“SA NAKARAAN AT SA NAKALAAN, SAN SEBASTIAN MAGPAKAILANMAN”

FR. LAURO LARLAR TALKS ABUT THE THEME THROUGH A HOMILY

“Looking back, looking through” essentially became the focus of the celebration of San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila when it observed its 60th Foundation Week last January 17-20, 2007.

Marking the first spark of the weeklong affair was the Mass at the school quadrangle which was officiated by Rev. Fr. Lauro Larlar (Prior Provincial), 8 am last January 17. His homily centered on the foundation theme “SA NAKARAAN AT SA NAKALAAN, SAN SEBASTIAN MAGPAKAILANMAN”. He said “ we have a big reason to celebrate because we have a rich memory that will strengthen our vision. However, the gift of memory and the gift of love should be used especially in this times of elections.”

In his analogy, he paralleled the 60th year of existence to a retiring employee. The period of retirement, according to him, blesses a person with a gift of solitute, having more time for himself and with others, an involvement to be closer to God and be conscious on the alarming form of paralysis. He encouraged everyone to put more determination in serving people and be more involved for the love of God and be more sensitive with the needs of others.

MOTORCADE

Proudly queuing an array of vehicles and floats in red and yellow balloons and tarps, the SSC-R community made a public parade via a motorcade right after the mass held at the school quadrangle. Starting from the center gate, the motorcade made a stretch to Ayala Bridge, then took Quirino, Pedro Gil, Taft, Quiapo Bridge all the way to Dimasalang, Maceda, right To Espana, left to Morayta, left to Recto, right to Legarda, and back to Plaza del Carmen. The motorcade was participated by the different student groups, grade school, high school, college, MBA and Law.

BLESSING OF THE COLLEGE CATWALK, AUDITORIUM AND EXHIBIT

Responding to the welfare of the students and to the plans of the school, the Alumni Association provided for the construction of the College Catwalk which serves as an extended structure for the new College Library. The said project was given the blessing along with the newly-renovated College Auditorium. Also blessed was the institutional exhibit which commenced after the motorcade. Fr. Cris Palomar, OAR initiated the rites while Fr. Dionisio C. Cachero , OAR (College president) and Atty. Ramon Victor Alzon (Alumni president) led the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The affair was attended by some priest and lay administrators, faculty, employees and students.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY SPORTSFEST

The day stirred excitements with the Annual Community Sportsfest which featured Basketball Championship match. The event hailed the following winners: Champion – Athletics Group, 1st Runner-Up – Recoletos Fathers, 2nd Runner-Up – CABACS(College of Accountancy, Business Administration and Computer Studies)


BATTLE OF THE BANDS

Taking the limelight were some bands competing for the Battle of the Bands. Emerging winners as finalists were Chikiting ni Pedro, Rose Quartz, Ensemble, Pokemox, Black Label, and Kachichas Meets Kulafu. Guest band from Davao City, SIDE CRASH performed numbers to the delight of the crowd.

LIVE FEATURE SEGMENT OF MUB OVER ABS-CBN2

January 18 put SSC-R Manila live via “Magandung Umaga Pilipinas” over ABS-CBN2 with Louie Villaruz’s “Gimik Republik” segment. Featured were the Korean visitors (students from Chonbuk National University of Korea) which were invited for a cultural exchange program of the school, the high school students doing a field dance of the eighties, STONE FREE Band with SSC-R students as crowd, and the Basketball and Volleybal athletes. The coverage was facilitated by Mr. Albert Danan, the school’s Public Relations Officer.

CELEBRITY BREAKFAST

Successful alumni, past administrators, and achievers were invited and tendered with sumptuous meal during the “Celebrity Breakfast”. Celebrating with the lay and priest administrators, the audience were presented with the school’s future prospects and plans which intend to elicit support. Fr. Dionisio C. Cachero (president) presented the school’s vision for the next years which includes the full establishment of SSC-R Canlubang (prioritizing the construction of the chapel within the school site). In his tallk, he also stressed on some developmental priorities in physical and academic forms. The need for the building of the Athletes’ Quarter and setting and upgrading of laboratories are on the list. Moving towards academic excellence, he also mentioned plans to improve faculty line-up, instructional programs, and alumni relations. All these are in the offing in order to elevate the school into a higher level. This year, SSC-R Manila is set for PAASCU accreditation for level 3. Hopefully, it could apply for a university status.

As part of the preparation for the SSC-R 60th Foundation day, we have gathered some old pictures which have been kept for generations. Our 60th foundation focuses on some old memoir, images and traditions of being a Sebastinian, which indeed never fades until now . Sa Nakaraan at sa Nakalaan, San Sebastian Magpakailanman!

CAREER TALKS REVEAL MORE TOP COURSE CHOICES

HRM and Business Administration prevail popularity among the respondents

Chiang Kai Shek College dominates the finals
By: Lord Allan C. Montańo


Fourteen schools sent representatives last Thursday, December 7, to the first St. Ezekiel Cup 2006, an inter-high school competition in Mathematics which was organized by the Sebastinian Mathematical Society(SMS) and was held at the Bar Review Center of the Law Building, SSC-R Manila.

Dubbed as "MATHirang MATHibay 2006", the competition registered two teams composed of two persons per school. Among these schools were Manila Science High School, St. Joseph's School of Pandacan, Claret School of Quezon City, Emilio Aguinaldo College Science High School, Infant Jesus Academy of Marikina, Torres High School, Philippine Cultural High School, Lourdes School of Mandaluyong, Jose Rizal University, Arellano University-Juan Sumulong Campus, Saint Jude Catholic School, Paco Catholic School, University of the East-Manila, and Chiang Kai Shek Manila.

HRM, MASSCOM, TOURISM, BUSINESS ADM, ACCOUNTANCY ARE THE TOP CHOICES IN SURVEY
By: ACD


A survey conducted to 4th year students of OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART QC revealed the following choices during the Career Talk by the PR office.

by: Fr. Tol Almayo, OAR

Most Rev. Fr. Javier Guerra, OAR, Prior General; our dear Priors Provincial, your Excellencies, the rest of the Recollect family, friends GOOD MORNING, BUENOS DIAS, MAGANDANG UMAGA PO, MAAYONG BUNTAG, MAAYONG AGA SA INYO TANAN…

Yesterday we listened top the 4 heavyweights in the world of mission. Let me then try to point out, to the best I can, the landmark points they have shared to us, following the outline of each paper:

San Sebastian College-Recoletos; December 5, 2006
Readings: Acts 2:42-47;2 Tim. 4:1-8; Jn. 15:9-17
by RICARDO J. CARDINAL VIDAL
Archbishop of Cebu

Spanish Translation

Your Excellencies...
My Brother Priests...
My Dear Religious Sisters and Brothers...
My Sisters and Brothers in Christ...

I would like to congratulate you today, the Foundation Day of the Order of the Augustinian Recollects. This particular Foundation Anniversary is made more meaningful by your year-long celebration of the 400th anniversary of your arrival in the Philippines. Your presence in the Philippines has borne fruit in the many educational institutions that you have founded all over the country. I am proud and grateful, in particular, to the University of San Jose-Recoletos-Cebu, whose administration has always been supportive and active in the implementation of our Archdiocesan pastoral plans. Likewise, the parish communities which you have nurtured attest to the pastoral charity of your brethren assigned to care for these communities. In Cebu, I have two, namely, the parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel which is attached to the University of San Jose-Recoletos, and the parish of Our Lady of Consolation in Laray, Talisay. The many beautiful churches you have built around the Philippines stand as silent witness to the zeal of earlier missionaries who molded generations of Filipinos in the faith. The life and mission of St. Ezekiel Moreno are the purest testimony to the work of the OAR in the Philippines.

(Manila Bulletin December 4, 2006 Issue)

The Filipino Recollect Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno will host the Third Recollect International Mission Congress starting today and ending on Dec. 6, culminating the quadricentennial celebration of the arrival of the first missionaries in the Philippines in 1606.

The Recoletos 400 Executive Committee expects about 700 local and international delegates.

Recollect bishops, priests, brothers and sisters working in various mission centers all over the world as well as Filipino missionaries and lay colaborators will flock to San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila to evaluate their missionary history, present reality, and plan for appropriate future approaches to evangelization.

2006-2007 College Intrams
(A. Danan)

The Supreme Student Government recently unfolded the opening ceremonies for the College Intramurals with 9 teams representing courses such as Psychology, Marketing, Mass Communication, Accountancy, Tourism, Computer Science, HRM, Management and Political Science.

The ceremony was opened with a band perfomance of the SAS members. A colorful parade followed with muses leading to the delight of the crowd. Fr. Cris Palomar gave the invocation while Fr. Joel Naranja rendered the welcome remarks which was followed by the oath of sportsmanship led by the SG President, Aaron Saludo.

(V.B. Cosme)

Despite the cold, nippy air, everything was scaldingly hot in the city of pines - Baguio.

Proof:

King and Queen. Whew! Two students from Grade VI- St. Augustine, won the most coveted award of the 15th YMCA Advisers and Junior Leaders Seminar Workshop. Justin Benedict E. Armada was named Mr. Campference, while Jisah A. Morante was crowned Ms. Campference. They showed the perfect blend of intelligence, good-looks, smartness during the interview, and talent as Justin delivered a breath-taking piece while Jisah rendered a captivating dance number with baton exhibition.

”Celebrating Life Through Sports in the Spirit of Friendship”
(A. Danan)

Eight basketball and four volleyball teams paraded during the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Community Sportsfest held Saturday morning (November 11) at the SSC-R Manila Gym.

Wowing the crowds were basketball team entries representing College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), College of Accountancy, Business Administration, and Computer Studies (CABACS), Law, Athletics, Worldwide Maintenance Services (WMS), READS, NTP, and the Recoletos Fathers (SACERDOS).

First Year Places First

SSC-R High School students jampacked the newly painted quadrangle during the annual cheering competition held Nov. 10, 2006.

The first year bagged the title, Juniors went second, while the Seniors and Sophomores placed third and fourth respectively.

The winning group was under the tutelage of Mr. Francis Arboleda and Ms. Editha Nepomuceno as cheering coach and adviser. Other advisers and cheering coaches were Mrs. Joyette Galang and Mr. Armand Arboleda (2nd year), Miss Eden Ibarrola and Ms. Juliet Baltazar (3rd year), and Mrs. Jho Adriano and Mrs. Mayla Atienza (4th year).

SSC-R Canlubang continuosly entertains potential high school graduates and freshmen transferees for admission. Interested students may visit the campus located at Reliance Drive, Carmelray Industrial Park 1, Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna.

Admission is held from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Following are the requirements: Form 138 (if possible), Good Moral Character, Birth Certificate, and 5 pcs. 1x1 colored ID pictures.

Jubilant Sebastinians enjoyed a feast of victory celebration last Friday night, October 6 at the SSC-R Quadrangle with 3 back to back championship trophies, 6 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze, 3 MVPs, 3 Coaches of the Year, and 1 outstanding and record-breaker and holder in the NCAA this early.

     The College of International Hospitality Management brought the world to San Sebastian through competitions and fair with its FOOD AND TRAVEL CHALLENGE 2006 held last Tuesday, October 3, 2006.

     Nagwagi ang Ikaapat na Baitang-St Gregory the Great sa taunang Timpalak
Bigkasan ng Kagawaran ng Mababang Paaralan nitong ika-5 ng Oktubre na
ginanap sa Munting Bulwagan.

     Ang naturang pangkat ay ginabayan ng kanilang malikhaing guro na si G.
Richard Lunar. Nahirang naman sa ikalawang puwesto ang Baitang Anim-St.
Ezekiel Moreno sa malikhaing gabay ni Bb.Cherry Gatchalian. Sa ikatlong
puwesto, ginawaran ang Baitang Lima-St. Catherine the Great na nasa pamumuno
naman ni Bb. Mea Lumbis.

As they did last year, again San Sebastian College snatched championships in Junior Basketball, Junior Volleyball and Senior Female Volleyball in the NCAA 2006-2007 Season. Bringing home the bacon, the jubilant teams will be honored in a victory party with the triumphant Sebastian Community next week. So come one, come all! Stand out and be proud. Celebrate victories with us. BRAVO BASTE!

The College of Accountancy, Business Administation, and Computer Science held a three-day fair at the Activity Center, Level 5 of SM Manila.
Dubbed as TRADEX 2006, the event was a showcase of about 49 booths displaying the entrepreneurial creativity of the management and marketing students.

During the affair three seminars were held featuring an alumnus and two other successful entrepreneurs.

As part of its culminating activity in celebration of its college week, CABACS honored the following outstanding professors:

Newly-appointed Area Chair of Psychology Miss Merle Salmorin spearheaded the conduct of the Team Building which was provided for the faculty members of the College of Arts and Sciences. Held last September 1, the professors gathered in a session to renew their spirit and commitment to the college in particular and to the institution in general.