The Pautakan from a Spectator's Point Of View
By Katrin Raxiel P. Serrano
The PAUTAKAN. Kapampangan Schools usually look forward to this event every year. It’s an eminent contest wherein representatives prepare themselves really well upon joining it. Why? Well, it is because everyone has one thing running on their minds, and that is to win, to bring home the most coveted Oblation trophy, “Boy Negro trophy” as what we call it then, and to make their respective schools run the pages of history. As a spectator then, Let me now share to you my assessment of Pautakan as I take a deep look onto it.
DIFFICULTY OF QUESTIONS (5 out of 5) - I have no doubts about this! The Pautakan has these eruditely knitted questions that anyone will have to summon all of their brain cells to answer them! When I was in high school, I was wondering how they come up with these questions which can turn one’s mind into goo. The questions will make it seem that there is no such thing as an easy round. But hey, that wouldn’t be a problem, because the very best students all around Pampanga compete anyway. Right? The Pautakan definitely has the toughest questions for the toughest students to answer.
THRILL FACTOR (4 out of 5) – Looking for extraordinary excitement? The Pautakan has it! It has this buzzer-beater round which undoubtedly fills the contestants and audience with excitement. Moreover, this excitement doubles for the students, coaches and supporters of the lucky and great schools who are able to climb it up to the final encounters. Pautakan is definitely a thrill!
PRIZES (5 out of 5) – The top five schools are awarded with medals and trophies. I tell you, the prizes awarded to the contestants are definitely the COOLEST, especially the medals! Everyone in the winning team gets to have these cool medals inscribed with the UP Aguman Logo and attached to a cool strap, the trophy on the other hand will be for the school. Furthermore, other schools will get their certificate of participation and will be very proud that they got the chance to experience The Pautakan. Being a spectator of it is already a great honor. But how I wish I had one of those too!
FUN FACTOR (4 out of 5) – Before the contest starts, the hosts usually ask the contestants funny questions. And every time this happens, everybody just bursts into laughter especially with the amusing ones. In this way, the contestants are made to lessen the tension binding them. The hosts do not only ask the contestants but also roam around and ask the audience especially the contestants’ schoolmates. I personally experienced that and it was really fun! They sometimes make you show your talents by making you sing, dance or even cheer for your own school! It sure is fun. The whole Pautakan experience is definitely fun.
LOVAPALOOZA FACTOR (2 out of 5) – Looking for love? Well maybe, you can find your true love in this event! During the first day of Pautakan, there is this activity wherein the contestants from different schools get the chance to meet and know each other. In that way, they become friends and maybe, just maybe, they can make their friendship go deeper and... thus finding the one for them! All thanks to The Pautakan! Hahaha!
ORGANIZATION (5 out of 5) – The contest is very much organized. All the needed equipment, questions, and prizes are prepared. Souvenirs are even available! It is well-planned. I have nothing more to say. It really is organized!
UNIQUENESS (4 out of 5) – What makes Pautakan unique among the rest? The difficulty of questions would be the number one on my list! Second is the humour that the hosts show. Third is the location for it is being held at different locations depending on what school is to be declared the champion. The fourth is their having of the coolest prizes as what I’ve mentioned earlier. And last but not the least, is their noble aim of promoting camaraderie among the schools at a different level. This is something the students, I for one, will never forget for the rest of their lives.
The UP Aguman's Pautakan 2008 is co-presented by:
PNB Life Insurance, Inc.
In cooperation with:
Globe Telecom
Joseph David (Batch 1976A)
Daniel Manalo (Batch 1977B)
Also brought to you by:
Nepo Mall Angeles
Sushiya (SM Pampanga)
Susan Pugeda-David (1976)
We would also like to thank:
Hon. Prospero Lagman
Arvee Salazar (Tuglung 1998A)
Angelica Herico
Chick-Nine-Y Winners
Antonio Lim
Diogenes Dy
Cholo Construction & Trading
Camchardon Laundry
ABL Co.
Dr. Rufino Nicdao
Mr. Mar Bonifacio
Mr. Jun Baltazar
The PAUTAKAN. Kapampangan Schools usually look forward to this event every year. It’s an eminent contest wherein representatives prepare themselves really well upon joining it. Why? Well, it is because everyone has one thing running on their minds, and that is to win, to bring home the most coveted Oblation trophy, “Boy Negro trophy” as what we call it then, and to make their respective schools run the pages of history. As a spectator then, Let me now share to you my assessment of Pautakan as I take a deep look onto it.
DIFFICULTY OF QUESTIONS (5 out of 5) - I have no doubts about this! The Pautakan has these eruditely knitted questions that anyone will have to summon all of their brain cells to answer them! When I was in high school, I was wondering how they come up with these questions which can turn one’s mind into goo. The questions will make it seem that there is no such thing as an easy round. But hey, that wouldn’t be a problem, because the very best students all around Pampanga compete anyway. Right? The Pautakan definitely has the toughest questions for the toughest students to answer.
THRILL FACTOR (4 out of 5) – Looking for extraordinary excitement? The Pautakan has it! It has this buzzer-beater round which undoubtedly fills the contestants and audience with excitement. Moreover, this excitement doubles for the students, coaches and supporters of the lucky and great schools who are able to climb it up to the final encounters. Pautakan is definitely a thrill!
PRIZES (5 out of 5) – The top five schools are awarded with medals and trophies. I tell you, the prizes awarded to the contestants are definitely the COOLEST, especially the medals! Everyone in the winning team gets to have these cool medals inscribed with the UP Aguman Logo and attached to a cool strap, the trophy on the other hand will be for the school. Furthermore, other schools will get their certificate of participation and will be very proud that they got the chance to experience The Pautakan. Being a spectator of it is already a great honor. But how I wish I had one of those too!
FUN FACTOR (4 out of 5) – Before the contest starts, the hosts usually ask the contestants funny questions. And every time this happens, everybody just bursts into laughter especially with the amusing ones. In this way, the contestants are made to lessen the tension binding them. The hosts do not only ask the contestants but also roam around and ask the audience especially the contestants’ schoolmates. I personally experienced that and it was really fun! They sometimes make you show your talents by making you sing, dance or even cheer for your own school! It sure is fun. The whole Pautakan experience is definitely fun.
LOVAPALOOZA FACTOR (2 out of 5) – Looking for love? Well maybe, you can find your true love in this event! During the first day of Pautakan, there is this activity wherein the contestants from different schools get the chance to meet and know each other. In that way, they become friends and maybe, just maybe, they can make their friendship go deeper and... thus finding the one for them! All thanks to The Pautakan! Hahaha!
ORGANIZATION (5 out of 5) – The contest is very much organized. All the needed equipment, questions, and prizes are prepared. Souvenirs are even available! It is well-planned. I have nothing more to say. It really is organized!
UNIQUENESS (4 out of 5) – What makes Pautakan unique among the rest? The difficulty of questions would be the number one on my list! Second is the humour that the hosts show. Third is the location for it is being held at different locations depending on what school is to be declared the champion. The fourth is their having of the coolest prizes as what I’ve mentioned earlier. And last but not the least, is their noble aim of promoting camaraderie among the schools at a different level. This is something the students, I for one, will never forget for the rest of their lives.
The UP Aguman's Pautakan 2008 is co-presented by:
PNB Life Insurance, Inc.
In cooperation with:
Globe Telecom
Joseph David (Batch 1976A)
Daniel Manalo (Batch 1977B)
Also brought to you by:
Nepo Mall Angeles
Sushiya (SM Pampanga)
Susan Pugeda-David (1976)
We would also like to thank:
Hon. Prospero Lagman
Arvee Salazar (Tuglung 1998A)
Angelica Herico
Chick-Nine-Y Winners
Antonio Lim
Diogenes Dy
Cholo Construction & Trading
Camchardon Laundry
ABL Co.
Dr. Rufino Nicdao
Mr. Mar Bonifacio
Mr. Jun Baltazar
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