Owarinai Tatakai (Unending Battle)

For as long as my brain can recall, there's been an unending battle that's been going on in this school of mine, but before divulging you guys any further, a little history first.

Our school, known here as Siena College Quezon City, has been around for about 50 years. It was founded by a congregation of sisters. When it was first established, it was a private school for girls only.

Then, some time in the 90's, it became COED (Both boys and girls enter the school).

In the High School, we are separated by year and by section. There are four years in total, which is also divided into 5-6 sections, each representing the school name. For example, the sections in the Fourth Year are 4-S, 4-I, 4-E, 4-N, and 4-A.

Now, the sections are divided even further(Sheesh). Sections S, I, E, and A are considered as 'regular sections' while section N is considered as the special section. Those in N are considered as students who are good in English, Math, and Science. They are obliged to keep their average at line of 9(91 above). They are obliged to receive a lot of projects, a lot of homework, a lot of task, and a lot of exams that are at a higher level than those of the regular section.

Being a part of this section, I've heard a lot of complaints from my very own classmates. Here they are:

1. We feel neglected by the other sections. (Our classroom is located from a totally different hallway from the other sections)

2. We don't want the extra work!!!

3. Too much pressure.

4. The teachers always say that we're special, when in fact, we're really not.

5. The other sections hate us, and we know it.

Now, since I have friends from the regular sections (well, we all do, but they don't open up to the others like they do to me), they told me their side of the story:

1. Why are the 'eN-ers' the only ones allowed to attend special programs?

2. It's always the 'eN-ers' that win in academic competitions. It's so unfair.

3. The 'eN-ers' feel superior.

4. They have too much pride.

5. The teachers are underestimating our skills!!! THERE SHOULD BE NO 'N' SECTION!

Like I said, like isn't fair.