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Archive for April, 2009

XCE Beijing Summer 2009 Group Returns

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Over 40 students from Grade 5 - High 4 participated in the Xavier China Experience scheduled during the summer break.  This XCE program was held at the Beijing Chinese Language and Culture College and included classes in language and organized cultural activities.  Read more about the group’s experiences in the official blog (click on the banner link XCE Summer Beijing 09 or here: http://xcesummer09.multiply.com/).

HAPPY EASTER!

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A Happy Easter to all! Read the rest of this entry »

One of the Best Experiences A Kid Could Have

by Raoul Anonas

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One of the best experiences a kid like me could have is the Xavier China Experience (XCE).  This school program is exclusive to Xavier School boys.  This year the teacher supervisors were Mrs. Jenny Say, Ms. Rina Beredo, Mrs. Nikki Yen, Ms. Daisy Zhou, and Mrs. Yolly Reyes, who are really responsible people.  Our XCE was held at the Beijing Chinese Language and Culture College where we studied and stayed in a dorm.  We arrived in Beijing last March 30, 2009 and started an experience I will never forget. Read the rest of this entry »

Batch 79 Sponsors April Xavier Family Mass Celebrating Palm Sunday

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batch79masspalms.jpgBatch 79 sponsored the April Xavier Family Mass last April 4 in celebration of Palm Sunday. Originally set at the Sacred Heart Patio, the Mass was held at the Angelo King MPC since rains were forecast for the entire Holy Week.  The Mass was preceded by a Lenten recollection preached by Fr. Johnny Go, immediately followed by confessions. Batch 79, which turns 30 this year, invited several of their former teachers to the Mass and to the buffet dinner held at the HS MPH.

CA Appointments for SY 09-10

stylized_xs2-converted.pngThe Director recently announced the line-up of administrators for the Central Administration (CA) effective 01 April 2009: Read the rest of this entry »

Axel Ngui Medals in International Swim Meet

Xavier’s swimming sensation, Axel Ngui, recently competed in the 2009 Indian Ocean All-Stars Challenge (April 11-12) in Australia with an impressive medal haul of 5 golds, 2 silvers, and 2 bronzes. Axel, an incoming junior, competed in the MEN 15-16 bracket. He competed as a guest member of the San Beda swimming team that represented the Philippines. The Philippines was part of a larger contingent from Asia that competed against Australia. Read the rest of this entry »

H3 Holds Career Talks

by Mr. Mark Que, H3 Guidance Counselor

H3 Career Talk SeriesLast February 18, 2009, High 3 students were given a chance to learn more about their career interests when they participated in the High 3 Career Bazaar held at Xavier School. The event showcased a host of impressive speakers in various fields of work like Animation (Mr. Aisaku Yokigawa of iAcademy), Architecture (Arch. Christopher Chan, XS ‘96), Communications (Paul Yan, ‘84), Culinary Arts (Mrs. Cordova of the American Hospitality Academy), Dentistry (Dr. Jerome Alcazaren), Education (Mr. Exxon Ryan Yu, ‘97), Engineering (Engr. Aaron Kaw, ‘97), Information and Computer Technology (Dr. Pierre Tagle), Law (Atty. Jan Aliling, ‘96), Medicine (Dr. Edgar Eufemio, ’83) and Psychology (Ms. Jennie Mateo). Read the rest of this entry »

Juniors Flip Through a Page in History

by Josh Lam (H3A), Stallion News Editor

H3 Corregidor Trip

Juniors embarked on a journey to the post-war remnants of Corregidor on February 13, 2009. Students gathered very early at the High School Gym, departing around 6:15 am for the CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) Bay Terminal, where they boarded the ferry to Corregidor. Read the rest of this entry »

X-Shop and HS December Drives Net Close to Php500K

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by XS Web and Enrique Panganiban (H2A), Stallion News Writer

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The X-Shop Home Bazaar, held during the school fair last Feb. 7-8 at the HS Pelota Court, raised over P310K from the sale of new and used goods donated by Xavier families. This activity was organized by parent volunteers, with the objective of raising funds for the school’s scholars. Read the rest of this entry »

Watch the Pacquiao-Hatton Fight Live!

pacquiao-hatton-fight.jpgBatch ‘84 and the AAXS proudly present the much awaited Pacquiao-Hatton fight on May 3, 2009, 8AM at the Angelo King Multi-Purpose Center. Watch this exciting fight with your Xavier buddies! Tickets are priced at P500 each and will be available from the alumni office (7273329) beginning April 14, 2009, or from your respective batch representatives. Get your tickets before they’re sold out! Proceeds of this event will be for the benefit of the XSETF and other beneficiaries of the AAXS.

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