Intramurals

Intramurals 2025: A Day to Remember

The day started really early. My alarm rang at 4:30 in the morning, and I remember lying in bed still half-asleep, asking myself why I had to wake up so soon. But then I remembered—it was for Jillian. Together with my friends, we helped Jillian Bilgera get ready for her big moment. We fixed her hair, adjusted her gown, and made sure she looked her best. It felt good to know we were there for her, not just as helpers but as friends who believed in her.

When Jillian finally walked on stage, she looked so beautiful and confident. The crowd went silent for a second, and then everything turned loud when her name was called as Ms. Intramurals 2025.

We screamed so hard, hugged each other, and even cried. That victory wasn’t just hers, it felt like it was ours too.

Later that day, we went to the DANCESPORT

competition to cheer for our friends Emman Bañez and Aleina Abonita. The moment they stepped on the floor, the crowd clapped and cheered. When the music started, they moved with so much confidence and grace that it gave me goosebumps. We shouted their names, clapped until our hands were red, and smiled the whole time. 

Watching them dance made me so proud because I knew how much courage it took to perform in front of everyone.

The next day, we went to the football field. The sun was setting and the sky was painted in soft orange and pink. The players were running nonstop, kicking the ball with so much energy, and never giving up even when they were tired. Every time the ball got close to the goal, my heart raced. And when a point was scored, the crowd went wild. I shouted as loud as I could, almost as if I was part of the team.

Two days after the intramurals ended, we went back for the volleyball game. The gym was filled with excitement. You could hear the squeak of shoes on. the floor, the thud of the ball, and the cheers of the crowd. 

Right in the middle of it all was my best friend Karl. When it was all over, I started to think about everything that happened. At first, I felt a little left out because I did not join any of the games. 

I wasn’t on stage, I wasn’t on the field, I wasn’t holding a ball. But then I realized that being part of the intramurals isn’t only about playing. It is also about showing up, cheering for your friends, and celebrating their wins as if they were your own.

I may not have competed, but I was there when Jillian wore her crown, I was there when Emman and Aleina danced their hearts out, I was there when the football players gave their all, and I was there when Karl ruled the volleyball court. Those moments made me feel like I truly belonged.

In the end, intramurals taught me that sometimes, the most important role you can play is to support, to cheer, and to keep the memories close. And for me, that will always be something unforgettable.