JEDDAH, 3 October 2003 — Rica Joy Tang & Jehoshaphat Rivera and Mohammad Farhan Sopero and Winona Flores emerged as winners in the recently concluded Mr. and Ms. Bader Nutritious search held at the Bader International School.
Tang and Rivera were crowned Little Mr. and Ms. Bader Nutritious, while Flores and Sopero were named Mr. and Ms. Bader Nutritious, respectively, in a colorful show of talent, poise and pageantry.
The two pairs won the coveted titles from among the 25 candidates selected from pre-school and elementary level, said Maria Teresa O. Villanueva, the overall coordinator of the affair.
The other winners were Lea Grace Santos and Eric Cayaco, 2nd runner-up; Rosfelene Mae Ruiz, Kristine Taguiam and Jerald Macapagal, 3rd runner-up; Alekxis Imperial, 4th runner-up.
All winners won cash prizes, crowns and trophies awarded by school principal Nenita M. Palmero and director Helen A. Kiritharan.
Another highlight of the pageant was the raffle of major prizes, including a complete set of ACER computer, a 33-inch color TV, a DVD player and components.
Following the coronation night was the presentation of songs and dances in commemoration of the Nutrition Month. Under the supervision of teachers Luyun and Quitoriano, pre-schoolers rendered a specially arranged song entitled “Fruits and Vegetables.”
Cookfest, Nutri-jingle and collage/poster making highlighted the contests for students in the higher level.
Under the direction of teachers Gadon and Valencia with teacher Paloca as master of ceremonies, the affair ended with a festive dance number from elementary graders.
