Best Describes Me

Dancing is the soul's way of screaming silently

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Hi I am Shikiyah, but they often call me yenyen. Dancing is my comfort. it's not just something I enjoy, it's how I deal with life. When everything feels overwhelming or confusing, I dance and dance and dance, because it helps me breathe and relax for a short amount of time 

Dancing tells my story in a way words can't. Every move, and every song I chose says something about what i've felt or been through, things I might not know how to explaim it loud. and even if no one else fully gets it, I do. That's what matter. It reminds me of who I am when the world gets too loud. Dancing makes me feel like me.

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Let me share a bit about my journey. I am Shikiyah Menor Agcarao, currently 14 years old. middle child, deeply immersed in the Science Technology and Engineering Program. This program has been both challenging and beneficial for my own growth. It has shaped me into a overachiever and self conscious student. I can't really remember how many times I cried and wanted to give up just because of the loaded activities but  because of my friends who encouraged me and told me that everything will be worth  it at the end so I did not give up, instead, I pushed myself and I realized that they were right. The experience of being pat of this program have been tough for me but despite the difficulties, it has pushed me to become the best version of myself. 

Throughout my journey, I met new friends, made some enemies, and found someone I could look up to. Not every moment I experienced as an SSC student was worth remembering, but all of them shaped me into who I am today. Over the past four years, I’ve made many friends, and some of them are the reason why I’m still standing here. I want to take this chance to describe them so you can understand how and why I value them so much. 

First is my best friend for four years, Kate Racacho and the bond that we have is not comparable to what bond I have with my other friends else.

Along with her, I also have Faye Bautista and Jenberly Gorospe, who are just as special to me.

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Faye is the kind of friend who will always be there to join you, and that’s what I appreciate most about her. Growing up, I was always alone—no mother to scold me, no sister to guide me, no father to defend me, and no little brother to play with. But because of Faye, I forgot all of that. She made me realize I was never truly alone. Jenberly, on the other hand, is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met—it feels like she’s the next kindest person after God. I also admire the way she handles all of our craziness with so much patience and love.

Throughout my journey, I met more people who became my source of happiness: Jillian Bilgera, Jayrielle Pescador, Aubrey Capinpin, Princess Vista, Kimberly Benavides, and Maryan Realizo, Clarisse Rabang, What I love about them is that they don’t laugh at me—they laugh with me. That simple difference means so much. Lastly, I also have my male friends, who are living proof that girls and boys can truly be friends. Their names are Klene Cabuyadao, Clyde Lopez, Nash Gorospe, Justine Pacleb, Ryel Salvador, and Paul Afroilan.

Looking back, I realized that friendships are not always easy. There were misunderstandings, mistakes, and moments when I questioned myself. But every laugh we shared, every tear we wiped away, and every memory we created became pieces of who I am today

Some people might think that having so many friends is overwhelming or exhausting and maybe that’s true. But what they don’t know is that because of these people, my life as a student became easier, and more bearable.

And for that, I will always be grateful.

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June 24 2025. The day when I was elected as the new Vice President of the Esp Club. Before the election, the thought of losing is making me anxious. but I won. I did not won by popularity but won because people believe in me. Being the vice president is not an easy job, it’s extremely difficult but because of my friends that are also part of the club makes it more bearable. 

my source of strength 

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ATTY. AGCARAO

If you were to ask me what I want to be in the future, my answer would likely be, "I don't know yet." But if you were to ask my younger self, the answer would have been, "I want to become a lawyer," specifically specializing in criminal law. Why? Because back then, I was driven by the desire to be the voice for the voiceless. I wanted to fight for justice, to stand up for those who couldn’t stand up for themselves. The idea of having "Atty." before my last name, of being someone people look to for guidance, strength, and fairness, was inspiring.

I knew the journey wouldn’t be easy. It would take years of rigorous study, personal sacrifice, and challenges along the way. But despite that, there was a deep sense of certainty in my heart that it would be worth it. I believed the process of becoming an attorney wasn’t just about earning a title or gaining prestige, but about proving to myself that I could make a real difference. The thought of defending those who were wrongly accused, speaking for those without a voice, and challenging a system when it’s unjust, filled me with an undeniable sense of purpose.

Even now, as I’m unsure of my path, I carry with me that fire from my younger self. the conviction that, whatever my future holds, I want to fight for what’s right and use my voice to stand up for those who need it most.

10- MARCONI

BITTERSWEET 

It’s my last year of Junior High School, and honestly, it feels so bittersweet. Soon, my friends and I will be apart, and the thought of it feels like a weight in my chest. We won’t be sitting in the same room anymore, in the same row, or even sharing the same struggles. Just thinking about it makes me feel sick, because a huge part of my youth was spent with them. The late-night study sessions, the crazy debates over the smallest things, the times we vented about how much pressure we were under—it’s all about to end.

But at the same time, I can’t help but feel a sense of happiness and relief because all the hard work is finally paying off. The sleepless nights, the pressure, the tears, and even the times I thought I wouldn’t make it—they were all worth it. Despite everything, I’ve grown so much in these years. I’ve learned more than I could’ve imagined, not just in terms of academics, but also about who I am and the kind of person I want to become. That feeling of achievement is something I’ll carry with me long after we leave this school.

What makes it harder, though, is knowing that the people who made those struggles bearable won’t always be beside me anymore. I’ll miss the random laughs, the inside jokes, the small talks, and even the silent moments when just being together was enough. These were the moments that defined my Junior High experience. They made me feel like I wasn’t alone, even when things felt overwhelming. The friendships I built here are irreplaceable, and I don’t know if words can fully capture the depth of those connections.

Even though it feels like we’re all about to head in different directions, I know that the friendships and experiences I’ve had here will stay with me. No matter where we end up, we’ll always have these shared memories, and for that, I’m grateful.

Moving forward may feel scary, but I’ve realized that change is part of growing.