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The Artistic CADs Staffer: Jak Mayo

Jak Mayo

BFA Information Design, Block E1

              CADs Production Staffer 

One look and you'll think: Artistic. Jak is the all-around artistic type. He can draw, take wonderful pictures, dance, and even design and make clothes and costumes. (By the way, he conceptualized the costumes for their group's Lit play and even made some of them himself!) Yes, you can say he has an eye for art. 

A true artist indeed, he is the kind of person who seems very confident and sure of himself. If his face looks strikingly familiar, it must be because you watched Cascade, CADs' (or the Company of Ateneo Dancers) year-end concert. We asked him a bit about his appearance on that show. He shared that since he was part of the production staff, they had to fix up a little dance. 

"We needed a lead character and a way to make the whole thing funnier and super benta. We (actually, they) decided to create a fairy princess character that would make the audience laugh so much, and I fit the role perfectly. #halfchos"

Why did you choose Ateneo?

I suppose it's because I've been in Ateneo for 13 years already, and I want to finish where I started. Ateneo become a lifestyle and a home already. But for a while, I was really considering going to La Salle, but then I realized it was too far from where I lived. So, there. True Blue all the way.

Favorite hangouts in Ateneo?

You'll probably see me staying in the CADs Room

How do you balance your time? 

Honestly, I don't know how to prioritize what I need to do. For me, it's better to do what I want first before anything else. I get by like that.

What fun things do you do in your free time? 

Most of the time, I'm with my blockmates. If ever I'm not, I'm with CADs, or my barkada, or alone in Xocolat or Starbucks. That's all I do, really. Hang out and, most of the time, read books alone with a cup of my favorite personalized Caramel Macchiato.

If given the chance to do a speech, what would you want to be quoted for?

I live by a mantra, which I heard a very long time ago. Since then, it's been stuck in my mind and heart. It goes, "Never regret anything because at one time it was exactly what you wanted."I know it's kind of cliche already but it's what keeps me going everyday, not regretting at all. It actually makes me feel better about myself all day everyday.

Who is your favorite Pokemon? 

Metapod! WAHAHAHAHA. Metapod uses harden! (pun intended)

Or what were your favorite shows from the 90s? 

Biker Mice from Mars, Ghostbusters, Captain Planet, SWAT Kats, Gargoyles, Fushigi Yugi, KaBlam!, Pepper Ann, Recess, Little Lulu, Rave Master, and a lot more, really. I was a TV kid back then.

Here's Metapod!

We are about to end another school year once again. For most, it was a blast. For some, maybe it wasn't. But whatever happened, let's take Jak's advice and live with no regrets.

The Leader: Renson Yu

Renson Yu

BS Legal Management, Block O3

High school basketball captain and Leadership awardee

Renson is the kind of guy who loves to joke around, but there is more to him than what meets the eye.

Back in high school, he was Makati Hope Christian School's basketball team captain. A well-rounded guy, not only did he receive awards from math competitions but also leadership awards for being part of their student council.

Here are some fun facts about him.

Fun fact #1: Renson is the only boy among his siblings. He has four sisters.
Fun fact #2: He talks in his sleep! Yes, he does it every single night. His sisters even tell him that they don't mind him anymore even if he starts screaming and shouting in his sleep.

Why did you choose Ateneo?

I chose Ateneo because when someone asks you where you study and you answer "Ateneo", they WILL think you're smart. Hahaha!

Favorite hangouts in Ateneo?

JSEC and caf

How do you balance your time? 

I decide which activity is more important and would be more beneficial.

What fun things do you do in your free time?

Mangulit (joke around), play basketball, play intense pusoy dos with blockmates and... watch tv :))

If given the chance to do a speech, what would you want to be quoted for?

Do everything your present self can do to make your future self's life better. (deeeeeep)

Do you have a funny memory from your childhood?

I entered a contest as Peter Pan once. I wore the green hat, green tights, and all. So there was a question and answer part of the contest.

Judge: What do you like best about Peter Pan?
Renson: I like Peter Pan because he can fly!
Judge: Why?
Renson: So I can touch the sky.

Hahaha. I made the judge laugh so hard that she made me first place! Just kidding, I didn't win.

Who is your favorite Pokemon? 

Staryu because we're related. (Get it? Renson Yu and Star-Yu)

Or what were your favorite shows from the 90s? 

Kenan & Kel! Hands down, the best show ever (next to Catdog)

"We're related."