Among the best of the best schools participating in the University of the Philippines Harong (UP Harong)-sponsored Academic Festival, Ateneo de Naga emerged as the over-all champion raking awards in the four-day series of competitions.

Ateneo bested other schools as school representative-contenders reaped top awards in events like debate, quiz, essay-writing, and public speaking.

UP Harong is a fraternity composed of Bicolano students in the state university. For years, they have been running the festival inviting private and public schools from all over the region. It’s counterpart in Albay is the UP Ibalon, also running same set of events.

Tingog nin Rason Debate

            Ateneo Team A – Champion

            Ateneo Team B – 1^st Runner-up

            Ateneo Team C – 2^nd Runner-up

            Jesha Aina Noble – Tournament Best Speaker

Harong nin Dunong Quiz

            Ateneo Quiz Team A – Champion

            Ateneo Team Quiz B – Semi-finalist

            John Reinier Bulaong – Individual Top Scorer

Sural Essay Writing Contest

            Cherilyn Sta.Ana – Champion

Boses kan Jovenes Public Speaking Contest

            Jesha Aina Noble – 1^st Runner-up

Ateneo students also participated in the following events: photojournalism, istoryang suanoy and poster-making.