By: Elijah La Torre
Copyedited by Mekylla Villapaña
Correspondents: Daniel Quintin, Santine Susa, Reisha Uy, Aliyah Lopez, Jed Palonpon, Kaithlan Pallera

A talk with alumni Kenneth Daniel Olanday and Dherick Carl Dela Cruz was conducted in celebrating Reading Month 2024, with the theme: Embarking on a Journey of Empowering Literacy, on November 13, at the PCNSciHS Gymnasium.

It was hosted by Paul Angelo Salvahan, Vice President of Le Compendium, covering topics such as books, life lessons, and the impact of reading on students. They shared insights with aspiring creative writers, encouraging them to see their pursuits as part of a larger journey, where each step forward is a continuation, not the final destination.

Olanday and Dela Cruz shared their personal journeys and insights with an audience of aspiring writers, encouraging them to embrace storytelling and creativity. They emphasized that writing is a continuous journey—one where each accomplishment builds upon the last, marking progress rather than a final destination. Throughout the talk, both alumni shared how literature shaped their perspectives and offered life lessons that transcended the pages of books.

In a moment of excitement, the talk concluded with a raffle, giving away theee pieces of Olanday’s books, The End is Here! An Interactive Apocalyptic Adventure and The Shadow of Eudaimonia, to two fortunate winners. This memorable kick-off to Reading Month was a powerful reminder of the impact reading and storytelling can have on personal growth and ambition.