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Stars Shine Bright at AOG 2024: Ivan Steve Mejica and Andrea Mavy Sutton Crowned Ambassadors of Goodwill

CONTADO, JAKE CYRIL B. BS ACCT 1

Photo by: The Catalyst

The stars aligned with the candidates who stood out in the annual search for Mr. and Ms. Ambassador/Ambassadress of Goodwill (AOG) 2024 held at Teatro Ibabawnon in Eastern Samar State University (ESSU)-Main on October 17, 2024 in the afternoon. 

The event would not have been possible without the cooperation and full force support of all the officers and members of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA)-ESSU Chapter headed by the very active and dynamic President, Ms. Pacita Mae Pajares, with the support and guidance of our college dean and our untiring instructors. 

The event was planned in advance for it to be fully prepared and to give every house team the time to choose their candidates who will represent their house in the search. Despite all the unexpected circumstances that had happened, the pageant was successfully done.

It started smoothly and all the candidates were stunning and good-looking with the poise of a true king and queen. When the time they first appear at their jeans wear, their introduction, all the supporters of the five respective houses, namely, Elaris, Verdantia, Sylvania, Arboris, and Luminara, let their loud cheers ring out the venue, which added to the excitement and intense feeling while watching the event. 

 And there were us, sitting not too far from the stage to give our full support to the candidates, especially to Kristelle (Elaris), Ivan Steve (Verdantia) and Chris John (Sylvania), our classmates who joined the said event. As a member of the House of Elaris, I admit that I was naturally biased toward Kristelle and Kuya Ralph.  

Photos by: Hilaghayon Federation Photographer

Our candidates really gave a good fight, however, it wasn't their time yet, I believe. But still, they are already the Mr. and Ms. AOG 2024 of the House of Elaris from the time they accepted the offer to be our official candidates as nobody wanted to. And as part of the non-academic department headed by Kuya Yorie Abuda, our Vice President, I've personally witnessed their struggles in competing in this pageant, such as managing their time for studies and for the late-night practices, their pasarela, the pressure they felt, and the self-doubts they always shared with us. Thus, we made sure that they would feel supported in any way possible. Indeed, it was a win-or-learn memory for both of them. 

Photo by: Hilaghayon Federation Photographer

Furthermore, our classmate, Ivan Steve Mejica from the house of Verdantia, was crowned the Mr. Ambassador of Goodwill 2024 and bagged several special awards, such as the Virtual King, Mr. Popularity, and Best in Barong Tagalog. On the other hand, our senior, Ms. Andrea Mavy Sutton from the house of Sylvania, was crowned as the Ms. Ambassadress of Goodwill 2024 and bagged almost all of the awards except for the Virtual Queen and Ms. Popularity award.

Photo by: JPIA-ESSU Chapter

They've really impressed the judges with their beauty and wit, thus, they were chosen to represent the local chapter of JPIA in the upcoming Regional Mid-Year Convention in Tacloban City in November this year. Indeed, their determination and commitment have finally achieved great things.

 BS ACCT 1 did not let the chance to have a photo opportunity with the winner and other candidates.