by Enrique Panganiban (H3A), Stallion News Editor

Sophomore ICAns and Junior Xaverians formed new friendships during the High 2-High 3 Interaction, entitled Status, on January 16 at the Valle Verde Country Club.The interaction served as an opportunity for the students of both schools to find new friends and improve their social graces.

The six-hour long party, packed with an array of activities and performances, helped develop the teenagers’ social skills.Beginning at five in the afternoon, the activity started off with the introduction of the students in their respective table groups with some icebreaker games. The facilitators, or facis, managed to keep their groups lively with each passing minute of the night.

In between the games, facis were given the opportunity to have their group pictures taken. Raffle ticket winners were also called out during this breaks. Gift certificates from Starbucks and Yogurt Froz were given out to students. While dinner was being served, bands from both schools played songs to keep the audience energetic and hyped.

Red Velvet Skies, comprised of David Tan, Daniel Quiaoit, Fernando Tan, Alfonso Ancheta, and Neil Dy, performed original versions of famous songs. Bands Minus 2 and These Red Vices from ICA, on the other hand, sang for their Xaverian counterparts. Dance X and the ICA Dance Troupe also performed for the crowd.

Before the activity ended, and as a final tribute to everyone before parting ways, the dance floor was kept open till 11pm. Dance songs from famous artists were played. Emcees for the interaction were Jeremy Cua (H4G) and Jazmin Reyes (H4 Fidelity).