Proving once again that Southville International School and Colleges (SISC) students not only excel in the areas of academics and sports, but also in artistry and pageantry, Ms. Joan Jelsma was recently named the Ms. Star Model Teen 2009 in a grand ceremony held at the Amoranto Sports Complex in Quezon City last May 22, 2009.

                Joan, who also received the night's Star Model Search 2009 and Ms. Popularity awards, is on her senior year in SISC and is well-known among her peers as an avid lover of the arts and a young woman of wit, beauty, and grace. Highly active in school activities, Joan is a member of the Girls' Basketball varsity team and is the incumbent vice-president of the Student Council.

                After being declared as the Ms. Starmodel Teen 2009 by the prestigious StarHorizon Management & Production Center, Joan took time to share her thoughts on her experience. "At first I was really nervous because we just practiced for the event that morning and the night before...during the middle half of the competition, I wasn't [nervous] anymore." said Joan.

                Joan's steady nerve amidst the crowd of spectators and flashing bulbs attests to her firm and resolute SISC training, where she is honed to always rise above the odds.

                High School Principal Mr. Anthony Paul Calado remarks that "Joan's crowning achievement is a vindication of the Southville spirit. Joan exemplifies the school's goal to mold well-balanced students who are academically-excellent, values-oriented, and gifted in the arts."

                Joan, for her win, not only received a modeling contract, an extensive workshop scholarship for acting and modeling, but also the adoration and respect of her peers as well as of her newfound friends.