Life of a Journalism during the Intrams

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Last September 4–6, our school held its much-awaited intramurals. As part of the campus journalism team, I was given the role of official photographer during the events. Every year, our coach was assigned to cover the highlights of intrams, and this time, I had the chance to capture those moments through my camera.





 


On the first day, I woke up early in the morning and went to school earlier. I went to the field and next to the gym. We waited inside the gym for the parade to begin, ready to take pictures of the athletes as they entered. I ran from one corner to another, making sure I could capture the best angles and the energy of the event. After the parade ended, we stayed at the dap-ayan to wait for the go signal for the next activity, which was supposed to be held at UNP. Unfortunately, the rain poured heavily, so the event had to be postponed to the next day.

By Friday, the games finally pushed through. We covered several events, including futsal, athletics, paragames, and the standing long jump. The excitement started right away with the futsal games. Right after that, the athletics events took place, filling the oval with energy and cheers from different teams and supporters.


Since the events were held at the UNP oval, the place was wide and the weather was hot, but we still had to move around from one spot to another to get the best shots. It was exhausting, but that is part of being a journalist—we go wherever the story is and do our job. Capturing the athletes in action was exciting, and I enjoyed seeing their determination and teamwork through my lens.

By the second day, the schedule became even more intense. The events officially started at 1:00 p.m., featuring the elimination and championship rounds of futsal, as well as athletics and the paragames. Everyone was giving their best performance despite the competitive atmosphere, because It suddenly rained, and I had to be extra careful because the camera lens could not get wet. Taking photos became more difficult, but thankfully someone offered to hold an umbrella for me while I continued capturing the games. That simple act of teamwork helped me do my work better and made the experience more memorable.

Even though it was tiring to run around under the sun, I felt proud knowing that I was able to help record these memories for our school. Covering the intramurals was not just about taking pictures but also about witnessing the excitement, sportsmanship, and school spirit that made the event truly special. 


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