UST ATHLETES are not only competitive in the field of sports, but also in the spectacle of beauty and brains, as 32 contestants vied for the third Mr. and Ms. Thomasian Athlete last February 26, at the UST Gymnasium.
“Our main objective is to expose our athletes and to show that they are not only trained in sports but in (other) talents as well,” Prof. Liza Erese, overall chairman of the competition, said.
Lady Jin Emron Mae Golding from the AMV-College of Accountancy and Tiger Spiker Jesus San Andres from UST High School were hailed as champions.
“You should [also] look on other things in which you can excel,” said Golding, who sang A Very Special Love en route to bagging the female division’s Best in Talent and Best in Formal wear awards.
Meanwhile, Tiger Spiker Christian Arbasto and Lady Tennister Hazel Grecia snared the first runners-up plums, while Lady Judoka Diane Villalobos and Yellow Jacket Eduardo Andan grabbed second runners-up honors. Lady Spiker Carla Benedicto and Male Shuttler Salvador Kapunan landed as the competition’s third runners-up.
Grecia and Andan also received the Best in Sportswear awards, while Golden Booter (Juniors) Limonick Lacson and Growling Tiger Jeric Teng received the other half of the Best in Talent and Best in Formal Wear awards, respectively.
Erese said that the Institute of Physical Education and Athletics hopes to have a representative in next year’s Mr. and Ms. Thomasian Personality, the university-wide beauty pageant of UST. Lester G. Babiera and Jennifer M. Orillaza
