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SY 2019-2020 The Official Student Publication of the Our Lady of the Snows Institute Issue No. 1
-Revival Edition-
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La Primavera Issue No. 1
Message:
“La Primavera” is the name given by the late Ma’am Zenia Macalipay to the OLSI School Publication 18
years ago (2002). By that time, she was our School Publication Adviser and I was its Editor-in-Chief. “La
Primavera” is the Latin word for “Spring Time”. As I can remember, Ma’am Zen wanted that name for our
publication (formerly, OLSI Newsette) because she regarded those times as the season of “Spring” for OLSI.
But in year 2009, after its tragic burning, we have heard of OLSI’s dramatic falling into pieces. Its
devastating decline hovered like a storm in the town. We, Alumni, were shocked and downtrodden for her sad
fate.
A decade after, with my return to OLSI (not anymore as its student, but as one of its teachers), I’m back with
not just the mere purpose of teaching or educating. I’m here to contribute to OLSI’s rising up from its ashes. The
simple little share I can do is to help resurrect some of its glorious aspects in the past (like its school
publication).
Ma’am Rosalie Halaba encouraged the revival of “La Primavera”. And in grateful memory of & recognition
to Ma’am Zen, I (now no longer as its Editor-in-Chief, but as its Adviser) consented without hesitation. With
high hopes & by God’s grace, behold La Primavera’s “Revival Edition” with the tagline/motto of “OLSI 2020:
Bring Back the Glory!” (Jose Radin L. Garduque, OLSI School Publication Adviser)
Editorial Staff:
Arjun M. Allaga………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………..Editor-in-Chief
Bea Marie V. Esquerra……………...…………………………………………………………………….…...Associate Editor/News Writer
Kyla H. Villazana………………….……………………………………………………………….…….…Managing Editor/Feature Writer
Khea Lee Halamane…………………………….…………………………………………..…..……Circulation Manager/Feature Writer
Navem D. Alonzo……………………………………………………………...............................................…………………..Feature Writer
Arnie James D. Alalin………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………Photojournalist
RianneJaye O. Hinguillo………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….Cartoonist
Joshua R. Hablero………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………….…Staff Assistant
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In contrary to the folk tradition of parading and showcasing mythical and monstrous creatures during All Saints’
Day, OLSI this year celebrated Nov. 1 in another way – “The Parade of the Saints”.
To be true to its name, “All Saints’ Day”, Claire (Pre-school), St. Vincent Ferrer (Grade 1), St.
November 1 must not be a day of supernatural beings. John the Baptist (Grade 2), St. Mark the Apostle
It is a day of holy people, particularly the saints. That (Grade 3), St. Anthony of Padua (Grade 4), St.
is why OLSI deviated from the paganistic culture and Augustine of Hippo (Grade 5), St. Francis of
shifted to the real meaning of this commemoration. Assisi(Grade 6), St. Joseph the Worker (Grade 7), St.
Instead of parading myths and monsters, OLSI Lorenzo Ruiz (Grade 8), St. John Paul II (Grade 9), St.
initiated the parading of the holies – in its so-called Therese of the Child Jesus (Grade 10), St. Mary,
“Parade of the Saints” which started at 3:00 PM of Mother of Jesus (Grade 11), and St. Pedro Calungsod
November 1, 2019. With our school’s Drum and Lyre (Grade 12) with a student from every grade/year level
Corps, the Order of Parade is as follows: angels, St. representing their saint, followed by the 12 apostles.
This new religious ceremony was followed by the presentation of each saint, while reading their hagiographies,
inside the Our Lady of Snows Parish. It concluded with a Holy Mass officiated by Fr. Erwin Bombaes(Bea
Marie V. Esquerra).
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OLSI Solemnizes the OLSI Celebrates the
Month of the Holy Rosary Birthday of Mama Mary
For every Catholic, October is the “Month of the Holy In September 9, 2019, OLSIANS gathered in front of
Rosary”. This year, OLSI launched the said solemnity the statue of Mama Mary to commemorate an annual
in October 7 at the Our Lady of Snows Parish. event for her – her birthday.
On that day, OLSIANS knelt down and prayed the Preschool and elementary pupils brought with them
Holy Rosary, led by Justine Gajo and Kyla Orpilla, flowers while highschool students had with them
both Grade 10 students. The following days after the candles. The celebration began with a reading of
launching, each grade/year level prayed the Holy Mama Mary’s hagiography by Justin Gajo (SPC Vice
Rosary in their classrooms daily until October 31. President in Worship). It was followed by the offering
Ofcourse, OLSI did not forget to join the nationwide of prayers starting from pre-school until highschool.
Catholic movement called, “The One Million Children Subsequent to it was the offering of flowers and
Praying the Rosary for Unity and Peace” that was candles from the lowest to the highest grade level.
done in October 19 inside our parish church. Intermission numbers from student catechists also
This month-long religious solemnity terminated with a graced the program.
Culminating Activity called the “Living Rosary”, The aforementioned religious event finished with the
wherein a living person (in our case, a selected OLSI singing of “Happy Birthday” song to the Blessed
pupil/student) represented each rosary bead while Virgin Mother whose birthday is held on every
praying the Holy Rosary(Esquerra). September 8, which fell on a Sunday this year
(Esquerra).
OLSI Spearheads Religious OLSI Welcomes S.Y. 2019-2020
Activities in Dumarao Town Fiesta with Mass of the Holy Spirit
Annually, Dumarao celebrates its Town Fiesta in In the 10th day of July 2019, OLSIANS attended the
honor of the Our Lady of Snows. This municipal and mass of the holy spirit which signals the official
religious activity runs from August 1-5 of every year. opening of the school year.
This year, the 5 days of celebration commenced with a This year, pupils from St. Anthony de Padua Parochial
Holy Mass in August 1. It was attended, of course, by School (of Cuartero, Capiz) joined the said event. The
the OLSIANS. In August 2, there was a Grand Parade High Mass started at 7:00 AM. It was officiated by
of Agricultural Floats by every sector and the Drum CapizArchbishop JoseAdvincula along with OLSI
and Lyre Corps by every school. In August 4, School Director Fr. Ryan Barrios and Our Lady of
OLSIans spearheaded the holy procession and Snows Parish Priest Fr. Erwin Bombaes. Matthew
attended the vesper mass officiated by the Capiz 10:1-7 was the Gospel Reading and the Homily was
Archbishop Jose Advincula. Finally, in August 5, the by the archbishop. Somewhere in the middle of the
fiesta day, OLSINASs once again led the procession. mass was the Oath-Taking Ceremony of newly-hired
Selected pupils were wearing angel costumes while teachers namely: AimePacardo, Sheryl Casimero,
some female students were clothed like Mama Mary. Tiffany Joyce Escalera and Jose RadinGarduque.
The religious activities for this year’s fiesta The said religious celebration ended at about 11:00
culminated with a Holy Mass officiated by Msgr. Cyril AM with OLSIANS feeling blessed as they enter
Villareal. Of course, OLSIANS were still once again another school year of their life in OLSI(Esquerra).
there(Esquerra).
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2019: Year of the Youth An OLSIAN View of
in the Eyes of an OLSIAN The LGBT
As a youth, an OLSI student can Being a known member of the
relate much to himself/herself when LGBT, I speak personally in behalf
the Catholic Church of the of myself & my fellow members of
Philippines declared 2019 as the this community.
“Year of the Youth”. We, LGBT members, are often
For OLSIAN youths, this year is viewed as a “deviation of nature”...
their appointed moment to actively a product of abnormality &
participate in the profession & incongruity. Often discriminated, we
propagation of their Catholic faith. are being viewed as lesser creatures
It is the time for them to than straight males & females.
become God’s active instruments. It But as a Catholic student, let
is a time for action! The Catholic me remind you of Pope Francis’
Church calls on its youth to regard toward us, homosexuals. For
mobilize. As the logo connotes, they him, we must neither be condemned
are both given the “hand & foot” to nor judged. We must be shown mercy.
spread God’s words & works all That is also my own personal view
throughout the world! (Allaga) about us.(Allaga)
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-PROFILES-
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“…there was one day when I became very weak & exhausted, I cannot forget it when I blamed Mama Mary & spoke a
lot of bad words to her. One night, I felt very tired. I cannot resist to close my eyes & sleep, despite being aware ngawala pa
akonakatuon for our long exam which would be on the following day. As I closed my eyes, I prayed to Mama Mary to wake me
up early (mga 5 AM) so I can study. The next day, I woke up at 7:18!…7:00 AM angamon long exam. Unanganaguwasa heart
koangmgamasakitngasalitasapagbasolkay Mama Mary, kaangaysg: “Walakakaluoy!” Walakapaligo, walakapamahaw,
walakapanghimosmayad, walakatuon, nagdiretsoakosa school. Pag-abotsa classroom, nakapungkonaangtanan. Sir Kevin
Piamonte was fixing something on the TV. Sa CD kunoyaamon test. Moments later, he declared that there was a technical
problem. Walanadayonangamon test! Then, he gave us a perfect score! I looked guiltily & said sorry to the picture of Mama
Mary hanged above the blackboard of that room. Humanities AVR – that was the only room in our department nga may picture
ni Mama Mary!” (Excerpt from the College Memoir/Autobiography of Jose RadinGarduque)
And so… my unforgettable real-life eye opener, wake-up call, realization or learning experience about Mama Mary
happened not during my highschool in OLSI… but during my college in UP.
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You are the Most Blessed Queen Oh Mama Mary, source of our Christian Virtues
The Queen of Heavenly Hosts, free of sin Of all the mothers, you are the one we choose
The heavenly hosts bow down to you, oh Queen Mary Your virtuous children will adore you forever
Oh Heavenly Queen, to you also glory be. Glory be to you also, our Heavenly Mother.
Amen. Amen.
Holy Mary, Mother of Christianity You are the Queen of all terrestrial & celestial entities
Mother of the religion of Christian community The planets, the moons, the stars & the galaxies
You are holy, you are immaculate God bless the Universe for having Mama Mary
Glory be to you also, the Mother we consecrate. Oh Universal Queen, to you also glory be.
Amen. Amen.
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Just like the children before thee
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We trudge both rain & heat
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Editorial Staff
Nursery
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Kinder 1
Kinder 2
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Grade 1
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Grade 3
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Grade 5
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Grade 7
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Grade 9
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