UST Yellow Jackets

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UST Yellow Jackets
AbbreviationUST YJ
Formation1993
Type pep squad and drumline
Affiliations University 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.

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

History

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).

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

YearPresidentHead DrummerHead CheerleaderSecretaryAsst. SecretaryTreasurerAuditorP.R.O.
2000Mark San JuanTristan GranadosAdrian GarciaCandice BarileaSam MalliChrister Gaudiano
2001Franco CacheroMatt SantiagoAdrian GarciaChrister GaudianoCandice BarileaFroilan Pitpit & Jabo Vicente
2002Franco CacheroRJ GayondatoAdrian GarciaChrister GaudianoVanna De LeonVanessa De Castro
2003Billy PinedaErrol MartinJepi PeraltaJoseph SilverioJe MarquezJed Regala
2004Je MarquezJoseph SilverioJepi PeraltaJed VelardeMiko LiveloJed Regala
2005Miko LiveloNeil TinJed RegalaJed VelardeElyan OblifiasJosephine Donato
2006Donn Carlo AlicanteRJ MallariAngelo CacheroRaymond AgustinBabs CorpuzMiko Livelo
2007Jed RegalaRJ MallariJoseph ReglaRaymond AgustinMark MendozaBabs CorpuzAce MendozaMico Letargo
2008Raymond AgustinJeff GorricetaMark JimenezMark Lean MendozaCarlos MontesclarosAce MendozaLesley Ann ViveroJolo Livelo
2009Jeff GorricetaMarco CarlosEdan AndanCarlos MontesclarosMiko de VeraPatrick IslaAngelo GenuinoChris Gerard Ortiz
2010Gian RosanesMarco CarlosPatrick PeñacerradaArt VillaluzRoy RoblesNeil ZorillaVernice OrtizChris Gerard Ortiz
2011Miko De VeraJohn Raymond RoqueJimson MiradorArt VillaluzLeo Marco AdrianoNeil ZorillaRenz GarciaRaymund Salumbides
2012Marco Roberto CarlosIrvin Jason LaynoJimson MiradorLeo Marco AdrianoEdmir CapunoVer Gabriel BedañoGilbert CamposRaymund Salumbides
2013Leo Marco AdrianoIrvin Jason LaynoJimson MiradorEdmir CapunoJerica Dela CruzGilbert CamposJoseph TanRaymund Salumbides
2014Judd UsitaJoseph TanShan MercadoAries AnnangRallion BautistaGilbert CamposChristian EsmaelRaymund Salumbides
2015Alvin TongRallion BautistaShan MercadoAries AnnangPatricia ViolaJoshua CoronelEdward PanchoLouie Espejo
2016Judd UsitaRallion BautistaNoel ZorillaPatricia ViolaMyka IbarrolaEdward PanchoJunel FrondaRaymund Salumbides
2017Lorenzo GalvezEarl ElloJerome GulinaoSeatiel ChavezMyka IbarrolaJunel FrondaPaolo HilarioEdmer Diaz
2018Eriko MacatangayEarl ElloJerome GulinaoEzra ViolaJuan HizonChile ChaguileJude AciboSean Abela
2019Earl ElloAngelo AbellaMark LopezJuan HizonAdriene AlladinBryan CollantesIsaac NuqueRandonn Belen
2020Isaac NuqueErvin CruzRandonn BelenAdriene AlladinJoel Baquiran Jr.Alyssa LibedKathleen De RamosRoshir De Castro
2021Isaac NuqueErvin CruzRandonn BelenAdriene AlladinMikhaela BallanoJanaya ManaladAdriane SudlaMark Rafer
2022Isaac NuqueAnton MataAdriane SudlaMikhaela BallanoMJ TorresJanaya ManaladMyka AdrianoCharm Torres
2023Anton MataRalph CalasRaeza Jacob & Joe MontoroRikka ParafinaVirgo ViolaIngrid VillaruzDhea SillanoCharm Torres
2024Adriane SudlaRalph CalasJoe MontoroVirgo ViolaGelene PesicoIngrid VillaruzStephanie VelosoCharm Torres

Awards

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.

EventYearAward
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP)1994Champion [1] [2]
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP)1995Champion [1] [2]
Best Jollibee Cheer [3]
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP)1996Champion [1] [2]
Jollibee Chi-Cheer Kayo Challenge (UAAP)1997Champion
Hall of Fame Awardee
Nestlé Magnolia Crunch Cheering Competition19991st Runner Up
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition20001st Runner Up
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition20012nd Runner Up [4]
Puspusan Sa Busan Cheering Competition20021st Runner Up [4]
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition2002Champion [4]
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition2003Champion [5]
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition2004Champion [5]
Nestlé Non-Stop UAAP Cheerdance Competition2005Champion [5] [6]
UAAP Cheerdance Competition2006Champion [7]
Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition20071st Runner Up [8]
Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition20081st Runner Up
Samsung UAAP Cheerdance Competition20102nd Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20142nd Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20151st Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20164th Place
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20172nd Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20184th Place
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20194th Place
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20214th Place
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20222nd Runner Up
UAAP Cheerdance Competition20232nd Runner Up

[9] [10]

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "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.
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  5. 1 2 3 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] (March 28, 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] (March 28, 2015). "Secretary : Aries Annang, Assistant Secretary : Patricia Viola, Treasurer : Joshua Coronel, Auditor : Edward Pancho, PRO : Louie Espejo 2/2" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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