Photo courtesy of HS Triumph Office 

Jose Eos Trinidad’s (HS ’09) depiction of the “Fiesta sa City Jail” bagged top prize in the international essay contest sponsored by the prestigious Oakseed International in the announcement made on June 9, 2010.

Trinidad’s “YOUR HEART TODAY: Filipinos’ Fight for Alternatives to Child Imprisonment” bested numerous entries from around the world. His comparative depiction of the plight of the Filipino minors in jails won Honorable Mention in the 18-22 Years Old Category of the contest.

Trinidad receives cash reward for his winning essay. Other winners were: Lucia Douglas - Joliet, Illinois (First Place); John Owen - Mount Jackson, Virginia (Second Place); Hayleigh Phillips -Salem, Virginia (Honorable Mention).

Familiar to all Ateneans, Trinidad started his essay describing what goes on during Atenean’s “Fiesta sa City Jail”, a time when every volunteer Ateneo student sacrifices precious time to celebrate the Lady’s feast day with the inmates in the city jail.     

While in high school, Trinidad served as editor in chief of the campus paper, The Blue and Gold. He won various awards in local essay contests. Trinidad now studies at the Ateneo de Manila University and is a Communications major.