PROGRAMME

Opening Prayer by Fr. Peter Guy V. Guibelondo, S.J.

Philippine National Anthem

Production Number – Dance X

Acknowledgement of Presence of Former XS Faculty and Staff Members

Awarding of 10 Years of Service

(Presenters: Mr. Antonino B. Ferraz and Mrs. Emma A. Almirañez)

Awarding of Fifteen Years of Service

(Presenters: Mr. Carlos B. Marquez and Ms. Myrna D. Mojica)

Intermission Number - Grade School Boys’ Choir

Awards for 20, 25, 30 and 35 Years of Service

(Presenters: Mr. Mario C. Dela Rosa and Ms. Presentacion M. Afuang)

Honoring of Retirees

Serenade by Guest Alumnus to Retirees

Response from Retirees

Presentation of Fr. Jose V. Caycedo Award for the

Most Outstanding Administrative Staff

Closing Remarks by Fr. Johnny C. Go, S.J.

Xavier School Song

Recessional of Awardees

Fr. Arturo Victor M. Borja, S.J. and Mrs. Jennifer N. Say

Master of Ceremonies
 SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS

Towards the end of the schoolyear, for the past twenty-five

years Xavier School has expressed its appreciation and formal

recognition of loyalty and length of service rendered by school

personnel through the Service Recognition and Awards

Ceremonies. Before these ceremonies were established, however,

Xavier would present Loyalty Awards to those who had given

dedicated service to the school during the Grade School or High

School Closing Ceremonies. In 1986, separate rites were held, and

from then on, it has been an annual affair that marks the end of

another schoolyear.

Service plaques are awarded after completion of ten, fifteen,

twenty, twenty-five, and thirty years of service.

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

Adan Abrogina
“Thank you for ten wonderful years. Xavier School has taught
me a lot of things. To Xavier, I owe the person I am now.”

Joyce Marie Alvarez

“I am blessed. I am grateful.
Thank you, Xavier School, for ten wonderful years.
…Grade One Team for the friendship and guidance.
…Unit 2 and GS Science teachers for the support.
I am proud to be a teacher…
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Christian Bumatayo
“A wise man once said that “the privilege to work is a gift, that
power to work is a blessing, that love of work is a success.”
Therefore, I would like to thank Xavier School for the gift, my
students, past and present, for the blessing, and the Xavier
community for the success. Thank you everyone.”
 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

Sarah Joy Cabanos

“Through the years, Xavier has been special to me because
not only did I find my truest of friends but I was also able to
find my partner in life. Truly Xavier has molded me to
become the better person that I am today. Thank you to
Xavier School.”

Monica Crisostomo
“No duty is more urgent than that of returning gratitude.
Thank you Xavier for the outpouring blessings you have given
to me all these years.”

Maria Theresa Espinosa

“My ten years in Xavier have both been challenging and
interesting. I hope to experience another 10 years of that.”
10 YEARS OF SERVICE

Minette Eliza Florentin

“A spirited ten years, whew!
Learned many skills, wore many hats,
There’s always something new,
And boring days are few!”

Melvin Gallardo
“In my ten years of stay in Xavier, I learned the values of
humility, honesty and patience. These values molded me to
become a better person. Through Xavier, I developed the
confidence I needed to attain my goals. Through Xavier, I
became closer to God.

Rowena Martinez
“Thank you Xavier School for the ten wonderful years. I will
forever be grateful for the opportunity to learn and hone my
skills and to develop lasting friendships.”
 10 YEARS OF SERVICE

Ana Kristelle Garcia-Ortiz

Xavier School
has tAught me
the Value of 3 F’s
faIth in God and in people
friEndship with others and oneself
fReedom to let your
imagination soar!
Thanks XAVIER School!

Ma. Cristina Rompe

“In my ten years in Xavier School, I was able to accomplish
some of my goals, do things that I never imagined myself
doing, and meet extraordinary people that have become
lifelong friends. With these, I want to thank the Xavier
community for all the support and concern. It has helped me
immensely in all my endeavors, in recognizing the spark in me,
and in giving me the opportunity to be what I am today.”
15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Emmanuel Abadam
“All the laughter, sadness, joys and sorrows of our students
bring purpose to my journey we call “life”…my sincerest
gratitude for the privilege of being part of the Xavier
community.”

Emily Alcantara
“I would like to thank the Xavier community for the
unending support and camaraderie.”

Jessie Ang
“I can never thank God enough for making Xavier my second
family. My life has been a roller coaster of challenges,
frustrations, excitements and successes. But through these all,
I have evolved as an administrator, a person and a Christian. I
just want to continue to be sensitive to the needs of each one,
to be of service, and a positive influence to others. Thanks to
all!”

Aimee Apolinario
“You don’t do something for fifteen years unless you’re meant
to do it. Thank you Xavier School for giving me the chance to
shape young men’s lives. Thank you for making me realize
what I’ve always been meant to do.”
 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Liza Bacuyag
“I am very grateful for being a member of the Xavier family.
Thank you for the love and friendship.”

Margarita Castañeda
“In the past fifteen years, I’ve felt and lived many different
experiences here in Xavier School. These have made me grow
in wisdom and become a better person. Thank you!”

Alfredo De Castro
“Thank you for the fifteen unforgettable years.”
15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Vergel Domingo
“Thank you, Xavier School, for the fifteen memorable and
fulfilling years you have given me. Thank you for the people
and countless activities that nurtured and cultivated me
professionally and spiritually. I am proud to be part of this
community!”

Dorothy Eleanor Gonzales

“God created me to become a teacher.
He did not simply create and then walk away.
He constantly sustains, provides for, and cares for me in every
aspect and every moment of my life.”

Linda May Hernandez

“Xavier has always been there to nurture my passion for
teaching. The people I work with, the students I cater to and
the tasks I have been given all these years make it possible for
me to continue letting my light shine. And for this, I will
forever be grateful to this institution. Ad Majorem Dei
Gloriam.
 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Rizalina Herradura
“In Xavier, I learned how to tackle challenges in my life with
generosity and grace. Everyday is an opportunity to make a
contribution that counts, as I demonstrate my commitment
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very blessed to be a part of this prestigious institution for
fifteen years now.”

Eduardo Ingua
I’m glad that I belong to this community. Thanks to all! God
Bless!”

Lourdes Concepcion Lam

“Thank you, Xavier.”
15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Cindy Lau
“I praise and thank God for the fifteen wonderful years in
Xavier School. The experiences, challenges, and achievements
have made me the person that I am now and have continuously
allowed me to become a better individual.”

Mary Rose Lugapo

”Life is a road and I want to keep going.
Life is a river I want to keep flowing.
Life is a road now & forever.
Wonderful journey”
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Thank you Xavier School for this beautiful journey with you.

Giovanni Marte
“Thank you Xavier for the many years of working with the
children!”
 15 YEARS OF SERVICE

Hope Ocampo
“In my fifteen years of working in Xavier School, I have been
blessed in many ways. I have found and forged new
friendships. I have gained and lost from good and bad
experiences. I have stumbled and learned from my mistakes.
Through it all, I would say that my life’s experiences in Xavier
border on the mundane to the extraordinary. And that’s how
life should be!”

Jay Yap Perez

“In my fifteen years of stay in Xavier School, I have learned to
love teaching as much as I can, to give all I have, and yet feel
contented. For all that I am, thank you so much!”

Celia Sy
“No regrets. I just love Xavier School for my teaching and
learning experiences.”
20 YEARS OF SERVICE

Jane Cacacho
“More lives to touch, more lessons to learn, more innovations
to implement…I look forward to the NEXT 20 years. Thank
you, XAVIER SCHOOL!”

Ma. Lourdes Mesina

“For all the opportunities…
…to learn…
…to change…
…to grow…
…to shine…
…to serve…
Thank you, Xavier!”

Joseph Ng
“Thank you for everything Xavier School.”
 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

Marcela Pablo
“Twenty years in Xavier School…
It’s not the great things you do that matter,
but the small things you do with great heart.”
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Lucia Pedrezuela
“For all the opportunities and understanding, thank you very
much!”
25 YEARS OF SERVICE

Ruth Curato
“I achieved and learned many meaningful things here in
Xavier School. I hope to learn more on modern technologies
to be able to cope with the latest trends in computer. People
know me for being friendly, accommodating, and
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 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

Paz Batac
“I will always remember and treasure my thirty years in Xavier.
Years full of challenges, surprises, fears and happiness… All
these contributed to my personal and spiritual growth.”

“Thank you Xavier for everything!”

Melchor Bonoan
“Retiring soon, I will miss everything about my dear Xavier
School. Luceat Lux!”

Julia Bulayog
“Tatlumpung taon ng paggawa at biyaya…Salamat sa Poong
Maykapal!”

Renato Calzado
“Maraming Salamat!”
30 YEARS OF SERVICE

Luzviminda Ondovilla
“For what I am now, for what I have become, I owe it to Xavier
School and the Xavier School Community. Thank you Xavier
School for everything you have done for me.”

Antonio Resurreccion
“I would like to thank the people who helped me and did not
leave me in good times and bad times through my journey for
the past 30 years.”

Edgardo Santos
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 35 YEARS OF SERVICE

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RETIREES

Maria Luisa Ng
English Teacher
Grade School Unit
12 years of Service

Michelle Amor Vasquez

Science Teacher
High School Unit
13 Years of Service

Melly Tan
Chinese Teacher
Grade School Unit
27 Years of Service

Antonio Ronato
Student Supervisor
Grade School Unit
28 Years of Service
 retirees

Lolita Tan
Chinese Teacher
Grade School Unit
34 Years of Service

Benita Chua
Chinese Librarian
Grade School Unit
35 Years of Service

Maurita Cotas
Filipino Teacher
Grade School Unit
37 Years of Service

Estrellita Garibay
Secretary, Principal’s Office
Grade School Unit
37 Years of Service
fr. JOSE V. CAYCEDO AWARD
SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011

This award was created in honor of Fr. Jose V. Caycedo, S.J.,

a Jesuit who spent his best ten years at Xavier School as Vice
Director for Administration directing and supervising
Xavier’s “working force”.

The award recognizes the outstanding contribution

of a support/administrative staff for her dedication to
service, adherence to the Xavier ideals, and enthusiastic
loyalty to the school.

Ms. Hope D. Ocampo

Most Outstanding Administrative Staff
Campus Operations Coordinator/Director’s Office

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XAVIER SCHOOL SONG

Luceat Lux!

Xavier School,
our pride and glory,
to you we pledge our loyalty.
Day after day,
year after year,
you've taught us to hold these things most dear:
strength and purity of soul,
mind and body,
self-sacrifice,
the spirit of charity.
Gratefully we sing your name to the sky
as we hold the torch on high.

Luceat, luceat lux!

Keep the light in your hearts always.
Luceat, luceat lux!
Make it grow
brighter with each day.
Walk without fear
along life's dark and stony road;
give a helping hand
to lighten someone's load.

Make your light

brightly shine
'till the journey's end.

Luceat, luceat lux!

Words & Music: Ma. Dolores Avelino