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Archive for July, 2008

A song, some cards, and a cross

by Francis Joseph A. Dee (H4F)

PKK Principal for Summer 2008 Francis Dee recollects his thoughts on his personal odyssey that is growing up in Xavier School. The essay that follows was written in his English class handled by Ms. Barbara Magallona.

Most people have a lot to show after high school, but it seems that I’m not like most people since all I have to show for my time in Xavier High School are three things: a song, some cards, and a cross. Read the rest of this entry »

Singing Their Way to Victory!

Choir Pic 1The Vox Angeli Children’s Choir, including four Xaverians, returned to Manila victorious after emerging as champions in the Children’s Choir category (A2) of the 2008 Hongkong International Youth and Children’s Choir Festival. Read the rest of this entry »

Prayer to St. Ignatius of Loyola

by Ms. Barbara Magallona, HS English teacher

This prayer was prepared by Ms. Barbara Magallona of the HS English Department and was delivered by Miguel de Jesus of H4B during the HS Prayer Service commemorating the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola last July 30, 2008. Read the rest of this entry »

“…3-2-1 and fall!”

by Kevin Ting (H1G), Class President

Photos by Timothy Tan (H3B), SC Administrative Officer

“A leader is the one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”

-John Maxwell

ltsgame.jpgAnd then I fell. I was scared. I was nervous. But as I fell I remembered what my partner, Neil Guevarra, said to me, “Trust me, you’ll be safe.” Read the rest of this entry »

Grooming High School Leaders

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by Enrique Panganiban (H2A), Stallion News Writer

Photos by Timothy Tan (H3B), SC Administrative Officer

ltsgroup-discussion.jpgThe annual Leadership Training Seminar (LTS) was held last July 18, 2008, at the Early Education Department (EED). Read the rest of this entry »

FEAST OF ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA

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The 31st of July is the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. St. Ignatius is honored and remembered not only for establishing the Jesuit Order, but also for his contribution in spirituality especially through his Spiritual Exercises, as well as his life of mysticism and service. Read the rest of this entry »

A Visit by the Bishop and Two Former Teachers

bishopvisit.jpgOn Tuesday, July 29, Bishop Leopoldo Jaucian, SVD,DD, paid a visit to Xavier School and met with the Chairman, Fr. Ismael Zuloaga. Bishop Jaucian was recently appointed by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines as National Coordinator for the Chinese-Filipino Apostolate. Read the rest of this entry »

A Concert for the Children Supported by ERDA

revised-erda-poster-v4.jpgThe Xavier community is invited to a benefit concert on Aug. 9 (Sat), 7:30 PM at the HS Multi-Purpose Center (MPC). Read the rest of this entry »

16th AAXS Golf Cup Sets Records

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In photo: Batch 83 organizers including Michael T. Ng - Committee Head (3rd from left with camera).

Congratulations to Batch 83, organizers of the recently concluded 16th AAXS Golf Cup, held at the Tagaytay Highlands last June 27, 2008. This year’s event is considered to be the most successful staging ever of the annual tournament. Read the rest of this entry »

Brendon Matthew Go Tops Math Contest

brendon-go-for-web.jpgBrendon Matthew Go, Gr. 7A , achieved a perfect score in the individual category and, together with other members of the Philippine team, emerged as one of the overall champions in the Po Leung Kuk 12th Primary Math World Contest in Hong Kong. Read the rest of this entry »

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