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UST Yellow Jackets

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UST Yellow Jackets
AbbreviationUST YJ
Formation1993
Typepep squad and drumline
AffiliationsUniversity of Santo Tomas
Formerly called
UST Bangers (1993–1997)

The UST Yellow Jackets (abbreviated as UST YJ or simply YJ) is the official pep squad and drumline of the University of Santo Tomas. Together with the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, the UST YJ form the official cheerdance team of the University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition. The UST Yellow Jackets also perform for halftime during the games of the UST Growling Tigers, the Men's Basketball team of the university in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.

The UST Yellow Jackets live by the motto, "Suaviter in Modo, Fortiter in Re".

History

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The organization was founded by Michael Ismael Flores (aka Ancient Mike) from Baliwag, Bulacan, who first joined a dedicated P.E. Class-Cheering Squad (by his mentor Mr. Mike Silbor) in 1990 as a cheerleader. He was the first official resident cheerleader from 1990-1992. In August 1993, he formed the UST Bangers. All 8 pioneering members were initially hardcore head-banging, ear-pounding cheer drummers; hence, the name "Bangers" was coined. The group was formed during the beginning of the 4-peat era of the UST Men's Basketball Team. The UST Department of Physical Education (now known as the Institute of Physical Education & Athletics) officially recognized his leadership and his team under the said name.

GO USTE! was created by Ancient Mike in 1992. The original chant had a slower tempo and lower pitch (just like that of Vanilla Ice's Go Ninja).

In 1995, the first halftime cheer was done by a lone member of the group, Richie Medalla. It was at a women's basketball game, done over a dare to do the cheers of UST, traditional style. Then soon, others wanted in the action, cheering during pregame and halftime on the court. In 1997, the group became the official pep squad of the university under the name "UST Yellow Jackets" and was placed under UST's Institute of Physical Education and Athletics (IPEA). Under IPEA, the organization was placed under the advisory of Mr. Robinson Laxa (1994-2007), Mr. Raymond Anselmo (2008–2016), Mr. Teodoro Dela Peña (2016–2019), Mr. Al Denn Lozada (2019-2020), and Mrs. Pauline Gabayan (2020-Present).

The group got its name, as suggested by Richie Medalla from the insect, yellow jacket which is part of the wasp family and known for their black and yellow stripes (the university colors of UST).

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The original logo of the UST Yellow Jackets was designed by Franco Cachero (Batch '97, '99). [citation needed] It was a simple banner with the letters USTYJ on top and MDCXI at the bottom. The upper letters were larger than those on the lower part and the "UST" font was in white Times New Roman while the "YJ" font was in undefined yellow font. The "MDCXI" simply pertains to 1611, the year which UST was founded, in Roman numerals. This was later changed to Est. 1993, which was the original date of the establishment of the organization under the name UST Bangers. A wasp, or the yellow jacket, was then added by Alfred Tanopo (Batch 2003) beneath the revised logo to further define the identity of the group.

Officers

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Year President Head Drummer Head Cheerleader Secretary Asst. Secretary Treasurer Auditor P.R.O.
2000 Mark San Juan Tristan Granados Adrian Garcia Candice Barilea Sam Malli Christer Gaudiano
2001 Franco Cachero Matt Santiago Adrian Garcia Christer Gaudiano Candice Barilea Froilan Pitpit & Jabo Vicente
2002 Franco Cachero RJ Gayondato Adrian Garcia Christer Gaudiano Vanna De Leon Vanessa De Castro
2003 Billy Pineda Errol Martin Jepi Peralta Joseph Silverio Je Marquez Jed Regala
2004 Je Marquez Joseph Silverio Jepi Peralta Jed Velarde Miko Livelo Jed Regala
2005 Miko Livelo Neil Tin Jed Regala Jed Velarde Elyan Oblifias Josephine Donato
2006 Donn Carlo Alicante RJ Mallari Angelo Cachero Raymond Agustin Babs Corpuz Miko Livelo
2007 Jed Regala RJ Mallari Joseph Regla Raymond Agustin Mark Mendoza Babs Corpuz Ace Mendoza Mico Letargo
2008 Raymond Agustin Jeff Gorriceta Mark Jimenez Mark Lean Mendoza Carlos Montesclaros Ace Mendoza Lesley Ann Vivero Jolo Livelo
2009 Jeff Gorriceta Marco Carlos Edan Andan Carlos Montesclaros Miko de Vera Patrick Isla Angelo Genuino Chris Gerard Ortiz
2010 Gian Rosanes Marco Carlos Patrick Peñacerrada Art Villaluz Roy Robles Neil Zorilla Vernice Ortiz Chris Gerard Ortiz
2011 Miko De Vera John Raymond Roque Jimson Mirador Art Villaluz Leo Marco Adriano Neil Zorilla Renz Garcia Raymund Salumbides
2012 Marco Roberto Carlos Irvin Jason Layno Jimson Mirador Leo Marco Adriano Edmir Capuno Ver Gabriel Bedaño Gilbert Campos Raymund Salumbides
2013 Leo Marco Adriano Irvin Jason Layno Jimson Mirador Edmir Capuno Jerica Dela Cruz Gilbert Campos Joseph Tan Raymund Salumbides
2014 Judd Usita Joseph Tan Shan Mercado Aries Annang Rallion Bautista Gilbert Campos Christian Esmael Raymund Salumbides
2015 Alvin Tong Rallion Bautista Shan Mercado Aries Annang Patricia Viola Joshua Coronel Edward Pancho Louie Espejo
2016 Judd Usita Rallion Bautista Noel Zorilla Patricia Viola Myka Ibarrola Edward Pancho Junel Fronda Raymund Salumbides
2017 Lorenzo Galvez Earl Ello Jerome Gulinao Seatiel Chavez Myka Ibarrola Junel Fronda Paolo Hilario Edmer Diaz
2018 Eriko Macatangay Earl Ello Jerome Gulinao Ezra Viola Juan Hizon Chile Chaguile Jude Acibo Sean Abela
2019 Earl Ello Angelo Abella Mark Lopez Juan Hizon Adriene Alladin Bryan Collantes Isaac Nuque Randonn Belen
2020 Isaac Nuque Ervin Cruz Randonn Belen Adriene Alladin Joel Baquiran Jr. Alyssa Libed Kathleen De Ramos Roshir De Castro
2021 Isaac Nuque Ervin Cruz Randonn Belen Adriene Alladin Mikhaela Ballano Janaya Manalad Adriane Sudla Mark Rafer
2022 Isaac Nuque Anton Mata Adriane Sudla Mikhaela Ballano MJ Torres Janaya Manalad Myka Adriano Charm Torres
2023 Anton Mata Ralph Calas Raeza Jacob & Joe Montoro Rikka Parafina Virgo Viola Ingrid Villaruz Dhea Sillano Charm Torres
2024 Adriane Sudla Ralph Calas Joe Montoro Virgo Viola Gelene Pesico Ingrid Villaruz Stephanie Veloso Charm Torres

Awards

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The UST Yellow Jackets and the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, jointly, are tied with the UP Pep Squad for having the most number of UAAP Cheerdance Competition championships. As of today, both UST and UP have won 8 championships.[1][2] They also have the longest championship run in the said competition with 5; from 2002 and 2006.

Event Year Award
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP) 1994 Champion[1][2]
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP) 1995 Champion[1][2]
Best Jollibee Cheer[3]
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP) 1996 Champion[1][2]
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP) 1997 Champion
Hall of Fame Awardee
Nestlé Magnolia Crunch Cheering Competition 1999 1st Runner Up
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2000 1st Runner Up
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2001 2nd Runner Up[4]
Puspusan Sa Busan Cheering Competition 2002 1st Runner Up[4]
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2002 Champion[4]
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2003 Champion[5]
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2004 Champion[5]
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2005 Champion[5][6]
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2006 Champion[7]
Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2007 1st Runner Up[8]
Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2008 1st Runner Up
Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2010 2nd Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2014 2nd Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2015 1st Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2016 4th Place
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2017 2nd Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2018 4th Place
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2019 4th Place
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2021 4th Place
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2022 2nd Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition 2023 2nd Runner Up

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Ruth L. Navarra (2007-09-17), "Champions of Cheer", Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 17 September 2007.
  2. ^ a b c d "2007 Interview with UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe prior the 2007 competition".
  3. ^ "Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 2012-02-19. Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  4. ^ a b c Alder T. Almo (2002-10-10), "Back in the groove", The Varsitarian. Retrieved 20 September 2007.
  5. ^ a b c Adrian Carlo Velasco (2005-09-24), "Musing on the cheerdance hype", Manila Standard Today. Retrieved 17 September 2007.
  6. ^ Llanesca T. Panti (2005-10-15), "‘Gawi notches fourth straight title", The Varsitarian. Retrieved 20 September 2007.
  7. ^ Ma. Jesamine D.G. Palarca (2006), "Salinggawi reigns high for five", The Varsitarian. Retrieved 20 September 2007.
  8. ^ GMA News (2007-09-17), "UP pep squad is 2007 UAAP cheer dance champion", GMANews.TV. Retrieved 17 September 2007.
  9. ^ UST Yellow Jackets [@TheUSTYJ] (28 March 2015). "Congratulations to our newly elected officers! President : Alvin Tong, Head Cheerleader : Shan Mercado, Head Drummer : Rallion Bautista 1/2" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ^ UST Yellow Jackets [@TheUSTYJ] (28 March 2015). "Secretary : Aries Annang, Assistant Secretary : Patricia Viola, Treasurer : Joshua Coronel, Auditor : Edward Pancho, PRO : Louie Espejo 2/2" (Tweet) – via Twitter.