Celebrating Excellence, a Special Theme That the University Embarked in Last Year As We Celebrate the Sesquicentennial Foundation of Our School
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The Eaglet THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL ORGAN OF THE ATENEO GRADE SCHOOL Volume 55 Issue 2 SY 2008 - 2009 [email protected] Celebrating Excellence second Sesquicentennial Issue of EAGLET... ALL about magis! Mr. Jose P. Fr. Norberto Salvador, Jr. maria Luza bautista, SJ publisher Assistant headmaster .for student affairs My Dear Fellow Ateneans, I congratulate you on your second issue of the EAGLET. It is fitting for you to choose the theme of Celebrating Excellence, a special theme that the University embarked in last year as we celebrate the sesquicentennial foundation of our school. HONORARY MEMBERS: Let me remind you that the pursuit of excellence is not PHOTOGRAPHER: equated to the pursuit of winning worldly glories at all EVARISTO, RAYMOND costs. The pursuit of excellence means trying our very best EDITOR: JACINTO, JIGGY GRAPHIC DESIGNERS: in all that we do – small and big things – whether we Ledesma, Anselmo Jose are affirmed or honored by people or not. Ultimately, the SEDIAREN, poCHOLO andrei motivation to pursue excellence has to originate from our Streeter, Oliver Kevin love for God in Jesus who has fully given Himself to us. Tantan, DONDON The goal of this pursuit for excellence is for us to humbly TRINIDAD, JOHN KEVIN build the Kingdom of Heaven on earth for the Greater Glory of God. Fr. Kit Bautista, SJ thank you po: Mrs. lucila orencio, AHsa secretary ms. anna maria noda, eaglet cartoon® artist Ms. Magic, ms. shiela, Ms. Marie, cover&pages corp. mr. marlon hondante, photos Mr. Gian Carlo P. Ludovice Ms. Mara Melanie D. Perez MODERATORS grade 6 alvarado, dicot de leon, virgil estrella, jeremiaz GRADE 4 montecillo, joseph grade 7 GRADE 5 DELA ROSA, MICKEY orlina, gabriel david, rainier ALONTE, ANTON LIAMZON, RAFAEL panganiban, ricxel de santos, marco ALPAÑO, JONATHAN ORPILLA, LEODEGARIO rebosa, jay domingo, ejay BONIFACIO, JON PAYAWAL, OSCAR reyes, aris flor, jerome CABALZA, ANTON ROASA, PATRICK sto. domingo, palisoc, franz CASTILLO, CARL robbie CU, KRISTOPHER GABRIEL, JERIAH ORETA, MIGUEL RACELA, RYAN RAGOS, JOSHUA ROMERO, DAVID SANTIAGO, JOKO The Eaglet Staff SANTOS, SEAN SY 2008-09 AM+DG Welcome back to the world of Eaglet and congrats t h e y on receiving this second issue! go, be it representing the class or the school in a Math The theme of this issue is “Celebrating contest, making a goal in an international football Excellence” which is also one of the competition or being what we are known for–men for themes of our sesquicentennial celebration. The others. Ateneo has always been striving for MAGIS, which, as we all know, means more. In this issue we included Yes, that is the idea of MAGIS. It’s not just getting the the winners of various academic contests and we highest grade or being the number one in a competition. asked students what “MAGIS is” for them. We also let MAGIS is about using our God-given talents and them express what they felt when they manifested blessings to bless others. MAGIS. In the World University Rankings of 2008, Ateneo ranked Jim Collins said that “Greatness is largely a matter as the 254th school, and the best school in our country. of conscious choice. Few people attain great lives, Then, we remembered that Fr. Nebres said in the latest in large part because it is just so easy to settle for Simbang Gabi homily that we couldn’t be a great school a good life.” So, Mrs. Oracion, our Assistant to the without helping others to be great as well. President for Basic Education, recommended that we should not remain good forever. Good is the enemy That’s the true spirit of MAGIS–seeking to make a of great. We shouldn’t just relax when we reach contribution for the common good. And we also see the level of goodness. She stressed that we should that everywhere in Ateneo Grade School. Everytime always seek greatness. we donate for Bigay Puso, when Isaias members go to Leodegario Elementary School to share what they We have the Learning Assistance Program (LEAP) learned from their teachers, when students in AP 6 to help the students who are not doing well design a project which can help their community... the academically and we have Multi-Dimensional list is endless... and we can keep on adding more... ü Ateneo Gifted Intervention Scheme (MAGIS) to develop the prodigies in Math and Communication An Ateneo Sesquicentennial video which we Arts. Fr. Nebres and Fr. Kit know that the school should downloaded from YouTube says, also focus on the average students. Yes, they may Excellence is a choice... be good, their grades may be average, but we must ...to give more than what is needed; always seek greatness! ...to risk more than what seems safe; ...to care more than what seems wise; Our cover story this time are the Small Basketeers ...to dream more than what seems possible; of the Philippines because they brought honor and ...to be more than what is asked. glory to our beloved school. We personally know We all travel together... Excellence has been our way most of them and amidst all the trophies or awards and will always be our way. 150 years of excellence. they received, even though people look up to them because of their dexterity on the courts, they remain We would like to end with an excerpt from the essay of humble and helpful. And at the end of the day, they Fr. Daniel Patrick L. Huang, S.J., “Ateneo continues to thanked God for their achievements. That’s why we call out the best and truest selves of our students. That also included our the Ateneo can touch more effectively, not just favorite photo of SBP the minds, but the hearts and spirits of its students, where they posed in this new world of the early twenty first century, as angelic students remains our challenge. That the vision, passion in front of the Ateneo and caring spirit of Ignatius, Xavier and Faber, be de Iloilo Chapel after formed in Ateneans, for the greater glory of God thanking the Lord for and for the sake of building up our nation, remains their victory. our dream.” Truly, the Ateneo So, that’s about it. We hope that you would enjoy this has a culture of issue and together, let’s celebrate excellence!!!ü excellence. The “blue blooded Best, beings” illuminate with MAGIS wherever Ms. Mara Melanie D. Perez (Moderator) & Jose Benedict Luis “Ed” C. Alvarado (Editor) 4 An Interview With a magis man by MAGIS Students Patrick Roasa | Joshua Payawal | 4-Mangyan Vince Montero (Photographer) Eaglet: Thank you for your time. Intro: Mr. Salvador: Jose P. Mr. Salvador: No problem! Salvador was born on June 14, 1966. He finished AB Summary: Psychology in Ateneo Judging on the questions and answers, I must say that he College. is a very well-learned, mature but yet at times can be a very humorous guy. Eaglet: Good morning, Mr. Salvador. What are He started working and supporting Ateneo since the characteristics that you 1988, But he did not start as the position of Assistant possess which helped you reach such a Headmaster of Student Affairs but started of as a Simple high position? Class Adviser of 5-Pinaglabanan teaching the subjects of Mr. Salvador: I know what it means to have fun while AP, Filipino and Reading. He also mentioned that some learning. of the present teachers right now were his students then. Eaglet: How exactly do you help the students? Mr. Salvador: I help provide well-rounded He says that he supports the students education through many student activities by making sure that the school like field trips, athletics and CLUBS provides first-class education yet a fun time by letting us get Eaglet: What do you expect from the out of the class room every now Ateneo students this year and the next? and then. Mr. Salvador: I expect students to become mature individuals, strong in character, sensitive to other’s He will make this (or next) year even needs and them nurturing their God-given talents. more exciting by making more amazing Field Trips, Better Clubs and he will put Eaglet: Is your job difficult or easy? more energetic athletic competitions and Mr. Salvador: It can be difficult but it can also be very fulfilling. activities. Eaglet: What do you do during your free time? But he expects us to be more mature, responsible, Mr. Salvador: I like playing the guitar, cooking and hanging out more sensitive to one another’s needs and for us to be with my two kids. I really want to know how to cook Korean engaged in more responsibilities and more initiative in food/s. developing the student activities program Eaglet: What sports do you like? Mr. Salvador: I like walking (not really a sport), swimming and watching Basketball. (I am not really much of a sports person) Eaglet: What will you do to make next year more exciting? Mr. Salvador: More clubs, more exciting field trips and activities. Eaglet: What change/s do you want to make in the Ateneo? Mr. Salvador: I want to see students engaged in more responsibilities and more initiative in developing the student The very energetic and inspiring Mr. Salvador... activities program. Celebrating excellence... Eaglet 2008 - 2009 2nd Issue inspiring students to be excellent!!! 5 Eloquentia et Sapienta Colin Salao | 6 – Jacinto Jose Roberto Sto. Domingo | 6-Luna Thursday, November 27th. WOW. That was a day I’ll never forget. What were the things that were unforgettable? This was the Grade 6 Elocution Last November 2008, 26 Contest.