The UE Junior Woodpushers, for their part, garnered a total of 36.0 points to capture the juniors' chess crown for the fourth straight year. Nelson I. Mariano III, a 3rd-year student, was also adjudged the Most Valuable Player in the competition. He was also heralded as Athlete of the Year for the Juniors Division during the closing ceremonies of Season 68 held at Adamson University last March 7, 2006. (More on page 12.) Nelson's uncle, Coach Harold Mariano, trains the Woodpushers. Other team members include freshmen Paolo Bersamina and Godwina Mamporte; sophomore Kevin Manuta; juniors Mersky Peque and Adrian Perez; and seniors Joshua Bersamina, Jaroz Felipe, Joshua Lalap and Aices Salvador.

The Little Mermaids also proved their mettle by coming out first in swimming. This team of winning swimmers is composed of sophomore Jeanina Molina; juniors Joanna Bagat, Annaliza Catacutan, Alexis Dionisio, Jesusa Infante, Lea Navato, Hazel Reyes, Charmagne Sumalde and Rowena Uddin; and senior Fatima Jaitulla, under the mentorship of Coach Jaime Garalde.

Likewise, the Red Tablenetters, under the tutelage of Coach Rogelio Ponte Jr., were proclaimed Champion in table tennis, with SLS senior Jayson Mesias as the MVP. Joining him in the team were freshmen Fritz Mendoza, Keeyo Mangulabnan, Mariz Miclat and Paulesus Vendivel; sophomore Franza Mendoza; junior Beverly Villar; and seniors Mark Tariaga and Adrian Pablo.