PSDIAns shine in Inter-school competitions
Posted on Wednesday the 16th of July 2008
Ecal, Pastrana grab twin victories, 6 others honored
by: Elena D. Castro
Elocutors David Jess Ecal and Ma.Katrina Pastrana shared the first place as the judges could not break the tie between them in the recently concluded Elocution, Essay and Painting competition of the Anti Smoking Society of Qatar, held at the Ideal Indian School on June 24-25.
Some six others emerged runners-up and special awardees in the elocution and painting contests. They are as follows: Abigail Medalle, second place; Melissah Mota, special award, Jameela Joy Reyes, second place, and Sherald Mae Sanchez, third place. Meanwhile, Joseph Claud Marquez and Ian Russel Escala won fourth and fifth place, respectively in the on-the-spot painting contest.
In recognition of the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse, the contest anchored the theme: " Our life, our community, no place for drugs."
Over 500 students from 14 various schools participated in the said event as they expressed their call for a drug-free society in the future.
During the awarding ceremonies held on June 26 at the Indian Cultural Centerauditorium, UN representative on Drugs and Crime, Carl Marsh, lauded the young talents and their parents for their participation.
" I am so thoroughly impressed by the profound, moving speeches of these young people." Marsh stated in his speech as he thanked the organization for building awareness to the youth the dangers of drug abuse.
The Anti Smoking Society of Qatar is now on its 6th year under the patronage of the National Health Authority of the State of Qatar.
