Due to Covid-19 situation, almost all of the events were pre-recorded video entries. The only live event for PGFC was Impromptu Speaking via Zoom in which only the competitors and judges could enter the live meeting.
This is a challenging year for the students, coaches, as well as the parents and guardians. Some students were excited to join, but not as many joined this year compared to previous school years. A first-time competitor in kindergarten was nervous when her mom started taking her video, but she got used to it and she even joined the live Impromptu Speaking and won 2nd place. “Gaby was hesitant to do it because she preferred direct public speaking. She said it is not fun looking at screen, but she loves PGFC.”
Grace Christian Academy students who participated in the recent Primary Grades Forensic Conference Competition pose for a photo. GCA photo
GCA coach/coordinator Esther Manzano had minimal practice with the students due to the protocols. She is thankful, though, for the parents who helped in practicing their children at home. Parents sent practice videos to her and she gave pointers for improvements.
PGFC competition encourages public and private school students from kindergarten 5 to fifth grade to participate in and become proficient in the forensic performing arts: reading, public speaking, and interpretation.
The administration, faculty, staff and parents of Grace Christian Academy would like to extend their congratulations to the following winners who participated in this competition.
K-2 Division
Dramatic Interpretation
Jacqueline Iris Quitugua, 1st Place
Solen Divanica Camacho, 2nd Place
Humorous Interpretation
Fiona Yu, 1st Place
Chamorro Event
Jacqueline Iris Quitugua, 1st Place
Reader’s Forum
Matua Wyatt Puguon, 1st Place
Reader’s Forum Masters
Fiona Yu, 1st Place
Impromptu Speaking
Matua Wyatt Puguon, 1st Place
Solen Divanica Camacho, 2nd Place
Beau Bauer, 3rd Place
Taewon Park, 4th Place
3-5 Division
Dramatic Interpretation
Chloe Hayul Shin, 1st Place
En Mei Victoria Huang, 2nd Place
Nerissa Corinne Xiao Liu, 3rd Place
Duo Interpretation
Catalina Marie Frink, 1st Place
Baila Marie Loomis, 1st Place
Declamation
Hans Gabriel Ordas, 1st Place
Humorous Interpretation
Chloe Hayul Shin, 1st Place
Catalina Marie Frink, 2nd Place
Impromptu Speaking
Hans Gabriel Ordas, 1st Place
Breanna May Lopez, 2nd Place
En Mei Victoria Huang, 3rd Place
Anne Gabriel Arriola, 4th Place
Reader’s Forum
Breanna May Lopez, 1st Place
Anne Gabriel Arriola, 3rd Place
Reader’s Forum Masters
Llyanna Jairah Libut, 1st Place
PGFC Coach/Coordinator: Esther Manzano
