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Class 2006 Our Story? (The Year of the Tiger) part 3

January came and the corps was back for the sequel, the finale of our scout for the sea where our vessel awaited us. Academic were tremendously arduous; projects, assignments, research works, quizzes, simulators demonstration and many others overflowed our bucket of priorities. Life in the battalion became tense as well; since our seniors were often times moody due to twists and heavy rolling.

Not so long ago, the day of Hearts came, a chance to unwind for a while. A blissful break for the weary heart and mind. We celebrate with friends and loved ones in our annual party. This time, some of us proudly showcased their " ONE AND ONLY'S" while some paraded in grandeur their "ONE AMONG MANY'S".. Truly, the Valentines hop of our 3rd class year was unforgettable, for we have a little bit of pride and confidence to be with the woman of our choice, which was in contrast during our plebe year when we just took anyone in the vicinity, not minding the looks and the qualities of our partners, - like suicide squad in dire need of drag.

Before the school year ended; we, the whole class of 2006 selected the incoming officers of the regiment as well as the committee heads who will be spearheading every endeavor and who would forebear the Academy's prestige in all the activities outside and inside institution. We were already preparing for our first class year yet we were still due for shipboard training, -an odd preparation that happens only in PMMA. The sense of leadership and responsibility that has been etched by two years of toil was soon to be tested. We were, after all, SECONDCLASSMEN.

The Department of Midshipmen Affairs turned us over to the Department of Shipboard Training to finally facilities our embarkation. we left the academy ready to sail the high seas. The feeling of excitement could not be hidden in the sparkle of our eyes. Days and hours were the only factors to count and we would be sailing beyond books and imaginations to places and experience we had never encountered before.

the end...

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Shipmate for the Month of January



REX GD RABARA

RABSKI

la-union
birthday: june 19, 1984
company: NYK

organization/positions/awards:


Editor-in-chief HELM 2006 * associate editor Galleon 2006 * vice chairman Debate and Argumantation Society * PMMA swimming Team * silent drill * Star Cadet * graduated cum laude...

previous vessel: MV NYK antares


"build me a son oh lord, who will be strong enough to know he is weak. brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be strong and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory" - General Douglas McArthur -







"Impossible is just a word thrown by people who find it easier to exist in the world they've been given, than to explore the powers they have to change it" So it has been...

Nothing could have been done without God Almighty... To you alone, I cry for glory...

To my Dad, who has always given me his unconditional love and guidance, and for being the beacon, towards which I have always steered my course; Thank you Dad, you built me!


To my Mom, whose unfading love and care placed me where I am now. for being my strength and courage and for teaching me how to be ME; I love you Mom, you're the best!

To my brothers, Romulus and Remus; No set of brothers in this world could have done what you have shared me. Brothers we are...Brothers we will always be... Hoohahh!

To my dearest sisters, Richeline, whom others could only dream to have; Thanks for everything Tintoikee! YABADABADOO!!

To all my relative; and all those who loved me; thank you for contributing to the nature of my existence.I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

I would like to thank all the people who made this journey a lot easier, and more thanks to those who made it a lot more difficult... You made me stronger!
Muchos Gracias... Hasta la vista

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Class 2006 Our Story? (The Year of the Tiger) part 2


During this time, the burden of being the Silent Drill Company member is an unwritten duty that we must uphold. The embodiment of the rifle and the great Stallion way is not an easy business. The astronomical twilight wake up calls (early reveille), the demurrage - payable side straddle ups and relevant exercises, the equatorial heat of the sun and the curtailed liberty are just simple "privileges" that "crackers" share and enjoy. Thus worthy to be called; "THE FEW AND THE PROUD..." men of the PMMA.


A month passed and we held the Annual Acquaintance Party, but this time, we were a little bit more comfortable to be with guests since we were no longer thin on top. Moreover, the month was very hectic due to the incoming first semester final examination.

Our semestral break came. It could not be definitely called a break because most of us spent it in "Safety of Life at Sea" (SOLAS) training courses. This was for our shipboard training. Some of us also procured important documents such as clearances, passport, and seaman's books as preparation for our shipboard training after the school year. The case that semestral break brings did not satiate the contortions on our faces to our stressful semester, yet our satisfaction gauge calibrated to appreciate even a minute of comfort and cheers, a fraction of an already divided day to rest means a lot.

Christmas season arrived; we had a Christmas Party without the beer busting. Christmas break then commenced. Most of us spent the Yultide season with our families and loved ones back home. We made the most out of this opportunity to enjoy every moment since we knew we would be spending our next Christmas and New Year's day in the middle of the ocean thousands of miles away....

to be continue....

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Class 2006 Our Story? (The Year of the Tiger) part 1


The Year of the Tiger
(third class year)

Pondering about the past that lies in the depth of hardships and struggles shortened the chain that lies down from the torrents of our hearts as we tried to unfathom the seafloor of our fate as thirdclassmen. The responsibilities that lie on our shoulders that brought on a situation just like the crew of Odyseus in close encounters with our life Scylla and Charybdis - the king and the lowest mammals. Our eager and hungry eyes snipe like that of a tiger to any bald headed bug in our vicinity yet cautious enough to camouflage from the kings who hunt for prey, in short we are caught between two rocks, one of it is our hunger to instill our authority and power to the poor ducrots we have in sight and the other one is the fear for the upperclassmen who have their cravings for the taste of thirdclassmen.

As a normal activity of the year, the class of 2003, after finishing their summer ship board training (SST) commonly known as NS - 43, came back to the Academy for graduation. They were once our firstclassmen who taught us the consequence of an offense the patience in panic-stricken seconds, the triple - O and many others. The blood past has gone, an avenue of the PMMA way which many trudged but only a few managed to cross.

to be continue....

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Shipmate for the month of December

RODCYN VILLAR YUMANG
rod
pasig city
birthday: march 19, 1985
company: NYK







organization/positions/awards:

Honorboard chairman * Sword Sponsor * Helm 2006 external - vice chairman * Debate and Argumentation Society * Kabataang Pangarap ni Rizal * Orientaiton Staff (2007) * star cadet...

previous vessel: mv acacia
present vessel: mt takamine



If there is one who deserves this dedication, it is God..

I also dedicate this milestone to my family and relatives, especially to my Mom and Dad, and my sister, whose love, care and guidance brought me to the pinnacle of happiness and fulfillment. Without you, my life would have been meaningless and hollow.
To my bunkmates, especially to Saturn Section; to the pillars of the
academy in Bravo company, my NYK family, underclassmen, friends, and all those who put meaning to my life, thank you very much!

To everyone, thank you and God Bless..




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Shipmate for the Month of November

LORD KEVIN MARAVILLAS
nonoy

NAGA CITY
birthday: May 23,1984
company: NYK






organization/positions/awards:
Debate and Argumentation Society * Board of Trustees * Star Cadet


THE REASON BEHIND MY SUCCESS

To God - Above all;
To my Parents - My Strength;
To my Brother and Sisters - My reasons;
To my Girlfriend - My inspiration;
To my Relative - My supporters;
To my Instructors - My Knowledge;
To all who have shown their undying support during my stay here in the academy... thank you very much!
Dios Mabalos Po Saindo Gabos...

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