS’ own vocalists Ethan Roca and Aj Rodriguez. Ms. Clio Pantaleon and Mr. Angelo Joseph Bautista of the Social Sciences Department showcased their wonderful musical gift as they sang the OPM classic ‘Alapaap’ by Eraserheads and ‘Bawat Daan’ by Ebe Dancel.

SYNERGY OF WIT — Eight teams showcased their wit as they clashed head-to-head for the Battle of the Brains 2022 — Three categories namely: easy, average, and difficult composing ten questions from general aviation, management, languages, mathematics, sciences, and Philippine geography subjects were given. As the famous Walt Disney quote goes, “I have been up against tough competition all my life; I wouldn't know how to get along without it." To all the participants, always remember that people will be vying for the same ideas, honors, and success as you but instead of stressing yourself out, use the competition as a way to keep you on your toes and improve your qualities. Use it to help fuel and encourage yourself to go above and beyond.