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For All These, Wimpy, I Thank You
Knowing Wimpy these last ten years has been a blessing. She has taught me a lot of things. To us, Grade One teachers, and to those who have had the opportunity to work with her, not only is she a friend, she was also a mentor who pushed us to our limits. By Len Cunanan

KA WINI: A Man For All Seasons
Mr. Winifredo P. Undag, also called by his peers as Ka Wini, has served Xavier School for 31 years as Guidance Counselor Head and Principal of the High School Department. Moreover, on his last years in Xavier School, Ka Wini serves as the Chairman of the Board of the Xavier Credit Cooperative (XACCOOP). By Mr. Mario Dela Rosa, Assistant to the Personnel Officer

New Sports Center Manager Appointed
I am happy to announce the selection of MS. MELISSA "ZSA ZSA" GOTAUCO YU as our Sports Center Manager for School Year 2005-2006. She has graciously agreed to manage the operations of the Fr. Rafael Cortina Sports Center which is nearing its completion and is set to be fully operational by June 2005.

XS Summer Sports Clinics
Don't know what to do this summer vacation? How about joining our exciting sports clinics here in Xavier School?

Ariels of the Spirit
Fr. Alberto Ampil S.J. once compared the Pineau-Clifford Award to ariels of the spirit. An ariel is a force or an entity that embodies inspiration or genius. Fr. Pineau and Fr. Clifford must be the epitome of inspiration and genius to those whom they have taught and loved because years after their demise, they are still remembered with reverence. Interview by Zarah Grace Calimag-Gagatiga, GS Web Editor

Special Convocation/Lecture of Dr. Chris Lowney
Chris Lowney, author of the groundbreaking book Heroic Leadership, was in Manila for a series of lectures during the week of January 31 to February 6, 2005. Through the initiative of, and in cooperation with Jesuit Communication, Xavier School was privileged to have Dr. Lowney as special guest lecturer last February 2, Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. By Dr. Angel Antonio
Symbiosis 2005: A Race to Deliver
December 15, 2004 marked the end of the “Symbiosis Cup 2005 A Race to Deliver”, the Grade 7 Yearbook Fund Drive. After four months of active solicitation, the boys, assisted by their parents and guardians, have managed to generate enough funds to finance their yearbook; to prepare graduation souvenirs for each graduating class; and to donate to the Fr. Mena Foundation and the Xavier School Educational Trust Fund Inc. (XSETF). By Zsa Zsa Yu, Gr. 7 Level Representative

Kikoville Revisited
I've always felt that it would be difficult for me to step into the shoes of Fr. Santos Mena, Xavier School 's former Treasurer. For one, I am not a Jesuit. Second, I do not have his wit nor am I a prolific writer.* Third, Fr. Mena has a great passion for charity work as seen in his drive to uplift the lives of the Aetas in Kikoville, (Katutubo Village, Porac) through his Mena Foundation.

Xavier Opposes Binondo Casino
The National Assembly of the Chinese Filipino Apostolate was held last November 12-13, 2004 at the Lorenzo Mission Institute, San Carlos Pastoral Complex. Xavier School actively participated in the gathering and, together with many other Chinese Filipino parishes, schools and organizations all over the Philippines, supported the following joint statement.

Hello from Fr. Mena
I wish to thank you first of all for all your prayers for my health. I feel your prayers all over me. In fact, not a single hour of the day passes by without me remembering Xavier and all of you, friends and colleagues for some many years now.

The Clown of God
Last August 31, 2004, Fr. Director toured a squat and balding middle aged Jesuit to the GS LRC. He was Fr. Art Borja S.J., Xavier School's newest School Chaplain. With a firm handshake and a warm smile that rivals the sunrise, I had the impression that Fr. Art would soon endear himself to the community.

It's "Raining Newbies"
I had my first silent retreat with Fr. Danilo B. Gozar S.J., our new school chaplain. Among the countless retreats he has given and the myriads of retreatants that he has encountered, I didn't expect that he would particularly remember me.

Welcome, Fr. Gozar!
I had my first silent retreat with Fr. Danilo B. Gozar S.J., our new school chaplain. Among the countless retreats he has given and the myriads of retreatants that he has encountered, I didn't expect that he would particularly remember me.Interview by Allen Silvano, CMSO Coordinator; Article by Zarah Grace Calimag-Gagatiga, GS Web Editor

Webteam 2004-2005
The web team boasts of new talents that are sure to add spice and life to this year's issues on the web site.  Read on and meet the Web Team 04-05!

Meet the Newbies in Unit 1
Last school year, the GS witnessed an exodus of veteran teachers.  In happy tears, they bid goodbye to friends of many seasons.  In hugs and embraces, they promised to visit and to keep in touch by email or mobile phone. By Mirthell Gantioqui and Techa Fainsan

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