We are more than just classmates, we are FAMILY

We are more than just classmates,

we are FAMILY

Group One of IV-Rizal getting ready
to perform a dance number

High school for me would have been dull without my classmates from IV-1 Rizal. We've had some good times, and we've been through the worst. Now that I'm about to graduate, I'll miss these FORTY-SIX familiar faces.

Por-wan (FOUR-ONE) Rizal, is a rowdy crowd. They are all so noisy.  I hear peole talking about showbiz stars on one side of the room, and I see people copying today's homework on the other. And this happens, everyday for the last nine months. 

FOUR-ONE RIZAL, Running for a cause
for the Red Cross! 

I can't help but laugh and smile. And laugh some more. With jokes that simply come out of the blue. I can't help but sing along to every corny love song they sing. I can't help but dance along every beat of Gangnam style.

POR-WAN RIZAL, like children,
playing tag, and other games

Even in the most minuscule, ridiculous and simply stupid topics Por-Wan Rizal always has a good time. Even in the most harrowing and saddening of events, Por-Wan Rizal finds a way to smile. 

But then there are moments that Rizal simply quiets down. Silent. Not speaking a word. Dull moments. Then out of the blue, somebody farts or says something stupid, and we all crack up. We find ourselves gasping for air because we are laughing so hard! 

Por-Wan Rizal, is a family. United we stand and united we fall. Through good and bad. Through thick and thin, IV-I Rizal sticks as one! 

Por-Wan Rizal shines as they perform a medley at the
Christmas Cantata Celebration

There are times we are faced with conflicts, problems and trials. Sure we have our misunderstanding, but Rizal gets it done. We try to make amends, we try to forgive, we try to empathize.

And we've been through a lot, that I can tell you. But Rizal's unity binds us together. True to the words of Charice's song Pyramid: 

"Earthquakes can't shake us  Cyclones can't break us

Hurricanes can't

 make us fall apart"

Rizal stands as one. One for all. All for one! 

Por-Wan Rizal, helps each other out. Everything is a collaborative effort. Each person tries to do his part. We are a diverse group. We have singers, dancers, artists and writers. Being the cream-of-the-crop section, we enter a lot of contests both local and city-wide. And we often do win. With this group of talented people we all do our share to make Rizal, section 1, SHINE! 

Florentino Torres High School bags FIRST PLACE at a competition on Theatrical Arts.
Por wan Rizal made a big portion of the chorale, performing the Broadway hit CATS THE MUSICAL

IV-I getting ready to go to the contest

And because of our efforts, our combined and collaborative efforts, we win together, we celebrate together. And if we lose? We lean on each other! 

There is more to Rizal than just a section. We are a family. Definitely more than just students, no. We are deeper. We treat each other  like brothers and sisters, not as mere friends. 

The beautiful ladies of Por-Wan Rizal
all in their togas
 to get their graduation pics.

I'll miss Rizal, Por-Wan Rizal. I'll miss the smiles, the laughs, and the tears. But most of all, I'll miss the memories I've made with them. 

So yes, after we receive our diplomas, after we hug, after we wish ourselves the best. We will be all going our seperate ways.

But we will NEVER EVER forget each other. 

Because we are more than just classmates,                                              

we are family,

we are POR-WAN RIZAL